affectionatelyadverbUS /əˈfekʃənətli/
with affection
From this reading Again in Kate Wilmot’s home were tears wept and blessings breathed, as Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot bade farewell to their "children," as they affectionately called all three of the individuals who were that morning to start for their home in Kentucky.
anew
From this reading Again in Kate Wilmot’s home were tears wept and blessings breathed, as Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot bade farewell to their "children," as they affectionately called all three of the individuals who were that morning to start for their home in Kentucky.
(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 Again in Kate Wilmot’s home were tears wept and blessings breathed, as Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot bade farewell to their "children," as they affectionately called all three of the individuals who were that morning to start for their home in Kentucky.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LACEY Summer was gone and the bright, sunny days of autumn had come.
ANNOUNCESverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪz/
third-person singular of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading JULIA ANNOUNCES HER ENGAGEMENT TO DR.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Again in Kate Wilmot’s home were tears wept and blessings breathed, as Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot bade farewell to their "children," as they affectionately called all three of the individuals who were that morning to start for their home in Kentucky.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading LACEY Summer was gone and the bright, sunny days of autumn had come.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading Again in Kate Wilmot’s home were tears wept and blessings breathed, as Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot bade farewell to their "children," as they affectionately called all three of the individuals who were that morning to start for their home in Kentucky.
give a benediction to
From this reading "God bless you, Kate, my darling Kate," said Mrs. Wilmot as she fondly kissed her only child.
blessingsnounUS /ˈblesɪŋz/
plural of “blessing” — the formal act of approving
From this reading Again in Kate Wilmot’s home were tears wept and blessings breathed, as Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot bade farewell to their "children," as they affectionately called all three of the individuals who were that morning to start for their home in Kentucky.
uttered without voice
From this reading Again in Kate Wilmot’s home were tears wept and blessings breathed, as Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot bade farewell to their "children," as they affectionately called all three of the individuals who were that morning to start for their home in Kentucky.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading LACEY Summer was gone and the bright, sunny days of autumn had come.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Again in Kate Wilmot’s home were tears wept and blessings breathed, as Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot bade farewell to their "children," as they affectionately called all three of the individuals who were that morning to start for their home in Kentucky.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "God bless you, Kate, my darling Kate," said Mrs. Wilmot as she fondly kissed her only child.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Again in Kate Wilmot’s home were tears wept and blessings breathed, as Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot bade farewell to their "children," as they affectionately called all three of the individuals who were that morning to start for their home in Kentucky.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading LACEY Summer was gone and the bright, sunny days of autumn had come.
a special loved one
From this reading "God bless you, Kate, my darling Kate," said Mrs. Wilmot as she fondly kissed her only child.
a female human offspring
From this reading Then turning to Fanny, she said, "And you, too, my other daughter, you have my love and earnest prayers for your happiness."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading LACEY Summer was gone and the bright, sunny days of autumn had come.
DR
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From this reading JULIA ANNOUNCES HER ENGAGEMENT TO DR.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Then turning to Fanny, she said, "And you, too, my other daughter, you have my love and earnest prayers for your happiness."
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading JULIA ANNOUNCES HER ENGAGEMENT TO DR.
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading Then turning to Fanny, she said, "And you, too, my other daughter, you have my love and earnest prayers for your happiness."
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Again in Kate Wilmot’s home were tears wept and blessings breathed, as Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot bade farewell to their "children," as they affectionately called all three of the individuals who were that morning to start for their home in Kentucky.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading "God bless you, Kate, my darling Kate," said Mrs. Wilmot as she fondly kissed her only child.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Again in Kate Wilmot’s home were tears wept and blessings breathed, as Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot bade farewell to their "children," as they affectionately called all three of the individuals who were that morning to start for their home in Kentucky.
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 "God bless you, Kate, my darling Kate," said Mrs. Wilmot as she fondly kissed her only child.
destroyed or killed
From this reading LACEY Summer was gone and the bright, sunny days of autumn had come.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LACEY Summer was gone and the bright, sunny days of autumn had come.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Then turning to Fanny, she said, "And you, too, my other daughter, you have my love and earnest prayers for your happiness."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Then turning to Fanny, she said, "And you, too, my other daughter, you have my love and earnest prayers for your happiness."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading JULIA ANNOUNCES HER ENGAGEMENT TO DR.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Again in Kate Wilmot’s home were tears wept and blessings breathed, as Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot bade farewell to their "children," as they affectionately called all three of the individuals who were that morning to start for their home in Kentucky.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Again in Kate Wilmot’s home were tears wept and blessings breathed, as Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot bade farewell to their "children," as they affectionately called all three of the individuals who were that morning to start for their home in Kentucky.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading Again in Kate Wilmot’s home were tears wept and blessings breathed, as Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot bade farewell to their "children," as they affectionately called all three of the individuals who were that morning to start for their home in Kentucky.
JULIA
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From this reading JULIA ANNOUNCES HER ENGAGEMENT TO DR.
Kate
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From this reading Again in Kate Wilmot’s home were tears wept and blessings breathed, as Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot bade farewell to their "children," as they affectionately called all three of the individuals who were that morning to start for their home in Kentucky.
KentuckynounUS /kənˈtʌki/
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading Again in Kate Wilmot’s home were tears wept and blessings breathed, as Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot bade farewell to their "children," as they affectionately called all three of the individuals who were that morning to start for their home in Kentucky.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading "God bless you, Kate, my darling Kate," said Mrs. Wilmot as she fondly kissed her only child.
LACEY
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From this reading LACEY Summer was gone and the bright, sunny days of autumn had come.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Then turning to Fanny, she said, "And you, too, my other daughter, you have my love and earnest prayers for your happiness."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Again in Kate Wilmot’s home were tears wept and blessings breathed, as Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot bade farewell to their "children," as they affectionately called all three of the individuals who were that morning to start for their home in Kentucky.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Again in Kate Wilmot’s home were tears wept and blessings breathed, as Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot bade farewell to their "children," as they affectionately called all three of the individuals who were that morning to start for their home in Kentucky.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Again in Kate Wilmot’s home were tears wept and blessings breathed, as Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot bade farewell to their "children," as they affectionately called all three of the individuals who were that morning to start for their home in Kentucky.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "God bless you, Kate, my darling Kate," said Mrs. Wilmot as she fondly kissed her only child.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LACEY Summer was gone and the bright, sunny days of autumn had come.
and nothing more
From this reading "God bless you, Kate, my darling Kate," said Mrs. Wilmot as she fondly kissed her only child.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Then turning to Fanny, she said, "And you, too, my other daughter, you have my love and earnest prayers for your happiness."
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Then turning to Fanny, she said, "And you, too, my other daughter, you have my love and earnest prayers for your happiness."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "God bless you, Kate, my darling Kate," said Mrs. Wilmot as she fondly kissed her only child.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "God bless you, Kate, my darling Kate," said Mrs. Wilmot as she fondly kissed her only child.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Again in Kate Wilmot’s home were tears wept and blessings breathed, as Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot bade farewell to their "children," as they affectionately called all three of the individuals who were that morning to start for their home in Kentucky.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading LACEY Summer was gone and the bright, sunny days of autumn had come.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading LACEY Summer was gone and the bright, sunny days of autumn had come.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Again in Kate Wilmot’s home were tears wept and blessings breathed, as Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot bade farewell to their "children," as they affectionately called all three of the individuals who were that morning to start for their home in Kentucky.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Again in Kate Wilmot’s home were tears wept and blessings breathed, as Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot bade farewell to their "children," as they affectionately called all three of the individuals who were that morning to start for their home in Kentucky.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LACEY Summer was gone and the bright, sunny days of autumn had come.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Again in Kate Wilmot’s home were tears wept and blessings breathed, as Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot bade farewell to their "children," as they affectionately called all three of the individuals who were that morning to start for their home in Kentucky.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then turning to Fanny, she said, "And you, too, my other daughter, you have my love and earnest prayers for your happiness."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Again in Kate Wilmot’s home were tears wept and blessings breathed, as Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot bade farewell to their "children," as they affectionately called all three of the individuals who were that morning to start for their home in Kentucky.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Again in Kate Wilmot’s home were tears wept and blessings breathed, as Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot bade farewell to their "children," as they affectionately called all three of the individuals who were that morning to start for their home in Kentucky.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JULIA ANNOUNCES HER ENGAGEMENT TO DR.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Then turning to Fanny, she said, "And you, too, my other daughter, you have my love and earnest prayers for your happiness."
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Then turning to Fanny, she said, "And you, too, my other daughter, you have my love and earnest prayers for your happiness."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LACEY Summer was gone and the bright, sunny days of autumn had come.
inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading Again in Kate Wilmot’s home were tears wept and blessings breathed, as Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot bade farewell to their "children," as they affectionately called all three of the individuals who were that morning to start for their home in Kentucky.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Again in Kate Wilmot’s home were tears wept and blessings breathed, as Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot bade farewell to their "children," as they affectionately called all three of the individuals who were that morning to start for their home in Kentucky.
which person or people
From this reading Again in Kate Wilmot’s home were tears wept and blessings breathed, as Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot bade farewell to their "children," as they affectionately called all three of the individuals who were that morning to start for their home in Kentucky.
Wilmot
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From this reading Again in Kate Wilmot’s home were tears wept and blessings breathed, as Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot bade farewell to their "children," as they affectionately called all three of the individuals who were that morning to start for their home in Kentucky.
Wilmot's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Again in Kate Wilmot’s home were tears wept and blessings breathed, as Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot bade farewell to their "children," as they affectionately called all three of the individuals who were that morning to start for their home in Kentucky.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "God bless you, Kate, my darling Kate," said Mrs. Wilmot as she fondly kissed her only child.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Then turning to Fanny, she said, "And you, too, my other daughter, you have my love and earnest prayers for your happiness."
