adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading Molly and Judy were responsible for the words of these stirring lines, which with three other verses were sung by the junior class to the air of "Beulah Land," the music having been adapted to the words rather than the words to the music.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Molly and Judy were responsible for the words of these stirring lines, which with three other verses were sung by the junior class to the air of "Beulah Land," the music having been adapted to the words rather than the words to the music.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We greet thy towers and cloisters gray, Thy meadows fresh in spring array; We greet thee, Wellington, to-day; Thy hills and dales; thy valleys green; Thy wood and lake--tranquil, serene; We greet thee far and near."
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading We greet thy towers and cloisters gray, Thy meadows fresh in spring array; We greet thee, Wellington, to-day; Thy hills and dales; thy valleys green; Thy wood and lake--tranquil, serene; We greet thee far and near."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Molly and Judy were responsible for the words of these stirring lines, which with three other verses were sung by the junior class to the air of "Beulah Land," the music having been adapted to the words rather than the words to the music.
dearly loved
From this reading "Hail, Wellington, beloved home!
Beulah
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From this reading Molly and Judy were responsible for the words of these stirring lines, which with three other verses were sung by the junior class to the air of "Beulah Land," the music having been adapted to the words rather than the words to the music.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Molly and Judy were responsible for the words of these stirring lines, which with three other verses were sung by the junior class to the air of "Beulah Land," the music having been adapted to the words rather than the words to the music.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Molly and Judy were responsible for the words of these stirring lines, which with three other verses were sung by the junior class to the air of "Beulah Land," the music having been adapted to the words rather than the words to the music.
cloistersnounUS /ˈklɔɪstərz/
plural of “cloister” — residence that is a place of religious seclusion (such as a monastery)
From this reading We greet thy towers and cloisters gray, Thy meadows fresh in spring array; We greet thee, Wellington, to-day; Thy hills and dales; thy valleys green; Thy wood and lake--tranquil, serene; We greet thee far and near."
dalesnounUS /deɪlz/
plural of “dale” — an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading We greet thy towers and cloisters gray, Thy meadows fresh in spring array; We greet thee, Wellington, to-day; Thy hills and dales; thy valleys green; Thy wood and lake--tranquil, serene; We greet thee far and near."
dearly loved
From this reading Hail, spot forever dear!
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading We greet thy towers and cloisters gray, Thy meadows fresh in spring array; We greet thee, Wellington, to-day; Thy hills and dales; thy valleys green; Thy wood and lake--tranquil, serene; We greet thee far and near."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Molly and Judy were responsible for the words of these stirring lines, which with three other verses were sung by the junior class to the air of "Beulah Land," the music having been adapted to the words rather than the words to the music.
for a limitless time
From this reading Hail, spot forever dear!
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading We greet thy towers and cloisters gray, Thy meadows fresh in spring array; We greet thee, Wellington, to-day; Thy hills and dales; thy valleys green; Thy wood and lake--tranquil, serene; We greet thee far and near."
GAMBOLnoun
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
From this reading THE JUNIOR GAMBOL.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading We greet thy towers and cloisters gray, Thy meadows fresh in spring array; We greet thee, Wellington, to-day; Thy hills and dales; thy valleys green; Thy wood and lake--tranquil, serene; We greet thee far and near."
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading We greet thy towers and cloisters gray, Thy meadows fresh in spring array; We greet thee, Wellington, to-day; Thy hills and dales; thy valleys green; Thy wood and lake--tranquil, serene; We greet thee far and near."
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading We greet thy towers and cloisters gray, Thy meadows fresh in spring array; We greet thee, Wellington, to-day; Thy hills and dales; thy valleys green; Thy wood and lake--tranquil, serene; We greet thee far and near."
HailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading "Hail, Wellington, beloved home!
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Molly and Judy were responsible for the words of these stirring lines, which with three other verses were sung by the junior class to the air of "Beulah Land," the music having been adapted to the words rather than the words to the music.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading We greet thy towers and cloisters gray, Thy meadows fresh in spring array; We greet thee, Wellington, to-day; Thy hills and dales; thy valleys green; Thy wood and lake--tranquil, serene; We greet thee far and near."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Hail, Wellington, beloved home!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We greet thy towers and cloisters gray, Thy meadows fresh in spring array; We greet thee, Wellington, to-day; Thy hills and dales; thy valleys green; Thy wood and lake--tranquil, serene; We greet thee far and near."
Judy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Molly and Judy were responsible for the words of these stirring lines, which with three other verses were sung by the junior class to the air of "Beulah Land," the music having been adapted to the words rather than the words to the music.
JUNIORnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading THE JUNIOR GAMBOL.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading We greet thy towers and cloisters gray, Thy meadows fresh in spring array; We greet thee, Wellington, to-day; Thy hills and dales; thy valleys green; Thy wood and lake--tranquil, serene; We greet thee far and near."
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Molly and Judy were responsible for the words of these stirring lines, which with three other verses were sung by the junior class to the air of "Beulah Land," the music having been adapted to the words rather than the words to the music.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Molly and Judy were responsible for the words of these stirring lines, which with three other verses were sung by the junior class to the air of "Beulah Land," the music having been adapted to the words rather than the words to the music.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading We greet thy towers and cloisters gray, Thy meadows fresh in spring array; We greet thee, Wellington, to-day; Thy hills and dales; thy valleys green; Thy wood and lake--tranquil, serene; We greet thee far and near."
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading Molly and Judy were responsible for the words of these stirring lines, which with three other verses were sung by the junior class to the air of "Beulah Land," the music having been adapted to the words rather than the words to the music.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Molly and Judy were responsible for the words of these stirring lines, which with three other verses were sung by the junior class to the air of "Beulah Land," the music having been adapted to the words rather than the words to the music.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading We greet thy towers and cloisters gray, Thy meadows fresh in spring array; We greet thee, Wellington, to-day; Thy hills and dales; thy valleys green; Thy wood and lake--tranquil, serene; We greet thee far and near."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Molly and Judy were responsible for the words of these stirring lines, which with three other verses were sung by the junior class to the air of "Beulah Land," the music having been adapted to the words rather than the words to the music.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Molly and Judy were responsible for the words of these stirring lines, which with three other verses were sung by the junior class to the air of "Beulah Land," the music having been adapted to the words rather than the words to the music.
on the contrary
From this reading Molly and Judy were responsible for the words of these stirring lines, which with three other verses were sung by the junior class to the air of "Beulah Land," the music having been adapted to the words rather than the words to the music.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading Molly and Judy were responsible for the words of these stirring lines, which with three other verses were sung by the junior class to the air of "Beulah Land," the music having been adapted to the words rather than the words to the music.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading We greet thy towers and cloisters gray, Thy meadows fresh in spring array; We greet thee, Wellington, to-day; Thy hills and dales; thy valleys green; Thy wood and lake--tranquil, serene; We greet thee far and near."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Hail, spot forever dear!
the season of growth
From this reading We greet thy towers and cloisters gray, Thy meadows fresh in spring array; We greet thee, Wellington, to-day; Thy hills and dales; thy valleys green; Thy wood and lake--tranquil, serene; We greet thee far and near."
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading Molly and Judy were responsible for the words of these stirring lines, which with three other verses were sung by the junior class to the air of "Beulah Land," the music having been adapted to the words rather than the words to the music.
sungnounUS /sʌŋ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
From this reading Molly and Judy were responsible for the words of these stirring lines, which with three other verses were sung by the junior class to the air of "Beulah Land," the music having been adapted to the words rather than the words to the music.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Molly and Judy were responsible for the words of these stirring lines, which with three other verses were sung by the junior class to the air of "Beulah Land," the music having been adapted to the words rather than the words to the music.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE JUNIOR GAMBOL.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading We greet thy towers and cloisters gray, Thy meadows fresh in spring array; We greet thee, Wellington, to-day; Thy hills and dales; thy valleys green; Thy wood and lake--tranquil, serene; We greet thee far and near."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Molly and Judy were responsible for the words of these stirring lines, which with three other verses were sung by the junior class to the air of "Beulah Land," the music having been adapted to the words rather than the words to the music.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Molly and Judy were responsible for the words of these stirring lines, which with three other verses were sung by the junior class to the air of "Beulah Land," the music having been adapted to the words rather than the words to the music.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading We greet thy towers and cloisters gray, Thy meadows fresh in spring array; We greet thee, Wellington, to-day; Thy hills and dales; thy valleys green; Thy wood and lake--tranquil, serene; We greet thee far and near."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Molly and Judy were responsible for the words of these stirring lines, which with three other verses were sung by the junior class to the air of "Beulah Land," the music having been adapted to the words rather than the words to the music.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We greet thy towers and cloisters gray, Thy meadows fresh in spring array; We greet thee, Wellington, to-day; Thy hills and dales; thy valleys green; Thy wood and lake--tranquil, serene; We greet thee far and near."
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading We greet thy towers and cloisters gray, Thy meadows fresh in spring array; We greet thee, Wellington, to-day; Thy hills and dales; thy valleys green; Thy wood and lake--tranquil, serene; We greet thee far and near."
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading We greet thy towers and cloisters gray, Thy meadows fresh in spring array; We greet thee, Wellington, to-day; Thy hills and dales; thy valleys green; Thy wood and lake--tranquil, serene; We greet thee far and near."
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading We greet thy towers and cloisters gray, Thy meadows fresh in spring array; We greet thee, Wellington, to-day; Thy hills and dales; thy valleys green; Thy wood and lake--tranquil, serene; We greet thee far and near."
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading Molly and Judy were responsible for the words of these stirring lines, which with three other verses were sung by the junior class to the air of "Beulah Land," the music having been adapted to the words rather than the words to the music.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We greet thy towers and cloisters gray, Thy meadows fresh in spring array; We greet thee, Wellington, to-day; Thy hills and dales; thy valleys green; Thy wood and lake--tranquil, serene; We greet thee far and near."
WellingtonnounUS /ˈwelɪŋtən/
British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)
From this reading "Hail, Wellington, beloved home!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Molly and Judy were responsible for the words of these stirring lines, which with three other verses were sung by the junior class to the air of "Beulah Land," the music having been adapted to the words rather than the words to the music.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Molly and Judy were responsible for the words of these stirring lines, which with three other verses were sung by the junior class to the air of "Beulah Land," the music having been adapted to the words rather than the words to the music.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Molly and Judy were responsible for the words of these stirring lines, which with three other verses were sung by the junior class to the air of "Beulah Land," the music having been adapted to the words rather than the words to the music.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading We greet thy towers and cloisters gray, Thy meadows fresh in spring array; We greet thee, Wellington, to-day; Thy hills and dales; thy valleys green; Thy wood and lake--tranquil, serene; We greet thee far and near."
the words that are spoken
From this reading Molly and Judy were responsible for the words of these stirring lines, which with three other verses were sung by the junior class to the air of "Beulah Land," the music having been adapted to the words rather than the words to the music.
