1
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Footnote 1: The selections from Mr. Whittier's poems contained in this article are included by kind permission of Messrs. Houghton, Mifflin & Co.]
25
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading =Christmas= _December 25_ A festival held every year in memory of the birth of Christ.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fame never passes true genius by, and when it came it brought with it the love and reverence of thousands, who recognize in Whittier a nature abounding in patience, unselfishness, and all the sweetness of Christian charity.
aboundingadjectiveUS /əˈbaʊndɪŋ/
existing in abundance
From this reading Fame never passes true genius by, and when it came it brought with it the love and reverence of thousands, who recognize in Whittier a nature abounding in patience, unselfishness, and all the sweetness of Christian charity.
(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 Fame never passes true genius by, and when it came it brought with it the love and reverence of thousands, who recognize in Whittier a nature abounding in patience, unselfishness, and all the sweetness of Christian charity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fame never passes true genius by, and when it came it brought with it the love and reverence of thousands, who recognize in Whittier a nature abounding in patience, unselfishness, and all the sweetness of Christian charity.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading [Footnote 1: The selections from Mr. Whittier's poems contained in this article are included by kind permission of Messrs. Houghton, Mifflin & Co.]
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading [Footnote 1: The selections from Mr. Whittier's poems contained in this article are included by kind permission of Messrs. Houghton, Mifflin & Co.]
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading =Christmas= _December 25_ A festival held every year in memory of the birth of Christ.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Fame never passes true genius by, and when it came it brought with it the love and reverence of thousands, who recognize in Whittier a nature abounding in patience, unselfishness, and all the sweetness of Christian charity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Fame never passes true genius by, and when it came it brought with it the love and reverence of thousands, who recognize in Whittier a nature abounding in patience, unselfishness, and all the sweetness of Christian charity.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Fame never passes true genius by, and when it came it brought with it the love and reverence of thousands, who recognize in Whittier a nature abounding in patience, unselfishness, and all the sweetness of Christian charity.
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading Fame never passes true genius by, and when it came it brought with it the love and reverence of thousands, who recognize in Whittier a nature abounding in patience, unselfishness, and all the sweetness of Christian charity.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading =Christmas= _December 25_ A festival held every year in memory of the birth of Christ.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Fame never passes true genius by, and when it came it brought with it the love and reverence of thousands, who recognize in Whittier a nature abounding in patience, unselfishness, and all the sweetness of Christian charity.
ChristianitynounUS /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti/
a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
From this reading Many customs older than Christianity mark the festivities.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading =Christmas= _December 25_ A festival held every year in memory of the birth of Christ.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading [Footnote 1: The selections from Mr. Whittier's poems contained in this article are included by kind permission of Messrs. Houghton, Mifflin & Co.]
gotten under control
From this reading [Footnote 1: The selections from Mr. Whittier's poems contained in this article are included by kind permission of Messrs. Houghton, Mifflin & Co.]
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading Many customs older than Christianity mark the festivities.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Christmas is essentially a day of rejoicing and thanksgiving and of good will toward others.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading =Christmas= _December 25_ A festival held every year in memory of the birth of Christ.
essentiallyadverbUS /eˈsenʃəli/
in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
From this reading Christmas is essentially a day of rejoicing and thanksgiving and of good will toward others.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading =Christmas= _December 25_ A festival held every year in memory of the birth of Christ.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading Fame never passes true genius by, and when it came it brought with it the love and reverence of thousands, who recognize in Whittier a nature abounding in patience, unselfishness, and all the sweetness of Christian charity.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading =Christmas= _December 25_ A festival held every year in memory of the birth of Christ.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading Many customs older than Christianity mark the festivities.
FootnotenounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊt/
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading [Footnote 1: The selections from Mr. Whittier's poems contained in this article are included by kind permission of Messrs. Houghton, Mifflin & Co.]
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading [Footnote 1: The selections from Mr. Whittier's poems contained in this article are included by kind permission of Messrs. Houghton, Mifflin & Co.]
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Fame never passes true genius by, and when it came it brought with it the love and reverence of thousands, who recognize in Whittier a nature abounding in patience, unselfishness, and all the sweetness of Christian charity.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Christmas is essentially a day of rejoicing and thanksgiving and of good will toward others.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading =Christmas= _December 25_ A festival held every year in memory of the birth of Christ.
HoughtonnounUS /ˈhɔːtən/
United States publisher who founded a printing shop that became an important book publisher (1823-1895)
From this reading [Footnote 1: The selections from Mr. Whittier's poems contained in this article are included by kind permission of Messrs. Houghton, Mifflin & Co.]
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fame never passes true genius by, and when it came it brought with it the love and reverence of thousands, who recognize in Whittier a nature abounding in patience, unselfishness, and all the sweetness of Christian charity.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading [Footnote 1: The selections from Mr. Whittier's poems contained in this article are included by kind permission of Messrs. Houghton, Mifflin & Co.]
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Christmas is essentially a day of rejoicing and thanksgiving and of good will toward others.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Fame never passes true genius by, and when it came it brought with it the love and reverence of thousands, who recognize in Whittier a nature abounding in patience, unselfishness, and all the sweetness of Christian charity.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading [Footnote 1: The selections from Mr. Whittier's poems contained in this article are included by kind permission of Messrs. Houghton, Mifflin & Co.]
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Fame never passes true genius by, and when it came it brought with it the love and reverence of thousands, who recognize in Whittier a nature abounding in patience, unselfishness, and all the sweetness of Christian charity.
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 Many customs older than Christianity mark the festivities.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Many customs older than Christianity mark the festivities.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading =Christmas= _December 25_ A festival held every year in memory of the birth of Christ.
Messrs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Footnote 1: The selections from Mr. Whittier's poems contained in this article are included by kind permission of Messrs. Houghton, Mifflin & Co.]
Mifflin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Footnote 1: The selections from Mr. Whittier's poems contained in this article are included by kind permission of Messrs. Houghton, Mifflin & Co.]
a form of address for a man
From this reading [Footnote 1: The selections from Mr. Whittier's poems contained in this article are included by kind permission of Messrs. Houghton, Mifflin & Co.]
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Fame never passes true genius by, and when it came it brought with it the love and reverence of thousands, who recognize in Whittier a nature abounding in patience, unselfishness, and all the sweetness of Christian charity.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Fame never passes true genius by, and when it came it brought with it the love and reverence of thousands, who recognize in Whittier a nature abounding in patience, unselfishness, and all the sweetness of Christian charity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fame never passes true genius by, and when it came it brought with it the love and reverence of thousands, who recognize in Whittier a nature abounding in patience, unselfishness, and all the sweetness of Christian charity.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Many customs older than Christianity mark the festivities.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Christmas is essentially a day of rejoicing and thanksgiving and of good will toward others.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading Fame never passes true genius by, and when it came it brought with it the love and reverence of thousands, who recognize in Whittier a nature abounding in patience, unselfishness, and all the sweetness of Christian charity.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading Fame never passes true genius by, and when it came it brought with it the love and reverence of thousands, who recognize in Whittier a nature abounding in patience, unselfishness, and all the sweetness of Christian charity.
approval to do something
From this reading [Footnote 1: The selections from Mr. Whittier's poems contained in this article are included by kind permission of Messrs. Houghton, Mifflin & Co.]
poemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading [Footnote 1: The selections from Mr. Whittier's poems contained in this article are included by kind permission of Messrs. Houghton, Mifflin & Co.]
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading Fame never passes true genius by, and when it came it brought with it the love and reverence of thousands, who recognize in Whittier a nature abounding in patience, unselfishness, and all the sweetness of Christian charity.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading Christmas is essentially a day of rejoicing and thanksgiving and of good will toward others.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading Fame never passes true genius by, and when it came it brought with it the love and reverence of thousands, who recognize in Whittier a nature abounding in patience, unselfishness, and all the sweetness of Christian charity.
selectionsnounUS /səˈlekʃənz/
plural of “selection” — the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading [Footnote 1: The selections from Mr. Whittier's poems contained in this article are included by kind permission of Messrs. Houghton, Mifflin & Co.]
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading Fame never passes true genius by, and when it came it brought with it the love and reverence of thousands, who recognize in Whittier a nature abounding in patience, unselfishness, and all the sweetness of Christian charity.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Many customs older than Christianity mark the festivities.
thanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading Christmas is essentially a day of rejoicing and thanksgiving and of good will toward others.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fame never passes true genius by, and when it came it brought with it the love and reverence of thousands, who recognize in Whittier a nature abounding in patience, unselfishness, and all the sweetness of Christian charity.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading [Footnote 1: The selections from Mr. Whittier's poems contained in this article are included by kind permission of Messrs. Houghton, Mifflin & Co.]
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Fame never passes true genius by, and when it came it brought with it the love and reverence of thousands, who recognize in Whittier a nature abounding in patience, unselfishness, and all the sweetness of Christian charity.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Christmas is essentially a day of rejoicing and thanksgiving and of good will toward others.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Fame never passes true genius by, and when it came it brought with it the love and reverence of thousands, who recognize in Whittier a nature abounding in patience, unselfishness, and all the sweetness of Christian charity.
unselfishnessnoun
the quality of not putting yourself first but being willing to give your time or money or effort etc. for others
From this reading Fame never passes true genius by, and when it came it brought with it the love and reverence of thousands, who recognize in Whittier a nature abounding in patience, unselfishness, and all the sweetness of Christian charity.
at the time that
From this reading Fame never passes true genius by, and when it came it brought with it the love and reverence of thousands, who recognize in Whittier a nature abounding in patience, unselfishness, and all the sweetness of Christian charity.
WhittiernounUS /ˈwɪtiər/
United States poet best known for his nostalgic poems about New England (1807-1892)
From this reading Fame never passes true genius by, and when it came it brought with it the love and reverence of thousands, who recognize in Whittier a nature abounding in patience, unselfishness, and all the sweetness of Christian charity.
Whittier's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Footnote 1: The selections from Mr. Whittier's poems contained in this article are included by kind permission of Messrs. Houghton, Mifflin & Co.]
which person or people
From this reading Fame never passes true genius by, and when it came it brought with it the love and reverence of thousands, who recognize in Whittier a nature abounding in patience, unselfishness, and all the sweetness of Christian charity.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Christmas is essentially a day of rejoicing and thanksgiving and of good will toward others.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fame never passes true genius by, and when it came it brought with it the love and reverence of thousands, who recognize in Whittier a nature abounding in patience, unselfishness, and all the sweetness of Christian charity.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading =Christmas= _December 25_ A festival held every year in memory of the birth of Christ.
