Chapter VII · Country Neighbors

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

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Who in all the South has not heard of Judge Jacky Wylie, still called judge because he had once sat upon the bench, though not finding the seat comfortable, he had abandoned it, affirming that he had “not the heart” for the business?

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

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

-ing form of “affirm” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

From this reading Who in all the South has not heard of Judge Jacky Wylie, still called judge because he had once sat upon the bench, though not finding the seat comfortable, he had abandoned it, affirming that he had “not the heart” for the business?

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

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ Alice was almost in solitary confinement in the cold, stern prison of her home, for General Garnet discouraged association with old friends, who at least suggested the past, if they did not openly refer to it.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ Alice was almost in solitary confinement in the cold, stern prison of her home, for General Garnet discouraged association with old friends, who at least suggested the past, if they did not openly refer to it.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading But there was one family, and that family the very warmest and most steadfast among the few friends of Sinclair, from whom General Garnet had not the will to separate his young wife—the Wylies of Yocomoco, or Point Pleasant, as their seat was more frequently called by their delighted visitors.

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

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

From this reading Who, indeed, had the will or the power to do aught to annoy the delightful host of Point Pleasant?

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

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

From this reading But there was one family, and that family the very warmest and most steadfast among the few friends of Sinclair, from whom General Garnet had not the will to separate his young wife—the Wylies of Yocomoco, or Point Pleasant, as their seat was more frequently called by their delighted visitors.

a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ Alice was almost in solitary confinement in the cold, stern prison of her home, for General Garnet discouraged association with old friends, who at least suggested the past, if they did not openly refer to it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

a quantity of no importance

From this reading Who, indeed, had the will or the power to do aught to annoy the delightful host of Point Pleasant?

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

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

for the reason that

From this reading Who in all the South has not heard of Judge Jacky Wylie, still called judge because he had once sat upon the bench, though not finding the seat comfortable, he had abandoned it, affirming that he had “not the heart” for the business?

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading Who in all the South has not heard of Judge Jacky Wylie, still called judge because he had once sat upon the bench, though not finding the seat comfortable, he had abandoned it, affirming that he had “not the heart” for the business?

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Who in all the South has not heard of Judge Jacky Wylie, still called judge because he had once sat upon the bench, though not finding the seat comfortable, he had abandoned it, affirming that he had “not the heart” for the business?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there was one family, and that family the very warmest and most steadfast among the few friends of Sinclair, from whom General Garnet had not the will to separate his young wife—the Wylies of Yocomoco, or Point Pleasant, as their seat was more frequently called by their delighted visitors.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But there was one family, and that family the very warmest and most steadfast among the few friends of Sinclair, from whom General Garnet had not the will to separate his young wife—the Wylies of Yocomoco, or Point Pleasant, as their seat was more frequently called by their delighted visitors.

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

From this reading But there was one family, and that family the very warmest and most steadfast among the few friends of Sinclair, from whom General Garnet had not the will to separate his young wife—the Wylies of Yocomoco, or Point Pleasant, as their seat was more frequently called by their delighted visitors.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ Alice was almost in solitary confinement in the cold, stern prison of her home, for General Garnet discouraged association with old friends, who at least suggested the past, if they did not openly refer to it.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Who in all the South has not heard of Judge Jacky Wylie, still called judge because he had once sat upon the bench, though not finding the seat comfortable, he had abandoned it, affirming that he had “not the heart” for the business?

concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ Alice was almost in solitary confinement in the cold, stern prison of her home, for General Garnet discouraged association with old friends, who at least suggested the past, if they did not openly refer to it.

having an (artificial) crown on a tooth

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

greatly pleased

From this reading But there was one family, and that family the very warmest and most steadfast among the few friends of Sinclair, from whom General Garnet had not the will to separate his young wife—the Wylies of Yocomoco, or Point Pleasant, as their seat was more frequently called by their delighted visitors.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading Who, indeed, had the will or the power to do aught to annoy the delightful host of Point Pleasant?

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ Alice was almost in solitary confinement in the cold, stern prison of her home, for General Garnet discouraged association with old friends, who at least suggested the past, if they did not openly refer to it.

made less hopeful or enthusiastic

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ Alice was almost in solitary confinement in the cold, stern prison of her home, for General Garnet discouraged association with old friends, who at least suggested the past, if they did not openly refer to it.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Who, indeed, had the will or the power to do aught to annoy the delightful host of Point Pleasant?

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

a social unit living together

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

plural of “feast” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

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

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading But there was one family, and that family the very warmest and most steadfast among the few friends of Sinclair, from whom General Garnet had not the will to separate his young wife—the Wylies of Yocomoco, or Point Pleasant, as their seat was more frequently called by their delighted visitors.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Who in all the South has not heard of Judge Jacky Wylie, still called judge because he had once sat upon the bench, though not finding the seat comfortable, he had abandoned it, affirming that he had “not the heart” for the business?

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ Alice was almost in solitary confinement in the cold, stern prison of her home, for General Garnet discouraged association with old friends, who at least suggested the past, if they did not openly refer to it.

many times at short intervals

From this reading But there was one family, and that family the very warmest and most steadfast among the few friends of Sinclair, from whom General Garnet had not the will to separate his young wife—the Wylies of Yocomoco, or Point Pleasant, as their seat was more frequently called by their delighted visitors.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ Alice was almost in solitary confinement in the cold, stern prison of her home, for General Garnet discouraged association with old friends, who at least suggested the past, if they did not openly refer to it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But there was one family, and that family the very warmest and most steadfast among the few friends of Sinclair, from whom General Garnet had not the will to separate his young wife—the Wylies of Yocomoco, or Point Pleasant, as their seat was more frequently called by their delighted visitors.

any of a group of hard glassy minerals (silicates of various metals) used as gemstones and as an abrasive

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ Alice was almost in solitary confinement in the cold, stern prison of her home, for General Garnet discouraged association with old friends, who at least suggested the past, if they did not openly refer to it.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ Alice was almost in solitary confinement in the cold, stern prison of her home, for General Garnet discouraged association with old friends, who at least suggested the past, if they did not openly refer to it.

an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ Alice was almost in solitary confinement in the cold, stern prison of her home, for General Garnet discouraged association with old friends, who at least suggested the past, if they did not openly refer to it.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading But there was one family, and that family the very warmest and most steadfast among the few friends of Sinclair, from whom General Garnet had not the will to separate his young wife—the Wylies of Yocomoco, or Point Pleasant, as their seat was more frequently called by their delighted visitors.

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

From this reading Who in all the South has not heard of Judge Jacky Wylie, still called judge because he had once sat upon the bench, though not finding the seat comfortable, he had abandoned it, affirming that he had “not the heart” for the business?

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Who in all the South has not heard of Judge Jacky Wylie, still called judge because he had once sat upon the bench, though not finding the seat comfortable, he had abandoned it, affirming that he had “not the heart” for the business?

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Who in all the South has not heard of Judge Jacky Wylie, still called judge because he had once sat upon the bench, though not finding the seat comfortable, he had abandoned it, affirming that he had “not the heart” for the business?

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Who in all the South has not heard of Judge Jacky Wylie, still called judge because he had once sat upon the bench, though not finding the seat comfortable, he had abandoned it, affirming that he had “not the heart” for the business?

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ Alice was almost in solitary confinement in the cold, stern prison of her home, for General Garnet discouraged association with old friends, who at least suggested the past, if they did not openly refer to it.

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

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ Alice was almost in solitary confinement in the cold, stern prison of her home, for General Garnet discouraged association with old friends, who at least suggested the past, if they did not openly refer to it.

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 Who, indeed, had the will or the power to do aught to annoy the delightful host of Point Pleasant?

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ Alice was almost in solitary confinement in the cold, stern prison of her home, for General Garnet discouraged association with old friends, who at least suggested the past, if they did not openly refer to it.

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

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ Alice was almost in solitary confinement in the cold, stern prison of her home, for General Garnet discouraged association with old friends, who at least suggested the past, if they did not openly refer to it.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Who, indeed, had the will or the power to do aught to annoy the delightful host of Point Pleasant?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ Alice was almost in solitary confinement in the cold, stern prison of her home, for General Garnet discouraged association with old friends, who at least suggested the past, if they did not openly refer to it.

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

From this reading Who in all the South has not heard of Judge Jacky Wylie, still called judge because he had once sat upon the bench, though not finding the seat comfortable, he had abandoned it, affirming that he had “not the heart” for the business?

plural of “jest” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

full of or characterized by joy

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Who in all the South has not heard of Judge Jacky Wylie, still called judge because he had once sat upon the bench, though not finding the seat comfortable, he had abandoned it, affirming that he had “not the heart” for the business?

the sound of laughing

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ Alice was almost in solitary confinement in the cold, stern prison of her home, for General Garnet discouraged association with old friends, who at least suggested the past, if they did not openly refer to it.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

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

From this reading But there was one family, and that family the very warmest and most steadfast among the few friends of Sinclair, from whom General Garnet had not the will to separate his young wife—the Wylies of Yocomoco, or Point Pleasant, as their seat was more frequently called by their delighted visitors.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But there was one family, and that family the very warmest and most steadfast among the few friends of Sinclair, from whom General Garnet had not the will to separate his young wife—the Wylies of Yocomoco, or Point Pleasant, as their seat was more frequently called by their delighted visitors.

expressing sorrow

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ Alice was almost in solitary confinement in the cold, stern prison of her home, for General Garnet discouraged association with old friends, who at least suggested the past, if they did not openly refer to it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ Alice was almost in solitary confinement in the cold, stern prison of her home, for General Garnet discouraged association with old friends, who at least suggested the past, if they did not openly refer to it.

on one occasion

From this reading Who in all the South has not heard of Judge Jacky Wylie, still called judge because he had once sat upon the bench, though not finding the seat comfortable, he had abandoned it, affirming that he had “not the heart” for the business?

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But there was one family, and that family the very warmest and most steadfast among the few friends of Sinclair, from whom General Garnet had not the will to separate his young wife—the Wylies of Yocomoco, or Point Pleasant, as their seat was more frequently called by their delighted visitors.

in an open way

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ Alice was almost in solitary confinement in the cold, stern prison of her home, for General Garnet discouraged association with old friends, who at least suggested the past, if they did not openly refer to it.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ Alice was almost in solitary confinement in the cold, stern prison of her home, for General Garnet discouraged association with old friends, who at least suggested the past, if they did not openly refer to it.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading But there was one family, and that family the very warmest and most steadfast among the few friends of Sinclair, from whom General Garnet had not the will to separate his young wife—the Wylies of Yocomoco, or Point Pleasant, as their seat was more frequently called by their delighted visitors.

a full supply

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading But there was one family, and that family the very warmest and most steadfast among the few friends of Sinclair, from whom General Garnet had not the will to separate his young wife—the Wylies of Yocomoco, or Point Pleasant, as their seat was more frequently called by their delighted visitors.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Who, indeed, had the will or the power to do aught to annoy the delightful host of Point Pleasant?

plural of “prank” — acting like a clown or buffoon

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ Alice was almost in solitary confinement in the cold, stern prison of her home, for General Garnet discouraged association with old friends, who at least suggested the past, if they did not openly refer to it.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

make reference to

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ Alice was almost in solitary confinement in the cold, stern prison of her home, for General Garnet discouraged association with old friends, who at least suggested the past, if they did not openly refer to it.

the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Who in all the South has not heard of Judge Jacky Wylie, still called judge because he had once sat upon the bench, though not finding the seat comfortable, he had abandoned it, affirming that he had “not the heart” for the business?

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading But there was one family, and that family the very warmest and most steadfast among the few friends of Sinclair, from whom General Garnet had not the will to separate his young wife—the Wylies of Yocomoco, or Point Pleasant, as their seat was more frequently called by their delighted visitors.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading But there was one family, and that family the very warmest and most steadfast among the few friends of Sinclair, from whom General Garnet had not the will to separate his young wife—the Wylies of Yocomoco, or Point Pleasant, as their seat was more frequently called by their delighted visitors.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

United States writer whose novels argued for social reform (1878-1968)

From this reading But there was one family, and that family the very warmest and most steadfast among the few friends of Sinclair, from whom General Garnet had not the will to separate his young wife—the Wylies of Yocomoco, or Point Pleasant, as their seat was more frequently called by their delighted visitors.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ Alice was almost in solitary confinement in the cold, stern prison of her home, for General Garnet discouraged association with old friends, who at least suggested the past, if they did not openly refer to it.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Who in all the South has not heard of Judge Jacky Wylie, still called judge because he had once sat upon the bench, though not finding the seat comfortable, he had abandoned it, affirming that he had “not the heart” for the business?

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading But there was one family, and that family the very warmest and most steadfast among the few friends of Sinclair, from whom General Garnet had not the will to separate his young wife—the Wylies of Yocomoco, or Point Pleasant, as their seat was more frequently called by their delighted visitors.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ Alice was almost in solitary confinement in the cold, stern prison of her home, for General Garnet discouraged association with old friends, who at least suggested the past, if they did not openly refer to it.

not in physical motion

From this reading Who in all the South has not heard of Judge Jacky Wylie, still called judge because he had once sat upon the bench, though not finding the seat comfortable, he had abandoned it, affirming that he had “not the heart” for the business?

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ Alice was almost in solitary confinement in the cold, stern prison of her home, for General Garnet discouraged association with old friends, who at least suggested the past, if they did not openly refer to it.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

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

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But there was one family, and that family the very warmest and most steadfast among the few friends of Sinclair, from whom General Garnet had not the will to separate his young wife—the Wylies of Yocomoco, or Point Pleasant, as their seat was more frequently called by their delighted visitors.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there was one family, and that family the very warmest and most steadfast among the few friends of Sinclair, from whom General Garnet had not the will to separate his young wife—the Wylies of Yocomoco, or Point Pleasant, as their seat was more frequently called by their delighted visitors.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ Alice was almost in solitary confinement in the cold, stern prison of her home, for General Garnet discouraged association with old friends, who at least suggested the past, if they did not openly refer to it.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Who in all the South has not heard of Judge Jacky Wylie, still called judge because he had once sat upon the bench, though not finding the seat comfortable, he had abandoned it, affirming that he had “not the heart” for the business?

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

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

a person who changes location

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Who in all the South has not heard of Judge Jacky Wylie, still called judge because he had once sat upon the bench, though not finding the seat comfortable, he had abandoned it, affirming that he had “not the heart” for the business?

precisely as stated

From this reading But there was one family, and that family the very warmest and most steadfast among the few friends of Sinclair, from whom General Garnet had not the will to separate his young wife—the Wylies of Yocomoco, or Point Pleasant, as their seat was more frequently called by their delighted visitors.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading But there was one family, and that family the very warmest and most steadfast among the few friends of Sinclair, from whom General Garnet had not the will to separate his young wife—the Wylies of Yocomoco, or Point Pleasant, as their seat was more frequently called by their delighted visitors.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

superlative of “warm” — having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading But there was one family, and that family the very warmest and most steadfast among the few friends of Sinclair, from whom General Garnet had not the will to separate his young wife—the Wylies of Yocomoco, or Point Pleasant, as their seat was more frequently called by their delighted visitors.

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

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ Alice was almost in solitary confinement in the cold, stern prison of her home, for General Garnet discouraged association with old friends, who at least suggested the past, if they did not openly refer to it.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

in or at the place that

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

which person or people

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ Alice was almost in solitary confinement in the cold, stern prison of her home, for General Garnet discouraged association with old friends, who at least suggested the past, if they did not openly refer to it.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But there was one family, and that family the very warmest and most steadfast among the few friends of Sinclair, from whom General Garnet had not the will to separate his young wife—the Wylies of Yocomoco, or Point Pleasant, as their seat was more frequently called by their delighted visitors.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading But there was one family, and that family the very warmest and most steadfast among the few friends of Sinclair, from whom General Garnet had not the will to separate his young wife—the Wylies of Yocomoco, or Point Pleasant, as their seat was more frequently called by their delighted visitors.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading But there was one family, and that family the very warmest and most steadfast among the few friends of Sinclair, from whom General Garnet had not the will to separate his young wife—the Wylies of Yocomoco, or Point Pleasant, as their seat was more frequently called by their delighted visitors.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Blest those abodes where want and pain repair And every stranger finds a ready chair; Blest be those feasts, with joyous plenty crowned, Where all the blooming family around, Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the weary traveler to his food, And feel the luxury of doing good.

United States poet (1885-1928)

From this reading Who in all the South has not heard of Judge Jacky Wylie, still called judge because he had once sat upon the bench, though not finding the seat comfortable, he had abandoned it, affirming that he had “not the heart” for the business?

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From this reading But there was one family, and that family the very warmest and most steadfast among the few friends of Sinclair, from whom General Garnet had not the will to separate his young wife—the Wylies of Yocomoco, or Point Pleasant, as their seat was more frequently called by their delighted visitors.

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From this reading But there was one family, and that family the very warmest and most steadfast among the few friends of Sinclair, from whom General Garnet had not the will to separate his young wife—the Wylies of Yocomoco, or Point Pleasant, as their seat was more frequently called by their delighted visitors.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading But there was one family, and that family the very warmest and most steadfast among the few friends of Sinclair, from whom General Garnet had not the will to separate his young wife—the Wylies of Yocomoco, or Point Pleasant, as their seat was more frequently called by their delighted visitors.