used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Wouldst thou from sorrow find a sweet relief, Or is thy heart oppress'd with woes untold?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Do you say these are small matters, scarcely worthy of attention?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Do you say these are small matters, scarcely worthy of attention?
BalmnounUS /bɑːm/
any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing
From this reading Balm wouldst thou gather for corroding grief, Pour blessings round thee like a shower of gold!"
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
blessingsnounUS /ˈblesɪŋz/
plural of “blessing” — the formal act of approving
From this reading Balm wouldst thou gather for corroding grief, Pour blessings round thee like a shower of gold!"
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
CarlosnounUS /ˈkɑːrloʊs/
Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)
From this reading Carlos Wilcox.
charitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
corrodingnoun
erosion by chemical action
From this reading Balm wouldst thou gather for corroding grief, Pour blessings round thee like a shower of gold!"
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do you say these are small matters, scarcely worthy of attention?
in a serious manner
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
at any time
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Wouldst thou from sorrow find a sweet relief, Or is thy heart oppress'd with woes untold?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Balm wouldst thou gather for corroding grief, Pour blessings round thee like a shower of gold!"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Wouldst thou from sorrow find a sweet relief, Or is thy heart oppress'd with woes untold?
assemble or get together
From this reading Balm wouldst thou gather for corroding grief, Pour blessings round thee like a shower of gold!"
coins made of gold
From this reading Balm wouldst thou gather for corroding grief, Pour blessings round thee like a shower of gold!"
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Balm wouldst thou gather for corroding grief, Pour blessings round thee like a shower of gold!"
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "Wouldst thou from sorrow find a sweet relief, Or is thy heart oppress'd with woes untold?
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Wouldst thou from sorrow find a sweet relief, Or is thy heart oppress'd with woes untold?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Balm wouldst thou gather for corroding grief, Pour blessings round thee like a shower of gold!"
engage in
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Do you say these are small matters, scarcely worthy of attention?
Mildred's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Balm wouldst thou gather for corroding grief, Pour blessings round thee like a shower of gold!"
oppress'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Wouldst thou from sorrow find a sweet relief, Or is thy heart oppress'd with woes untold?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Wouldst thou from sorrow find a sweet relief, Or is thy heart oppress'd with woes untold?
persistentlyadverbUS /pərˈsɪstəntli/
in a persistent manner
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
PourverbUS /pɔːr/
cause to run
From this reading Balm wouldst thou gather for corroding grief, Pour blessings round thee like a shower of gold!"
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading "Wouldst thou from sorrow find a sweet relief, Or is thy heart oppress'd with woes untold?
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Balm wouldst thou gather for corroding grief, Pour blessings round thee like a shower of gold!"
express in words
From this reading Do you say these are small matters, scarcely worthy of attention?
only a very short time before
From this reading Do you say these are small matters, scarcely worthy of attention?
scatterverbUS /ˈskætər/
to cause to separate and go in different directions
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading Balm wouldst thou gather for corroding grief, Pour blessings round thee like a shower of gold!"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading "Wouldst thou from sorrow find a sweet relief, Or is thy heart oppress'd with woes untold?
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading "Wouldst thou from sorrow find a sweet relief, Or is thy heart oppress'd with woes untold?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Balm wouldst thou gather for corroding grief, Pour blessings round thee like a shower of gold!"
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Do you say these are small matters, scarcely worthy of attention?
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "Wouldst thou from sorrow find a sweet relief, Or is thy heart oppress'd with woes untold?
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading "Wouldst thou from sorrow find a sweet relief, Or is thy heart oppress'd with woes untold?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
untoldadjectiveUS /ənˈtoʊld/
too much to be measured
From this reading "Wouldst thou from sorrow find a sweet relief, Or is thy heart oppress'd with woes untold?
precisely as stated
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
in or to any place at all
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
Wilcox
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Carlos Wilcox.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Wouldst thou from sorrow find a sweet relief, Or is thy heart oppress'd with woes untold?
woesnounUS /woʊz/
plural of “woe” — misery resulting from affliction
From this reading "Wouldst thou from sorrow find a sweet relief, Or is thy heart oppress'd with woes untold?
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Mildred's charity, beginning at home, did not end there: very earnestly and persistently she strove to scatter blessings as "a shower of gold" wherever she went; to make every life that came in contact with hers, at ever so small a point, the better and brighter for that contact, though it were by but a cheery word or smile.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Do you say these are small matters, scarcely worthy of attention?
Wouldstmodal verbUS /wʊdst/
an old form of “would”, used with “thou”
From this reading "Wouldst thou from sorrow find a sweet relief, Or is thy heart oppress'd with woes untold?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Do you say these are small matters, scarcely worthy of attention?
