used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a place more sacred to them than a church, for it had been hallowed by the tears of love and sanctified by the noblest impulses of two honest and true hearts.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading To Liddy and her lover it was a spot that appealed to all that was holiest and best in their natures, and lifted them above selfish thought.
(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 It was far removed from all the vain pomp and display of humanity and the sordid and selfish influences of life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Three years from the day Manson led Liddy to the carriage, blinded by tears and heart broken at the separation in store, they once more visited that dearly loved spot.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading To Liddy and her lover it was a spot that appealed to all that was holiest and best in their natures, and lifted them above selfish thought.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Three years from the day Manson led Liddy to the carriage, blinded by tears and heart broken at the separation in store, they once more visited that dearly loved spot.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was a place more sacred to them than a church, for it had been hallowed by the tears of love and sanctified by the noblest impulses of two honest and true hearts.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading To Liddy and her lover it was a spot that appealed to all that was holiest and best in their natures, and lifted them above selfish thought.
blindedadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪd/
deprived of sight
From this reading Three years from the day Manson led Liddy to the carriage, blinded by tears and heart broken at the separation in store, they once more visited that dearly loved spot.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading BLUE HILL.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Three years from the day Manson led Liddy to the carriage, blinded by tears and heart broken at the separation in store, they once more visited that dearly loved spot.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Three years from the day Manson led Liddy to the carriage, blinded by tears and heart broken at the separation in store, they once more visited that dearly loved spot.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Three years from the day Manson led Liddy to the carriage, blinded by tears and heart broken at the separation in store, they once more visited that dearly loved spot.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading It was a place more sacred to them than a church, for it had been hallowed by the tears of love and sanctified by the noblest impulses of two honest and true hearts.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Three years from the day Manson led Liddy to the carriage, blinded by tears and heart broken at the separation in store, they once more visited that dearly loved spot.
dearlyadverbUS /ˈdɪrli/
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading Three years from the day Manson led Liddy to the carriage, blinded by tears and heart broken at the separation in store, they once more visited that dearly loved spot.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading It was far removed from all the vain pomp and display of humanity and the sordid and selfish influences of life.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It was far removed from all the vain pomp and display of humanity and the sordid and selfish influences of life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a place more sacred to them than a church, for it had been hallowed by the tears of love and sanctified by the noblest impulses of two honest and true hearts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Three years from the day Manson led Liddy to the carriage, blinded by tears and heart broken at the separation in store, they once more visited that dearly loved spot.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a place more sacred to them than a church, for it had been hallowed by the tears of love and sanctified by the noblest impulses of two honest and true hearts.
hallowedadjectiveUS /ˈhæloʊd/
worthy of religious veneration
From this reading It was a place more sacred to them than a church, for it had been hallowed by the tears of love and sanctified by the noblest impulses of two honest and true hearts.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Three years from the day Manson led Liddy to the carriage, blinded by tears and heart broken at the separation in store, they once more visited that dearly loved spot.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading It was a place more sacred to them than a church, for it had been hallowed by the tears of love and sanctified by the noblest impulses of two honest and true hearts.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To Liddy and her lover it was a spot that appealed to all that was holiest and best in their natures, and lifted them above selfish thought.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading BLUE HILL.
holiestadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊliɪst/
superlative of “holy” — belonging to or derived from or associated with a divine power
From this reading To Liddy and her lover it was a spot that appealed to all that was holiest and best in their natures, and lifted them above selfish thought.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading It was a place more sacred to them than a church, for it had been hallowed by the tears of love and sanctified by the noblest impulses of two honest and true hearts.
the quality of being humane
From this reading It was far removed from all the vain pomp and display of humanity and the sordid and selfish influences of life.
impulsesnounUS /ˈɪmpəlsɪz/
plural of “impulse” — an instinctive motive
From this reading It was a place more sacred to them than a church, for it had been hallowed by the tears of love and sanctified by the noblest impulses of two honest and true hearts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Three years from the day Manson led Liddy to the carriage, blinded by tears and heart broken at the separation in store, they once more visited that dearly loved spot.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading It was far removed from all the vain pomp and display of humanity and the sordid and selfish influences of life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a place more sacred to them than a church, for it had been hallowed by the tears of love and sanctified by the noblest impulses of two honest and true hearts.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Three years from the day Manson led Liddy to the carriage, blinded by tears and heart broken at the separation in store, they once more visited that dearly loved spot.
Liddy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three years from the day Manson led Liddy to the carriage, blinded by tears and heart broken at the separation in store, they once more visited that dearly loved spot.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was far removed from all the vain pomp and display of humanity and the sordid and selfish influences of life.
held up in the air
From this reading To Liddy and her lover it was a spot that appealed to all that was holiest and best in their natures, and lifted them above selfish thought.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It was a place more sacred to them than a church, for it had been hallowed by the tears of love and sanctified by the noblest impulses of two honest and true hearts.
held dear
From this reading Three years from the day Manson led Liddy to the carriage, blinded by tears and heart broken at the separation in store, they once more visited that dearly loved spot.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading To Liddy and her lover it was a spot that appealed to all that was holiest and best in their natures, and lifted them above selfish thought.
MansonnounUS /ˈmænsən/
Scottish physician who discovered that elephantiasis is spread by mosquitos and suggested that mosquitos also spread malaria (1844-1922)
From this reading Three years from the day Manson led Liddy to the carriage, blinded by tears and heart broken at the separation in store, they once more visited that dearly loved spot.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Three years from the day Manson led Liddy to the carriage, blinded by tears and heart broken at the separation in store, they once more visited that dearly loved spot.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading To Liddy and her lover it was a spot that appealed to all that was holiest and best in their natures, and lifted them above selfish thought.
noblestadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblɪst/
superlative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading It was a place more sacred to them than a church, for it had been hallowed by the tears of love and sanctified by the noblest impulses of two honest and true hearts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a place more sacred to them than a church, for it had been hallowed by the tears of love and sanctified by the noblest impulses of two honest and true hearts.
on one occasion
From this reading Three years from the day Manson led Liddy to the carriage, blinded by tears and heart broken at the separation in store, they once more visited that dearly loved spot.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was a place more sacred to them than a church, for it had been hallowed by the tears of love and sanctified by the noblest impulses of two honest and true hearts.
pompnounUS /pɑːmp/
cheap or pretentious or vain display
From this reading It was far removed from all the vain pomp and display of humanity and the sordid and selfish influences of life.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading It was far removed from all the vain pomp and display of humanity and the sordid and selfish influences of life.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading It was a place more sacred to them than a church, for it had been hallowed by the tears of love and sanctified by the noblest impulses of two honest and true hearts.
sanctifiedadjective
made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use
From this reading It was a place more sacred to them than a church, for it had been hallowed by the tears of love and sanctified by the noblest impulses of two honest and true hearts.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading It was far removed from all the vain pomp and display of humanity and the sordid and selfish influences of life.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading Three years from the day Manson led Liddy to the carriage, blinded by tears and heart broken at the separation in store, they once more visited that dearly loved spot.
sordidadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrdəd/
morally degraded
From this reading It was far removed from all the vain pomp and display of humanity and the sordid and selfish influences of life.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Three years from the day Manson led Liddy to the carriage, blinded by tears and heart broken at the separation in store, they once more visited that dearly loved spot.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Three years from the day Manson led Liddy to the carriage, blinded by tears and heart broken at the separation in store, they once more visited that dearly loved spot.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Three years from the day Manson led Liddy to the carriage, blinded by tears and heart broken at the separation in store, they once more visited that dearly loved spot.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was a place more sacred to them than a church, for it had been hallowed by the tears of love and sanctified by the noblest impulses of two honest and true hearts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Three years from the day Manson led Liddy to the carriage, blinded by tears and heart broken at the separation in store, they once more visited that dearly loved spot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Three years from the day Manson led Liddy to the carriage, blinded by tears and heart broken at the separation in store, they once more visited that dearly loved spot.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To Liddy and her lover it was a spot that appealed to all that was holiest and best in their natures, and lifted them above selfish thought.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was a place more sacred to them than a church, for it had been hallowed by the tears of love and sanctified by the noblest impulses of two honest and true hearts.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Three years from the day Manson led Liddy to the carriage, blinded by tears and heart broken at the separation in store, they once more visited that dearly loved spot.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading To Liddy and her lover it was a spot that appealed to all that was holiest and best in their natures, and lifted them above selfish thought.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three years from the day Manson led Liddy to the carriage, blinded by tears and heart broken at the separation in store, they once more visited that dearly loved spot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Three years from the day Manson led Liddy to the carriage, blinded by tears and heart broken at the separation in store, they once more visited that dearly loved spot.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It was a place more sacred to them than a church, for it had been hallowed by the tears of love and sanctified by the noblest impulses of two honest and true hearts.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was a place more sacred to them than a church, for it had been hallowed by the tears of love and sanctified by the noblest impulses of two honest and true hearts.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading It was far removed from all the vain pomp and display of humanity and the sordid and selfish influences of life.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Three years from the day Manson led Liddy to the carriage, blinded by tears and heart broken at the separation in store, they once more visited that dearly loved spot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a place more sacred to them than a church, for it had been hallowed by the tears of love and sanctified by the noblest impulses of two honest and true hearts.
a late time of life
From this reading Three years from the day Manson led Liddy to the carriage, blinded by tears and heart broken at the separation in store, they once more visited that dearly loved spot.
