used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We can not make each meal a sacrament."--Lowell.
anew
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "Alas! we can not draw habitual breath in the thin air of life's supremer heights.
AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading "Alas! we can not draw habitual breath in the thin air of life's supremer heights.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For a week since her return the weather had been intensely warm.
Bethany
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From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading "Alas! we can not draw habitual breath in the thin air of life's supremer heights.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Alas! we can not draw habitual breath in the thin air of life's supremer heights.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
despondentadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɑːndənt/
without or almost without hope
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading "Alas! we can not draw habitual breath in the thin air of life's supremer heights.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading We can not make each meal a sacrament."--Lowell.
at any time
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a week since her return the weather had been intensely warm.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading "Alas! we can not draw habitual breath in the thin air of life's supremer heights.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading "Alas! we can not draw habitual breath in the thin air of life's supremer heights.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
HumiliationnounUS /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/
state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Alas! we can not draw habitual breath in the thin air of life's supremer heights.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading For a week since her return the weather had been intensely warm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Alas! we can not draw habitual breath in the thin air of life's supremer heights.
LookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
LowellnounUS /ˈloʊəl/
United States poet (1917-1977)
From this reading We can not make each meal a sacrament."--Lowell.
engage in
From this reading We can not make each meal a sacrament."--Lowell.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading We can not make each meal a sacrament."--Lowell.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Alas! we can not draw habitual breath in the thin air of life's supremer heights.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Alas! we can not draw habitual breath in the thin air of life's supremer heights.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading For a week since her return the weather had been intensely warm.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
sacramentnounUS /ˈsækrəmənt/
a formal religious ceremony conferring a specific grace on those who receive it
From this reading We can not make each meal a sacrament."--Lowell.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading For a week since her return the weather had been intensely warm.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
supremer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Alas! we can not draw habitual breath in the thin air of life's supremer heights.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Alas! we can not draw habitual breath in the thin air of life's supremer heights.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading "Alas! we can not draw habitual breath in the thin air of life's supremer heights.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading "TRUST."
upliftingnounUS /ˈʌplɪftɪŋ/
the rise of something
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading For a week since her return the weather had been intensely warm.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Alas! we can not draw habitual breath in the thin air of life's supremer heights.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading For a week since her return the weather had been intensely warm.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For a week since her return the weather had been intensely warm.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IT had seemed to Bethany, in the experience of that sunrise on Lookout Mountain, she could never feel despondent again; but away from the uplifting influences of the place, back among the painful memories of the old home, she fought as hard a fight with her returning doubts as ever Christian did in his Valley of Humiliation.
