1829
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From this reading She could not have been great as she was, without it.[A] '_December 19th, 1829._--I shall always be glad to have you come to me when saddened.
19th
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From this reading She could not have been great as she was, without it.[A] '_December 19th, 1829._--I shall always be glad to have you come to me when saddened.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the last extract, we have an example of that genuine humility, which, being a love of truth, underlaid her whole character, notwithstanding its seeming pride.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She could not have been great as she was, without it.[A] '_December 19th, 1829._--I shall always be glad to have you come to me when saddened.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the last extract, we have an example of that genuine humility, which, being a love of truth, underlaid her whole character, notwithstanding its seeming pride.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They are generally inspiriting, life-giving, but, if perpetual, would glare too much on the tired sense; one likes sometimes a cloudy day, with its damp and warmer breath,--its gentle, down-looking shades.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The lights of your character are _wintry_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She could not have been great as she was, without it.[A] '_December 19th, 1829._--I shall always be glad to have you come to me when saddened.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She could not have been great as she was, without it.[A] '_December 19th, 1829._--I shall always be glad to have you come to me when saddened.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She could not have been great as she was, without it.[A] '_December 19th, 1829._--I shall always be glad to have you come to me when saddened.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In the last extract, we have an example of that genuine humility, which, being a love of truth, underlaid her whole character, notwithstanding its seeming pride.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading They are generally inspiriting, life-giving, but, if perpetual, would glare too much on the tired sense; one likes sometimes a cloudy day, with its damp and warmer breath,--its gentle, down-looking shades.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They are generally inspiriting, life-giving, but, if perpetual, would glare too much on the tired sense; one likes sometimes a cloudy day, with its damp and warmer breath,--its gentle, down-looking shades.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading In the last extract, we have an example of that genuine humility, which, being a love of truth, underlaid her whole character, notwithstanding its seeming pride.
cloudyadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdi/
lacking definite form or limits
From this reading They are generally inspiriting, life-giving, but, if perpetual, would glare too much on the tired sense; one likes sometimes a cloudy day, with its damp and warmer breath,--its gentle, down-looking shades.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She could not have been great as she was, without it.[A] '_December 19th, 1829._--I shall always be glad to have you come to me when saddened.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could not have been great as she was, without it.[A] '_December 19th, 1829._--I shall always be glad to have you come to me when saddened.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading They are generally inspiriting, life-giving, but, if perpetual, would glare too much on the tired sense; one likes sometimes a cloudy day, with its damp and warmer breath,--its gentle, down-looking shades.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They are generally inspiriting, life-giving, but, if perpetual, would glare too much on the tired sense; one likes sometimes a cloudy day, with its damp and warmer breath,--its gentle, down-looking shades.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading She could not have been great as she was, without it.[A] '_December 19th, 1829._--I shall always be glad to have you come to me when saddened.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The melancholic does not misbecome you.
down-looking
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From this reading They are generally inspiriting, life-giving, but, if perpetual, would glare too much on the tired sense; one likes sometimes a cloudy day, with its damp and warmer breath,--its gentle, down-looking shades.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading In the last extract, we have an example of that genuine humility, which, being a love of truth, underlaid her whole character, notwithstanding its seeming pride.
extractverbUS /ˈekstrækt/
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading In the last extract, we have an example of that genuine humility, which, being a love of truth, underlaid her whole character, notwithstanding its seeming pride.
usually; as a rule
From this reading They are generally inspiriting, life-giving, but, if perpetual, would glare too much on the tired sense; one likes sometimes a cloudy day, with its damp and warmer breath,--its gentle, down-looking shades.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading They are generally inspiriting, life-giving, but, if perpetual, would glare too much on the tired sense; one likes sometimes a cloudy day, with its damp and warmer breath,--its gentle, down-looking shades.
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading In the last extract, we have an example of that genuine humility, which, being a love of truth, underlaid her whole character, notwithstanding its seeming pride.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading She could not have been great as she was, without it.[A] '_December 19th, 1829._--I shall always be glad to have you come to me when saddened.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading They are generally inspiriting, life-giving, but, if perpetual, would glare too much on the tired sense; one likes sometimes a cloudy day, with its damp and warmer breath,--its gentle, down-looking shades.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She could not have been great as she was, without it.[A] '_December 19th, 1829._--I shall always be glad to have you come to me when saddened.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the last extract, we have an example of that genuine humility, which, being a love of truth, underlaid her whole character, notwithstanding its seeming pride.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the last extract, we have an example of that genuine humility, which, being a love of truth, underlaid her whole character, notwithstanding its seeming pride.
humilitynounUS /hjuːˈmɪlɪti/
a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
From this reading In the last extract, we have an example of that genuine humility, which, being a love of truth, underlaid her whole character, notwithstanding its seeming pride.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading She could not have been great as she was, without it.[A] '_December 19th, 1829._--I shall always be glad to have you come to me when saddened.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They are generally inspiriting, life-giving, but, if perpetual, would glare too much on the tired sense; one likes sometimes a cloudy day, with its damp and warmer breath,--its gentle, down-looking shades.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the last extract, we have an example of that genuine humility, which, being a love of truth, underlaid her whole character, notwithstanding its seeming pride.
inspiritingadjective
cheerfully encouraging
From this reading They are generally inspiriting, life-giving, but, if perpetual, would glare too much on the tired sense; one likes sometimes a cloudy day, with its damp and warmer breath,--its gentle, down-looking shades.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She could not have been great as she was, without it.[A] '_December 19th, 1829._--I shall always be glad to have you come to me when saddened.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In the last extract, we have an example of that genuine humility, which, being a love of truth, underlaid her whole character, notwithstanding its seeming pride.
immediately past
From this reading In the last extract, we have an example of that genuine humility, which, being a love of truth, underlaid her whole character, notwithstanding its seeming pride.
life-givingadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪfɡɪvɪŋ/
giving or having the power to give life and spirit
From this reading They are generally inspiriting, life-giving, but, if perpetual, would glare too much on the tired sense; one likes sometimes a cloudy day, with its damp and warmer breath,--its gentle, down-looking shades.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading The lights of your character are _wintry_.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading They are generally inspiriting, life-giving, but, if perpetual, would glare too much on the tired sense; one likes sometimes a cloudy day, with its damp and warmer breath,--its gentle, down-looking shades.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading In the last extract, we have an example of that genuine humility, which, being a love of truth, underlaid her whole character, notwithstanding its seeming pride.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She could not have been great as she was, without it.[A] '_December 19th, 1829._--I shall always be glad to have you come to me when saddened.
melancholicnounUS /ˌmelənˈkɑːlɪk/
someone subject to melancholia
From this reading The melancholic does not misbecome you.
misbecome
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From this reading The melancholic does not misbecome you.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They are generally inspiriting, life-giving, but, if perpetual, would glare too much on the tired sense; one likes sometimes a cloudy day, with its damp and warmer breath,--its gentle, down-looking shades.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She could not have been great as she was, without it.[A] '_December 19th, 1829._--I shall always be glad to have you come to me when saddened.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading In the last extract, we have an example of that genuine humility, which, being a love of truth, underlaid her whole character, notwithstanding its seeming pride.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the last extract, we have an example of that genuine humility, which, being a love of truth, underlaid her whole character, notwithstanding its seeming pride.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They are generally inspiriting, life-giving, but, if perpetual, would glare too much on the tired sense; one likes sometimes a cloudy day, with its damp and warmer breath,--its gentle, down-looking shades.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They are generally inspiriting, life-giving, but, if perpetual, would glare too much on the tired sense; one likes sometimes a cloudy day, with its damp and warmer breath,--its gentle, down-looking shades.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading They are generally inspiriting, life-giving, but, if perpetual, would glare too much on the tired sense; one likes sometimes a cloudy day, with its damp and warmer breath,--its gentle, down-looking shades.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading In the last extract, we have an example of that genuine humility, which, being a love of truth, underlaid her whole character, notwithstanding its seeming pride.
saddenedverbUS /ˈsædənd/
past form of “sadden” — make unhappy
From this reading She could not have been great as she was, without it.[A] '_December 19th, 1829._--I shall always be glad to have you come to me when saddened.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading In the last extract, we have an example of that genuine humility, which, being a love of truth, underlaid her whole character, notwithstanding its seeming pride.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading They are generally inspiriting, life-giving, but, if perpetual, would glare too much on the tired sense; one likes sometimes a cloudy day, with its damp and warmer breath,--its gentle, down-looking shades.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading They are generally inspiriting, life-giving, but, if perpetual, would glare too much on the tired sense; one likes sometimes a cloudy day, with its damp and warmer breath,--its gentle, down-looking shades.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading She could not have been great as she was, without it.[A] '_December 19th, 1829._--I shall always be glad to have you come to me when saddened.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She could not have been great as she was, without it.[A] '_December 19th, 1829._--I shall always be glad to have you come to me when saddened.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading They are generally inspiriting, life-giving, but, if perpetual, would glare too much on the tired sense; one likes sometimes a cloudy day, with its damp and warmer breath,--its gentle, down-looking shades.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the last extract, we have an example of that genuine humility, which, being a love of truth, underlaid her whole character, notwithstanding its seeming pride.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the last extract, we have an example of that genuine humility, which, being a love of truth, underlaid her whole character, notwithstanding its seeming pride.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are generally inspiriting, life-giving, but, if perpetual, would glare too much on the tired sense; one likes sometimes a cloudy day, with its damp and warmer breath,--its gentle, down-looking shades.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading They are generally inspiriting, life-giving, but, if perpetual, would glare too much on the tired sense; one likes sometimes a cloudy day, with its damp and warmer breath,--its gentle, down-looking shades.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She could not have been great as she was, without it.[A] '_December 19th, 1829._--I shall always be glad to have you come to me when saddened.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They are generally inspiriting, life-giving, but, if perpetual, would glare too much on the tired sense; one likes sometimes a cloudy day, with its damp and warmer breath,--its gentle, down-looking shades.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading In the last extract, we have an example of that genuine humility, which, being a love of truth, underlaid her whole character, notwithstanding its seeming pride.
underlaid
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From this reading In the last extract, we have an example of that genuine humility, which, being a love of truth, underlaid her whole character, notwithstanding its seeming pride.
warmernounUS /ˈwɔːrmər/
device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
From this reading They are generally inspiriting, life-giving, but, if perpetual, would glare too much on the tired sense; one likes sometimes a cloudy day, with its damp and warmer breath,--its gentle, down-looking shades.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She could not have been great as she was, without it.[A] '_December 19th, 1829._--I shall always be glad to have you come to me when saddened.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In the last extract, we have an example of that genuine humility, which, being a love of truth, underlaid her whole character, notwithstanding its seeming pride.
at the time that
From this reading She could not have been great as she was, without it.[A] '_December 19th, 1829._--I shall always be glad to have you come to me when saddened.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the last extract, we have an example of that genuine humility, which, being a love of truth, underlaid her whole character, notwithstanding its seeming pride.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading In the last extract, we have an example of that genuine humility, which, being a love of truth, underlaid her whole character, notwithstanding its seeming pride.
wintryadjectiveUS /ˈwɪntri/
characteristic of or occurring in winter
From this reading The lights of your character are _wintry_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They are generally inspiriting, life-giving, but, if perpetual, would glare too much on the tired sense; one likes sometimes a cloudy day, with its damp and warmer breath,--its gentle, down-looking shades.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She could not have been great as she was, without it.[A] '_December 19th, 1829._--I shall always be glad to have you come to me when saddened.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They are generally inspiriting, life-giving, but, if perpetual, would glare too much on the tired sense; one likes sometimes a cloudy day, with its damp and warmer breath,--its gentle, down-looking shades.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading She could not have been great as she was, without it.[A] '_December 19th, 1829._--I shall always be glad to have you come to me when saddened.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The lights of your character are _wintry_.
