used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It has been, therefore, the hope of the publishers that this volume, containing eight of the most popular of these poems, illustrated in color by some of the best known American artists of the present day, will find a ready welcome at the hands of young folks and their parents.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE HESPERUS _S.M. Arthurs_ He wrapped her warm in his seaman's coat Against the stinging blast THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH _Howard Smith_ And children coming home from school Look in at the open door EVANGELINE Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading It has been, therefore, the hope of the publishers that this volume, containing eight of the most popular of these poems, illustrated in color by some of the best known American artists of the present day, will find a ready welcome at the hands of young folks and their parents.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Many of his poems have from their very first appearance been favorites with youthful readers, and for many thousands of children he is the poet best beloved.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Many of his poems have from their very first appearance been favorites with youthful readers, and for many thousands of children he is the poet best beloved.
ArthursnounUS /ˈɑːrθərz/
plural of “arthur” — elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE HESPERUS _S.M. Arthurs_ He wrapped her warm in his seaman's coat Against the stinging blast THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH _Howard Smith_ And children coming home from school Look in at the open door EVANGELINE Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her.
artistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading It has been, therefore, the hope of the publishers that this volume, containing eight of the most popular of these poems, illustrated in color by some of the best known American artists of the present day, will find a ready welcome at the hands of young folks and their parents.
Ashley
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From this reading When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music HIAWATHA'S FISHING And he dropped his line of cedar Through the clear, transparent water THE BUILDING OF THE SHIP _C. W. Ashley_ The sun shone on her golden hair, And her cheek was glowing fresh and fair
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It has been, therefore, the hope of the publishers that this volume, containing eight of the most popular of these poems, illustrated in color by some of the best known American artists of the present day, will find a ready welcome at the hands of young folks and their parents.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Longfellow has been fitly called the children's poet.
dearly loved
From this reading Many of his poems have from their very first appearance been favorites with youthful readers, and for many thousands of children he is the poet best beloved.
benedictionnounUS /ˌbenəˈdɪkʃən/
the act of praying for divine protection
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE HESPERUS _S.M. Arthurs_ He wrapped her warm in his seaman's coat Against the stinging blast THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH _Howard Smith_ And children coming home from school Look in at the open door EVANGELINE Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Many of his poems have from their very first appearance been favorites with youthful readers, and for many thousands of children he is the poet best beloved.
BLACKSMITHnounUS /ˈblæksmɪθ/
a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE HESPERUS _S.M. Arthurs_ He wrapped her warm in his seaman's coat Against the stinging blast THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH _Howard Smith_ And children coming home from school Look in at the open door EVANGELINE Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her.
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE HESPERUS _S.M. Arthurs_ He wrapped her warm in his seaman's coat Against the stinging blast THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH _Howard Smith_ And children coming home from school Look in at the open door EVANGELINE Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music HIAWATHA'S FISHING And he dropped his line of cedar Through the clear, transparent water THE BUILDING OF THE SHIP _C. W. Ashley_ The sun shone on her golden hair, And her cheek was glowing fresh and fair
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It has been, therefore, the hope of the publishers that this volume, containing eight of the most popular of these poems, illustrated in color by some of the best known American artists of the present day, will find a ready welcome at the hands of young folks and their parents.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music HIAWATHA'S FISHING And he dropped his line of cedar Through the clear, transparent water THE BUILDING OF THE SHIP _C. W. Ashley_ The sun shone on her golden hair, And her cheek was glowing fresh and fair
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Longfellow has been fitly called the children's poet.
ceasingverbUS /ˈsiːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music HIAWATHA'S FISHING And he dropped his line of cedar Through the clear, transparent water THE BUILDING OF THE SHIP _C. W. Ashley_ The sun shone on her golden hair, And her cheek was glowing fresh and fair
cedarnounUS /ˈsiːdər/
any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music HIAWATHA'S FISHING And he dropped his line of cedar Through the clear, transparent water THE BUILDING OF THE SHIP _C. W. Ashley_ The sun shone on her golden hair, And her cheek was glowing fresh and fair
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music HIAWATHA'S FISHING And he dropped his line of cedar Through the clear, transparent water THE BUILDING OF THE SHIP _C. W. Ashley_ The sun shone on her golden hair, And her cheek was glowing fresh and fair
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Many of his poems have from their very first appearance been favorites with youthful readers, and for many thousands of children he is the poet best beloved.
children's
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From this reading Longfellow has been fitly called the children's poet.
rid of obstructions
From this reading When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music HIAWATHA'S FISHING And he dropped his line of cedar Through the clear, transparent water THE BUILDING OF THE SHIP _C. W. Ashley_ The sun shone on her golden hair, And her cheek was glowing fresh and fair
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE HESPERUS _S.M. Arthurs_ He wrapped her warm in his seaman's coat Against the stinging blast THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH _Howard Smith_ And children coming home from school Look in at the open door EVANGELINE Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading It has been, therefore, the hope of the publishers that this volume, containing eight of the most popular of these poems, illustrated in color by some of the best known American artists of the present day, will find a ready welcome at the hands of young folks and their parents.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE HESPERUS _S.M. Arthurs_ He wrapped her warm in his seaman's coat Against the stinging blast THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH _Howard Smith_ And children coming home from school Look in at the open door EVANGELINE Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading It has been, therefore, the hope of the publishers that this volume, containing eight of the most popular of these poems, illustrated in color by some of the best known American artists of the present day, will find a ready welcome at the hands of young folks and their parents.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It has been, therefore, the hope of the publishers that this volume, containing eight of the most popular of these poems, illustrated in color by some of the best known American artists of the present day, will find a ready welcome at the hands of young folks and their parents.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE HESPERUS _S.M. Arthurs_ He wrapped her warm in his seaman's coat Against the stinging blast THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH _Howard Smith_ And children coming home from school Look in at the open door EVANGELINE Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music HIAWATHA'S FISHING And he dropped his line of cedar Through the clear, transparent water THE BUILDING OF THE SHIP _C. W. Ashley_ The sun shone on her golden hair, And her cheek was glowing fresh and fair
being one more than seven
From this reading It has been, therefore, the hope of the publishers that this volume, containing eight of the most popular of these poems, illustrated in color by some of the best known American artists of the present day, will find a ready welcome at the hands of young folks and their parents.
EVANGELINE
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From this reading THE WRECK OF THE HESPERUS _S.M. Arthurs_ He wrapped her warm in his seaman's coat Against the stinging blast THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH _Howard Smith_ And children coming home from school Look in at the open door EVANGELINE Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her.
intense or sharp
From this reading When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music HIAWATHA'S FISHING And he dropped his line of cedar Through the clear, transparent water THE BUILDING OF THE SHIP _C. W. Ashley_ The sun shone on her golden hair, And her cheek was glowing fresh and fair
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music HIAWATHA'S FISHING And he dropped his line of cedar Through the clear, transparent water THE BUILDING OF THE SHIP _C. W. Ashley_ The sun shone on her golden hair, And her cheek was glowing fresh and fair
favoritesnounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪts/
plural of “favorite” — something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Many of his poems have from their very first appearance been favorites with youthful readers, and for many thousands of children he is the poet best beloved.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It has been, therefore, the hope of the publishers that this volume, containing eight of the most popular of these poems, illustrated in color by some of the best known American artists of the present day, will find a ready welcome at the hands of young folks and their parents.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Many of his poems have from their very first appearance been favorites with youthful readers, and for many thousands of children he is the poet best beloved.
FISHINGnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music HIAWATHA'S FISHING And he dropped his line of cedar Through the clear, transparent water THE BUILDING OF THE SHIP _C. W. Ashley_ The sun shone on her golden hair, And her cheek was glowing fresh and fair
fitlyadverb
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Longfellow has been fitly called the children's poet.
your parents
From this reading It has been, therefore, the hope of the publishers that this volume, containing eight of the most popular of these poems, illustrated in color by some of the best known American artists of the present day, will find a ready welcome at the hands of young folks and their parents.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Many of his poems have from their very first appearance been favorites with youthful readers, and for many thousands of children he is the poet best beloved.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music HIAWATHA'S FISHING And he dropped his line of cedar Through the clear, transparent water THE BUILDING OF THE SHIP _C. W. Ashley_ The sun shone on her golden hair, And her cheek was glowing fresh and fair
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Many of his poems have from their very first appearance been favorites with youthful readers, and for many thousands of children he is the poet best beloved.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music HIAWATHA'S FISHING And he dropped his line of cedar Through the clear, transparent water THE BUILDING OF THE SHIP _C. W. Ashley_ The sun shone on her golden hair, And her cheek was glowing fresh and fair
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — 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 THE WRECK OF THE HESPERUS _S.M. Arthurs_ He wrapped her warm in his seaman's coat Against the stinging blast THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH _Howard Smith_ And children coming home from school Look in at the open door EVANGELINE Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music HIAWATHA'S FISHING And he dropped his line of cedar Through the clear, transparent water THE BUILDING OF THE SHIP _C. W. Ashley_ The sun shone on her golden hair, And her cheek was glowing fresh and fair
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music HIAWATHA'S FISHING And he dropped his line of cedar Through the clear, transparent water THE BUILDING OF THE SHIP _C. W. Ashley_ The sun shone on her golden hair, And her cheek was glowing fresh and fair
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music HIAWATHA'S FISHING And he dropped his line of cedar Through the clear, transparent water THE BUILDING OF THE SHIP _C. W. Ashley_ The sun shone on her golden hair, And her cheek was glowing fresh and fair
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading It has been, therefore, the hope of the publishers that this volume, containing eight of the most popular of these poems, illustrated in color by some of the best known American artists of the present day, will find a ready welcome at the hands of young folks and their parents.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Longfellow has been fitly called the children's poet.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Many of his poems have from their very first appearance been favorites with youthful readers, and for many thousands of children he is the poet best beloved.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Many of his poems have from their very first appearance been favorites with youthful readers, and for many thousands of children he is the poet best beloved.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE HESPERUS _S.M. Arthurs_ He wrapped her warm in his seaman's coat Against the stinging blast THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH _Howard Smith_ And children coming home from school Look in at the open door EVANGELINE Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her.
HESPERUSnoun
a planet (usually Venus) seen at sunset in the western sky
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE HESPERUS _S.M. Arthurs_ He wrapped her warm in his seaman's coat Against the stinging blast THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH _Howard Smith_ And children coming home from school Look in at the open door EVANGELINE Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her.
HIAWATHA'S
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From this reading When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music HIAWATHA'S FISHING And he dropped his line of cedar Through the clear, transparent water THE BUILDING OF THE SHIP _C. W. Ashley_ The sun shone on her golden hair, And her cheek was glowing fresh and fair
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Many of his poems have from their very first appearance been favorites with youthful readers, and for many thousands of children he is the poet best beloved.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE HESPERUS _S.M. Arthurs_ He wrapped her warm in his seaman's coat Against the stinging blast THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH _Howard Smith_ And children coming home from school Look in at the open door EVANGELINE Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her.
HomewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE HESPERUS _S.M. Arthurs_ He wrapped her warm in his seaman's coat Against the stinging blast THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH _Howard Smith_ And children coming home from school Look in at the open door EVANGELINE Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It has been, therefore, the hope of the publishers that this volume, containing eight of the most popular of these poems, illustrated in color by some of the best known American artists of the present day, will find a ready welcome at the hands of young folks and their parents.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE HESPERUS _S.M. Arthurs_ He wrapped her warm in his seaman's coat Against the stinging blast THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH _Howard Smith_ And children coming home from school Look in at the open door EVANGELINE Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her.
illustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading It has been, therefore, the hope of the publishers that this volume, containing eight of the most popular of these poems, illustrated in color by some of the best known American artists of the present day, will find a ready welcome at the hands of young folks and their parents.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It has been, therefore, the hope of the publishers that this volume, containing eight of the most popular of these poems, illustrated in color by some of the best known American artists of the present day, will find a ready welcome at the hands of young folks and their parents.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Many of his poems have from their very first appearance been favorites with youthful readers, and for many thousands of children he is the poet best beloved.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has been, therefore, the hope of the publishers that this volume, containing eight of the most popular of these poems, illustrated in color by some of the best known American artists of the present day, will find a ready welcome at the hands of young folks and their parents.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It has been, therefore, the hope of the publishers that this volume, containing eight of the most popular of these poems, illustrated in color by some of the best known American artists of the present day, will find a ready welcome at the hands of young folks and their parents.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music HIAWATHA'S FISHING And he dropped his line of cedar Through the clear, transparent water THE BUILDING OF THE SHIP _C. W. Ashley_ The sun shone on her golden hair, And her cheek was glowing fresh and fair
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music HIAWATHA'S FISHING And he dropped his line of cedar Through the clear, transparent water THE BUILDING OF THE SHIP _C. W. Ashley_ The sun shone on her golden hair, And her cheek was glowing fresh and fair
LongfellownounUS /ˈlɔːŋfeloʊ/
United States poet remembered for his long narrative poems (1807-1882)
From this reading Longfellow has been fitly called the children's poet.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE HESPERUS _S.M. Arthurs_ He wrapped her warm in his seaman's coat Against the stinging blast THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH _Howard Smith_ And children coming home from school Look in at the open door EVANGELINE Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE HESPERUS _S.M. Arthurs_ He wrapped her warm in his seaman's coat Against the stinging blast THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH _Howard Smith_ And children coming home from school Look in at the open door EVANGELINE Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her.
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 Many of his poems have from their very first appearance been favorites with youthful readers, and for many thousands of children he is the poet best beloved.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It has been, therefore, the hope of the publishers that this volume, containing eight of the most popular of these poems, illustrated in color by some of the best known American artists of the present day, will find a ready welcome at the hands of young folks and their parents.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music HIAWATHA'S FISHING And he dropped his line of cedar Through the clear, transparent water THE BUILDING OF THE SHIP _C. W. Ashley_ The sun shone on her golden hair, And her cheek was glowing fresh and fair
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Many of his poems have from their very first appearance been favorites with youthful readers, and for many thousands of children he is the poet best beloved.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music HIAWATHA'S FISHING And he dropped his line of cedar Through the clear, transparent water THE BUILDING OF THE SHIP _C. W. Ashley_ The sun shone on her golden hair, And her cheek was glowing fresh and fair
To move from a closed position.
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE HESPERUS _S.M. Arthurs_ He wrapped her warm in his seaman's coat Against the stinging blast THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH _Howard Smith_ And children coming home from school Look in at the open door EVANGELINE Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading It has been, therefore, the hope of the publishers that this volume, containing eight of the most popular of these poems, illustrated in color by some of the best known American artists of the present day, will find a ready welcome at the hands of young folks and their parents.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music HIAWATHA'S FISHING And he dropped his line of cedar Through the clear, transparent water THE BUILDING OF THE SHIP _C. W. Ashley_ The sun shone on her golden hair, And her cheek was glowing fresh and fair
poemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading Many of his poems have from their very first appearance been favorites with youthful readers, and for many thousands of children he is the poet best beloved.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading Longfellow has been fitly called the children's poet.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading It has been, therefore, the hope of the publishers that this volume, containing eight of the most popular of these poems, illustrated in color by some of the best known American artists of the present day, will find a ready welcome at the hands of young folks and their parents.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It has been, therefore, the hope of the publishers that this volume, containing eight of the most popular of these poems, illustrated in color by some of the best known American artists of the present day, will find a ready welcome at the hands of young folks and their parents.
publishersnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading It has been, therefore, the hope of the publishers that this volume, containing eight of the most popular of these poems, illustrated in color by some of the best known American artists of the present day, will find a ready welcome at the hands of young folks and their parents.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Many of his poems have from their very first appearance been favorites with youthful readers, and for many thousands of children he is the poet best beloved.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading It has been, therefore, the hope of the publishers that this volume, containing eight of the most popular of these poems, illustrated in color by some of the best known American artists of the present day, will find a ready welcome at the hands of young folks and their parents.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE HESPERUS _S.M. Arthurs_ He wrapped her warm in his seaman's coat Against the stinging blast THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH _Howard Smith_ And children coming home from school Look in at the open door EVANGELINE Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her.
an educational institution
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE HESPERUS _S.M. Arthurs_ He wrapped her warm in his seaman's coat Against the stinging blast THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH _Howard Smith_ And children coming home from school Look in at the open door EVANGELINE Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her.
seaman'snounUS /ˈsiːmənz/
possessive form of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE HESPERUS _S.M. Arthurs_ He wrapped her warm in his seaman's coat Against the stinging blast THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH _Howard Smith_ And children coming home from school Look in at the open door EVANGELINE Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music HIAWATHA'S FISHING And he dropped his line of cedar Through the clear, transparent water THE BUILDING OF THE SHIP _C. W. Ashley_ The sun shone on her golden hair, And her cheek was glowing fresh and fair
serenelyadverbUS /sərˈiːnəli/
in a peacefully serene manner
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE HESPERUS _S.M. Arthurs_ He wrapped her warm in his seaman's coat Against the stinging blast THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH _Howard Smith_ And children coming home from school Look in at the open door EVANGELINE Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE HESPERUS _S.M. Arthurs_ He wrapped her warm in his seaman's coat Against the stinging blast THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH _Howard Smith_ And children coming home from school Look in at the open door EVANGELINE Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her.
transport commercially
From this reading When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music HIAWATHA'S FISHING And he dropped his line of cedar Through the clear, transparent water THE BUILDING OF THE SHIP _C. W. Ashley_ The sun shone on her golden hair, And her cheek was glowing fresh and fair
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music HIAWATHA'S FISHING And he dropped his line of cedar Through the clear, transparent water THE BUILDING OF THE SHIP _C. W. Ashley_ The sun shone on her golden hair, And her cheek was glowing fresh and fair
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE HESPERUS _S.M. Arthurs_ He wrapped her warm in his seaman's coat Against the stinging blast THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH _Howard Smith_ And children coming home from school Look in at the open door EVANGELINE Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It has been, therefore, the hope of the publishers that this volume, containing eight of the most popular of these poems, illustrated in color by some of the best known American artists of the present day, will find a ready welcome at the hands of young folks and their parents.
stingingnounUS /ˈstɪŋɪŋ/
a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE HESPERUS _S.M. Arthurs_ He wrapped her warm in his seaman's coat Against the stinging blast THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH _Howard Smith_ And children coming home from school Look in at the open door EVANGELINE Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music HIAWATHA'S FISHING And he dropped his line of cedar Through the clear, transparent water THE BUILDING OF THE SHIP _C. W. Ashley_ The sun shone on her golden hair, And her cheek was glowing fresh and fair
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has been, therefore, the hope of the publishers that this volume, containing eight of the most popular of these poems, illustrated in color by some of the best known American artists of the present day, will find a ready welcome at the hands of young folks and their parents.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Longfellow has been fitly called the children's poet.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Many of his poems have from their very first appearance been favorites with youthful readers, and for many thousands of children he is the poet best beloved.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It has been, therefore, the hope of the publishers that this volume, containing eight of the most popular of these poems, illustrated in color by some of the best known American artists of the present day, will find a ready welcome at the hands of young folks and their parents.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It has been, therefore, the hope of the publishers that this volume, containing eight of the most popular of these poems, illustrated in color by some of the best known American artists of the present day, will find a ready welcome at the hands of young folks and their parents.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It has been, therefore, the hope of the publishers that this volume, containing eight of the most popular of these poems, illustrated in color by some of the best known American artists of the present day, will find a ready welcome at the hands of young folks and their parents.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Many of his poems have from their very first appearance been favorites with youthful readers, and for many thousands of children he is the poet best beloved.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music HIAWATHA'S FISHING And he dropped his line of cedar Through the clear, transparent water THE BUILDING OF THE SHIP _C. W. Ashley_ The sun shone on her golden hair, And her cheek was glowing fresh and fair
transparentadjectiveUS /trænˈsperənt/
transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
From this reading When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music HIAWATHA'S FISHING And he dropped his line of cedar Through the clear, transparent water THE BUILDING OF THE SHIP _C. W. Ashley_ The sun shone on her golden hair, And her cheek was glowing fresh and fair
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE HESPERUS _S.M. Arthurs_ He wrapped her warm in his seaman's coat Against the stinging blast THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH _Howard Smith_ And children coming home from school Look in at the open door EVANGELINE Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her.
precisely as stated
From this reading Many of his poems have from their very first appearance been favorites with youthful readers, and for many thousands of children he is the poet best beloved.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE HESPERUS _S.M. Arthurs_ He wrapped her warm in his seaman's coat Against the stinging blast THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH _Howard Smith_ And children coming home from school Look in at the open door EVANGELINE Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading It has been, therefore, the hope of the publishers that this volume, containing eight of the most popular of these poems, illustrated in color by some of the best known American artists of the present day, will find a ready welcome at the hands of young folks and their parents.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music HIAWATHA'S FISHING And he dropped his line of cedar Through the clear, transparent water THE BUILDING OF THE SHIP _C. W. Ashley_ The sun shone on her golden hair, And her cheek was glowing fresh and fair
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE HESPERUS _S.M. Arthurs_ He wrapped her warm in his seaman's coat Against the stinging blast THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH _Howard Smith_ And children coming home from school Look in at the open door EVANGELINE Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE HESPERUS _S.M. Arthurs_ He wrapped her warm in his seaman's coat Against the stinging blast THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH _Howard Smith_ And children coming home from school Look in at the open door EVANGELINE Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music HIAWATHA'S FISHING And he dropped his line of cedar Through the clear, transparent water THE BUILDING OF THE SHIP _C. W. Ashley_ The sun shone on her golden hair, And her cheek was glowing fresh and fair
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music HIAWATHA'S FISHING And he dropped his line of cedar Through the clear, transparent water THE BUILDING OF THE SHIP _C. W. Ashley_ The sun shone on her golden hair, And her cheek was glowing fresh and fair
accept gladly
From this reading It has been, therefore, the hope of the publishers that this volume, containing eight of the most popular of these poems, illustrated in color by some of the best known American artists of the present day, will find a ready welcome at the hands of young folks and their parents.
at the time that
From this reading When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music HIAWATHA'S FISHING And he dropped his line of cedar Through the clear, transparent water THE BUILDING OF THE SHIP _C. W. Ashley_ The sun shone on her golden hair, And her cheek was glowing fresh and fair
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It has been, therefore, the hope of the publishers that this volume, containing eight of the most popular of these poems, illustrated in color by some of the best known American artists of the present day, will find a ready welcome at the hands of young folks and their parents.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Many of his poems have from their very first appearance been favorites with youthful readers, and for many thousands of children he is the poet best beloved.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE HESPERUS _S.M. Arthurs_ He wrapped her warm in his seaman's coat Against the stinging blast THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH _Howard Smith_ And children coming home from school Look in at the open door EVANGELINE Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her.
WRECKnounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE HESPERUS _S.M. Arthurs_ He wrapped her warm in his seaman's coat Against the stinging blast THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH _Howard Smith_ And children coming home from school Look in at the open door EVANGELINE Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It has been, therefore, the hope of the publishers that this volume, containing eight of the most popular of these poems, illustrated in color by some of the best known American artists of the present day, will find a ready welcome at the hands of young folks and their parents.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading Many of his poems have from their very first appearance been favorites with youthful readers, and for many thousands of children he is the poet best beloved.
