used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Yes; did you never hear of such a place?
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
ANONadverbUS /ˌæˈnɔːn/
at another time
From this reading ANON.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I say, little one," exclaimed Harriet, as Margaret entered the Oratory to breakfast the next morning, "Will you go fishing with us to day, to Tynebrook?"
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
blestadjectiveUS /blest/
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
brought into existence
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading "I say, little one," exclaimed Harriet, as Margaret entered the Oratory to breakfast the next morning, "Will you go fishing with us to day, to Tynebrook?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
make calm or still
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "I say, little one," exclaimed Harriet, as Margaret entered the Oratory to breakfast the next morning, "Will you go fishing with us to day, to Tynebrook?"
deceitfuladjectiveUS /dəˈsiːtfəl/
intended to deceive
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Yes; did you never hear of such a place?
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading "I say, little one," exclaimed Harriet, as Margaret entered the Oratory to breakfast the next morning, "Will you go fishing with us to day, to Tynebrook?"
at any time
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "I say, little one," exclaimed Harriet, as Margaret entered the Oratory to breakfast the next morning, "Will you go fishing with us to day, to Tynebrook?"
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading "I say, little one," exclaimed Harriet, as Margaret entered the Oratory to breakfast the next morning, "Will you go fishing with us to day, to Tynebrook?"
yet to be or coming
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
gilds
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From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I say, little one," exclaimed Harriet, as Margaret entered the Oratory to breakfast the next morning, "Will you go fishing with us to day, to Tynebrook?"
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
Harriet
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From this reading "I say, little one," exclaimed Harriet, as Margaret entered the Oratory to breakfast the next morning, "Will you go fishing with us to day, to Tynebrook?"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "Yes; did you never hear of such a place?
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I say, little one," exclaimed Harriet, as Margaret entered the Oratory to breakfast the next morning, "Will you go fishing with us to day, to Tynebrook?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I say, little one," exclaimed Harriet, as Margaret entered the Oratory to breakfast the next morning, "Will you go fishing with us to day, to Tynebrook?"
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
Margaret
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From this reading "I say, little one," exclaimed Harriet, as Margaret entered the Oratory to breakfast the next morning, "Will you go fishing with us to day, to Tynebrook?"
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "I say, little one," exclaimed Harriet, as Margaret entered the Oratory to breakfast the next morning, "Will you go fishing with us to day, to Tynebrook?"
used to form the superlative
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Yes; did you never hear of such a place?
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "I say, little one," exclaimed Harriet, as Margaret entered the Oratory to breakfast the next morning, "Will you go fishing with us to day, to Tynebrook?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I say, little one," exclaimed Harriet, as Margaret entered the Oratory to breakfast the next morning, "Will you go fishing with us to day, to Tynebrook?"
OratorynounUS /ˈɔːrətɔːri/
addressing an audience formally (usually a long and rhetorical address and often pompous)
From this reading "I say, little one," exclaimed Harriet, as Margaret entered the Oratory to breakfast the next morning, "Will you go fishing with us to day, to Tynebrook?"
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Yes; did you never hear of such a place?
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "With you--to Tynebrook, Harriet?" said Margaret quite surprised.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
roseateadjectiveUS /ˈroʊziət/
of something having a dusty purplish pink color
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "With you--to Tynebrook, Harriet?" said Margaret quite surprised.
sanctifies
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From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
express in words
From this reading "I say, little one," exclaimed Harriet, as Margaret entered the Oratory to breakfast the next morning, "Will you go fishing with us to day, to Tynebrook?"
get by special effort
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
steeredverbUS /stɪrd/
past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
stemnounUS /stem/
(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Yes; did you never hear of such a place?
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading "With you--to Tynebrook, Harriet?" said Margaret quite surprised.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
Tynebrook
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From this reading "I say, little one," exclaimed Harriet, as Margaret entered the Oratory to breakfast the next morning, "Will you go fishing with us to day, to Tynebrook?"
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I say, little one," exclaimed Harriet, as Margaret entered the Oratory to breakfast the next morning, "Will you go fishing with us to day, to Tynebrook?"
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
be dressed in
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
whatsoe'er
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From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading And though our joy is all too new to wear The golden sweetness of assured repose, Since the good Gods have steered our bark of life Through the rough storm and the deceitful calm, We may together stem the tranquil wave Not fearful, not secure--but grateful ever; While in the roseate light of new born hope We steep the shadows of the coming time-- Most blest, that whatsoe'er our future lot Love gilds the present, sanctifies the past.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I say, little one," exclaimed Harriet, as Margaret entered the Oratory to breakfast the next morning, "Will you go fishing with us to day, to Tynebrook?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I say, little one," exclaimed Harriet, as Margaret entered the Oratory to breakfast the next morning, "Will you go fishing with us to day, to Tynebrook?"
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes; did you never hear of such a place?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I say, little one," exclaimed Harriet, as Margaret entered the Oratory to breakfast the next morning, "Will you go fishing with us to day, to Tynebrook?"
