used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A QUIET RESTING-PLACE.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading A few words only are desirable to be added in reference to the surviving inmate of the home of which Miss Wordsworth was so long a cherished member.
afflictionnounUS /əˈflɪkʃən/
a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
From this reading Miss Joanna Baillie, writing to Mrs. Fletcher in the June succeeding the death of Wordsworth, says: "Many thanks to you for sending to us a copy of these lines" (the lines upon the companionship of Wordsworth and his sister, before mentioned), "and for letting us know how his excellent wife, Mrs. Wordsworth, bears up under her severe affliction.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The poet's aged widow survived her husband and sister-in-law for some years.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The poet's aged widow survived her husband and sister-in-law for some years.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A few words only are desirable to be added in reference to the surviving inmate of the home of which Miss Wordsworth was so long a cherished member.
Baillie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Joanna Baillie, writing to Mrs. Fletcher in the June succeeding the death of Wordsworth, says: "Many thanks to you for sending to us a copy of these lines" (the lines upon the companionship of Wordsworth and his sister, before mentioned), "and for letting us know how his excellent wife, Mrs. Wordsworth, bears up under her severe affliction.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A few words only are desirable to be added in reference to the surviving inmate of the home of which Miss Wordsworth was so long a cherished member.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading Miss Joanna Baillie, writing to Mrs. Fletcher in the June succeeding the death of Wordsworth, says: "Many thanks to you for sending to us a copy of these lines" (the lines upon the companionship of Wordsworth and his sister, before mentioned), "and for letting us know how his excellent wife, Mrs. Wordsworth, bears up under her severe affliction.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Miss Joanna Baillie, writing to Mrs. Fletcher in the June succeeding the death of Wordsworth, says: "Many thanks to you for sending to us a copy of these lines" (the lines upon the companionship of Wordsworth and his sister, before mentioned), "and for letting us know how his excellent wife, Mrs. Wordsworth, bears up under her severe affliction.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was not solitary in her widowhood, but tenderly loved by devoted friends.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was not solitary in her widowhood, but tenderly loved by devoted friends.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading A few words only are desirable to be added in reference to the surviving inmate of the home of which Miss Wordsworth was so long a cherished member.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading Miss Joanna Baillie, writing to Mrs. Fletcher in the June succeeding the death of Wordsworth, says: "Many thanks to you for sending to us a copy of these lines" (the lines upon the companionship of Wordsworth and his sister, before mentioned), "and for letting us know how his excellent wife, Mrs. Wordsworth, bears up under her severe affliction.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading Miss Joanna Baillie, writing to Mrs. Fletcher in the June succeeding the death of Wordsworth, says: "Many thanks to you for sending to us a copy of these lines" (the lines upon the companionship of Wordsworth and his sister, before mentioned), "and for letting us know how his excellent wife, Mrs. Wordsworth, bears up under her severe affliction.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Miss Joanna Baillie, writing to Mrs. Fletcher in the June succeeding the death of Wordsworth, says: "Many thanks to you for sending to us a copy of these lines" (the lines upon the companionship of Wordsworth and his sister, before mentioned), "and for letting us know how his excellent wife, Mrs. Wordsworth, bears up under her severe affliction.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading A few words only are desirable to be added in reference to the surviving inmate of the home of which Miss Wordsworth was so long a cherished member.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading She was not solitary in her widowhood, but tenderly loved by devoted friends.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Miss Joanna Baillie, writing to Mrs. Fletcher in the June succeeding the death of Wordsworth, says: "Many thanks to you for sending to us a copy of these lines" (the lines upon the companionship of Wordsworth and his sister, before mentioned), "and for letting us know how his excellent wife, Mrs. Wordsworth, bears up under her severe affliction.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few words only are desirable to be added in reference to the surviving inmate of the home of which Miss Wordsworth was so long a cherished member.
FletchernounUS /ˈfletʃər/
prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625)
From this reading Miss Joanna Baillie, writing to Mrs. Fletcher in the June succeeding the death of Wordsworth, says: "Many thanks to you for sending to us a copy of these lines" (the lines upon the companionship of Wordsworth and his sister, before mentioned), "and for letting us know how his excellent wife, Mrs. Wordsworth, bears up under her severe affliction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The poet's aged widow survived her husband and sister-in-law for some years.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She was not solitary in her widowhood, but tenderly loved by devoted friends.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The poet's aged widow survived her husband and sister-in-law for some years.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Joanna Baillie, writing to Mrs. Fletcher in the June succeeding the death of Wordsworth, says: "Many thanks to you for sending to us a copy of these lines" (the lines upon the companionship of Wordsworth and his sister, before mentioned), "and for letting us know how his excellent wife, Mrs. Wordsworth, bears up under her severe affliction.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A few words only are desirable to be added in reference to the surviving inmate of the home of which Miss Wordsworth was so long a cherished member.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Joanna Baillie, writing to Mrs. Fletcher in the June succeeding the death of Wordsworth, says: "Many thanks to you for sending to us a copy of these lines" (the lines upon the companionship of Wordsworth and his sister, before mentioned), "and for letting us know how his excellent wife, Mrs. Wordsworth, bears up under her severe affliction.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The poet's aged widow survived her husband and sister-in-law for some years.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few words only are desirable to be added in reference to the surviving inmate of the home of which Miss Wordsworth was so long a cherished member.
inmatenounUS /ˈɪnmeɪt/
one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading A few words only are desirable to be added in reference to the surviving inmate of the home of which Miss Wordsworth was so long a cherished member.
Joanna
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Joanna Baillie, writing to Mrs. Fletcher in the June succeeding the death of Wordsworth, says: "Many thanks to you for sending to us a copy of these lines" (the lines upon the companionship of Wordsworth and his sister, before mentioned), "and for letting us know how his excellent wife, Mrs. Wordsworth, bears up under her severe affliction.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Miss Joanna Baillie, writing to Mrs. Fletcher in the June succeeding the death of Wordsworth, says: "Many thanks to you for sending to us a copy of these lines" (the lines upon the companionship of Wordsworth and his sister, before mentioned), "and for letting us know how his excellent wife, Mrs. Wordsworth, bears up under her severe affliction.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Miss Joanna Baillie, writing to Mrs. Fletcher in the June succeeding the death of Wordsworth, says: "Many thanks to you for sending to us a copy of these lines" (the lines upon the companionship of Wordsworth and his sister, before mentioned), "and for letting us know how his excellent wife, Mrs. Wordsworth, bears up under her severe affliction.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading Miss Joanna Baillie, writing to Mrs. Fletcher in the June succeeding the death of Wordsworth, says: "Many thanks to you for sending to us a copy of these lines" (the lines upon the companionship of Wordsworth and his sister, before mentioned), "and for letting us know how his excellent wife, Mrs. Wordsworth, bears up under her severe affliction.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Miss Joanna Baillie, writing to Mrs. Fletcher in the June succeeding the death of Wordsworth, says: "Many thanks to you for sending to us a copy of these lines" (the lines upon the companionship of Wordsworth and his sister, before mentioned), "and for letting us know how his excellent wife, Mrs. Wordsworth, bears up under her severe affliction.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A few words only are desirable to be added in reference to the surviving inmate of the home of which Miss Wordsworth was so long a cherished member.
held dear
From this reading She was not solitary in her widowhood, but tenderly loved by devoted friends.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Miss Joanna Baillie, writing to Mrs. Fletcher in the June succeeding the death of Wordsworth, says: "Many thanks to you for sending to us a copy of these lines" (the lines upon the companionship of Wordsworth and his sister, before mentioned), "and for letting us know how his excellent wife, Mrs. Wordsworth, bears up under her severe affliction.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading A few words only are desirable to be added in reference to the surviving inmate of the home of which Miss Wordsworth was so long a cherished member.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Miss Joanna Baillie, writing to Mrs. Fletcher in the June succeeding the death of Wordsworth, says: "Many thanks to you for sending to us a copy of these lines" (the lines upon the companionship of Wordsworth and his sister, before mentioned), "and for letting us know how his excellent wife, Mrs. Wordsworth, bears up under her severe affliction.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A few words only are desirable to be added in reference to the surviving inmate of the home of which Miss Wordsworth was so long a cherished member.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Miss Joanna Baillie, writing to Mrs. Fletcher in the June succeeding the death of Wordsworth, says: "Many thanks to you for sending to us a copy of these lines" (the lines upon the companionship of Wordsworth and his sister, before mentioned), "and for letting us know how his excellent wife, Mrs. Wordsworth, bears up under her severe affliction.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not solitary in her widowhood, but tenderly loved by devoted friends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few words only are desirable to be added in reference to the surviving inmate of the home of which Miss Wordsworth was so long a cherished member.
and nothing more
From this reading A few words only are desirable to be added in reference to the surviving inmate of the home of which Miss Wordsworth was so long a cherished member.
poet'snounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
possessive form of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading The poet's aged widow survived her husband and sister-in-law for some years.
QUIETadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading A QUIET RESTING-PLACE.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading A few words only are desirable to be added in reference to the surviving inmate of the home of which Miss Wordsworth was so long a cherished member.
RESTING-PLACE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A QUIET RESTING-PLACE.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Miss Joanna Baillie, writing to Mrs. Fletcher in the June succeeding the death of Wordsworth, says: "Many thanks to you for sending to us a copy of these lines" (the lines upon the companionship of Wordsworth and his sister, before mentioned), "and for letting us know how his excellent wife, Mrs. Wordsworth, bears up under her severe affliction.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading Miss Joanna Baillie, writing to Mrs. Fletcher in the June succeeding the death of Wordsworth, says: "Many thanks to you for sending to us a copy of these lines" (the lines upon the companionship of Wordsworth and his sister, before mentioned), "and for letting us know how his excellent wife, Mrs. Wordsworth, bears up under her severe affliction.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Miss Joanna Baillie, writing to Mrs. Fletcher in the June succeeding the death of Wordsworth, says: "Many thanks to you for sending to us a copy of these lines" (the lines upon the companionship of Wordsworth and his sister, before mentioned), "and for letting us know how his excellent wife, Mrs. Wordsworth, bears up under her severe affliction.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was not solitary in her widowhood, but tenderly loved by devoted friends.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Miss Joanna Baillie, writing to Mrs. Fletcher in the June succeeding the death of Wordsworth, says: "Many thanks to you for sending to us a copy of these lines" (the lines upon the companionship of Wordsworth and his sister, before mentioned), "and for letting us know how his excellent wife, Mrs. Wordsworth, bears up under her severe affliction.
sister-in-lawnounUS /ˈsɪstərɪnlɔː/
the sister of your spouse
From this reading The poet's aged widow survived her husband and sister-in-law for some years.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A few words only are desirable to be added in reference to the surviving inmate of the home of which Miss Wordsworth was so long a cherished member.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading She was not solitary in her widowhood, but tenderly loved by devoted friends.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The poet's aged widow survived her husband and sister-in-law for some years.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading Miss Joanna Baillie, writing to Mrs. Fletcher in the June succeeding the death of Wordsworth, says: "Many thanks to you for sending to us a copy of these lines" (the lines upon the companionship of Wordsworth and his sister, before mentioned), "and for letting us know how his excellent wife, Mrs. Wordsworth, bears up under her severe affliction.
survivedverbUS /sərˈvaɪvd/
past form of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading The poet's aged widow survived her husband and sister-in-law for some years.
survivingadjectiveUS /sərˈvaɪvɪŋ/
still in existence
From this reading A few words only are desirable to be added in reference to the surviving inmate of the home of which Miss Wordsworth was so long a cherished member.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading She was not solitary in her widowhood, but tenderly loved by devoted friends.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Miss Joanna Baillie, writing to Mrs. Fletcher in the June succeeding the death of Wordsworth, says: "Many thanks to you for sending to us a copy of these lines" (the lines upon the companionship of Wordsworth and his sister, before mentioned), "and for letting us know how his excellent wife, Mrs. Wordsworth, bears up under her severe affliction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A few words only are desirable to be added in reference to the surviving inmate of the home of which Miss Wordsworth was so long a cherished member.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Miss Joanna Baillie, writing to Mrs. Fletcher in the June succeeding the death of Wordsworth, says: "Many thanks to you for sending to us a copy of these lines" (the lines upon the companionship of Wordsworth and his sister, before mentioned), "and for letting us know how his excellent wife, Mrs. Wordsworth, bears up under her severe affliction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few words only are desirable to be added in reference to the surviving inmate of the home of which Miss Wordsworth was so long a cherished member.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Miss Joanna Baillie, writing to Mrs. Fletcher in the June succeeding the death of Wordsworth, says: "Many thanks to you for sending to us a copy of these lines" (the lines upon the companionship of Wordsworth and his sister, before mentioned), "and for letting us know how his excellent wife, Mrs. Wordsworth, bears up under her severe affliction.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Miss Joanna Baillie, writing to Mrs. Fletcher in the June succeeding the death of Wordsworth, says: "Many thanks to you for sending to us a copy of these lines" (the lines upon the companionship of Wordsworth and his sister, before mentioned), "and for letting us know how his excellent wife, Mrs. Wordsworth, bears up under her severe affliction.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Miss Joanna Baillie, writing to Mrs. Fletcher in the June succeeding the death of Wordsworth, says: "Many thanks to you for sending to us a copy of these lines" (the lines upon the companionship of Wordsworth and his sister, before mentioned), "and for letting us know how his excellent wife, Mrs. Wordsworth, bears up under her severe affliction.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Miss Joanna Baillie, writing to Mrs. Fletcher in the June succeeding the death of Wordsworth, says: "Many thanks to you for sending to us a copy of these lines" (the lines upon the companionship of Wordsworth and his sister, before mentioned), "and for letting us know how his excellent wife, Mrs. Wordsworth, bears up under her severe affliction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A few words only are desirable to be added in reference to the surviving inmate of the home of which Miss Wordsworth was so long a cherished member.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A few words only are desirable to be added in reference to the surviving inmate of the home of which Miss Wordsworth was so long a cherished member.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading The poet's aged widow survived her husband and sister-in-law for some years.
widowhoodnoun
the time of a woman's life when she is a widow
From this reading She was not solitary in her widowhood, but tenderly loved by devoted friends.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Miss Joanna Baillie, writing to Mrs. Fletcher in the June succeeding the death of Wordsworth, says: "Many thanks to you for sending to us a copy of these lines" (the lines upon the companionship of Wordsworth and his sister, before mentioned), "and for letting us know how his excellent wife, Mrs. Wordsworth, bears up under her severe affliction.
the words that are spoken
From this reading A few words only are desirable to be added in reference to the surviving inmate of the home of which Miss Wordsworth was so long a cherished member.
WordsworthnounUS /ˈwɜːrdzwərθ/
a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)
From this reading A few words only are desirable to be added in reference to the surviving inmate of the home of which Miss Wordsworth was so long a cherished member.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Miss Joanna Baillie, writing to Mrs. Fletcher in the June succeeding the death of Wordsworth, says: "Many thanks to you for sending to us a copy of these lines" (the lines upon the companionship of Wordsworth and his sister, before mentioned), "and for letting us know how his excellent wife, Mrs. Wordsworth, bears up under her severe affliction.
a late time of life
From this reading The poet's aged widow survived her husband and sister-in-law for some years.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Miss Joanna Baillie, writing to Mrs. Fletcher in the June succeeding the death of Wordsworth, says: "Many thanks to you for sending to us a copy of these lines" (the lines upon the companionship of Wordsworth and his sister, before mentioned), "and for letting us know how his excellent wife, Mrs. Wordsworth, bears up under her severe affliction.
