used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then said, with looks more cheering than the fire, And feelings such as Pity can inspire, 'My house has childless been this many a year; While you deserve it you shall tarry here.'
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Thus was the sacred compact doubly seal'd; Thus were her spirits rais'd, her bruises heal'd: Thankful, and cheerful too, no more afraid, Thus little PHOEBE was the Miller's Maid.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then said, with looks more cheering than the fire, And feelings such as Pity can inspire, 'My house has childless been this many a year; While you deserve it you shall tarry here.'
ardornounUS /ˈɑːrdər/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading The Orphan mark'd the ardor of his eye, Blest his kind words, and thank'd him with a sigh.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then said, with looks more cheering than the fire, And feelings such as Pity can inspire, 'My house has childless been this many a year; While you deserve it you shall tarry here.'
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Grateful they found her; patient of controul: A most bewitching gentleness of soul Made pleasure of what work she had to do: She grew in stature, and in beauty too.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Then said, with looks more cheering than the fire, And feelings such as Pity can inspire, 'My house has childless been this many a year; While you deserve it you shall tarry here.'
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He mutter'd, glorying in the work begun, 'Well done, my little Wench; 'twas nobly done!'
bewitchingadjective
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading Grateful they found her; patient of controul: A most bewitching gentleness of soul Made pleasure of what work she had to do: She grew in stature, and in beauty too.
BlestadjectiveUS /blest/
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading The Orphan mark'd the ardor of his eye, Blest his kind words, and thank'd him with a sigh.
bruisesnounUS /ˈbruːzəz/
plural of “bruise” — an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
From this reading Thus was the sacred compact doubly seal'd; Thus were her spirits rais'd, her bruises heal'd: Thankful, and cheerful too, no more afraid, Thus little PHOEBE was the Miller's Maid.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Then said, with looks more cheering than the fire, And feelings such as Pity can inspire, 'My house has childless been this many a year; While you deserve it you shall tarry here.'
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Thus was the sacred compact doubly seal'd; Thus were her spirits rais'd, her bruises heal'd: Thankful, and cheerful too, no more afraid, Thus little PHOEBE was the Miller's Maid.
cheeringnounUS /ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading Then said, with looks more cheering than the fire, And feelings such as Pity can inspire, 'My house has childless been this many a year; While you deserve it you shall tarry here.'
childlessadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldləs/
without offspring
From this reading Then said, with looks more cheering than the fire, And feelings such as Pity can inspire, 'My house has childless been this many a year; While you deserve it you shall tarry here.'
compactnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading Thus was the sacred compact doubly seal'd; Thus were her spirits rais'd, her bruises heal'd: Thankful, and cheerful too, no more afraid, Thus little PHOEBE was the Miller's Maid.
controul
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From this reading Grateful they found her; patient of controul: A most bewitching gentleness of soul Made pleasure of what work she had to do: She grew in stature, and in beauty too.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading Then said, with looks more cheering than the fire, And feelings such as Pity can inspire, 'My house has childless been this many a year; While you deserve it you shall tarry here.'
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Grateful they found her; patient of controul: A most bewitching gentleness of soul Made pleasure of what work she had to do: She grew in stature, and in beauty too.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He mutter'd, glorying in the work begun, 'Well done, my little Wench; 'twas nobly done!'
doublyadverbUS /ˈdʌbli/
to double the degree
From this reading Thus was the sacred compact doubly seal'd; Thus were her spirits rais'd, her bruises heal'd: Thankful, and cheerful too, no more afraid, Thus little PHOEBE was the Miller's Maid.
the organ of sight
From this reading The Orphan mark'd the ardor of his eye, Blest his kind words, and thank'd him with a sigh.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Then said, with looks more cheering than the fire, And feelings such as Pity can inspire, 'My house has childless been this many a year; While you deserve it you shall tarry here.'
start firing a weapon
From this reading Then said, with looks more cheering than the fire, And feelings such as Pity can inspire, 'My house has childless been this many a year; While you deserve it you shall tarry here.'
set up or found
From this reading Grateful they found her; patient of controul: A most bewitching gentleness of soul Made pleasure of what work she had to do: She grew in stature, and in beauty too.
gentlenessnounUS /ˈdʒentəlnəs/
the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
From this reading Grateful they found her; patient of controul: A most bewitching gentleness of soul Made pleasure of what work she had to do: She grew in stature, and in beauty too.
glorying
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From this reading He mutter'd, glorying in the work begun, 'Well done, my little Wench; 'twas nobly done!'
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Grateful they found her; patient of controul: A most bewitching gentleness of soul Made pleasure of what work she had to do: She grew in stature, and in beauty too.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Grateful they found her; patient of controul: A most bewitching gentleness of soul Made pleasure of what work she had to do: She grew in stature, and in beauty too.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Grateful they found her; patient of controul: A most bewitching gentleness of soul Made pleasure of what work she had to do: She grew in stature, and in beauty too.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then said, with looks more cheering than the fire, And feelings such as Pity can inspire, 'My house has childless been this many a year; While you deserve it you shall tarry here.'
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He mutter'd, glorying in the work begun, 'Well done, my little Wench; 'twas nobly done!'
heal'd
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From this reading Thus was the sacred compact doubly seal'd; Thus were her spirits rais'd, her bruises heal'd: Thankful, and cheerful too, no more afraid, Thus little PHOEBE was the Miller's Maid.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus was the sacred compact doubly seal'd; Thus were her spirits rais'd, her bruises heal'd: Thankful, and cheerful too, no more afraid, Thus little PHOEBE was the Miller's Maid.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Then said, with looks more cheering than the fire, And feelings such as Pity can inspire, 'My house has childless been this many a year; While you deserve it you shall tarry here.'
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Orphan mark'd the ardor of his eye, Blest his kind words, and thank'd him with a sigh.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Orphan mark'd the ardor of his eye, Blest his kind words, and thank'd him with a sigh.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Then said, with looks more cheering than the fire, And feelings such as Pity can inspire, 'My house has childless been this many a year; While you deserve it you shall tarry here.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He mutter'd, glorying in the work begun, 'Well done, my little Wench; 'twas nobly done!'
inspireverbUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪr/
heighten or intensify
From this reading Then said, with looks more cheering than the fire, And feelings such as Pity can inspire, 'My house has childless been this many a year; While you deserve it you shall tarry here.'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then said, with looks more cheering than the fire, And feelings such as Pity can inspire, 'My house has childless been this many a year; While you deserve it you shall tarry here.'
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The Orphan mark'd the ardor of his eye, Blest his kind words, and thank'd him with a sigh.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He mutter'd, glorying in the work begun, 'Well done, my little Wench; 'twas nobly done!'
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Then said, with looks more cheering than the fire, And feelings such as Pity can inspire, 'My house has childless been this many a year; While you deserve it you shall tarry here.'
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Grateful they found her; patient of controul: A most bewitching gentleness of soul Made pleasure of what work she had to do: She grew in stature, and in beauty too.
a female domestic
From this reading Thus was the sacred compact doubly seal'd; Thus were her spirits rais'd, her bruises heal'd: Thankful, and cheerful too, no more afraid, Thus little PHOEBE was the Miller's Maid.
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 Then said, with looks more cheering than the fire, And feelings such as Pity can inspire, 'My house has childless been this many a year; While you deserve it you shall tarry here.'
mark'd
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From this reading The Orphan mark'd the ardor of his eye, Blest his kind words, and thank'd him with a sigh.
Miller'snounUS /ˈmɪlərz/
possessive form of “miller” — United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading Thus was the sacred compact doubly seal'd; Thus were her spirits rais'd, her bruises heal'd: Thankful, and cheerful too, no more afraid, Thus little PHOEBE was the Miller's Maid.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Then said, with looks more cheering than the fire, And feelings such as Pity can inspire, 'My house has childless been this many a year; While you deserve it you shall tarry here.'
used to form the superlative
From this reading Grateful they found her; patient of controul: A most bewitching gentleness of soul Made pleasure of what work she had to do: She grew in stature, and in beauty too.
mutter'd
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From this reading He mutter'd, glorying in the work begun, 'Well done, my little Wench; 'twas nobly done!'
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He mutter'd, glorying in the work begun, 'Well done, my little Wench; 'twas nobly done!'
not any; not one
From this reading Thus was the sacred compact doubly seal'd; Thus were her spirits rais'd, her bruises heal'd: Thankful, and cheerful too, no more afraid, Thus little PHOEBE was the Miller's Maid.
noblyadverbUS /ˈnɑːbli/
in a noble manner
From this reading He mutter'd, glorying in the work begun, 'Well done, my little Wench; 'twas nobly done!'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Orphan mark'd the ardor of his eye, Blest his kind words, and thank'd him with a sigh.
OrphannounUS /ˈɔːrfən/
a child who has lost both parents
From this reading The Orphan mark'd the ardor of his eye, Blest his kind words, and thank'd him with a sigh.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Grateful they found her; patient of controul: A most bewitching gentleness of soul Made pleasure of what work she had to do: She grew in stature, and in beauty too.
PHOEBEnounUS /ˈfiːbi/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Thus was the sacred compact doubly seal'd; Thus were her spirits rais'd, her bruises heal'd: Thankful, and cheerful too, no more afraid, Thus little PHOEBE was the Miller's Maid.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Then said, with looks more cheering than the fire, And feelings such as Pity can inspire, 'My house has childless been this many a year; While you deserve it you shall tarry here.'
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Grateful they found her; patient of controul: A most bewitching gentleness of soul Made pleasure of what work she had to do: She grew in stature, and in beauty too.
rais'd
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From this reading Thus was the sacred compact doubly seal'd; Thus were her spirits rais'd, her bruises heal'd: Thankful, and cheerful too, no more afraid, Thus little PHOEBE was the Miller's Maid.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading Thus was the sacred compact doubly seal'd; Thus were her spirits rais'd, her bruises heal'd: Thankful, and cheerful too, no more afraid, Thus little PHOEBE was the Miller's Maid.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Then said, with looks more cheering than the fire, And feelings such as Pity can inspire, 'My house has childless been this many a year; While you deserve it you shall tarry here.'
seal'd
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From this reading Thus was the sacred compact doubly seal'd; Thus were her spirits rais'd, her bruises heal'd: Thankful, and cheerful too, no more afraid, Thus little PHOEBE was the Miller's Maid.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Then said, with looks more cheering than the fire, And feelings such as Pity can inspire, 'My house has childless been this many a year; While you deserve it you shall tarry here.'
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Grateful they found her; patient of controul: A most bewitching gentleness of soul Made pleasure of what work she had to do: She grew in stature, and in beauty too.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading The Orphan mark'd the ardor of his eye, Blest his kind words, and thank'd him with a sigh.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Grateful they found her; patient of controul: A most bewitching gentleness of soul Made pleasure of what work she had to do: She grew in stature, and in beauty too.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Thus was the sacred compact doubly seal'd; Thus were her spirits rais'd, her bruises heal'd: Thankful, and cheerful too, no more afraid, Thus little PHOEBE was the Miller's Maid.
staturenounUS /ˈstætʃər/
high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
From this reading Grateful they found her; patient of controul: A most bewitching gentleness of soul Made pleasure of what work she had to do: She grew in stature, and in beauty too.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Then said, with looks more cheering than the fire, And feelings such as Pity can inspire, 'My house has childless been this many a year; While you deserve it you shall tarry here.'
tarryverbUS /ˈteri/
be about
From this reading Then said, with looks more cheering than the fire, And feelings such as Pity can inspire, 'My house has childless been this many a year; While you deserve it you shall tarry here.'
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Then said, with looks more cheering than the fire, And feelings such as Pity can inspire, 'My house has childless been this many a year; While you deserve it you shall tarry here.'
thank'd
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From this reading The Orphan mark'd the ardor of his eye, Blest his kind words, and thank'd him with a sigh.
ThankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Thus was the sacred compact doubly seal'd; Thus were her spirits rais'd, her bruises heal'd: Thankful, and cheerful too, no more afraid, Thus little PHOEBE was the Miller's Maid.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He mutter'd, glorying in the work begun, 'Well done, my little Wench; 'twas nobly done!'
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then said, with looks more cheering than the fire, And feelings such as Pity can inspire, 'My house has childless been this many a year; While you deserve it you shall tarry here.'
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Grateful they found her; patient of controul: A most bewitching gentleness of soul Made pleasure of what work she had to do: She grew in stature, and in beauty too.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Then said, with looks more cheering than the fire, And feelings such as Pity can inspire, 'My house has childless been this many a year; While you deserve it you shall tarry here.'
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus was the sacred compact doubly seal'd; Thus were her spirits rais'd, her bruises heal'd: Thankful, and cheerful too, no more afraid, Thus little PHOEBE was the Miller's Maid.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Grateful they found her; patient of controul: A most bewitching gentleness of soul Made pleasure of what work she had to do: She grew in stature, and in beauty too.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Thus was the sacred compact doubly seal'd; Thus were her spirits rais'd, her bruises heal'd: Thankful, and cheerful too, no more afraid, Thus little PHOEBE was the Miller's Maid.
twas
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From this reading He mutter'd, glorying in the work begun, 'Well done, my little Wench; 'twas nobly done!'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus was the sacred compact doubly seal'd; Thus were her spirits rais'd, her bruises heal'd: Thankful, and cheerful too, no more afraid, Thus little PHOEBE was the Miller's Maid.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He mutter'd, glorying in the work begun, 'Well done, my little Wench; 'twas nobly done!'
WenchnounUS /wentʃ/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading He mutter'd, glorying in the work begun, 'Well done, my little Wench; 'twas nobly done!'
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thus was the sacred compact doubly seal'd; Thus were her spirits rais'd, her bruises heal'd: Thankful, and cheerful too, no more afraid, Thus little PHOEBE was the Miller's Maid.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Grateful they found her; patient of controul: A most bewitching gentleness of soul Made pleasure of what work she had to do: She grew in stature, and in beauty too.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Then said, with looks more cheering than the fire, And feelings such as Pity can inspire, 'My house has childless been this many a year; While you deserve it you shall tarry here.'
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then said, with looks more cheering than the fire, And feelings such as Pity can inspire, 'My house has childless been this many a year; While you deserve it you shall tarry here.'
the words that are spoken
From this reading The Orphan mark'd the ardor of his eye, Blest his kind words, and thank'd him with a sigh.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He mutter'd, glorying in the work begun, 'Well done, my little Wench; 'twas nobly done!'
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Then said, with looks more cheering than the fire, And feelings such as Pity can inspire, 'My house has childless been this many a year; While you deserve it you shall tarry here.'
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Then said, with looks more cheering than the fire, And feelings such as Pity can inspire, 'My house has childless been this many a year; While you deserve it you shall tarry here.'
