used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading We acknowledge a preference for Miss Thusa.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
anglesnounUS /ˈæŋɡəlz/
plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading She is a strong, original character, and the sunlight of imagination loves to rest upon its salient angles and projecting lines.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But as we have commenced the history of our younger favorites in early childhood, and are following them up the steep of life, we find they have a long journey before them, and we are obliged here and there to make a long step, a bold leap, or the pilgrimage would be too long and weary.
ArknounUS /ɑːrk/
(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
From this reading The Israelites never guarded the Ark of the Covenant with more jealous care and undaunted courage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But as we have commenced the history of our younger favorites in early childhood, and are following them up the steep of life, we find they have a long journey before them, and we are obliged here and there to make a long step, a bold leap, or the pilgrimage would be too long and weary.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But as we have commenced the history of our younger favorites in early childhood, and are following them up the steep of life, we find they have a long journey before them, and we are obliged here and there to make a long step, a bold leap, or the pilgrimage would be too long and weary.
next to; at the side of
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
fearless and daring
From this reading But as we have commenced the history of our younger favorites in early childhood, and are following them up the steep of life, we find they have a long journey before them, and we are obliged here and there to make a long step, a bold leap, or the pilgrimage would be too long and weary.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The Israelites never guarded the Ark of the Covenant with more jealous care and undaunted courage.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading She is a strong, original character, and the sunlight of imagination loves to rest upon its salient angles and projecting lines.
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading But as we have commenced the history of our younger favorites in early childhood, and are following them up the steep of life, we find they have a long journey before them, and we are obliged here and there to make a long step, a bold leap, or the pilgrimage would be too long and weary.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But as we have commenced the history of our younger favorites in early childhood, and are following them up the steep of life, we find they have a long journey before them, and we are obliged here and there to make a long step, a bold leap, or the pilgrimage would be too long and weary.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading The Israelites never guarded the Ark of the Covenant with more jealous care and undaunted courage.
CovenantnounUS /ˈkʌvənənt/
a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action
From this reading The Israelites never guarded the Ark of the Covenant with more jealous care and undaunted courage.
defendedverbUS /dɪˈfendəd/
past form of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading But as we have commenced the history of our younger favorites in early childhood, and are following them up the steep of life, we find they have a long journey before them, and we are obliged here and there to make a long step, a bold leap, or the pilgrimage would be too long and weary.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
favoritesnounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪts/
plural of “favorite” — something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading But as we have commenced the history of our younger favorites in early childhood, and are following them up the steep of life, we find they have a long journey before them, and we are obliged here and there to make a long step, a bold leap, or the pilgrimage would be too long and weary.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But as we have commenced the history of our younger favorites in early childhood, and are following them up the steep of life, we find they have a long journey before them, and we are obliged here and there to make a long step, a bold leap, or the pilgrimage would be too long and weary.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading But as we have commenced the history of our younger favorites in early childhood, and are following them up the steep of life, we find they have a long journey before them, and we are obliged here and there to make a long step, a bold leap, or the pilgrimage would be too long and weary.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We acknowledge a preference for Miss Thusa.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading The Israelites never guarded the Ark of the Covenant with more jealous care and undaunted courage.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But as we have commenced the history of our younger favorites in early childhood, and are following them up the steep of life, we find they have a long journey before them, and we are obliged here and there to make a long step, a bold leap, or the pilgrimage would be too long and weary.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But as we have commenced the history of our younger favorites in early childhood, and are following them up the steep of life, we find they have a long journey before them, and we are obliged here and there to make a long step, a bold leap, or the pilgrimage would be too long and weary.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading But as we have commenced the history of our younger favorites in early childhood, and are following them up the steep of life, we find they have a long journey before them, and we are obliged here and there to make a long step, a bold leap, or the pilgrimage would be too long and weary.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading She is a strong, original character, and the sunlight of imagination loves to rest upon its salient angles and projecting lines.
impassionedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæʃənd/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
insolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnsələnt/
marked by casual disrespect
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She is a strong, original character, and the sunlight of imagination loves to rest upon its salient angles and projecting lines.
IsraelitesnounUS /ˈɪzrəlaɪts/
the ethnic group claiming descent from Abraham and Isaac (especially from Isaac's son Jacob); the nation whom God chose to receive his revelation and with whom God chose to make a covenant (Exodus 19)
From this reading The Israelites never guarded the Ark of the Covenant with more jealous care and undaunted courage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading The Israelites never guarded the Ark of the Covenant with more jealous care and undaunted courage.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading But as we have commenced the history of our younger favorites in early childhood, and are following them up the steep of life, we find they have a long journey before them, and we are obliged here and there to make a long step, a bold leap, or the pilgrimage would be too long and weary.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading But as we have commenced the history of our younger favorites in early childhood, and are following them up the steep of life, we find they have a long journey before them, and we are obliged here and there to make a long step, a bold leap, or the pilgrimage would be too long and weary.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But as we have commenced the history of our younger favorites in early childhood, and are following them up the steep of life, we find they have a long journey before them, and we are obliged here and there to make a long step, a bold leap, or the pilgrimage would be too long and weary.
life-breath
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From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading She is a strong, original character, and the sunlight of imagination loves to rest upon its salient angles and projecting lines.
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 But as we have commenced the history of our younger favorites in early childhood, and are following them up the steep of life, we find they have a long journey before them, and we are obliged here and there to make a long step, a bold leap, or the pilgrimage would be too long and weary.
LongfellownounUS /ˈlɔːŋfeloʊ/
United States poet remembered for his long narrative poems (1807-1882)
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading She is a strong, original character, and the sunlight of imagination loves to rest upon its salient angles and projecting lines.
engage in
From this reading But as we have commenced the history of our younger favorites in early childhood, and are following them up the steep of life, we find they have a long journey before them, and we are obliged here and there to make a long step, a bold leap, or the pilgrimage would be too long and weary.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
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 "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Israelites never guarded the Ark of the Covenant with more jealous care and undaunted courage.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The Israelites never guarded the Ark of the Covenant with more jealous care and undaunted courage.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading But as we have commenced the history of our younger favorites in early childhood, and are following them up the steep of life, we find they have a long journey before them, and we are obliged here and there to make a long step, a bold leap, or the pilgrimage would be too long and weary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But as we have commenced the history of our younger favorites in early childhood, and are following them up the steep of life, we find they have a long journey before them, and we are obliged here and there to make a long step, a bold leap, or the pilgrimage would be too long and weary.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading She is a strong, original character, and the sunlight of imagination loves to rest upon its salient angles and projecting lines.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But as we have commenced the history of our younger favorites in early childhood, and are following them up the steep of life, we find they have a long journey before them, and we are obliged here and there to make a long step, a bold leap, or the pilgrimage would be too long and weary.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
pilgrimagenounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmədʒ/
a journey to a sacred place
From this reading But as we have commenced the history of our younger favorites in early childhood, and are following them up the steep of life, we find they have a long journey before them, and we are obliged here and there to make a long step, a bold leap, or the pilgrimage would be too long and weary.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading We acknowledge a preference for Miss Thusa.
projectingadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading She is a strong, original character, and the sunlight of imagination loves to rest upon its salient angles and projecting lines.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading She is a strong, original character, and the sunlight of imagination loves to rest upon its salient angles and projecting lines.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
salientadjectiveUS /ˈseɪliənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading She is a strong, original character, and the sunlight of imagination loves to rest upon its salient angles and projecting lines.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading But as we have commenced the history of our younger favorites in early childhood, and are following them up the steep of life, we find they have a long journey before them, and we are obliged here and there to make a long step, a bold leap, or the pilgrimage would be too long and weary.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading But as we have commenced the history of our younger favorites in early childhood, and are following them up the steep of life, we find they have a long journey before them, and we are obliged here and there to make a long step, a bold leap, or the pilgrimage would be too long and weary.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading She is a strong, original character, and the sunlight of imagination loves to rest upon its salient angles and projecting lines.
the rays of the sun
From this reading She is a strong, original character, and the sunlight of imagination loves to rest upon its salient angles and projecting lines.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But as we have commenced the history of our younger favorites in early childhood, and are following them up the steep of life, we find they have a long journey before them, and we are obliged here and there to make a long step, a bold leap, or the pilgrimage would be too long and weary.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But as we have commenced the history of our younger favorites in early childhood, and are following them up the steep of life, we find they have a long journey before them, and we are obliged here and there to make a long step, a bold leap, or the pilgrimage would be too long and weary.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But as we have commenced the history of our younger favorites in early childhood, and are following them up the steep of life, we find they have a long journey before them, and we are obliged here and there to make a long step, a bold leap, or the pilgrimage would be too long and weary.
Thusa
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From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But as we have commenced the history of our younger favorites in early childhood, and are following them up the steep of life, we find they have a long journey before them, and we are obliged here and there to make a long step, a bold leap, or the pilgrimage would be too long and weary.
undauntedadjectiveUS /ənˈdɔːntɪd/
unshaken in purpose
From this reading The Israelites never guarded the Ark of the Covenant with more jealous care and undaunted courage.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But as we have commenced the history of our younger favorites in early childhood, and are following them up the steep of life, we find they have a long journey before them, and we are obliged here and there to make a long step, a bold leap, or the pilgrimage would be too long and weary.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She is a strong, original character, and the sunlight of imagination loves to rest upon its salient angles and projecting lines.
precisely as stated
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading But as we have commenced the history of our younger favorites in early childhood, and are following them up the steep of life, we find they have a long journey before them, and we are obliged here and there to make a long step, a bold leap, or the pilgrimage would be too long and weary.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "What a fair lady!--and beside her What a handsome, graceful, noble rider."--_Longfellow._ "Love was to her impassioned soul Not as with others a mere part Of its existence--but the whole, The very life-breath of his heart."--_Moore._ We would like to follow Miss Thusa and her wheel, and relate the manner in which she defended it from many a rude and insolent attack.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading But as we have commenced the history of our younger favorites in early childhood, and are following them up the steep of life, we find they have a long journey before them, and we are obliged here and there to make a long step, a bold leap, or the pilgrimage would be too long and weary.
