used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS LOG IN THE KITCHEN._ The day after my arrival, Miss Meta and I were returning home, after we had driven several miles over the country in a sleigh.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading But far above all the other pleasure of the time, was the sweet companionship of her whose laugh was merrier than the bells, which Caesar had hung around the horses with a profuse generosity.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading How is it that the ineffable purity of a woman, her depth of affection, her capacity for sympathy, which even in its lesser degrees renders her such a blessing in a world of so much trial, can, in some instances of great perfection, appear with such evidence in a few words, in an act which requires but little self-denial, in a tone of sorrow for small suffering, or of joy for some one who is happy!
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading How is it that the ineffable purity of a woman, her depth of affection, her capacity for sympathy, which even in its lesser degrees renders her such a blessing in a world of so much trial, can, in some instances of great perfection, appear with such evidence in a few words, in an act which requires but little self-denial, in a tone of sorrow for small suffering, or of joy for some one who is happy!
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS LOG IN THE KITCHEN._ The day after my arrival, Miss Meta and I were returning home, after we had driven several miles over the country in a sleigh.
(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 But far above all the other pleasure of the time, was the sweet companionship of her whose laugh was merrier than the bells, which Caesar had hung around the horses with a profuse generosity.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading Our nearest conception of the ecstasy of those who shall hereafter have wings, with which they can fly over earth and sea, on a bright morning, racing with the larks, or some ambitious hawk, or, on some most fortunate hour, even with the eagle, is attained when we glide thus over the snow.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading How is it that the ineffable purity of a woman, her depth of affection, her capacity for sympathy, which even in its lesser degrees renders her such a blessing in a world of so much trial, can, in some instances of great perfection, appear with such evidence in a few words, in an act which requires but little self-denial, in a tone of sorrow for small suffering, or of joy for some one who is happy!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS LOG IN THE KITCHEN._ The day after my arrival, Miss Meta and I were returning home, after we had driven several miles over the country in a sleigh.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading How is it that the ineffable purity of a woman, her depth of affection, her capacity for sympathy, which even in its lesser degrees renders her such a blessing in a world of so much trial, can, in some instances of great perfection, appear with such evidence in a few words, in an act which requires but little self-denial, in a tone of sorrow for small suffering, or of joy for some one who is happy!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I have wondered at the mysterious manner in which some of the loveliest beings with which God enriches this earth are developed before our view, on occasions when we might expect that we should obtain the least insight into their character.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading But far above all the other pleasure of the time, was the sweet companionship of her whose laugh was merrier than the bells, which Caesar had hung around the horses with a profuse generosity.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS LOG IN THE KITCHEN._ The day after my arrival, Miss Meta and I were returning home, after we had driven several miles over the country in a sleigh.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I have wondered at the mysterious manner in which some of the loveliest beings with which God enriches this earth are developed before our view, on occasions when we might expect that we should obtain the least insight into their character.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading Our nearest conception of the ecstasy of those who shall hereafter have wings, with which they can fly over earth and sea, on a bright morning, racing with the larks, or some ambitious hawk, or, on some most fortunate hour, even with the eagle, is attained when we glide thus over the snow.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I have wondered at the mysterious manner in which some of the loveliest beings with which God enriches this earth are developed before our view, on occasions when we might expect that we should obtain the least insight into their character.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading I have wondered at the mysterious manner in which some of the loveliest beings with which God enriches this earth are developed before our view, on occasions when we might expect that we should obtain the least insight into their character.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading But far above all the other pleasure of the time, was the sweet companionship of her whose laugh was merrier than the bells, which Caesar had hung around the horses with a profuse generosity.
blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading How is it that the ineffable purity of a woman, her depth of affection, her capacity for sympathy, which even in its lesser degrees renders her such a blessing in a world of so much trial, can, in some instances of great perfection, appear with such evidence in a few words, in an act which requires but little self-denial, in a tone of sorrow for small suffering, or of joy for some one who is happy!
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Our nearest conception of the ecstasy of those who shall hereafter have wings, with which they can fly over earth and sea, on a bright morning, racing with the larks, or some ambitious hawk, or, on some most fortunate hour, even with the eagle, is attained when we glide thus over the snow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But far above all the other pleasure of the time, was the sweet companionship of her whose laugh was merrier than the bells, which Caesar had hung around the horses with a profuse generosity.
CaesarnounUS /ˈsiːzər/
conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)
From this reading But far above all the other pleasure of the time, was the sweet companionship of her whose laugh was merrier than the bells, which Caesar had hung around the horses with a profuse generosity.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Our nearest conception of the ecstasy of those who shall hereafter have wings, with which they can fly over earth and sea, on a bright morning, racing with the larks, or some ambitious hawk, or, on some most fortunate hour, even with the eagle, is attained when we glide thus over the snow.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading How is it that the ineffable purity of a woman, her depth of affection, her capacity for sympathy, which even in its lesser degrees renders her such a blessing in a world of so much trial, can, in some instances of great perfection, appear with such evidence in a few words, in an act which requires but little self-denial, in a tone of sorrow for small suffering, or of joy for some one who is happy!
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading I have wondered at the mysterious manner in which some of the loveliest beings with which God enriches this earth are developed before our view, on occasions when we might expect that we should obtain the least insight into their character.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS LOG IN THE KITCHEN._ The day after my arrival, Miss Meta and I were returning home, after we had driven several miles over the country in a sleigh.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading But far above all the other pleasure of the time, was the sweet companionship of her whose laugh was merrier than the bells, which Caesar had hung around the horses with a profuse generosity.
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading Our nearest conception of the ecstasy of those who shall hereafter have wings, with which they can fly over earth and sea, on a bright morning, racing with the larks, or some ambitious hawk, or, on some most fortunate hour, even with the eagle, is attained when we glide thus over the snow.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS LOG IN THE KITCHEN._ The day after my arrival, Miss Meta and I were returning home, after we had driven several miles over the country in a sleigh.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS LOG IN THE KITCHEN._ The day after my arrival, Miss Meta and I were returning home, after we had driven several miles over the country in a sleigh.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading How is it that the ineffable purity of a woman, her depth of affection, her capacity for sympathy, which even in its lesser degrees renders her such a blessing in a world of so much trial, can, in some instances of great perfection, appear with such evidence in a few words, in an act which requires but little self-denial, in a tone of sorrow for small suffering, or of joy for some one who is happy!
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading How is it that the ineffable purity of a woman, her depth of affection, her capacity for sympathy, which even in its lesser degrees renders her such a blessing in a world of so much trial, can, in some instances of great perfection, appear with such evidence in a few words, in an act which requires but little self-denial, in a tone of sorrow for small suffering, or of joy for some one who is happy!
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading I have wondered at the mysterious manner in which some of the loveliest beings with which God enriches this earth are developed before our view, on occasions when we might expect that we should obtain the least insight into their character.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS LOG IN THE KITCHEN._ The day after my arrival, Miss Meta and I were returning home, after we had driven several miles over the country in a sleigh.
eaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading Our nearest conception of the ecstasy of those who shall hereafter have wings, with which they can fly over earth and sea, on a bright morning, racing with the larks, or some ambitious hawk, or, on some most fortunate hour, even with the eagle, is attained when we glide thus over the snow.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Our nearest conception of the ecstasy of those who shall hereafter have wings, with which they can fly over earth and sea, on a bright morning, racing with the larks, or some ambitious hawk, or, on some most fortunate hour, even with the eagle, is attained when we glide thus over the snow.
ecstasynounUS /ˈekstəsi/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading Our nearest conception of the ecstasy of those who shall hereafter have wings, with which they can fly over earth and sea, on a bright morning, racing with the larks, or some ambitious hawk, or, on some most fortunate hour, even with the eagle, is attained when we glide thus over the snow.
enrichesverbUS /enˈrɪtʃɪz/
third-person singular of “enrich” — make better or improve in quality
From this reading I have wondered at the mysterious manner in which some of the loveliest beings with which God enriches this earth are developed before our view, on occasions when we might expect that we should obtain the least insight into their character.
divisible by two
From this reading Our nearest conception of the ecstasy of those who shall hereafter have wings, with which they can fly over earth and sea, on a bright morning, racing with the larks, or some ambitious hawk, or, on some most fortunate hour, even with the eagle, is attained when we glide thus over the snow.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading How is it that the ineffable purity of a woman, her depth of affection, her capacity for sympathy, which even in its lesser degrees renders her such a blessing in a world of so much trial, can, in some instances of great perfection, appear with such evidence in a few words, in an act which requires but little self-denial, in a tone of sorrow for small suffering, or of joy for some one who is happy!
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading I have wondered at the mysterious manner in which some of the loveliest beings with which God enriches this earth are developed before our view, on occasions when we might expect that we should obtain the least insight into their character.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But far above all the other pleasure of the time, was the sweet companionship of her whose laugh was merrier than the bells, which Caesar had hung around the horses with a profuse generosity.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading How is it that the ineffable purity of a woman, her depth of affection, her capacity for sympathy, which even in its lesser degrees renders her such a blessing in a world of so much trial, can, in some instances of great perfection, appear with such evidence in a few words, in an act which requires but little self-denial, in a tone of sorrow for small suffering, or of joy for some one who is happy!
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Our nearest conception of the ecstasy of those who shall hereafter have wings, with which they can fly over earth and sea, on a bright morning, racing with the larks, or some ambitious hawk, or, on some most fortunate hour, even with the eagle, is attained when we glide thus over the snow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading How is it that the ineffable purity of a woman, her depth of affection, her capacity for sympathy, which even in its lesser degrees renders her such a blessing in a world of so much trial, can, in some instances of great perfection, appear with such evidence in a few words, in an act which requires but little self-denial, in a tone of sorrow for small suffering, or of joy for some one who is happy!
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Our nearest conception of the ecstasy of those who shall hereafter have wings, with which they can fly over earth and sea, on a bright morning, racing with the larks, or some ambitious hawk, or, on some most fortunate hour, even with the eagle, is attained when we glide thus over the snow.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading But far above all the other pleasure of the time, was the sweet companionship of her whose laugh was merrier than the bells, which Caesar had hung around the horses with a profuse generosity.
glideverbUS /ɡlaɪd/
move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading Our nearest conception of the ecstasy of those who shall hereafter have wings, with which they can fly over earth and sea, on a bright morning, racing with the larks, or some ambitious hawk, or, on some most fortunate hour, even with the eagle, is attained when we glide thus over the snow.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading I have wondered at the mysterious manner in which some of the loveliest beings with which God enriches this earth are developed before our view, on occasions when we might expect that we should obtain the least insight into their character.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading How is it that the ineffable purity of a woman, her depth of affection, her capacity for sympathy, which even in its lesser degrees renders her such a blessing in a world of so much trial, can, in some instances of great perfection, appear with such evidence in a few words, in an act which requires but little self-denial, in a tone of sorrow for small suffering, or of joy for some one who is happy!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS LOG IN THE KITCHEN._ The day after my arrival, Miss Meta and I were returning home, after we had driven several miles over the country in a sleigh.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading How is it that the ineffable purity of a woman, her depth of affection, her capacity for sympathy, which even in its lesser degrees renders her such a blessing in a world of so much trial, can, in some instances of great perfection, appear with such evidence in a few words, in an act which requires but little self-denial, in a tone of sorrow for small suffering, or of joy for some one who is happy!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Our nearest conception of the ecstasy of those who shall hereafter have wings, with which they can fly over earth and sea, on a bright morning, racing with the larks, or some ambitious hawk, or, on some most fortunate hour, even with the eagle, is attained when we glide thus over the snow.
hawknounUS /hɔːk/
diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading Our nearest conception of the ecstasy of those who shall hereafter have wings, with which they can fly over earth and sea, on a bright morning, racing with the larks, or some ambitious hawk, or, on some most fortunate hour, even with the eagle, is attained when we glide thus over the snow.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But far above all the other pleasure of the time, was the sweet companionship of her whose laugh was merrier than the bells, which Caesar had hung around the horses with a profuse generosity.
hereafteradverbUS /hɪˈræftər/
in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.
From this reading Our nearest conception of the ecstasy of those who shall hereafter have wings, with which they can fly over earth and sea, on a bright morning, racing with the larks, or some ambitious hawk, or, on some most fortunate hour, even with the eagle, is attained when we glide thus over the snow.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS LOG IN THE KITCHEN._ The day after my arrival, Miss Meta and I were returning home, after we had driven several miles over the country in a sleigh.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading But far above all the other pleasure of the time, was the sweet companionship of her whose laugh was merrier than the bells, which Caesar had hung around the horses with a profuse generosity.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Our nearest conception of the ecstasy of those who shall hereafter have wings, with which they can fly over earth and sea, on a bright morning, racing with the larks, or some ambitious hawk, or, on some most fortunate hour, even with the eagle, is attained when we glide thus over the snow.
How
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From this reading How is it that the ineffable purity of a woman, her depth of affection, her capacity for sympathy, which even in its lesser degrees renders her such a blessing in a world of so much trial, can, in some instances of great perfection, appear with such evidence in a few words, in an act which requires but little self-denial, in a tone of sorrow for small suffering, or of joy for some one who is happy!
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading But far above all the other pleasure of the time, was the sweet companionship of her whose laugh was merrier than the bells, which Caesar had hung around the horses with a profuse generosity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS LOG IN THE KITCHEN._ The day after my arrival, Miss Meta and I were returning home, after we had driven several miles over the country in a sleigh.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS LOG IN THE KITCHEN._ The day after my arrival, Miss Meta and I were returning home, after we had driven several miles over the country in a sleigh.
ineffableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnefəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading How is it that the ineffable purity of a woman, her depth of affection, her capacity for sympathy, which even in its lesser degrees renders her such a blessing in a world of so much trial, can, in some instances of great perfection, appear with such evidence in a few words, in an act which requires but little self-denial, in a tone of sorrow for small suffering, or of joy for some one who is happy!
insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading I have wondered at the mysterious manner in which some of the loveliest beings with which God enriches this earth are developed before our view, on occasions when we might expect that we should obtain the least insight into their character.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading How is it that the ineffable purity of a woman, her depth of affection, her capacity for sympathy, which even in its lesser degrees renders her such a blessing in a world of so much trial, can, in some instances of great perfection, appear with such evidence in a few words, in an act which requires but little self-denial, in a tone of sorrow for small suffering, or of joy for some one who is happy!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I have wondered at the mysterious manner in which some of the loveliest beings with which God enriches this earth are developed before our view, on occasions when we might expect that we should obtain the least insight into their character.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our nearest conception of the ecstasy of those who shall hereafter have wings, with which they can fly over earth and sea, on a bright morning, racing with the larks, or some ambitious hawk, or, on some most fortunate hour, even with the eagle, is attained when we glide thus over the snow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How is it that the ineffable purity of a woman, her depth of affection, her capacity for sympathy, which even in its lesser degrees renders her such a blessing in a world of so much trial, can, in some instances of great perfection, appear with such evidence in a few words, in an act which requires but little self-denial, in a tone of sorrow for small suffering, or of joy for some one who is happy!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading How is it that the ineffable purity of a woman, her depth of affection, her capacity for sympathy, which even in its lesser degrees renders her such a blessing in a world of so much trial, can, in some instances of great perfection, appear with such evidence in a few words, in an act which requires but little self-denial, in a tone of sorrow for small suffering, or of joy for some one who is happy!
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading How is it that the ineffable purity of a woman, her depth of affection, her capacity for sympathy, which even in its lesser degrees renders her such a blessing in a world of so much trial, can, in some instances of great perfection, appear with such evidence in a few words, in an act which requires but little self-denial, in a tone of sorrow for small suffering, or of joy for some one who is happy!
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS LOG IN THE KITCHEN._ The day after my arrival, Miss Meta and I were returning home, after we had driven several miles over the country in a sleigh.
larksnounUS /lɑːrks/
plural of “lark” — North American songbirds having a yellow breast
From this reading Our nearest conception of the ecstasy of those who shall hereafter have wings, with which they can fly over earth and sea, on a bright morning, racing with the larks, or some ambitious hawk, or, on some most fortunate hour, even with the eagle, is attained when we glide thus over the snow.
the sound of laughing
From this reading But far above all the other pleasure of the time, was the sweet companionship of her whose laugh was merrier than the bells, which Caesar had hung around the horses with a profuse generosity.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading I have wondered at the mysterious manner in which some of the loveliest beings with which God enriches this earth are developed before our view, on occasions when we might expect that we should obtain the least insight into their character.
lesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/
of less size or importance
From this reading How is it that the ineffable purity of a woman, her depth of affection, her capacity for sympathy, which even in its lesser degrees renders her such a blessing in a world of so much trial, can, in some instances of great perfection, appear with such evidence in a few words, in an act which requires but little self-denial, in a tone of sorrow for small suffering, or of joy for some one who is happy!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading How is it that the ineffable purity of a woman, her depth of affection, her capacity for sympathy, which even in its lesser degrees renders her such a blessing in a world of so much trial, can, in some instances of great perfection, appear with such evidence in a few words, in an act which requires but little self-denial, in a tone of sorrow for small suffering, or of joy for some one who is happy!
LOGverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS LOG IN THE KITCHEN._ The day after my arrival, Miss Meta and I were returning home, after we had driven several miles over the country in a sleigh.
loveliest
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From this reading I have wondered at the mysterious manner in which some of the loveliest beings with which God enriches this earth are developed before our view, on occasions when we might expect that we should obtain the least insight into their character.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I have wondered at the mysterious manner in which some of the loveliest beings with which God enriches this earth are developed before our view, on occasions when we might expect that we should obtain the least insight into their character.
merrieradjectiveUS /ˈmeriər/
comparative of “merry” — full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading But far above all the other pleasure of the time, was the sweet companionship of her whose laugh was merrier than the bells, which Caesar had hung around the horses with a profuse generosity.
Meta
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From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS LOG IN THE KITCHEN._ The day after my arrival, Miss Meta and I were returning home, after we had driven several miles over the country in a sleigh.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I have wondered at the mysterious manner in which some of the loveliest beings with which God enriches this earth are developed before our view, on occasions when we might expect that we should obtain the least insight into their character.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS LOG IN THE KITCHEN._ The day after my arrival, Miss Meta and I were returning home, after we had driven several miles over the country in a sleigh.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS LOG IN THE KITCHEN._ The day after my arrival, Miss Meta and I were returning home, after we had driven several miles over the country in a sleigh.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Our nearest conception of the ecstasy of those who shall hereafter have wings, with which they can fly over earth and sea, on a bright morning, racing with the larks, or some ambitious hawk, or, on some most fortunate hour, even with the eagle, is attained when we glide thus over the snow.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Our nearest conception of the ecstasy of those who shall hereafter have wings, with which they can fly over earth and sea, on a bright morning, racing with the larks, or some ambitious hawk, or, on some most fortunate hour, even with the eagle, is attained when we glide thus over the snow.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading How is it that the ineffable purity of a woman, her depth of affection, her capacity for sympathy, which even in its lesser degrees renders her such a blessing in a world of so much trial, can, in some instances of great perfection, appear with such evidence in a few words, in an act which requires but little self-denial, in a tone of sorrow for small suffering, or of joy for some one who is happy!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS LOG IN THE KITCHEN._ The day after my arrival, Miss Meta and I were returning home, after we had driven several miles over the country in a sleigh.
of an obscure nature
From this reading I have wondered at the mysterious manner in which some of the loveliest beings with which God enriches this earth are developed before our view, on occasions when we might expect that we should obtain the least insight into their character.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading Our nearest conception of the ecstasy of those who shall hereafter have wings, with which they can fly over earth and sea, on a bright morning, racing with the larks, or some ambitious hawk, or, on some most fortunate hour, even with the eagle, is attained when we glide thus over the snow.
come into possession of
From this reading I have wondered at the mysterious manner in which some of the loveliest beings with which God enriches this earth are developed before our view, on occasions when we might expect that we should obtain the least insight into their character.
something you have to do
From this reading I have wondered at the mysterious manner in which some of the loveliest beings with which God enriches this earth are developed before our view, on occasions when we might expect that we should obtain the least insight into their character.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our nearest conception of the ecstasy of those who shall hereafter have wings, with which they can fly over earth and sea, on a bright morning, racing with the larks, or some ambitious hawk, or, on some most fortunate hour, even with the eagle, is attained when we glide thus over the snow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Our nearest conception of the ecstasy of those who shall hereafter have wings, with which they can fly over earth and sea, on a bright morning, racing with the larks, or some ambitious hawk, or, on some most fortunate hour, even with the eagle, is attained when we glide thus over the snow.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading How is it that the ineffable purity of a woman, her depth of affection, her capacity for sympathy, which even in its lesser degrees renders her such a blessing in a world of so much trial, can, in some instances of great perfection, appear with such evidence in a few words, in an act which requires but little self-denial, in a tone of sorrow for small suffering, or of joy for some one who is happy!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Our nearest conception of the ecstasy of those who shall hereafter have wings, with which they can fly over earth and sea, on a bright morning, racing with the larks, or some ambitious hawk, or, on some most fortunate hour, even with the eagle, is attained when we glide thus over the snow.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But far above all the other pleasure of the time, was the sweet companionship of her whose laugh was merrier than the bells, which Caesar had hung around the horses with a profuse generosity.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our nearest conception of the ecstasy of those who shall hereafter have wings, with which they can fly over earth and sea, on a bright morning, racing with the larks, or some ambitious hawk, or, on some most fortunate hour, even with the eagle, is attained when we glide thus over the snow.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS LOG IN THE KITCHEN._ The day after my arrival, Miss Meta and I were returning home, after we had driven several miles over the country in a sleigh.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading How is it that the ineffable purity of a woman, her depth of affection, her capacity for sympathy, which even in its lesser degrees renders her such a blessing in a world of so much trial, can, in some instances of great perfection, appear with such evidence in a few words, in an act which requires but little self-denial, in a tone of sorrow for small suffering, or of joy for some one who is happy!
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading But far above all the other pleasure of the time, was the sweet companionship of her whose laugh was merrier than the bells, which Caesar had hung around the horses with a profuse generosity.
profuseadjectiveUS /prəˈfjuːs/
produced or growing in extreme abundance
From this reading But far above all the other pleasure of the time, was the sweet companionship of her whose laugh was merrier than the bells, which Caesar had hung around the horses with a profuse generosity.
puritynounUS /ˈpjʊrəti/
being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material
From this reading How is it that the ineffable purity of a woman, her depth of affection, her capacity for sympathy, which even in its lesser degrees renders her such a blessing in a world of so much trial, can, in some instances of great perfection, appear with such evidence in a few words, in an act which requires but little self-denial, in a tone of sorrow for small suffering, or of joy for some one who is happy!
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading Our nearest conception of the ecstasy of those who shall hereafter have wings, with which they can fly over earth and sea, on a bright morning, racing with the larks, or some ambitious hawk, or, on some most fortunate hour, even with the eagle, is attained when we glide thus over the snow.
rendersnounUS /ˈrendərz/
plural of “render” — a substance similar to stucco but exclusively applied to masonry walls
From this reading How is it that the ineffable purity of a woman, her depth of affection, her capacity for sympathy, which even in its lesser degrees renders her such a blessing in a world of so much trial, can, in some instances of great perfection, appear with such evidence in a few words, in an act which requires but little self-denial, in a tone of sorrow for small suffering, or of joy for some one who is happy!
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading How is it that the ineffable purity of a woman, her depth of affection, her capacity for sympathy, which even in its lesser degrees renders her such a blessing in a world of so much trial, can, in some instances of great perfection, appear with such evidence in a few words, in an act which requires but little self-denial, in a tone of sorrow for small suffering, or of joy for some one who is happy!
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS LOG IN THE KITCHEN._ The day after my arrival, Miss Meta and I were returning home, after we had driven several miles over the country in a sleigh.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Our nearest conception of the ecstasy of those who shall hereafter have wings, with which they can fly over earth and sea, on a bright morning, racing with the larks, or some ambitious hawk, or, on some most fortunate hour, even with the eagle, is attained when we glide thus over the snow.
self-denialnoun
the trait of practicing self discipline
From this reading How is it that the ineffable purity of a woman, her depth of affection, her capacity for sympathy, which even in its lesser degrees renders her such a blessing in a world of so much trial, can, in some instances of great perfection, appear with such evidence in a few words, in an act which requires but little self-denial, in a tone of sorrow for small suffering, or of joy for some one who is happy!
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS LOG IN THE KITCHEN._ The day after my arrival, Miss Meta and I were returning home, after we had driven several miles over the country in a sleigh.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Our nearest conception of the ecstasy of those who shall hereafter have wings, with which they can fly over earth and sea, on a bright morning, racing with the larks, or some ambitious hawk, or, on some most fortunate hour, even with the eagle, is attained when we glide thus over the snow.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I have wondered at the mysterious manner in which some of the loveliest beings with which God enriches this earth are developed before our view, on occasions when we might expect that we should obtain the least insight into their character.
sleighnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS LOG IN THE KITCHEN._ The day after my arrival, Miss Meta and I were returning home, after we had driven several miles over the country in a sleigh.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading How is it that the ineffable purity of a woman, her depth of affection, her capacity for sympathy, which even in its lesser degrees renders her such a blessing in a world of so much trial, can, in some instances of great perfection, appear with such evidence in a few words, in an act which requires but little self-denial, in a tone of sorrow for small suffering, or of joy for some one who is happy!
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Our nearest conception of the ecstasy of those who shall hereafter have wings, with which they can fly over earth and sea, on a bright morning, racing with the larks, or some ambitious hawk, or, on some most fortunate hour, even with the eagle, is attained when we glide thus over the snow.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading How is it that the ineffable purity of a woman, her depth of affection, her capacity for sympathy, which even in its lesser degrees renders her such a blessing in a world of so much trial, can, in some instances of great perfection, appear with such evidence in a few words, in an act which requires but little self-denial, in a tone of sorrow for small suffering, or of joy for some one who is happy!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Our nearest conception of the ecstasy of those who shall hereafter have wings, with which they can fly over earth and sea, on a bright morning, racing with the larks, or some ambitious hawk, or, on some most fortunate hour, even with the eagle, is attained when we glide thus over the snow.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading How is it that the ineffable purity of a woman, her depth of affection, her capacity for sympathy, which even in its lesser degrees renders her such a blessing in a world of so much trial, can, in some instances of great perfection, appear with such evidence in a few words, in an act which requires but little self-denial, in a tone of sorrow for small suffering, or of joy for some one who is happy!
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading How is it that the ineffable purity of a woman, her depth of affection, her capacity for sympathy, which even in its lesser degrees renders her such a blessing in a world of so much trial, can, in some instances of great perfection, appear with such evidence in a few words, in an act which requires but little self-denial, in a tone of sorrow for small suffering, or of joy for some one who is happy!
a state of acute pain
From this reading How is it that the ineffable purity of a woman, her depth of affection, her capacity for sympathy, which even in its lesser degrees renders her such a blessing in a world of so much trial, can, in some instances of great perfection, appear with such evidence in a few words, in an act which requires but little self-denial, in a tone of sorrow for small suffering, or of joy for some one who is happy!
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading But far above all the other pleasure of the time, was the sweet companionship of her whose laugh was merrier than the bells, which Caesar had hung around the horses with a profuse generosity.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading How is it that the ineffable purity of a woman, her depth of affection, her capacity for sympathy, which even in its lesser degrees renders her such a blessing in a world of so much trial, can, in some instances of great perfection, appear with such evidence in a few words, in an act which requires but little self-denial, in a tone of sorrow for small suffering, or of joy for some one who is happy!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But far above all the other pleasure of the time, was the sweet companionship of her whose laugh was merrier than the bells, which Caesar had hung around the horses with a profuse generosity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have wondered at the mysterious manner in which some of the loveliest beings with which God enriches this earth are developed before our view, on occasions when we might expect that we should obtain the least insight into their character.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS LOG IN THE KITCHEN._ The day after my arrival, Miss Meta and I were returning home, after we had driven several miles over the country in a sleigh.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I have wondered at the mysterious manner in which some of the loveliest beings with which God enriches this earth are developed before our view, on occasions when we might expect that we should obtain the least insight into their character.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Our nearest conception of the ecstasy of those who shall hereafter have wings, with which they can fly over earth and sea, on a bright morning, racing with the larks, or some ambitious hawk, or, on some most fortunate hour, even with the eagle, is attained when we glide thus over the snow.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I have wondered at the mysterious manner in which some of the loveliest beings with which God enriches this earth are developed before our view, on occasions when we might expect that we should obtain the least insight into their character.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Our nearest conception of the ecstasy of those who shall hereafter have wings, with which they can fly over earth and sea, on a bright morning, racing with the larks, or some ambitious hawk, or, on some most fortunate hour, even with the eagle, is attained when we glide thus over the snow.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Our nearest conception of the ecstasy of those who shall hereafter have wings, with which they can fly over earth and sea, on a bright morning, racing with the larks, or some ambitious hawk, or, on some most fortunate hour, even with the eagle, is attained when we glide thus over the snow.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But far above all the other pleasure of the time, was the sweet companionship of her whose laugh was merrier than the bells, which Caesar had hung around the horses with a profuse generosity.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading How is it that the ineffable purity of a woman, her depth of affection, her capacity for sympathy, which even in its lesser degrees renders her such a blessing in a world of so much trial, can, in some instances of great perfection, appear with such evidence in a few words, in an act which requires but little self-denial, in a tone of sorrow for small suffering, or of joy for some one who is happy!
the act of testing something
From this reading How is it that the ineffable purity of a woman, her depth of affection, her capacity for sympathy, which even in its lesser degrees renders her such a blessing in a world of so much trial, can, in some instances of great perfection, appear with such evidence in a few words, in an act which requires but little self-denial, in a tone of sorrow for small suffering, or of joy for some one who is happy!
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading I have wondered at the mysterious manner in which some of the loveliest beings with which God enriches this earth are developed before our view, on occasions when we might expect that we should obtain the least insight into their character.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But far above all the other pleasure of the time, was the sweet companionship of her whose laugh was merrier than the bells, which Caesar had hung around the horses with a profuse generosity.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS LOG IN THE KITCHEN._ The day after my arrival, Miss Meta and I were returning home, after we had driven several miles over the country in a sleigh.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS LOG IN THE KITCHEN._ The day after my arrival, Miss Meta and I were returning home, after we had driven several miles over the country in a sleigh.
at the time that
From this reading Our nearest conception of the ecstasy of those who shall hereafter have wings, with which they can fly over earth and sea, on a bright morning, racing with the larks, or some ambitious hawk, or, on some most fortunate hour, even with the eagle, is attained when we glide thus over the snow.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Our nearest conception of the ecstasy of those who shall hereafter have wings, with which they can fly over earth and sea, on a bright morning, racing with the larks, or some ambitious hawk, or, on some most fortunate hour, even with the eagle, is attained when we glide thus over the snow.
which person or people
From this reading Our nearest conception of the ecstasy of those who shall hereafter have wings, with which they can fly over earth and sea, on a bright morning, racing with the larks, or some ambitious hawk, or, on some most fortunate hour, even with the eagle, is attained when we glide thus over the snow.
belonging to which person
From this reading But far above all the other pleasure of the time, was the sweet companionship of her whose laugh was merrier than the bells, which Caesar had hung around the horses with a profuse generosity.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Our nearest conception of the ecstasy of those who shall hereafter have wings, with which they can fly over earth and sea, on a bright morning, racing with the larks, or some ambitious hawk, or, on some most fortunate hour, even with the eagle, is attained when we glide thus over the snow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Our nearest conception of the ecstasy of those who shall hereafter have wings, with which they can fly over earth and sea, on a bright morning, racing with the larks, or some ambitious hawk, or, on some most fortunate hour, even with the eagle, is attained when we glide thus over the snow.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading How is it that the ineffable purity of a woman, her depth of affection, her capacity for sympathy, which even in its lesser degrees renders her such a blessing in a world of so much trial, can, in some instances of great perfection, appear with such evidence in a few words, in an act which requires but little self-denial, in a tone of sorrow for small suffering, or of joy for some one who is happy!
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading I have wondered at the mysterious manner in which some of the loveliest beings with which God enriches this earth are developed before our view, on occasions when we might expect that we should obtain the least insight into their character.
the words that are spoken
From this reading How is it that the ineffable purity of a woman, her depth of affection, her capacity for sympathy, which even in its lesser degrees renders her such a blessing in a world of so much trial, can, in some instances of great perfection, appear with such evidence in a few words, in an act which requires but little self-denial, in a tone of sorrow for small suffering, or of joy for some one who is happy!
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading How is it that the ineffable purity of a woman, her depth of affection, her capacity for sympathy, which even in its lesser degrees renders her such a blessing in a world of so much trial, can, in some instances of great perfection, appear with such evidence in a few words, in an act which requires but little self-denial, in a tone of sorrow for small suffering, or of joy for some one who is happy!
