1828
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From this reading "I was born in the year of our Lord, 1828, and am, consequently, in my 86th year.
86th
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From this reading "I was born in the year of our Lord, 1828, and am, consequently, in my 86th year.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading +The Visitor.+ "_Thro' the harsh noises of our day, A low sweet prelude finds its way, Thro' cloud of Doubt and creeds of Fear A Light is breaking calm and clear._" My caller was a queer little old woman.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I was born in the year of our Lord, 1828, and am, consequently, in my 86th year.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading +The Visitor.+ "_Thro' the harsh noises of our day, A low sweet prelude finds its way, Thro' cloud of Doubt and creeds of Fear A Light is breaking calm and clear._" My caller was a queer little old woman.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She was becomingly dressed, in what might appear to be a Quaker garb, and a look of rare intelligence radiated her countenance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was becomingly dressed, in what might appear to be a Quaker garb, and a look of rare intelligence radiated her countenance.
becominglyadverb
in a becoming manner
From this reading She was becomingly dressed, in what might appear to be a Quaker garb, and a look of rare intelligence radiated her countenance.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In a deep, sweet voice, she began:
brought into existence
From this reading "I was born in the year of our Lord, 1828, and am, consequently, in my 86th year.
the act of breaking something
From this reading +The Visitor.+ "_Thro' the harsh noises of our day, A low sweet prelude finds its way, Thro' cloud of Doubt and creeds of Fear A Light is breaking calm and clear._" My caller was a queer little old woman.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Her figure, however, was erect, her eyes bright and her voice low, soft and firm.
callernounUS /ˈkɔːlər/
a social or business visitor
From this reading +The Visitor.+ "_Thro' the harsh noises of our day, A low sweet prelude finds its way, Thro' cloud of Doubt and creeds of Fear A Light is breaking calm and clear._" My caller was a queer little old woman.
make calm or still
From this reading +The Visitor.+ "_Thro' the harsh noises of our day, A low sweet prelude finds its way, Thro' cloud of Doubt and creeds of Fear A Light is breaking calm and clear._" My caller was a queer little old woman.
rid of obstructions
From this reading +The Visitor.+ "_Thro' the harsh noises of our day, A low sweet prelude finds its way, Thro' cloud of Doubt and creeds of Fear A Light is breaking calm and clear._" My caller was a queer little old woman.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading +The Visitor.+ "_Thro' the harsh noises of our day, A low sweet prelude finds its way, Thro' cloud of Doubt and creeds of Fear A Light is breaking calm and clear._" My caller was a queer little old woman.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading "I was born in the year of our Lord, 1828, and am, consequently, in my 86th year.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading She was becomingly dressed, in what might appear to be a Quaker garb, and a look of rare intelligence radiated her countenance.
creedsnounUS /kriːdz/
plural of “creed” — any system of principles or beliefs
From this reading +The Visitor.+ "_Thro' the harsh noises of our day, A low sweet prelude finds its way, Thro' cloud of Doubt and creeds of Fear A Light is breaking calm and clear._" My caller was a queer little old woman.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading +The Visitor.+ "_Thro' the harsh noises of our day, A low sweet prelude finds its way, Thro' cloud of Doubt and creeds of Fear A Light is breaking calm and clear._" My caller was a queer little old woman.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading In a deep, sweet voice, she began:
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading +The Visitor.+ "_Thro' the harsh noises of our day, A low sweet prelude finds its way, Thro' cloud of Doubt and creeds of Fear A Light is breaking calm and clear._" My caller was a queer little old woman.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She was becomingly dressed, in what might appear to be a Quaker garb, and a look of rare intelligence radiated her countenance.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading Her figure, however, was erect, her eyes bright and her voice low, soft and firm.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her figure, however, was erect, her eyes bright and her voice low, soft and firm.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading +The Visitor.+ "_Thro' the harsh noises of our day, A low sweet prelude finds its way, Thro' cloud of Doubt and creeds of Fear A Light is breaking calm and clear._" My caller was a queer little old woman.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Her figure, however, was erect, her eyes bright and her voice low, soft and firm.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading +The Visitor.+ "_Thro' the harsh noises of our day, A low sweet prelude finds its way, Thro' cloud of Doubt and creeds of Fear A Light is breaking calm and clear._" My caller was a queer little old woman.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Her figure, however, was erect, her eyes bright and her voice low, soft and firm.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading She was becomingly dressed, in what might appear to be a Quaker garb, and a look of rare intelligence radiated her countenance.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading +The Visitor.+ "_Thro' the harsh noises of our day, A low sweet prelude finds its way, Thro' cloud of Doubt and creeds of Fear A Light is breaking calm and clear._" My caller was a queer little old woman.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her figure, however, was erect, her eyes bright and her voice low, soft and firm.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Her figure, however, was erect, her eyes bright and her voice low, soft and firm.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I was born in the year of our Lord, 1828, and am, consequently, in my 86th year.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was becomingly dressed, in what might appear to be a Quaker garb, and a look of rare intelligence radiated her countenance.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading She was becomingly dressed, in what might appear to be a Quaker garb, and a look of rare intelligence radiated her countenance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading +The Visitor.+ "_Thro' the harsh noises of our day, A low sweet prelude finds its way, Thro' cloud of Doubt and creeds of Fear A Light is breaking calm and clear._" My caller was a queer little old woman.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading +The Visitor.+ "_Thro' the harsh noises of our day, A low sweet prelude finds its way, Thro' cloud of Doubt and creeds of Fear A Light is breaking calm and clear._" My caller was a queer little old woman.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading +The Visitor.+ "_Thro' the harsh noises of our day, A low sweet prelude finds its way, Thro' cloud of Doubt and creeds of Fear A Light is breaking calm and clear._" My caller was a queer little old woman.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading +The Visitor.+ "_Thro' the harsh noises of our day, A low sweet prelude finds its way, Thro' cloud of Doubt and creeds of Fear A Light is breaking calm and clear._" My caller was a queer little old woman.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She was becomingly dressed, in what might appear to be a Quaker garb, and a look of rare intelligence radiated her countenance.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "I was born in the year of our Lord, 1828, and am, consequently, in my 86th year.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading +The Visitor.+ "_Thro' the harsh noises of our day, A low sweet prelude finds its way, Thro' cloud of Doubt and creeds of Fear A Light is breaking calm and clear._" My caller was a queer little old woman.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She was becomingly dressed, in what might appear to be a Quaker garb, and a look of rare intelligence radiated her countenance.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading +The Visitor.+ "_Thro' the harsh noises of our day, A low sweet prelude finds its way, Thro' cloud of Doubt and creeds of Fear A Light is breaking calm and clear._" My caller was a queer little old woman.
noisesnounUS /ˈnɔɪzɪz/
plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading +The Visitor.+ "_Thro' the harsh noises of our day, A low sweet prelude finds its way, Thro' cloud of Doubt and creeds of Fear A Light is breaking calm and clear._" My caller was a queer little old woman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading +The Visitor.+ "_Thro' the harsh noises of our day, A low sweet prelude finds its way, Thro' cloud of Doubt and creeds of Fear A Light is breaking calm and clear._" My caller was a queer little old woman.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading +The Visitor.+ "_Thro' the harsh noises of our day, A low sweet prelude finds its way, Thro' cloud of Doubt and creeds of Fear A Light is breaking calm and clear._" My caller was a queer little old woman.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading +The Visitor.+ "_Thro' the harsh noises of our day, A low sweet prelude finds its way, Thro' cloud of Doubt and creeds of Fear A Light is breaking calm and clear._" My caller was a queer little old woman.
preludenounUS /ˈpreɪluːd/
something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
From this reading +The Visitor.+ "_Thro' the harsh noises of our day, A low sweet prelude finds its way, Thro' cloud of Doubt and creeds of Fear A Light is breaking calm and clear._" My caller was a queer little old woman.
QuakernounUS /ˈkweɪkər/
a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)
From this reading She was becomingly dressed, in what might appear to be a Quaker garb, and a look of rare intelligence radiated her countenance.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading +The Visitor.+ "_Thro' the harsh noises of our day, A low sweet prelude finds its way, Thro' cloud of Doubt and creeds of Fear A Light is breaking calm and clear._" My caller was a queer little old woman.
radiatedverbUS /ˈreɪdieɪtɪd/
past form of “radiate” — send out rays or waves
From this reading She was becomingly dressed, in what might appear to be a Quaker garb, and a look of rare intelligence radiated her countenance.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading She was becomingly dressed, in what might appear to be a Quaker garb, and a look of rare intelligence radiated her countenance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was becomingly dressed, in what might appear to be a Quaker garb, and a look of rare intelligence radiated her countenance.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Her figure, however, was erect, her eyes bright and her voice low, soft and firm.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading +The Visitor.+ "_Thro' the harsh noises of our day, A low sweet prelude finds its way, Thro' cloud of Doubt and creeds of Fear A Light is breaking calm and clear._" My caller was a queer little old woman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading +The Visitor.+ "_Thro' the harsh noises of our day, A low sweet prelude finds its way, Thro' cloud of Doubt and creeds of Fear A Light is breaking calm and clear._" My caller was a queer little old woman.
Thro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading +The Visitor.+ "_Thro' the harsh noises of our day, A low sweet prelude finds its way, Thro' cloud of Doubt and creeds of Fear A Light is breaking calm and clear._" My caller was a queer little old woman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was becomingly dressed, in what might appear to be a Quaker garb, and a look of rare intelligence radiated her countenance.
someone who visits
From this reading +The Visitor.+ "_Thro' the harsh noises of our day, A low sweet prelude finds its way, Thro' cloud of Doubt and creeds of Fear A Light is breaking calm and clear._" My caller was a queer little old woman.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Her figure, however, was erect, her eyes bright and her voice low, soft and firm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading +The Visitor.+ "_Thro' the harsh noises of our day, A low sweet prelude finds its way, Thro' cloud of Doubt and creeds of Fear A Light is breaking calm and clear._" My caller was a queer little old woman.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading +The Visitor.+ "_Thro' the harsh noises of our day, A low sweet prelude finds its way, Thro' cloud of Doubt and creeds of Fear A Light is breaking calm and clear._" My caller was a queer little old woman.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She was becomingly dressed, in what might appear to be a Quaker garb, and a look of rare intelligence radiated her countenance.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading +The Visitor.+ "_Thro' the harsh noises of our day, A low sweet prelude finds its way, Thro' cloud of Doubt and creeds of Fear A Light is breaking calm and clear._" My caller was a queer little old woman.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading "I was born in the year of our Lord, 1828, and am, consequently, in my 86th year.
