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The Deaf Shoemaker
The Deaf Shoemaker

Chapter III

Chapter 3 of The Deaf Shoemaker is here in full — 395 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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I NEVER left the place that knew me, And may never know me more, Where the cords of kindness drew me, And gladdened me of yore,— But my secret soul has smarted, With a feeling full of gloom, For the days that are departed, And the place I called my home.
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WHO is there that can stand beside the simple stone which marks the birthplace of GEORGE WASHINGTON, or enter that plain cottage in the slashes of Hanover, or walk the halls of Monticello, and not feel arising in his bosom feelings of pleasure and delight?
Such feelings are natural; and I hope, dear reader, you will ever cherish them for the memory of such men as Washington, Jefferson, Clay, and the host of others who have done so much for our common country.
If we love to visit the birthplaces and homes of men who have preferred death to bondage, how much greater must be the love with which we look upon the home of him who suffered and bled and died for the liberty of the soul from the powerful bondage of sin and Satan—the home of Saul of Tarsus, the scholar of Gamaliel.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Deaf Shoemaker

Chapter III

Chapter 3 of The Deaf Shoemaker is here in full — 395 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/79 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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I NEVER left the place that knew me, And may never know me more, Where the cords of kindness drew me, And gladdened me of yore,— But my secret soul has smarted, With a feeling full of gloom, For the days that are departed, And the place I called my home.
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WHO is there that can stand beside the simple stone which marks the birthplace of GEORGE WASHINGTON, or enter that plain cottage in the slashes of Hanover, or walk the halls of Monticello, and not feel arising in his bosom feelings of pleasure and delight?
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Such feelings are natural; and I hope, dear reader, you will ever cherish them for the memory of such men as Washington, Jefferson, Clay, and the host of others who have done so much for our common country.
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If we love to visit the birthplaces and homes of men who have preferred death to bondage, how much greater must be the love with which we look upon the home of him who suffered and bled and died for the liberty of the soul from the powerful bondage of sin and Satan—the home of Saul of Tarsus, the scholar of Gamaliel.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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birthplace noun US /ˈbɜːrθpleɪs/

the place where someone was born

From this reading “WHO is there that can stand beside the simple stone which marks the birthplace of GEORGE WASHINGTON, or enter that plain cottage in the slashes of Hanover, or walk the halls of Monticello, and not feel arising in his bosom feelings of pleasure and delight?”

birthplaces noun US /ˈbɜːrθpleɪsɪz/

plural of “birthplace” — the place where someone was born

From this reading “If we love to visit the birthplaces and homes of men who have preferred death to bondage, how much greater must be the love with which we look upon the home of him who suffered and bled and died for the liberty of the soul from the powerful bondage of sin and Satan—the home of Saul of Tarsus, the scholar of Gamaliel.”

bled verb US /bled/

inflected form of “bleed” — lose blood from one's body

From this reading “If we love to visit the birthplaces and homes of men who have preferred death to bondage, how much greater must be the love with which we look upon the home of him who suffered and bled and died for the liberty of the soul from the powerful bondage of sin and Satan—the home of Saul of Tarsus, the scholar of Gamaliel.”

bondage noun US /ˈbɑːndɪdʒ/

the state of being under the control of a force or influence or abstract power

From this reading “If we love to visit the birthplaces and homes of men who have preferred death to bondage, how much greater must be the love with which we look upon the home of him who suffered and bled and died for the liberty of the soul from the powerful bondage of sin and Satan—the home of Saul of Tarsus, the scholar of Gamaliel.”

Hanover noun US /ˈhænoʊvər/

a port city in northwestern Germany; formerly a member of the Hanseatic League

From this reading “WHO is there that can stand beside the simple stone which marks the birthplace of GEORGE WASHINGTON, or enter that plain cottage in the slashes of Hanover, or walk the halls of Monticello, and not feel arising in his bosom feelings of pleasure and delight?”

slashes noun US /ˈslæʃɪz/

plural of “slash” — a wound made by cutting

From this reading “WHO is there that can stand beside the simple stone which marks the birthplace of GEORGE WASHINGTON, or enter that plain cottage in the slashes of Hanover, or walk the halls of Monticello, and not feel arising in his bosom feelings of pleasure and delight?”

smarted verb US /ˈsmɑːrtɪd/

past form of “smart” — be the source of pain

From this reading “I NEVER left the place that knew me, And may never know me more, Where the cords of kindness drew me, And gladdened me of yore,— But my secret soul has smarted, With a feeling full of gloom, For the days that are departed, And the place I called my home.”

Tarsus noun US /ˈtɑːrsəs/

the part of the foot of a vertebrate between the metatarsus and the leg; in human beings the bones of the ankle and heel collectively

From this reading “If we love to visit the birthplaces and homes of men who have preferred death to bondage, how much greater must be the love with which we look upon the home of him who suffered and bled and died for the liberty of the soul from the powerful bondage of sin and Satan—the home of Saul of Tarsus, the scholar of Gamaliel.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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much greater adverb + adjective

In this reading “If we love to visit the birthplaces and homes of men who have preferred death to bondage, how much greater must be the love with which we look upon the home of him who suffered and bled and died for the liberty of the soul from the powerful bondage of sin and Satan—the home of Saul of Tarsus, the scholar of Gamaliel.”

stand beside verb + particle

In this reading “WHO is there that can stand beside the simple stone which marks the birthplace of GEORGE WASHINGTON, or enter that plain cottage in the slashes of Hanover, or walk the halls of Monticello, and not feel arising in his bosom feelings of pleasure and delight?”

dear reader adjective + noun

In this reading “Such feelings are natural; and I hope, dear reader, you will ever cherish them for the memory of such men as Washington, Jefferson, Clay, and the host of others who have done so much for our common country.”

look upon verb + particle

look on as or consider

In this reading “If we love to visit the birthplaces and homes of men who have preferred death to bondage, how much greater must be the love with which we look upon the home of him who suffered and bled and died for the liberty of the soul from the powerful bondage of sin and Satan—the home of Saul of Tarsus, the scholar of Gamaliel.”

of yore preposition + noun

In this reading “I NEVER left the place that knew me, And may never know me more, Where the cords of kindness drew me, And gladdened me of yore,— But my secret soul has smarted, With a feeling full of gloom, For the days that are departed, And the place I called my home.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading I NEVER left the place that knew me, And may never know me more, Where the cords of kindness drew me, And gladdened me of yore,— But my secret soul has smarted, With a feeling full of gloom, For the days that are departed, And the place I called my home.

AndconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading I NEVER left the place that knew me, And may never know me more, Where the cords of kindness drew me, And gladdened me of yore,— But my secret soul has smarted, With a feeling full of gloom, For the days that are departed, And the place I called my home.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading I NEVER left the place that knew me, And may never know me more, Where the cords of kindness drew me, And gladdened me of yore,— But my secret soul has smarted, With a feeling full of gloom, For the days that are departed, And the place I called my home.

arisingverbUS /ərˈaɪzɪŋ/

-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading WHO is there that can stand beside the simple stone which marks the birthplace of GEORGE WASHINGTON, or enter that plain cottage in the slashes of Hanover, or walk the halls of Monticello, and not feel arising in his bosom feelings of pleasure and delight?

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Such feelings are natural; and I hope, dear reader, you will ever cherish them for the memory of such men as Washington, Jefferson, Clay, and the host of others who have done so much for our common country.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading If we love to visit the birthplaces and homes of men who have preferred death to bondage, how much greater must be the love with which we look upon the home of him who suffered and bled and died for the liberty of the soul from the powerful bondage of sin and Satan—the home of Saul of Tarsus, the scholar of Gamaliel.

besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/

next to; at the side of

From this reading WHO is there that can stand beside the simple stone which marks the birthplace of GEORGE WASHINGTON, or enter that plain cottage in the slashes of Hanover, or walk the halls of Monticello, and not feel arising in his bosom feelings of pleasure and delight?

birthplacenounUS /ˈbɜːrθpleɪs/

the place where someone was born

From this reading WHO is there that can stand beside the simple stone which marks the birthplace of GEORGE WASHINGTON, or enter that plain cottage in the slashes of Hanover, or walk the halls of Monticello, and not feel arising in his bosom feelings of pleasure and delight?

birthplacesnounUS /ˈbɜːrθpleɪsɪz/

plural of “birthplace” — the place where someone was born

From this reading If we love to visit the birthplaces and homes of men who have preferred death to bondage, how much greater must be the love with which we look upon the home of him who suffered and bled and died for the liberty of the soul from the powerful bondage of sin and Satan—the home of Saul of Tarsus, the scholar of Gamaliel.

bledverbUS /bled/

inflected form of “bleed” — lose blood from one's body

From this reading If we love to visit the birthplaces and homes of men who have preferred death to bondage, how much greater must be the love with which we look upon the home of him who suffered and bled and died for the liberty of the soul from the powerful bondage of sin and Satan—the home of Saul of Tarsus, the scholar of Gamaliel.

bondagenounUS /ˈbɑːndɪdʒ/

the state of being under the control of a force or influence or abstract power

From this reading If we love to visit the birthplaces and homes of men who have preferred death to bondage, how much greater must be the love with which we look upon the home of him who suffered and bled and died for the liberty of the soul from the powerful bondage of sin and Satan—the home of Saul of Tarsus, the scholar of Gamaliel.

bosomnounUS /ˈbʊzəm/

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading WHO is there that can stand beside the simple stone which marks the birthplace of GEORGE WASHINGTON, or enter that plain cottage in the slashes of Hanover, or walk the halls of Monticello, and not feel arising in his bosom feelings of pleasure and delight?

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I NEVER left the place that knew me, And may never know me more, Where the cords of kindness drew me, And gladdened me of yore,— But my secret soul has smarted, With a feeling full of gloom, For the days that are departed, And the place I called my home.

calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading I NEVER left the place that knew me, And may never know me more, Where the cords of kindness drew me, And gladdened me of yore,— But my secret soul has smarted, With a feeling full of gloom, For the days that are departed, And the place I called my home.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading WHO is there that can stand beside the simple stone which marks the birthplace of GEORGE WASHINGTON, or enter that plain cottage in the slashes of Hanover, or walk the halls of Monticello, and not feel arising in his bosom feelings of pleasure and delight?

cherishverbUS /ˈtʃerɪʃ/

be fond of; be attached to

From this reading Such feelings are natural; and I hope, dear reader, you will ever cherish them for the memory of such men as Washington, Jefferson, Clay, and the host of others who have done so much for our common country.

ClaynounUS /kleɪ/

a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired

From this reading Such feelings are natural; and I hope, dear reader, you will ever cherish them for the memory of such men as Washington, Jefferson, Clay, and the host of others who have done so much for our common country.

commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Such feelings are natural; and I hope, dear reader, you will ever cherish them for the memory of such men as Washington, Jefferson, Clay, and the host of others who have done so much for our common country.

cordsnounUS /kɔːrdz/

cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth

From this reading I NEVER left the place that knew me, And may never know me more, Where the cords of kindness drew me, And gladdened me of yore,— But my secret soul has smarted, With a feeling full of gloom, For the days that are departed, And the place I called my home.

cottagenounUS /ˈkɑːtədʒ/

a small house with a single story

From this reading WHO is there that can stand beside the simple stone which marks the birthplace of GEORGE WASHINGTON, or enter that plain cottage in the slashes of Hanover, or walk the halls of Monticello, and not feel arising in his bosom feelings of pleasure and delight?

countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Such feelings are natural; and I hope, dear reader, you will ever cherish them for the memory of such men as Washington, Jefferson, Clay, and the host of others who have done so much for our common country.

daysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading I NEVER left the place that knew me, And may never know me more, Where the cords of kindness drew me, And gladdened me of yore,— But my secret soul has smarted, With a feeling full of gloom, For the days that are departed, And the place I called my home.

dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/

dearly loved

From this reading Such feelings are natural; and I hope, dear reader, you will ever cherish them for the memory of such men as Washington, Jefferson, Clay, and the host of others who have done so much for our common country.

deathnounUS /deθ/

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading If we love to visit the birthplaces and homes of men who have preferred death to bondage, how much greater must be the love with which we look upon the home of him who suffered and bled and died for the liberty of the soul from the powerful bondage of sin and Satan—the home of Saul of Tarsus, the scholar of Gamaliel.

delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading WHO is there that can stand beside the simple stone which marks the birthplace of GEORGE WASHINGTON, or enter that plain cottage in the slashes of Hanover, or walk the halls of Monticello, and not feel arising in his bosom feelings of pleasure and delight?

departedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪd/

well in the past; former

From this reading I NEVER left the place that knew me, And may never know me more, Where the cords of kindness drew me, And gladdened me of yore,— But my secret soul has smarted, With a feeling full of gloom, For the days that are departed, And the place I called my home.

diedverbUS /daɪd/

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading If we love to visit the birthplaces and homes of men who have preferred death to bondage, how much greater must be the love with which we look upon the home of him who suffered and bled and died for the liberty of the soul from the powerful bondage of sin and Satan—the home of Saul of Tarsus, the scholar of Gamaliel.

doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Such feelings are natural; and I hope, dear reader, you will ever cherish them for the memory of such men as Washington, Jefferson, Clay, and the host of others who have done so much for our common country.

drewnounUS /druː/

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading I NEVER left the place that knew me, And may never know me more, Where the cords of kindness drew me, And gladdened me of yore,— But my secret soul has smarted, With a feeling full of gloom, For the days that are departed, And the place I called my home.

enterverbUS /ˈentər/

to come or go into

From this reading WHO is there that can stand beside the simple stone which marks the birthplace of GEORGE WASHINGTON, or enter that plain cottage in the slashes of Hanover, or walk the halls of Monticello, and not feel arising in his bosom feelings of pleasure and delight?

everadverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading Such feelings are natural; and I hope, dear reader, you will ever cherish them for the memory of such men as Washington, Jefferson, Clay, and the host of others who have done so much for our common country.

feelverbUS /fiːl/

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading WHO is there that can stand beside the simple stone which marks the birthplace of GEORGE WASHINGTON, or enter that plain cottage in the slashes of Hanover, or walk the halls of Monticello, and not feel arising in his bosom feelings of pleasure and delight?

feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading I NEVER left the place that knew me, And may never know me more, Where the cords of kindness drew me, And gladdened me of yore,— But my secret soul has smarted, With a feeling full of gloom, For the days that are departed, And the place I called my home.

feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading WHO is there that can stand beside the simple stone which marks the birthplace of GEORGE WASHINGTON, or enter that plain cottage in the slashes of Hanover, or walk the halls of Monticello, and not feel arising in his bosom feelings of pleasure and delight?

ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I NEVER left the place that knew me, And may never know me more, Where the cords of kindness drew me, And gladdened me of yore,— But my secret soul has smarted, With a feeling full of gloom, For the days that are departed, And the place I called my home.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading If we love to visit the birthplaces and homes of men who have preferred death to bondage, how much greater must be the love with which we look upon the home of him who suffered and bled and died for the liberty of the soul from the powerful bondage of sin and Satan—the home of Saul of Tarsus, the scholar of Gamaliel.

fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading I NEVER left the place that knew me, And may never know me more, Where the cords of kindness drew me, And gladdened me of yore,— But my secret soul has smarted, With a feeling full of gloom, For the days that are departed, And the place I called my home.

Gamaliel

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading If we love to visit the birthplaces and homes of men who have preferred death to bondage, how much greater must be the love with which we look upon the home of him who suffered and bled and died for the liberty of the soul from the powerful bondage of sin and Satan—the home of Saul of Tarsus, the scholar of Gamaliel.

GEORGEnounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading WHO is there that can stand beside the simple stone which marks the birthplace of GEORGE WASHINGTON, or enter that plain cottage in the slashes of Hanover, or walk the halls of Monticello, and not feel arising in his bosom feelings of pleasure and delight?

gladdenedadjective

made joyful

From this reading I NEVER left the place that knew me, And may never know me more, Where the cords of kindness drew me, And gladdened me of yore,— But my secret soul has smarted, With a feeling full of gloom, For the days that are departed, And the place I called my home.

gloomnounUS /ɡluːm/

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading I NEVER left the place that knew me, And may never know me more, Where the cords of kindness drew me, And gladdened me of yore,— But my secret soul has smarted, With a feeling full of gloom, For the days that are departed, And the place I called my home.

greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading If we love to visit the birthplaces and homes of men who have preferred death to bondage, how much greater must be the love with which we look upon the home of him who suffered and bled and died for the liberty of the soul from the powerful bondage of sin and Satan—the home of Saul of Tarsus, the scholar of Gamaliel.

hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/

plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading WHO is there that can stand beside the simple stone which marks the birthplace of GEORGE WASHINGTON, or enter that plain cottage in the slashes of Hanover, or walk the halls of Monticello, and not feel arising in his bosom feelings of pleasure and delight?

HanovernounUS /ˈhænoʊvər/

a port city in northwestern Germany; formerly a member of the Hanseatic League

From this reading WHO is there that can stand beside the simple stone which marks the birthplace of GEORGE WASHINGTON, or enter that plain cottage in the slashes of Hanover, or walk the halls of Monticello, and not feel arising in his bosom feelings of pleasure and delight?

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I NEVER left the place that knew me, And may never know me more, Where the cords of kindness drew me, And gladdened me of yore,— But my secret soul has smarted, With a feeling full of gloom, For the days that are departed, And the place I called my home.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Such feelings are natural; and I hope, dear reader, you will ever cherish them for the memory of such men as Washington, Jefferson, Clay, and the host of others who have done so much for our common country.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading If we love to visit the birthplaces and homes of men who have preferred death to bondage, how much greater must be the love with which we look upon the home of him who suffered and bled and died for the liberty of the soul from the powerful bondage of sin and Satan—the home of Saul of Tarsus, the scholar of Gamaliel.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading WHO is there that can stand beside the simple stone which marks the birthplace of GEORGE WASHINGTON, or enter that plain cottage in the slashes of Hanover, or walk the halls of Monticello, and not feel arising in his bosom feelings of pleasure and delight?

homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading I NEVER left the place that knew me, And may never know me more, Where the cords of kindness drew me, And gladdened me of yore,— But my secret soul has smarted, With a feeling full of gloom, For the days that are departed, And the place I called my home.

homesnounUS /hoʊmz/

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading If we love to visit the birthplaces and homes of men who have preferred death to bondage, how much greater must be the love with which we look upon the home of him who suffered and bled and died for the liberty of the soul from the powerful bondage of sin and Satan—the home of Saul of Tarsus, the scholar of Gamaliel.

hopenounUS /hoʊp/

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Such feelings are natural; and I hope, dear reader, you will ever cherish them for the memory of such men as Washington, Jefferson, Clay, and the host of others who have done so much for our common country.

hostnounUS /hoʊst/

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Such feelings are natural; and I hope, dear reader, you will ever cherish them for the memory of such men as Washington, Jefferson, Clay, and the host of others who have done so much for our common country.

how

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From this reading If we love to visit the birthplaces and homes of men who have preferred death to bondage, how much greater must be the love with which we look upon the home of him who suffered and bled and died for the liberty of the soul from the powerful bondage of sin and Satan—the home of Saul of Tarsus, the scholar of Gamaliel.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I NEVER left the place that knew me, And may never know me more, Where the cords of kindness drew me, And gladdened me of yore,— But my secret soul has smarted, With a feeling full of gloom, For the days that are departed, And the place I called my home.

IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If we love to visit the birthplaces and homes of men who have preferred death to bondage, how much greater must be the love with which we look upon the home of him who suffered and bled and died for the liberty of the soul from the powerful bondage of sin and Satan—the home of Saul of Tarsus, the scholar of Gamaliel.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading WHO is there that can stand beside the simple stone which marks the birthplace of GEORGE WASHINGTON, or enter that plain cottage in the slashes of Hanover, or walk the halls of Monticello, and not feel arising in his bosom feelings of pleasure and delight?

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading WHO is there that can stand beside the simple stone which marks the birthplace of GEORGE WASHINGTON, or enter that plain cottage in the slashes of Hanover, or walk the halls of Monticello, and not feel arising in his bosom feelings of pleasure and delight?

JeffersonnounUS /ˈdʒefərsən/

3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)

From this reading Such feelings are natural; and I hope, dear reader, you will ever cherish them for the memory of such men as Washington, Jefferson, Clay, and the host of others who have done so much for our common country.

kindnessnounUS /ˈkaɪndnəs/

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading I NEVER left the place that knew me, And may never know me more, Where the cords of kindness drew me, And gladdened me of yore,— But my secret soul has smarted, With a feeling full of gloom, For the days that are departed, And the place I called my home.

knewverbUS /nuː/

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I NEVER left the place that knew me, And may never know me more, Where the cords of kindness drew me, And gladdened me of yore,— But my secret soul has smarted, With a feeling full of gloom, For the days that are departed, And the place I called my home.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I NEVER left the place that knew me, And may never know me more, Where the cords of kindness drew me, And gladdened me of yore,— But my secret soul has smarted, With a feeling full of gloom, For the days that are departed, And the place I called my home.

leftnounUS /left/

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading I NEVER left the place that knew me, And may never know me more, Where the cords of kindness drew me, And gladdened me of yore,— But my secret soul has smarted, With a feeling full of gloom, For the days that are departed, And the place I called my home.

libertynounUS /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading If we love to visit the birthplaces and homes of men who have preferred death to bondage, how much greater must be the love with which we look upon the home of him who suffered and bled and died for the liberty of the soul from the powerful bondage of sin and Satan—the home of Saul of Tarsus, the scholar of Gamaliel.

lookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading If we love to visit the birthplaces and homes of men who have preferred death to bondage, how much greater must be the love with which we look upon the home of him who suffered and bled and died for the liberty of the soul from the powerful bondage of sin and Satan—the home of Saul of Tarsus, the scholar of Gamaliel.

lovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading If we love to visit the birthplaces and homes of men who have preferred death to bondage, how much greater must be the love with which we look upon the home of him who suffered and bled and died for the liberty of the soul from the powerful bondage of sin and Satan—the home of Saul of Tarsus, the scholar of Gamaliel.

marksnounUS /mɑːrks/

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading WHO is there that can stand beside the simple stone which marks the birthplace of GEORGE WASHINGTON, or enter that plain cottage in the slashes of Hanover, or walk the halls of Monticello, and not feel arising in his bosom feelings of pleasure and delight?

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading I NEVER left the place that knew me, And may never know me more, Where the cords of kindness drew me, And gladdened me of yore,— But my secret soul has smarted, With a feeling full of gloom, For the days that are departed, And the place I called my home.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I NEVER left the place that knew me, And may never know me more, Where the cords of kindness drew me, And gladdened me of yore,— But my secret soul has smarted, With a feeling full of gloom, For the days that are departed, And the place I called my home.

memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Such feelings are natural; and I hope, dear reader, you will ever cherish them for the memory of such men as Washington, Jefferson, Clay, and the host of others who have done so much for our common country.

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading Such feelings are natural; and I hope, dear reader, you will ever cherish them for the memory of such men as Washington, Jefferson, Clay, and the host of others who have done so much for our common country.

Monticello

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading WHO is there that can stand beside the simple stone which marks the birthplace of GEORGE WASHINGTON, or enter that plain cottage in the slashes of Hanover, or walk the halls of Monticello, and not feel arising in his bosom feelings of pleasure and delight?

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading I NEVER left the place that knew me, And may never know me more, Where the cords of kindness drew me, And gladdened me of yore,— But my secret soul has smarted, With a feeling full of gloom, For the days that are departed, And the place I called my home.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Such feelings are natural; and I hope, dear reader, you will ever cherish them for the memory of such men as Washington, Jefferson, Clay, and the host of others who have done so much for our common country.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading If we love to visit the birthplaces and homes of men who have preferred death to bondage, how much greater must be the love with which we look upon the home of him who suffered and bled and died for the liberty of the soul from the powerful bondage of sin and Satan—the home of Saul of Tarsus, the scholar of Gamaliel.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I NEVER left the place that knew me, And may never know me more, Where the cords of kindness drew me, And gladdened me of yore,— But my secret soul has smarted, With a feeling full of gloom, For the days that are departed, And the place I called my home.

naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Such feelings are natural; and I hope, dear reader, you will ever cherish them for the memory of such men as Washington, Jefferson, Clay, and the host of others who have done so much for our common country.

NEVERadverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I NEVER left the place that knew me, And may never know me more, Where the cords of kindness drew me, And gladdened me of yore,— But my secret soul has smarted, With a feeling full of gloom, For the days that are departed, And the place I called my home.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading WHO is there that can stand beside the simple stone which marks the birthplace of GEORGE WASHINGTON, or enter that plain cottage in the slashes of Hanover, or walk the halls of Monticello, and not feel arising in his bosom feelings of pleasure and delight?

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I NEVER left the place that knew me, And may never know me more, Where the cords of kindness drew me, And gladdened me of yore,— But my secret soul has smarted, With a feeling full of gloom, For the days that are departed, And the place I called my home.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading WHO is there that can stand beside the simple stone which marks the birthplace of GEORGE WASHINGTON, or enter that plain cottage in the slashes of Hanover, or walk the halls of Monticello, and not feel arising in his bosom feelings of pleasure and delight?

others

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Such feelings are natural; and I hope, dear reader, you will ever cherish them for the memory of such men as Washington, Jefferson, Clay, and the host of others who have done so much for our common country.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Such feelings are natural; and I hope, dear reader, you will ever cherish them for the memory of such men as Washington, Jefferson, Clay, and the host of others who have done so much for our common country.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading I NEVER left the place that knew me, And may never know me more, Where the cords of kindness drew me, And gladdened me of yore,— But my secret soul has smarted, With a feeling full of gloom, For the days that are departed, And the place I called my home.

plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading WHO is there that can stand beside the simple stone which marks the birthplace of GEORGE WASHINGTON, or enter that plain cottage in the slashes of Hanover, or walk the halls of Monticello, and not feel arising in his bosom feelings of pleasure and delight?

pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading WHO is there that can stand beside the simple stone which marks the birthplace of GEORGE WASHINGTON, or enter that plain cottage in the slashes of Hanover, or walk the halls of Monticello, and not feel arising in his bosom feelings of pleasure and delight?

powerfuladjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərfəl/

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading If we love to visit the birthplaces and homes of men who have preferred death to bondage, how much greater must be the love with which we look upon the home of him who suffered and bled and died for the liberty of the soul from the powerful bondage of sin and Satan—the home of Saul of Tarsus, the scholar of Gamaliel.

preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/

more desirable than another

From this reading If we love to visit the birthplaces and homes of men who have preferred death to bondage, how much greater must be the love with which we look upon the home of him who suffered and bled and died for the liberty of the soul from the powerful bondage of sin and Satan—the home of Saul of Tarsus, the scholar of Gamaliel.

readernounUS /ˈriːdər/

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Such feelings are natural; and I hope, dear reader, you will ever cherish them for the memory of such men as Washington, Jefferson, Clay, and the host of others who have done so much for our common country.

SatannounUS /ˈseɪtən/

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading If we love to visit the birthplaces and homes of men who have preferred death to bondage, how much greater must be the love with which we look upon the home of him who suffered and bled and died for the liberty of the soul from the powerful bondage of sin and Satan—the home of Saul of Tarsus, the scholar of Gamaliel.

SaulnounUS /sɔːl/

(Old Testament) the first king of the Israelites who defended Israel against many enemies (especially the Philistines)

From this reading If we love to visit the birthplaces and homes of men who have preferred death to bondage, how much greater must be the love with which we look upon the home of him who suffered and bled and died for the liberty of the soul from the powerful bondage of sin and Satan—the home of Saul of Tarsus, the scholar of Gamaliel.

scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/

A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.

From this reading If we love to visit the birthplaces and homes of men who have preferred death to bondage, how much greater must be the love with which we look upon the home of him who suffered and bled and died for the liberty of the soul from the powerful bondage of sin and Satan—the home of Saul of Tarsus, the scholar of Gamaliel.

secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading I NEVER left the place that knew me, And may never know me more, Where the cords of kindness drew me, And gladdened me of yore,— But my secret soul has smarted, With a feeling full of gloom, For the days that are departed, And the place I called my home.

simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading WHO is there that can stand beside the simple stone which marks the birthplace of GEORGE WASHINGTON, or enter that plain cottage in the slashes of Hanover, or walk the halls of Monticello, and not feel arising in his bosom feelings of pleasure and delight?

sinnounUS /sɪn/

estrangement from god

From this reading If we love to visit the birthplaces and homes of men who have preferred death to bondage, how much greater must be the love with which we look upon the home of him who suffered and bled and died for the liberty of the soul from the powerful bondage of sin and Satan—the home of Saul of Tarsus, the scholar of Gamaliel.

slashesnounUS /ˈslæʃɪz/

plural of “slash” — a wound made by cutting

From this reading WHO is there that can stand beside the simple stone which marks the birthplace of GEORGE WASHINGTON, or enter that plain cottage in the slashes of Hanover, or walk the halls of Monticello, and not feel arising in his bosom feelings of pleasure and delight?

smartedverbUS /ˈsmɑːrtɪd/

past form of “smart” — be the source of pain

From this reading I NEVER left the place that knew me, And may never know me more, Where the cords of kindness drew me, And gladdened me of yore,— But my secret soul has smarted, With a feeling full of gloom, For the days that are departed, And the place I called my home.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Such feelings are natural; and I hope, dear reader, you will ever cherish them for the memory of such men as Washington, Jefferson, Clay, and the host of others who have done so much for our common country.

soulnounUS /soʊl/

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading I NEVER left the place that knew me, And may never know me more, Where the cords of kindness drew me, And gladdened me of yore,— But my secret soul has smarted, With a feeling full of gloom, For the days that are departed, And the place I called my home.

standverbUS /stænd/

be standing; be upright

From this reading WHO is there that can stand beside the simple stone which marks the birthplace of GEORGE WASHINGTON, or enter that plain cottage in the slashes of Hanover, or walk the halls of Monticello, and not feel arising in his bosom feelings of pleasure and delight?

stonenounUS /stoʊn/

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading WHO is there that can stand beside the simple stone which marks the birthplace of GEORGE WASHINGTON, or enter that plain cottage in the slashes of Hanover, or walk the halls of Monticello, and not feel arising in his bosom feelings of pleasure and delight?

SuchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such feelings are natural; and I hope, dear reader, you will ever cherish them for the memory of such men as Washington, Jefferson, Clay, and the host of others who have done so much for our common country.

sufferedverbUS /ˈsʌfərd/

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading If we love to visit the birthplaces and homes of men who have preferred death to bondage, how much greater must be the love with which we look upon the home of him who suffered and bled and died for the liberty of the soul from the powerful bondage of sin and Satan—the home of Saul of Tarsus, the scholar of Gamaliel.

TarsusnounUS /ˈtɑːrsəs/

the part of the foot of a vertebrate between the metatarsus and the leg; in human beings the bones of the ankle and heel collectively

From this reading If we love to visit the birthplaces and homes of men who have preferred death to bondage, how much greater must be the love with which we look upon the home of him who suffered and bled and died for the liberty of the soul from the powerful bondage of sin and Satan—the home of Saul of Tarsus, the scholar of Gamaliel.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I NEVER left the place that knew me, And may never know me more, Where the cords of kindness drew me, And gladdened me of yore,— But my secret soul has smarted, With a feeling full of gloom, For the days that are departed, And the place I called my home.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading I NEVER left the place that knew me, And may never know me more, Where the cords of kindness drew me, And gladdened me of yore,— But my secret soul has smarted, With a feeling full of gloom, For the days that are departed, And the place I called my home.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Such feelings are natural; and I hope, dear reader, you will ever cherish them for the memory of such men as Washington, Jefferson, Clay, and the host of others who have done so much for our common country.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading WHO is there that can stand beside the simple stone which marks the birthplace of GEORGE WASHINGTON, or enter that plain cottage in the slashes of Hanover, or walk the halls of Monticello, and not feel arising in his bosom feelings of pleasure and delight?

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading If we love to visit the birthplaces and homes of men who have preferred death to bondage, how much greater must be the love with which we look upon the home of him who suffered and bled and died for the liberty of the soul from the powerful bondage of sin and Satan—the home of Saul of Tarsus, the scholar of Gamaliel.

TUPPER

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading TUPPER.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading If we love to visit the birthplaces and homes of men who have preferred death to bondage, how much greater must be the love with which we look upon the home of him who suffered and bled and died for the liberty of the soul from the powerful bondage of sin and Satan—the home of Saul of Tarsus, the scholar of Gamaliel.

visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading If we love to visit the birthplaces and homes of men who have preferred death to bondage, how much greater must be the love with which we look upon the home of him who suffered and bled and died for the liberty of the soul from the powerful bondage of sin and Satan—the home of Saul of Tarsus, the scholar of Gamaliel.

walknounUS /wɔːk/

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading WHO is there that can stand beside the simple stone which marks the birthplace of GEORGE WASHINGTON, or enter that plain cottage in the slashes of Hanover, or walk the halls of Monticello, and not feel arising in his bosom feelings of pleasure and delight?

WASHINGTONnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋtən/

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading WHO is there that can stand beside the simple stone which marks the birthplace of GEORGE WASHINGTON, or enter that plain cottage in the slashes of Hanover, or walk the halls of Monticello, and not feel arising in his bosom feelings of pleasure and delight?

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading If we love to visit the birthplaces and homes of men who have preferred death to bondage, how much greater must be the love with which we look upon the home of him who suffered and bled and died for the liberty of the soul from the powerful bondage of sin and Satan—the home of Saul of Tarsus, the scholar of Gamaliel.

WhereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading I NEVER left the place that knew me, And may never know me more, Where the cords of kindness drew me, And gladdened me of yore,— But my secret soul has smarted, With a feeling full of gloom, For the days that are departed, And the place I called my home.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading WHO is there that can stand beside the simple stone which marks the birthplace of GEORGE WASHINGTON, or enter that plain cottage in the slashes of Hanover, or walk the halls of Monticello, and not feel arising in his bosom feelings of pleasure and delight?

WHOpronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading WHO is there that can stand beside the simple stone which marks the birthplace of GEORGE WASHINGTON, or enter that plain cottage in the slashes of Hanover, or walk the halls of Monticello, and not feel arising in his bosom feelings of pleasure and delight?

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Such feelings are natural; and I hope, dear reader, you will ever cherish them for the memory of such men as Washington, Jefferson, Clay, and the host of others who have done so much for our common country.

WithprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading I NEVER left the place that knew me, And may never know me more, Where the cords of kindness drew me, And gladdened me of yore,— But my secret soul has smarted, With a feeling full of gloom, For the days that are departed, And the place I called my home.

yorenounUS /jɔːr/

time long past

From this reading I NEVER left the place that knew me, And may never know me more, Where the cords of kindness drew me, And gladdened me of yore,— But my secret soul has smarted, With a feeling full of gloom, For the days that are departed, And the place I called my home.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Such feelings are natural; and I hope, dear reader, you will ever cherish them for the memory of such men as Washington, Jefferson, Clay, and the host of others who have done so much for our common country.

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