used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A gentle heritage is mine, A life of quiet pleasure; My heaviest cares are but to twine Fresh votive garlands for the shrine Where 'bides my bosom's treasure.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Tall elms shaded the sloping roof, and roses and jessamines poured their rich perfume on the morning and evening air.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am not merry, nor yet sad, My thoughts are more serene than glad."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tall elms shaded the sloping roof, and roses and jessamines poured their rich perfume on the morning and evening air.
Annie
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From this reading Here two years of calm, tranquil enjoyment glided over Annie Evalyn, as she, with unremitting assiduity, pursued the path of science under the guidance of the good parson.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "A gentle heritage is mine, A life of quiet pleasure; My heaviest cares are but to twine Fresh votive garlands for the shrine Where 'bides my bosom's treasure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Here two years of calm, tranquil enjoyment glided over Annie Evalyn, as she, with unremitting assiduity, pursued the path of science under the guidance of the good parson.
assiduitynoun
great and constant diligence and attention
From this reading Here two years of calm, tranquil enjoyment glided over Annie Evalyn, as she, with unremitting assiduity, pursued the path of science under the guidance of the good parson.
bides
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From this reading "A gentle heritage is mine, A life of quiet pleasure; My heaviest cares are but to twine Fresh votive garlands for the shrine Where 'bides my bosom's treasure.
bosom's
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From this reading "A gentle heritage is mine, A life of quiet pleasure; My heaviest cares are but to twine Fresh votive garlands for the shrine Where 'bides my bosom's treasure.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "A gentle heritage is mine, A life of quiet pleasure; My heaviest cares are but to twine Fresh votive garlands for the shrine Where 'bides my bosom's treasure.
make calm or still
From this reading Here two years of calm, tranquil enjoyment glided over Annie Evalyn, as she, with unremitting assiduity, pursued the path of science under the guidance of the good parson.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "A gentle heritage is mine, A life of quiet pleasure; My heaviest cares are but to twine Fresh votive garlands for the shrine Where 'bides my bosom's treasure.
elmsnounUS /elmz/
plural of “elm” — any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading Tall elms shaded the sloping roof, and roses and jessamines poured their rich perfume on the morning and evening air.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading Here two years of calm, tranquil enjoyment glided over Annie Evalyn, as she, with unremitting assiduity, pursued the path of science under the guidance of the good parson.
Evalyn
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From this reading Here two years of calm, tranquil enjoyment glided over Annie Evalyn, as she, with unremitting assiduity, pursued the path of science under the guidance of the good parson.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Tall elms shaded the sloping roof, and roses and jessamines poured their rich perfume on the morning and evening air.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "A gentle heritage is mine, A life of quiet pleasure; My heaviest cares are but to twine Fresh votive garlands for the shrine Where 'bides my bosom's treasure.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading "A gentle heritage is mine, A life of quiet pleasure; My heaviest cares are but to twine Fresh votive garlands for the shrine Where 'bides my bosom's treasure.
garlands
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From this reading "A gentle heritage is mine, A life of quiet pleasure; My heaviest cares are but to twine Fresh votive garlands for the shrine Where 'bides my bosom's treasure.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading "A gentle heritage is mine, A life of quiet pleasure; My heaviest cares are but to twine Fresh votive garlands for the shrine Where 'bides my bosom's treasure.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I am not merry, nor yet sad, My thoughts are more serene than glad."
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading Here two years of calm, tranquil enjoyment glided over Annie Evalyn, as she, with unremitting assiduity, pursued the path of science under the guidance of the good parson.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Here two years of calm, tranquil enjoyment glided over Annie Evalyn, as she, with unremitting assiduity, pursued the path of science under the guidance of the good parson.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading Here two years of calm, tranquil enjoyment glided over Annie Evalyn, as she, with unremitting assiduity, pursued the path of science under the guidance of the good parson.
heaviestadjectiveUS /ˈheviəst/
superlative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading "A gentle heritage is mine, A life of quiet pleasure; My heaviest cares are but to twine Fresh votive garlands for the shrine Where 'bides my bosom's treasure.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here two years of calm, tranquil enjoyment glided over Annie Evalyn, as she, with unremitting assiduity, pursued the path of science under the guidance of the good parson.
heritagenounUS /ˈherətədʒ/
practices that are handed down from the past by tradition
From this reading "A gentle heritage is mine, A life of quiet pleasure; My heaviest cares are but to twine Fresh votive garlands for the shrine Where 'bides my bosom's treasure.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am not merry, nor yet sad, My thoughts are more serene than glad."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "A gentle heritage is mine, A life of quiet pleasure; My heaviest cares are but to twine Fresh votive garlands for the shrine Where 'bides my bosom's treasure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a lovely spot, that peaceful vicarage.
jessamines
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From this reading Tall elms shaded the sloping roof, and roses and jessamines poured their rich perfume on the morning and evening air.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "A gentle heritage is mine, A life of quiet pleasure; My heaviest cares are but to twine Fresh votive garlands for the shrine Where 'bides my bosom's treasure.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading It was a lovely spot, that peaceful vicarage.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading I am not merry, nor yet sad, My thoughts are more serene than glad."
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "A gentle heritage is mine, A life of quiet pleasure; My heaviest cares are but to twine Fresh votive garlands for the shrine Where 'bides my bosom's treasure.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I am not merry, nor yet sad, My thoughts are more serene than glad."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Tall elms shaded the sloping roof, and roses and jessamines poured their rich perfume on the morning and evening air.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "A gentle heritage is mine, A life of quiet pleasure; My heaviest cares are but to twine Fresh votive garlands for the shrine Where 'bides my bosom's treasure.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I am not merry, nor yet sad, My thoughts are more serene than glad."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am not merry, nor yet sad, My thoughts are more serene than glad."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "A gentle heritage is mine, A life of quiet pleasure; My heaviest cares are but to twine Fresh votive garlands for the shrine Where 'bides my bosom's treasure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tall elms shaded the sloping roof, and roses and jessamines poured their rich perfume on the morning and evening air.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Here two years of calm, tranquil enjoyment glided over Annie Evalyn, as she, with unremitting assiduity, pursued the path of science under the guidance of the good parson.
parsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Here two years of calm, tranquil enjoyment glided over Annie Evalyn, as she, with unremitting assiduity, pursued the path of science under the guidance of the good parson.
a course of conduct
From this reading Here two years of calm, tranquil enjoyment glided over Annie Evalyn, as she, with unremitting assiduity, pursued the path of science under the guidance of the good parson.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading It was a lovely spot, that peaceful vicarage.
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading Tall elms shaded the sloping roof, and roses and jessamines poured their rich perfume on the morning and evening air.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading "A gentle heritage is mine, A life of quiet pleasure; My heaviest cares are but to twine Fresh votive garlands for the shrine Where 'bides my bosom's treasure.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading Tall elms shaded the sloping roof, and roses and jessamines poured their rich perfume on the morning and evening air.
a person who is being chased
From this reading Here two years of calm, tranquil enjoyment glided over Annie Evalyn, as she, with unremitting assiduity, pursued the path of science under the guidance of the good parson.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "A gentle heritage is mine, A life of quiet pleasure; My heaviest cares are but to twine Fresh votive garlands for the shrine Where 'bides my bosom's treasure.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Tall elms shaded the sloping roof, and roses and jessamines poured their rich perfume on the morning and evening air.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Tall elms shaded the sloping roof, and roses and jessamines poured their rich perfume on the morning and evening air.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Tall elms shaded the sloping roof, and roses and jessamines poured their rich perfume on the morning and evening air.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading I am not merry, nor yet sad, My thoughts are more serene than glad."
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Here two years of calm, tranquil enjoyment glided over Annie Evalyn, as she, with unremitting assiduity, pursued the path of science under the guidance of the good parson.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading I am not merry, nor yet sad, My thoughts are more serene than glad."
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading Tall elms shaded the sloping roof, and roses and jessamines poured their rich perfume on the morning and evening air.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here two years of calm, tranquil enjoyment glided over Annie Evalyn, as she, with unremitting assiduity, pursued the path of science under the guidance of the good parson.
shrinenounUS /ʃraɪn/
a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person
From this reading "A gentle heritage is mine, A life of quiet pleasure; My heaviest cares are but to twine Fresh votive garlands for the shrine Where 'bides my bosom's treasure.
slopingadjectiveUS /ˈsloʊpɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading Tall elms shaded the sloping roof, and roses and jessamines poured their rich perfume on the morning and evening air.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was a lovely spot, that peaceful vicarage.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Tall elms shaded the sloping roof, and roses and jessamines poured their rich perfume on the morning and evening air.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I am not merry, nor yet sad, My thoughts are more serene than glad."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a lovely spot, that peaceful vicarage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "A gentle heritage is mine, A life of quiet pleasure; My heaviest cares are but to twine Fresh votive garlands for the shrine Where 'bides my bosom's treasure.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Tall elms shaded the sloping roof, and roses and jessamines poured their rich perfume on the morning and evening air.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I am not merry, nor yet sad, My thoughts are more serene than glad."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "A gentle heritage is mine, A life of quiet pleasure; My heaviest cares are but to twine Fresh votive garlands for the shrine Where 'bides my bosom's treasure.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading Here two years of calm, tranquil enjoyment glided over Annie Evalyn, as she, with unremitting assiduity, pursued the path of science under the guidance of the good parson.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading "A gentle heritage is mine, A life of quiet pleasure; My heaviest cares are but to twine Fresh votive garlands for the shrine Where 'bides my bosom's treasure.
twineverbUS /twaɪn/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading "A gentle heritage is mine, A life of quiet pleasure; My heaviest cares are but to twine Fresh votive garlands for the shrine Where 'bides my bosom's treasure.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Here two years of calm, tranquil enjoyment glided over Annie Evalyn, as she, with unremitting assiduity, pursued the path of science under the guidance of the good parson.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Here two years of calm, tranquil enjoyment glided over Annie Evalyn, as she, with unremitting assiduity, pursued the path of science under the guidance of the good parson.
unremittingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnrɪˈmɪtɪŋ/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading Here two years of calm, tranquil enjoyment glided over Annie Evalyn, as she, with unremitting assiduity, pursued the path of science under the guidance of the good parson.
vicaragenoun
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading It was a lovely spot, that peaceful vicarage.
votiveadjective
dedicated in fulfillment of a vow
From this reading "A gentle heritage is mine, A life of quiet pleasure; My heaviest cares are but to twine Fresh votive garlands for the shrine Where 'bides my bosom's treasure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a lovely spot, that peaceful vicarage.
in or at the place that
From this reading "A gentle heritage is mine, A life of quiet pleasure; My heaviest cares are but to twine Fresh votive garlands for the shrine Where 'bides my bosom's treasure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here two years of calm, tranquil enjoyment glided over Annie Evalyn, as she, with unremitting assiduity, pursued the path of science under the guidance of the good parson.
a late time of life
From this reading Here two years of calm, tranquil enjoyment glided over Annie Evalyn, as she, with unremitting assiduity, pursued the path of science under the guidance of the good parson.
but in spite of that
From this reading I am not merry, nor yet sad, My thoughts are more serene than glad."
