used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But there's a rose in yonder glen That shuns the gaze of other men, For me its blossom raising-- Oh, that's the rose for me!
from one side of something to the other
From this reading And Mary--her love and trust had indeed stood full proof against the breath of warning and insinuation, which had passed over their strength and beauty as unavailingly as the breeze across the hardy floweret.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading And Mary--her love and trust had indeed stood full proof against the breath of warning and insinuation, which had passed over their strength and beauty as unavailingly as the breeze across the hardy floweret.
(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 The rose that all are praising Is not the rose for me; Too many eyes are gazing Upon the costly tree.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And Mary--her love and trust had indeed stood full proof against the breath of warning and insinuation, which had passed over their strength and beauty as unavailingly as the breeze across the hardy floweret.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading There is a beautiful description of one of Bulwer's heroines, which so exactly corresponds with the characteristics of our Mary's nature, that we hope we may be excused from quoting it here in application to her case.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The rose that all are praising Is not the rose for me; Too many eyes are gazing Upon the costly tree.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And Mary--her love and trust had indeed stood full proof against the breath of warning and insinuation, which had passed over their strength and beauty as unavailingly as the breeze across the hardy floweret.
BAYLEY
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From this reading HAYNES BAYLEY.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There is a beautiful description of one of Bulwer's heroines, which so exactly corresponds with the characteristics of our Mary's nature, that we hope we may be excused from quoting it here in application to her case.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading There is a beautiful description of one of Bulwer's heroines, which so exactly corresponds with the characteristics of our Mary's nature, that we hope we may be excused from quoting it here in application to her case.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading And Mary--her love and trust had indeed stood full proof against the breath of warning and insinuation, which had passed over their strength and beauty as unavailingly as the breeze across the hardy floweret.
blossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading But there's a rose in yonder glen That shuns the gaze of other men, For me its blossom raising-- Oh, that's the rose for me!
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading And Mary--her love and trust had indeed stood full proof against the breath of warning and insinuation, which had passed over their strength and beauty as unavailingly as the breeze across the hardy floweret.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading And Mary--her love and trust had indeed stood full proof against the breath of warning and insinuation, which had passed over their strength and beauty as unavailingly as the breeze across the hardy floweret.
Bulwer's
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From this reading There is a beautiful description of one of Bulwer's heroines, which so exactly corresponds with the characteristics of our Mary's nature, that we hope we may be excused from quoting it here in application to her case.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there's a rose in yonder glen That shuns the gaze of other men, For me its blossom raising-- Oh, that's the rose for me!
an occurrence of something
From this reading There is a beautiful description of one of Bulwer's heroines, which so exactly corresponds with the characteristics of our Mary's nature, that we hope we may be excused from quoting it here in application to her case.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading There is a beautiful description of one of Bulwer's heroines, which so exactly corresponds with the characteristics of our Mary's nature, that we hope we may be excused from quoting it here in application to her case.
correspondsverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndz/
third-person singular of “correspond” — be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading There is a beautiful description of one of Bulwer's heroines, which so exactly corresponds with the characteristics of our Mary's nature, that we hope we may be excused from quoting it here in application to her case.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading The rose that all are praising Is not the rose for me; Too many eyes are gazing Upon the costly tree.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading There is a beautiful description of one of Bulwer's heroines, which so exactly corresponds with the characteristics of our Mary's nature, that we hope we may be excused from quoting it here in application to her case.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading There is a beautiful description of one of Bulwer's heroines, which so exactly corresponds with the characteristics of our Mary's nature, that we hope we may be excused from quoting it here in application to her case.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading There is a beautiful description of one of Bulwer's heroines, which so exactly corresponds with the characteristics of our Mary's nature, that we hope we may be excused from quoting it here in application to her case.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The rose that all are praising Is not the rose for me; Too many eyes are gazing Upon the costly tree.
floweretnoun
a diminutive flower (especially one that is part of a composite flower)
From this reading And Mary--her love and trust had indeed stood full proof against the breath of warning and insinuation, which had passed over their strength and beauty as unavailingly as the breeze across the hardy floweret.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The rose that all are praising Is not the rose for me; Too many eyes are gazing Upon the costly tree.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There is a beautiful description of one of Bulwer's heroines, which so exactly corresponds with the characteristics of our Mary's nature, that we hope we may be excused from quoting it here in application to her case.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading And Mary--her love and trust had indeed stood full proof against the breath of warning and insinuation, which had passed over their strength and beauty as unavailingly as the breeze across the hardy floweret.
a long fixed look
From this reading But there's a rose in yonder glen That shuns the gaze of other men, For me its blossom raising-- Oh, that's the rose for me!
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The rose that all are praising Is not the rose for me; Too many eyes are gazing Upon the costly tree.
glennounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading But there's a rose in yonder glen That shuns the gaze of other men, For me its blossom raising-- Oh, that's the rose for me!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And Mary--her love and trust had indeed stood full proof against the breath of warning and insinuation, which had passed over their strength and beauty as unavailingly as the breeze across the hardy floweret.
hardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading And Mary--her love and trust had indeed stood full proof against the breath of warning and insinuation, which had passed over their strength and beauty as unavailingly as the breeze across the hardy floweret.
HAYNES
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From this reading HAYNES BAYLEY.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And Mary--her love and trust had indeed stood full proof against the breath of warning and insinuation, which had passed over their strength and beauty as unavailingly as the breeze across the hardy floweret.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading There is a beautiful description of one of Bulwer's heroines, which so exactly corresponds with the characteristics of our Mary's nature, that we hope we may be excused from quoting it here in application to her case.
heroinesnounUS /ˈheroʊənz/
plural of “heroine” — the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading There is a beautiful description of one of Bulwer's heroines, which so exactly corresponds with the characteristics of our Mary's nature, that we hope we may be excused from quoting it here in application to her case.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading There is a beautiful description of one of Bulwer's heroines, which so exactly corresponds with the characteristics of our Mary's nature, that we hope we may be excused from quoting it here in application to her case.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But there's a rose in yonder glen That shuns the gaze of other men, For me its blossom raising-- Oh, that's the rose for me!
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading And Mary--her love and trust had indeed stood full proof against the breath of warning and insinuation, which had passed over their strength and beauty as unavailingly as the breeze across the hardy floweret.
insinuationnounUS /ˌɪnsɪnjuːˈeɪʃən/
an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
From this reading And Mary--her love and trust had indeed stood full proof against the breath of warning and insinuation, which had passed over their strength and beauty as unavailingly as the breeze across the hardy floweret.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The rose that all are praising Is not the rose for me; Too many eyes are gazing Upon the costly tree.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There is a beautiful description of one of Bulwer's heroines, which so exactly corresponds with the characteristics of our Mary's nature, that we hope we may be excused from quoting it here in application to her case.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But there's a rose in yonder glen That shuns the gaze of other men, For me its blossom raising-- Oh, that's the rose for me!
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading And Mary--her love and trust had indeed stood full proof against the breath of warning and insinuation, which had passed over their strength and beauty as unavailingly as the breeze across the hardy floweret.
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 The rose that all are praising Is not the rose for me; Too many eyes are gazing Upon the costly tree.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading And Mary--her love and trust had indeed stood full proof against the breath of warning and insinuation, which had passed over their strength and beauty as unavailingly as the breeze across the hardy floweret.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading There is a beautiful description of one of Bulwer's heroines, which so exactly corresponds with the characteristics of our Mary's nature, that we hope we may be excused from quoting it here in application to her case.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading There is a beautiful description of one of Bulwer's heroines, which so exactly corresponds with the characteristics of our Mary's nature, that we hope we may be excused from quoting it here in application to her case.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The rose that all are praising Is not the rose for me; Too many eyes are gazing Upon the costly tree.
the force of workers available
From this reading But there's a rose in yonder glen That shuns the gaze of other men, For me its blossom raising-- Oh, that's the rose for me!
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading There is a beautiful description of one of Bulwer's heroines, which so exactly corresponds with the characteristics of our Mary's nature, that we hope we may be excused from quoting it here in application to her case.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The rose that all are praising Is not the rose for me; Too many eyes are gazing Upon the costly tree.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But there's a rose in yonder glen That shuns the gaze of other men, For me its blossom raising-- Oh, that's the rose for me!
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading But there's a rose in yonder glen That shuns the gaze of other men, For me its blossom raising-- Oh, that's the rose for me!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is a beautiful description of one of Bulwer's heroines, which so exactly corresponds with the characteristics of our Mary's nature, that we hope we may be excused from quoting it here in application to her case.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But there's a rose in yonder glen That shuns the gaze of other men, For me its blossom raising-- Oh, that's the rose for me!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading There is a beautiful description of one of Bulwer's heroines, which so exactly corresponds with the characteristics of our Mary's nature, that we hope we may be excused from quoting it here in application to her case.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading And Mary--her love and trust had indeed stood full proof against the breath of warning and insinuation, which had passed over their strength and beauty as unavailingly as the breeze across the hardy floweret.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading And Mary--her love and trust had indeed stood full proof against the breath of warning and insinuation, which had passed over their strength and beauty as unavailingly as the breeze across the hardy floweret.
praisingadjectiveUS /ˈpreɪzɪŋ/
full of or giving praise
From this reading The rose that all are praising Is not the rose for me; Too many eyes are gazing Upon the costly tree.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading And Mary--her love and trust had indeed stood full proof against the breath of warning and insinuation, which had passed over their strength and beauty as unavailingly as the breeze across the hardy floweret.
quotingverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading There is a beautiful description of one of Bulwer's heroines, which so exactly corresponds with the characteristics of our Mary's nature, that we hope we may be excused from quoting it here in application to her case.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading But there's a rose in yonder glen That shuns the gaze of other men, For me its blossom raising-- Oh, that's the rose for me!
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The rose that all are praising Is not the rose for me; Too many eyes are gazing Upon the costly tree.
shunsverbUS /ʃʌnz/
third-person singular of “shun” — avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
From this reading But there's a rose in yonder glen That shuns the gaze of other men, For me its blossom raising-- Oh, that's the rose for me!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There is a beautiful description of one of Bulwer's heroines, which so exactly corresponds with the characteristics of our Mary's nature, that we hope we may be excused from quoting it here in application to her case.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading And Mary--her love and trust had indeed stood full proof against the breath of warning and insinuation, which had passed over their strength and beauty as unavailingly as the breeze across the hardy floweret.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading And Mary--her love and trust had indeed stood full proof against the breath of warning and insinuation, which had passed over their strength and beauty as unavailingly as the breeze across the hardy floweret.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The rose that all are praising Is not the rose for me; Too many eyes are gazing Upon the costly tree.
that's
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From this reading But there's a rose in yonder glen That shuns the gaze of other men, For me its blossom raising-- Oh, that's the rose for me!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The rose that all are praising Is not the rose for me; Too many eyes are gazing Upon the costly tree.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And Mary--her love and trust had indeed stood full proof against the breath of warning and insinuation, which had passed over their strength and beauty as unavailingly as the breeze across the hardy floweret.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a beautiful description of one of Bulwer's heroines, which so exactly corresponds with the characteristics of our Mary's nature, that we hope we may be excused from quoting it here in application to her case.
there's
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From this reading But there's a rose in yonder glen That shuns the gaze of other men, For me its blossom raising-- Oh, that's the rose for me!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is a beautiful description of one of Bulwer's heroines, which so exactly corresponds with the characteristics of our Mary's nature, that we hope we may be excused from quoting it here in application to her case.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The rose that all are praising Is not the rose for me; Too many eyes are gazing Upon the costly tree.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The rose that all are praising Is not the rose for me; Too many eyes are gazing Upon the costly tree.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading And Mary--her love and trust had indeed stood full proof against the breath of warning and insinuation, which had passed over their strength and beauty as unavailingly as the breeze across the hardy floweret.
unavailingly
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From this reading And Mary--her love and trust had indeed stood full proof against the breath of warning and insinuation, which had passed over their strength and beauty as unavailingly as the breeze across the hardy floweret.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The rose that all are praising Is not the rose for me; Too many eyes are gazing Upon the costly tree.
a message informing of danger
From this reading And Mary--her love and trust had indeed stood full proof against the breath of warning and insinuation, which had passed over their strength and beauty as unavailingly as the breeze across the hardy floweret.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading There is a beautiful description of one of Bulwer's heroines, which so exactly corresponds with the characteristics of our Mary's nature, that we hope we may be excused from quoting it here in application to her case.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And Mary--her love and trust had indeed stood full proof against the breath of warning and insinuation, which had passed over their strength and beauty as unavailingly as the breeze across the hardy floweret.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There is a beautiful description of one of Bulwer's heroines, which so exactly corresponds with the characteristics of our Mary's nature, that we hope we may be excused from quoting it here in application to her case.
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading But there's a rose in yonder glen That shuns the gaze of other men, For me its blossom raising-- Oh, that's the rose for me!
