used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The light of a lovely Sabbath afternoon in June lay on the rich green woodlands, still bright with the vivid green of early summer, and sparkled on the broad river, tossed by the breeze into a thousand ripples, that swept past the village of Ashleigh.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading "Tell me the old, old story Of unseen things above-- Of Jesus and His glory, Of Jesus and His love."
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The light of a lovely Sabbath afternoon in June lay on the rich green woodlands, still bright with the vivid green of early summer, and sparkled on the broad river, tossed by the breeze into a thousand ripples, that swept past the village of Ashleigh.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TORONTO: JAMES CAMPBELL AND SON.
Ashleigh
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From this reading The light of a lovely Sabbath afternoon in June lay on the rich green woodlands, still bright with the vivid green of early summer, and sparkled on the broad river, tossed by the breeze into a thousand ripples, that swept past the village of Ashleigh.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The light of a lovely Sabbath afternoon in June lay on the rich green woodlands, still bright with the vivid green of early summer, and sparkled on the broad river, tossed by the breeze into a thousand ripples, that swept past the village of Ashleigh.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The light of a lovely Sabbath afternoon in June lay on the rich green woodlands, still bright with the vivid green of early summer, and sparkled on the broad river, tossed by the breeze into a thousand ripples, that swept past the village of Ashleigh.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The light of a lovely Sabbath afternoon in June lay on the rich green woodlands, still bright with the vivid green of early summer, and sparkled on the broad river, tossed by the breeze into a thousand ripples, that swept past the village of Ashleigh.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The light of a lovely Sabbath afternoon in June lay on the rich green woodlands, still bright with the vivid green of early summer, and sparkled on the broad river, tossed by the breeze into a thousand ripples, that swept past the village of Ashleigh.
CAMPBELLnounUS /ˈkæmbəl/
United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading TORONTO: JAMES CAMPBELL AND SON.
CHILDREN'S
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From this reading THE CHILDREN'S WATCHWORD.
travel across or pass over
From this reading 'KATIE JOHNSTONE'S CROSS.'
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 The light of a lovely Sabbath afternoon in June lay on the rich green woodlands, still bright with the vivid green of early summer, and sparkled on the broad river, tossed by the breeze into a thousand ripples, that swept past the village of Ashleigh.
a state of high honor
From this reading "Tell me the old, old story Of unseen things above-- Of Jesus and His glory, Of Jesus and His love."
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The light of a lovely Sabbath afternoon in June lay on the rich green woodlands, still bright with the vivid green of early summer, and sparkled on the broad river, tossed by the breeze into a thousand ripples, that swept past the village of Ashleigh.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Tell me the old, old story Of unseen things above-- Of Jesus and His glory, Of Jesus and His love."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The light of a lovely Sabbath afternoon in June lay on the rich green woodlands, still bright with the vivid green of early summer, and sparkled on the broad river, tossed by the breeze into a thousand ripples, that swept past the village of Ashleigh.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The light of a lovely Sabbath afternoon in June lay on the rich green woodlands, still bright with the vivid green of early summer, and sparkled on the broad river, tossed by the breeze into a thousand ripples, that swept past the village of Ashleigh.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading TORONTO: JAMES CAMPBELL AND SON.
JesusnounUS /ˈdʒiːzəs/
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading "Tell me the old, old story Of unseen things above-- Of Jesus and His glory, Of Jesus and His love."
JOHNSTONE'S
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From this reading 'KATIE JOHNSTONE'S CROSS.'
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading The light of a lovely Sabbath afternoon in June lay on the rich green woodlands, still bright with the vivid green of early summer, and sparkled on the broad river, tossed by the breeze into a thousand ripples, that swept past the village of Ashleigh.
KATIE
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From this reading 'KATIE JOHNSTONE'S CROSS.'
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The light of a lovely Sabbath afternoon in June lay on the rich green woodlands, still bright with the vivid green of early summer, and sparkled on the broad river, tossed by the breeze into a thousand ripples, that swept past the village of Ashleigh.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The light of a lovely Sabbath afternoon in June lay on the rich green woodlands, still bright with the vivid green of early summer, and sparkled on the broad river, tossed by the breeze into a thousand ripples, that swept past the village of Ashleigh.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Tell me the old, old story Of unseen things above-- Of Jesus and His glory, Of Jesus and His love."
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading The light of a lovely Sabbath afternoon in June lay on the rich green woodlands, still bright with the vivid green of early summer, and sparkled on the broad river, tossed by the breeze into a thousand ripples, that swept past the village of Ashleigh.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Tell me the old, old story Of unseen things above-- Of Jesus and His glory, Of Jesus and His love."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Tell me the old, old story Of unseen things above-- Of Jesus and His glory, Of Jesus and His love."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Tell me the old, old story Of unseen things above-- Of Jesus and His glory, Of Jesus and His love."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The light of a lovely Sabbath afternoon in June lay on the rich green woodlands, still bright with the vivid green of early summer, and sparkled on the broad river, tossed by the breeze into a thousand ripples, that swept past the village of Ashleigh.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The light of a lovely Sabbath afternoon in June lay on the rich green woodlands, still bright with the vivid green of early summer, and sparkled on the broad river, tossed by the breeze into a thousand ripples, that swept past the village of Ashleigh.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The light of a lovely Sabbath afternoon in June lay on the rich green woodlands, still bright with the vivid green of early summer, and sparkled on the broad river, tossed by the breeze into a thousand ripples, that swept past the village of Ashleigh.
ripplesnounUS /ˈrɪpəlz/
plural of “ripple” — a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading The light of a lovely Sabbath afternoon in June lay on the rich green woodlands, still bright with the vivid green of early summer, and sparkled on the broad river, tossed by the breeze into a thousand ripples, that swept past the village of Ashleigh.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The light of a lovely Sabbath afternoon in June lay on the rich green woodlands, still bright with the vivid green of early summer, and sparkled on the broad river, tossed by the breeze into a thousand ripples, that swept past the village of Ashleigh.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading The light of a lovely Sabbath afternoon in June lay on the rich green woodlands, still bright with the vivid green of early summer, and sparkled on the broad river, tossed by the breeze into a thousand ripples, that swept past the village of Ashleigh.
a male human offspring
From this reading TORONTO: JAMES CAMPBELL AND SON.
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading The light of a lovely Sabbath afternoon in June lay on the rich green woodlands, still bright with the vivid green of early summer, and sparkled on the broad river, tossed by the breeze into a thousand ripples, that swept past the village of Ashleigh.
not in physical motion
From this reading The light of a lovely Sabbath afternoon in June lay on the rich green woodlands, still bright with the vivid green of early summer, and sparkled on the broad river, tossed by the breeze into a thousand ripples, that swept past the village of Ashleigh.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "Tell me the old, old story Of unseen things above-- Of Jesus and His glory, Of Jesus and His love."
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The light of a lovely Sabbath afternoon in June lay on the rich green woodlands, still bright with the vivid green of early summer, and sparkled on the broad river, tossed by the breeze into a thousand ripples, that swept past the village of Ashleigh.
possessing sweep
From this reading The light of a lovely Sabbath afternoon in June lay on the rich green woodlands, still bright with the vivid green of early summer, and sparkled on the broad river, tossed by the breeze into a thousand ripples, that swept past the village of Ashleigh.
express in words
From this reading "Tell me the old, old story Of unseen things above-- Of Jesus and His glory, Of Jesus and His love."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The light of a lovely Sabbath afternoon in June lay on the rich green woodlands, still bright with the vivid green of early summer, and sparkled on the broad river, tossed by the breeze into a thousand ripples, that swept past the village of Ashleigh.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHILDREN'S WATCHWORD.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Tell me the old, old story Of unseen things above-- Of Jesus and His glory, Of Jesus and His love."
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The light of a lovely Sabbath afternoon in June lay on the rich green woodlands, still bright with the vivid green of early summer, and sparkled on the broad river, tossed by the breeze into a thousand ripples, that swept past the village of Ashleigh.
TORONTOnounUS /tərˈɑːntoʊ/
the provincial capital and largest city in Ontario (and the largest city in Canada)
From this reading TORONTO: JAMES CAMPBELL AND SON.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading The light of a lovely Sabbath afternoon in June lay on the rich green woodlands, still bright with the vivid green of early summer, and sparkled on the broad river, tossed by the breeze into a thousand ripples, that swept past the village of Ashleigh.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading "Tell me the old, old story Of unseen things above-- Of Jesus and His glory, Of Jesus and His love."
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The light of a lovely Sabbath afternoon in June lay on the rich green woodlands, still bright with the vivid green of early summer, and sparkled on the broad river, tossed by the breeze into a thousand ripples, that swept past the village of Ashleigh.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading The light of a lovely Sabbath afternoon in June lay on the rich green woodlands, still bright with the vivid green of early summer, and sparkled on the broad river, tossed by the breeze into a thousand ripples, that swept past the village of Ashleigh.
WATCHWORDnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃwɜːrd/
a slogan used to rally support for a cause
From this reading THE CHILDREN'S WATCHWORD.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The light of a lovely Sabbath afternoon in June lay on the rich green woodlands, still bright with the vivid green of early summer, and sparkled on the broad river, tossed by the breeze into a thousand ripples, that swept past the village of Ashleigh.
woodlandsnounUS /ˈwʊdlændz/
plural of “woodland” — land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading The light of a lovely Sabbath afternoon in June lay on the rich green woodlands, still bright with the vivid green of early summer, and sparkled on the broad river, tossed by the breeze into a thousand ripples, that swept past the village of Ashleigh.
