used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Campbell, in his 'Specimens,' devotes a large portion of space to Dr Walter Harte, and has quoted profusely from a poem of his entitled 'Eulogius.'
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Wife he had none, nor had he love to spare,-- An aged mother wanted all his care.
(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 Wife he had none, nor had he love to spare,-- An aged mother wanted all his care.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Wife he had none, nor had he love to spare,-- An aged mother wanted all his care.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Campbell, in his 'Specimens,' devotes a large portion of space to Dr Walter Harte, and has quoted profusely from a poem of his entitled 'Eulogius.'
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading We may give some of the best lines here:-- 'This spot for dwelling fit Eulogius chose, And in a month a decent homestall rose, Something between a cottage and a cell; Yet virtue here could sleep, and peace could dwell.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading We may give some of the best lines here:-- 'This spot for dwelling fit Eulogius chose, And in a month a decent homestall rose, Something between a cottage and a cell; Yet virtue here could sleep, and peace could dwell.
CampbellnounUS /ˈkæmbəl/
United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading Campbell, in his 'Specimens,' devotes a large portion of space to Dr Walter Harte, and has quoted profusely from a poem of his entitled 'Eulogius.'
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Wife he had none, nor had he love to spare,-- An aged mother wanted all his care.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading We may give some of the best lines here:-- 'This spot for dwelling fit Eulogius chose, And in a month a decent homestall rose, Something between a cottage and a cell; Yet virtue here could sleep, and peace could dwell.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading We may give some of the best lines here:-- 'This spot for dwelling fit Eulogius chose, And in a month a decent homestall rose, Something between a cottage and a cell; Yet virtue here could sleep, and peace could dwell.
a small house with a single story
From this reading We may give some of the best lines here:-- 'This spot for dwelling fit Eulogius chose, And in a month a decent homestall rose, Something between a cottage and a cell; Yet virtue here could sleep, and peace could dwell.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading We may give some of the best lines here:-- 'This spot for dwelling fit Eulogius chose, And in a month a decent homestall rose, Something between a cottage and a cell; Yet virtue here could sleep, and peace could dwell.
decentadjectiveUS /ˈdiːsənt/
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading We may give some of the best lines here:-- 'This spot for dwelling fit Eulogius chose, And in a month a decent homestall rose, Something between a cottage and a cell; Yet virtue here could sleep, and peace could dwell.
devotesverbUS /dɪˈvoʊts/
third-person singular of “devote” — give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading Campbell, in his 'Specimens,' devotes a large portion of space to Dr Walter Harte, and has quoted profusely from a poem of his entitled 'Eulogius.'
DR
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From this reading DR WALTER HARTE.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading 'The site was neither granted him nor given; 'Twas Nature's, and the ground-rent due to Heaven.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading We may give some of the best lines here:-- 'This spot for dwelling fit Eulogius chose, And in a month a decent homestall rose, Something between a cottage and a cell; Yet virtue here could sleep, and peace could dwell.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading We may give some of the best lines here:-- 'This spot for dwelling fit Eulogius chose, And in a month a decent homestall rose, Something between a cottage and a cell; Yet virtue here could sleep, and peace could dwell.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading Campbell, in his 'Specimens,' devotes a large portion of space to Dr Walter Harte, and has quoted profusely from a poem of his entitled 'Eulogius.'
Eulogius
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From this reading Campbell, in his 'Specimens,' devotes a large portion of space to Dr Walter Harte, and has quoted profusely from a poem of his entitled 'Eulogius.'
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading We may give some of the best lines here:-- 'This spot for dwelling fit Eulogius chose, And in a month a decent homestall rose, Something between a cottage and a cell; Yet virtue here could sleep, and peace could dwell.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We may give some of the best lines here:-- 'This spot for dwelling fit Eulogius chose, And in a month a decent homestall rose, Something between a cottage and a cell; Yet virtue here could sleep, and peace could dwell.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Campbell, in his 'Specimens,' devotes a large portion of space to Dr Walter Harte, and has quoted profusely from a poem of his entitled 'Eulogius.'
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading We may give some of the best lines here:-- 'This spot for dwelling fit Eulogius chose, And in a month a decent homestall rose, Something between a cottage and a cell; Yet virtue here could sleep, and peace could dwell.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading 'The site was neither granted him nor given; 'Twas Nature's, and the ground-rent due to Heaven.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading 'The site was neither granted him nor given; 'Twas Nature's, and the ground-rent due to Heaven.
ground-rent
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From this reading 'The site was neither granted him nor given; 'Twas Nature's, and the ground-rent due to Heaven.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Wife he had none, nor had he love to spare,-- An aged mother wanted all his care.
HARTEnounUS /hɑːrt/
United States writer noted for his stories about life during the California gold rush (1836-1902)
From this reading DR WALTER HARTE.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Campbell, in his 'Specimens,' devotes a large portion of space to Dr Walter Harte, and has quoted profusely from a poem of his entitled 'Eulogius.'
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wife he had none, nor had he love to spare,-- An aged mother wanted all his care.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading 'The site was neither granted him nor given; 'Twas Nature's, and the ground-rent due to Heaven.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading We may give some of the best lines here:-- 'This spot for dwelling fit Eulogius chose, And in a month a decent homestall rose, Something between a cottage and a cell; Yet virtue here could sleep, and peace could dwell.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'The site was neither granted him nor given; 'Twas Nature's, and the ground-rent due to Heaven.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Campbell, in his 'Specimens,' devotes a large portion of space to Dr Walter Harte, and has quoted profusely from a poem of his entitled 'Eulogius.'
homestall
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From this reading We may give some of the best lines here:-- 'This spot for dwelling fit Eulogius chose, And in a month a decent homestall rose, Something between a cottage and a cell; Yet virtue here could sleep, and peace could dwell.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Campbell, in his 'Specimens,' devotes a large portion of space to Dr Walter Harte, and has quoted profusely from a poem of his entitled 'Eulogius.'
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Campbell, in his 'Specimens,' devotes a large portion of space to Dr Walter Harte, and has quoted profusely from a poem of his entitled 'Eulogius.'
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading We may give some of the best lines here:-- 'This spot for dwelling fit Eulogius chose, And in a month a decent homestall rose, Something between a cottage and a cell; Yet virtue here could sleep, and peace could dwell.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Wife he had none, nor had he love to spare,-- An aged mother wanted all his care.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading We may give some of the best lines here:-- 'This spot for dwelling fit Eulogius chose, And in a month a decent homestall rose, Something between a cottage and a cell; Yet virtue here could sleep, and peace could dwell.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading We may give some of the best lines here:-- 'This spot for dwelling fit Eulogius chose, And in a month a decent homestall rose, Something between a cottage and a cell; Yet virtue here could sleep, and peace could dwell.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Wife he had none, nor had he love to spare,-- An aged mother wanted all his care.
Nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading 'The site was neither granted him nor given; 'Twas Nature's, and the ground-rent due to Heaven.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading 'The site was neither granted him nor given; 'Twas Nature's, and the ground-rent due to Heaven.
not one, and not any
From this reading Wife he had none, nor had he love to spare,-- An aged mother wanted all his care.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading 'The site was neither granted him nor given; 'Twas Nature's, and the ground-rent due to Heaven.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Campbell, in his 'Specimens,' devotes a large portion of space to Dr Walter Harte, and has quoted profusely from a poem of his entitled 'Eulogius.'
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading We may give some of the best lines here:-- 'This spot for dwelling fit Eulogius chose, And in a month a decent homestall rose, Something between a cottage and a cell; Yet virtue here could sleep, and peace could dwell.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading Campbell, in his 'Specimens,' devotes a large portion of space to Dr Walter Harte, and has quoted profusely from a poem of his entitled 'Eulogius.'
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Campbell, in his 'Specimens,' devotes a large portion of space to Dr Walter Harte, and has quoted profusely from a poem of his entitled 'Eulogius.'
profuselyadverbUS /prəˈfjuːsli/
in an abundant manner
From this reading Campbell, in his 'Specimens,' devotes a large portion of space to Dr Walter Harte, and has quoted profusely from a poem of his entitled 'Eulogius.'
quotedverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪd/
past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading Campbell, in his 'Specimens,' devotes a large portion of space to Dr Walter Harte, and has quoted profusely from a poem of his entitled 'Eulogius.'
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading We may give some of the best lines here:-- 'This spot for dwelling fit Eulogius chose, And in a month a decent homestall rose, Something between a cottage and a cell; Yet virtue here could sleep, and peace could dwell.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading 'The site was neither granted him nor given; 'Twas Nature's, and the ground-rent due to Heaven.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading We may give some of the best lines here:-- 'This spot for dwelling fit Eulogius chose, And in a month a decent homestall rose, Something between a cottage and a cell; Yet virtue here could sleep, and peace could dwell.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading We may give some of the best lines here:-- 'This spot for dwelling fit Eulogius chose, And in a month a decent homestall rose, Something between a cottage and a cell; Yet virtue here could sleep, and peace could dwell.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading We may give some of the best lines here:-- 'This spot for dwelling fit Eulogius chose, And in a month a decent homestall rose, Something between a cottage and a cell; Yet virtue here could sleep, and peace could dwell.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Campbell, in his 'Specimens,' devotes a large portion of space to Dr Walter Harte, and has quoted profusely from a poem of his entitled 'Eulogius.'
refrain from harming
From this reading Wife he had none, nor had he love to spare,-- An aged mother wanted all his care.
SpecimensnounUS /ˈspesəmənz/
plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading Campbell, in his 'Specimens,' devotes a large portion of space to Dr Walter Harte, and has quoted profusely from a poem of his entitled 'Eulogius.'
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading We may give some of the best lines here:-- 'This spot for dwelling fit Eulogius chose, And in a month a decent homestall rose, Something between a cottage and a cell; Yet virtue here could sleep, and peace could dwell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We may give some of the best lines here:-- 'This spot for dwelling fit Eulogius chose, And in a month a decent homestall rose, Something between a cottage and a cell; Yet virtue here could sleep, and peace could dwell.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We may give some of the best lines here:-- 'This spot for dwelling fit Eulogius chose, And in a month a decent homestall rose, Something between a cottage and a cell; Yet virtue here could sleep, and peace could dwell.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Campbell, in his 'Specimens,' devotes a large portion of space to Dr Walter Harte, and has quoted profusely from a poem of his entitled 'Eulogius.'
Twas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'The site was neither granted him nor given; 'Twas Nature's, and the ground-rent due to Heaven.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading We may give some of the best lines here:-- 'This spot for dwelling fit Eulogius chose, And in a month a decent homestall rose, Something between a cottage and a cell; Yet virtue here could sleep, and peace could dwell.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading DR WALTER HARTE.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Wife he had none, nor had he love to spare,-- An aged mother wanted all his care.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'The site was neither granted him nor given; 'Twas Nature's, and the ground-rent due to Heaven.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We may give some of the best lines here:-- 'This spot for dwelling fit Eulogius chose, And in a month a decent homestall rose, Something between a cottage and a cell; Yet virtue here could sleep, and peace could dwell.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Wife he had none, nor had he love to spare,-- An aged mother wanted all his care.
but in spite of that
From this reading We may give some of the best lines here:-- 'This spot for dwelling fit Eulogius chose, And in a month a decent homestall rose, Something between a cottage and a cell; Yet virtue here could sleep, and peace could dwell.
