anew
From this reading "I only know their dream was vain, And that they woke to find it past, And when by chance they met again, It was not as they parted last.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading And therefore heaven alone can tell What are his living visions now, But hers--the eye can read too well The language written on her brow."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I only know their dream was vain, And that they woke to find it past, And when by chance they met again, It was not as they parted last.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The yearly examination and exhibition of Cedar Hill Seminary was approaching, and teachers and pupils were busied with preparations in order to pass the ordeal creditably to themselves and to the institution.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And therefore heaven alone can tell What are his living visions now, But hers--the eye can read too well The language written on her brow."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I only know their dream was vain, And that they woke to find it past, And when by chance they met again, It was not as they parted last.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading His was not faith that lightly dies; For truth and love as clearly shone In the blue heaven of his soft eyes As the dark midnight of her own.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading And therefore heaven alone can tell What are his living visions now, But hers--the eye can read too well The language written on her brow."
busiedverbUS /ˈbɪzid/
inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with
From this reading The yearly examination and exhibition of Cedar Hill Seminary was approaching, and teachers and pupils were busied with preparations in order to pass the ordeal creditably to themselves and to the institution.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And therefore heaven alone can tell What are his living visions now, But hers--the eye can read too well The language written on her brow."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I only know their dream was vain, And that they woke to find it past, And when by chance they met again, It was not as they parted last.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading And therefore heaven alone can tell What are his living visions now, But hers--the eye can read too well The language written on her brow."
CAREY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PHEBE CAREY.
CedarnounUS /ˈsiːdər/
any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading The yearly examination and exhibition of Cedar Hill Seminary was approaching, and teachers and pupils were busied with preparations in order to pass the ordeal creditably to themselves and to the institution.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "I only know their dream was vain, And that they woke to find it past, And when by chance they met again, It was not as they parted last.
without doubt or question
From this reading His was not faith that lightly dies; For truth and love as clearly shone In the blue heaven of his soft eyes As the dark midnight of her own.
creditablyadverbUS /ˈkredətəbli/
to a tolerably worthy extent
From this reading The yearly examination and exhibition of Cedar Hill Seminary was approaching, and teachers and pupils were busied with preparations in order to pass the ordeal creditably to themselves and to the institution.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading His was not faith that lightly dies; For truth and love as clearly shone In the blue heaven of his soft eyes As the dark midnight of her own.
diesnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading His was not faith that lightly dies; For truth and love as clearly shone In the blue heaven of his soft eyes As the dark midnight of her own.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading "I only know their dream was vain, And that they woke to find it past, And when by chance they met again, It was not as they parted last.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading The yearly examination and exhibition of Cedar Hill Seminary was approaching, and teachers and pupils were busied with preparations in order to pass the ordeal creditably to themselves and to the institution.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading The yearly examination and exhibition of Cedar Hill Seminary was approaching, and teachers and pupils were busied with preparations in order to pass the ordeal creditably to themselves and to the institution.
the organ of sight
From this reading And therefore heaven alone can tell What are his living visions now, But hers--the eye can read too well The language written on her brow."
opinion or judgment
From this reading His was not faith that lightly dies; For truth and love as clearly shone In the blue heaven of his soft eyes As the dark midnight of her own.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading His was not faith that lightly dies; For truth and love as clearly shone In the blue heaven of his soft eyes As the dark midnight of her own.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "I only know their dream was vain, And that they woke to find it past, And when by chance they met again, It was not as they parted last.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His was not faith that lightly dies; For truth and love as clearly shone In the blue heaven of his soft eyes As the dark midnight of her own.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading His was not faith that lightly dies; For truth and love as clearly shone In the blue heaven of his soft eyes As the dark midnight of her own.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His was not faith that lightly dies; For truth and love as clearly shone In the blue heaven of his soft eyes As the dark midnight of her own.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading And therefore heaven alone can tell What are his living visions now, But hers--the eye can read too well The language written on her brow."
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The yearly examination and exhibition of Cedar Hill Seminary was approaching, and teachers and pupils were busied with preparations in order to pass the ordeal creditably to themselves and to the institution.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His was not faith that lightly dies; For truth and love as clearly shone In the blue heaven of his soft eyes As the dark midnight of her own.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I only know their dream was vain, And that they woke to find it past, And when by chance they met again, It was not as they parted last.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His was not faith that lightly dies; For truth and love as clearly shone In the blue heaven of his soft eyes As the dark midnight of her own.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading The yearly examination and exhibition of Cedar Hill Seminary was approaching, and teachers and pupils were busied with preparations in order to pass the ordeal creditably to themselves and to the institution.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I only know their dream was vain, And that they woke to find it past, And when by chance they met again, It was not as they parted last.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I only know their dream was vain, And that they woke to find it past, And when by chance they met again, It was not as they parted last.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading And therefore heaven alone can tell What are his living visions now, But hers--the eye can read too well The language written on her brow."
immediately past
From this reading "I only know their dream was vain, And that they woke to find it past, And when by chance they met again, It was not as they parted last.
without good reason
From this reading His was not faith that lightly dies; For truth and love as clearly shone In the blue heaven of his soft eyes As the dark midnight of her own.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading And therefore heaven alone can tell What are his living visions now, But hers--the eye can read too well The language written on her brow."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading His was not faith that lightly dies; For truth and love as clearly shone In the blue heaven of his soft eyes As the dark midnight of her own.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "I only know their dream was vain, And that they woke to find it past, And when by chance they met again, It was not as they parted last.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading His was not faith that lightly dies; For truth and love as clearly shone In the blue heaven of his soft eyes As the dark midnight of her own.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I only know their dream was vain, And that they woke to find it past, And when by chance they met again, It was not as they parted last.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And therefore heaven alone can tell What are his living visions now, But hers--the eye can read too well The language written on her brow."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His was not faith that lightly dies; For truth and love as clearly shone In the blue heaven of his soft eyes As the dark midnight of her own.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And therefore heaven alone can tell What are his living visions now, But hers--the eye can read too well The language written on her brow."
and nothing more
From this reading "I only know their dream was vain, And that they woke to find it past, And when by chance they met again, It was not as they parted last.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading The yearly examination and exhibition of Cedar Hill Seminary was approaching, and teachers and pupils were busied with preparations in order to pass the ordeal creditably to themselves and to the institution.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The yearly examination and exhibition of Cedar Hill Seminary was approaching, and teachers and pupils were busied with preparations in order to pass the ordeal creditably to themselves and to the institution.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His was not faith that lightly dies; For truth and love as clearly shone In the blue heaven of his soft eyes As the dark midnight of her own.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading "I only know their dream was vain, And that they woke to find it past, And when by chance they met again, It was not as they parted last.
go across or through
From this reading The yearly examination and exhibition of Cedar Hill Seminary was approaching, and teachers and pupils were busied with preparations in order to pass the ordeal creditably to themselves and to the institution.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading "I only know their dream was vain, And that they woke to find it past, And when by chance they met again, It was not as they parted last.
PHEBE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PHEBE CAREY.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The yearly examination and exhibition of Cedar Hill Seminary was approaching, and teachers and pupils were busied with preparations in order to pass the ordeal creditably to themselves and to the institution.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The yearly examination and exhibition of Cedar Hill Seminary was approaching, and teachers and pupils were busied with preparations in order to pass the ordeal creditably to themselves and to the institution.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading And therefore heaven alone can tell What are his living visions now, But hers--the eye can read too well The language written on her brow."
SeminarynounUS /ˈseməneri/
a private place of education for the young
From this reading The yearly examination and exhibition of Cedar Hill Seminary was approaching, and teachers and pupils were busied with preparations in order to pass the ordeal creditably to themselves and to the institution.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading His was not faith that lightly dies; For truth and love as clearly shone In the blue heaven of his soft eyes As the dark midnight of her own.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading His was not faith that lightly dies; For truth and love as clearly shone In the blue heaven of his soft eyes As the dark midnight of her own.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading The yearly examination and exhibition of Cedar Hill Seminary was approaching, and teachers and pupils were busied with preparations in order to pass the ordeal creditably to themselves and to the institution.
express in words
From this reading And therefore heaven alone can tell What are his living visions now, But hers--the eye can read too well The language written on her brow."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I only know their dream was vain, And that they woke to find it past, And when by chance they met again, It was not as they parted last.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His was not faith that lightly dies; For truth and love as clearly shone In the blue heaven of his soft eyes As the dark midnight of her own.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "I only know their dream was vain, And that they woke to find it past, And when by chance they met again, It was not as they parted last.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The yearly examination and exhibition of Cedar Hill Seminary was approaching, and teachers and pupils were busied with preparations in order to pass the ordeal creditably to themselves and to the institution.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading And therefore heaven alone can tell What are his living visions now, But hers--the eye can read too well The language written on her brow."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I only know their dream was vain, And that they woke to find it past, And when by chance they met again, It was not as they parted last.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I only know their dream was vain, And that they woke to find it past, And when by chance they met again, It was not as they parted last.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading And therefore heaven alone can tell What are his living visions now, But hers--the eye can read too well The language written on her brow."
a fact that has been verified
From this reading His was not faith that lightly dies; For truth and love as clearly shone In the blue heaven of his soft eyes As the dark midnight of her own.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading "I only know their dream was vain, And that they woke to find it past, And when by chance they met again, It was not as they parted last.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading And therefore heaven alone can tell What are his living visions now, But hers--the eye can read too well The language written on her brow."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I only know their dream was vain, And that they woke to find it past, And when by chance they met again, It was not as they parted last.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading And therefore heaven alone can tell What are his living visions now, But hers--the eye can read too well The language written on her brow."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The yearly examination and exhibition of Cedar Hill Seminary was approaching, and teachers and pupils were busied with preparations in order to pass the ordeal creditably to themselves and to the institution.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And therefore heaven alone can tell What are his living visions now, But hers--the eye can read too well The language written on her brow."
at the time that
From this reading "I only know their dream was vain, And that they woke to find it past, And when by chance they met again, It was not as they parted last.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The yearly examination and exhibition of Cedar Hill Seminary was approaching, and teachers and pupils were busied with preparations in order to pass the ordeal creditably to themselves and to the institution.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading "I only know their dream was vain, And that they woke to find it past, And when by chance they met again, It was not as they parted last.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading And therefore heaven alone can tell What are his living visions now, But hers--the eye can read too well The language written on her brow."
yearlynounUS /ˈjɪrli/
a reference book that is published regularly once every year
From this reading The yearly examination and exhibition of Cedar Hill Seminary was approaching, and teachers and pupils were busied with preparations in order to pass the ordeal creditably to themselves and to the institution.
