Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading Oh! what a gleesome time Nannie had all the long summer day up so near the blue heavens!

(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 Oh! what a gleesome time Nannie had all the long summer day up so near the blue heavens!

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

From this reading Her happiness was almost perfect as she contrasted the sad past with the bright present.

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

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading She didn't think so much of this in the damp dark cellar--every thing there seemed to draw her earthward; but it was exalting, and refining, and purifying, to be up so near the angels, and the change was manifested even in her face, which grew more spiritual, and was really quite winning now.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

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

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

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

From this reading She didn't think so much of this in the damp dark cellar--every thing there seemed to draw her earthward; but it was exalting, and refining, and purifying, to be up so near the angels, and the change was manifested even in her face, which grew more spiritual, and was really quite winning now.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Oh! what a gleesome time Nannie had all the long summer day up so near the blue heavens!

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading There was only one thing more to long for, and that was books.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Her happiness was almost perfect as she contrasted the sad past with the bright present.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She didn't think so much of this in the damp dark cellar--every thing there seemed to draw her earthward; but it was exalting, and refining, and purifying, to be up so near the angels, and the change was manifested even in her face, which grew more spiritual, and was really quite winning now.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

From this reading She didn't think so much of this in the damp dark cellar--every thing there seemed to draw her earthward; but it was exalting, and refining, and purifying, to be up so near the angels, and the change was manifested even in her face, which grew more spiritual, and was really quite winning now.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading She didn't think so much of this in the damp dark cellar--every thing there seemed to draw her earthward; but it was exalting, and refining, and purifying, to be up so near the angels, and the change was manifested even in her face, which grew more spiritual, and was really quite winning now.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences

From this reading Her happiness was almost perfect as she contrasted the sad past with the bright present.

slightly wet

From this reading She didn't think so much of this in the damp dark cellar--every thing there seemed to draw her earthward; but it was exalting, and refining, and purifying, to be up so near the angels, and the change was manifested even in her face, which grew more spiritual, and was really quite winning now.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading She didn't think so much of this in the damp dark cellar--every thing there seemed to draw her earthward; but it was exalting, and refining, and purifying, to be up so near the angels, and the change was manifested even in her face, which grew more spiritual, and was really quite winning now.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Oh! what a gleesome time Nannie had all the long summer day up so near the blue heavens!

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

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From this reading She didn't think so much of this in the damp dark cellar--every thing there seemed to draw her earthward; but it was exalting, and refining, and purifying, to be up so near the angels, and the change was manifested even in her face, which grew more spiritual, and was really quite winning now.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading She didn't think so much of this in the damp dark cellar--every thing there seemed to draw her earthward; but it was exalting, and refining, and purifying, to be up so near the angels, and the change was manifested even in her face, which grew more spiritual, and was really quite winning now.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

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From this reading She didn't think so much of this in the damp dark cellar--every thing there seemed to draw her earthward; but it was exalting, and refining, and purifying, to be up so near the angels, and the change was manifested even in her face, which grew more spiritual, and was really quite winning now.

the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

divisible by two

From this reading She didn't think so much of this in the damp dark cellar--every thing there seemed to draw her earthward; but it was exalting, and refining, and purifying, to be up so near the angels, and the change was manifested even in her face, which grew more spiritual, and was really quite winning now.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading She didn't think so much of this in the damp dark cellar--every thing there seemed to draw her earthward; but it was exalting, and refining, and purifying, to be up so near the angels, and the change was manifested even in her face, which grew more spiritual, and was really quite winning now.

tending to exalt

From this reading She didn't think so much of this in the damp dark cellar--every thing there seemed to draw her earthward; but it was exalting, and refining, and purifying, to be up so near the angels, and the change was manifested even in her face, which grew more spiritual, and was really quite winning now.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading She didn't think so much of this in the damp dark cellar--every thing there seemed to draw her earthward; but it was exalting, and refining, and purifying, to be up so near the angels, and the change was manifested even in her face, which grew more spiritual, and was really quite winning now.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

(of fabrics) having soft nap produced by brushing

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was only one thing more to long for, and that was books.

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From this reading Oh! what a gleesome time Nannie had all the long summer day up so near the blue heavens!

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading She didn't think so much of this in the damp dark cellar--every thing there seemed to draw her earthward; but it was exalting, and refining, and purifying, to be up so near the angels, and the change was manifested even in her face, which grew more spiritual, and was really quite winning now.

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

From this reading Oh! what a gleesome time Nannie had all the long summer day up so near the blue heavens!

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Her happiness was almost perfect as she contrasted the sad past with the bright present.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading Oh! what a gleesome time Nannie had all the long summer day up so near the blue heavens!

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

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

the quality or state of being immortal

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

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

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She didn't think so much of this in the damp dark cellar--every thing there seemed to draw her earthward; but it was exalting, and refining, and purifying, to be up so near the angels, and the change was manifested even in her face, which grew more spiritual, and was really quite winning now.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

rest one's weight on one's knees

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Oh! what a gleesome time Nannie had all the long summer day up so near the blue heavens!

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading She didn't think so much of this in the damp dark cellar--every thing there seemed to draw her earthward; but it was exalting, and refining, and purifying, to be up so near the angels, and the change was manifested even in her face, which grew more spiritual, and was really quite winning now.

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

From this reading She didn't think so much of this in the damp dark cellar--every thing there seemed to draw her earthward; but it was exalting, and refining, and purifying, to be up so near the angels, and the change was manifested even in her face, which grew more spiritual, and was really quite winning now.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading She didn't think so much of this in the damp dark cellar--every thing there seemed to draw her earthward; but it was exalting, and refining, and purifying, to be up so near the angels, and the change was manifested even in her face, which grew more spiritual, and was really quite winning now.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

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From this reading Oh! what a gleesome time Nannie had all the long summer day up so near the blue heavens!

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Oh! what a gleesome time Nannie had all the long summer day up so near the blue heavens!

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading She didn't think so much of this in the damp dark cellar--every thing there seemed to draw her earthward; but it was exalting, and refining, and purifying, to be up so near the angels, and the change was manifested even in her face, which grew more spiritual, and was really quite winning now.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Oh! what a gleesome time Nannie had all the long summer day up so near the blue heavens!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was only one thing more to long for, and that was books.

and nothing more

From this reading There was only one thing more to long for, and that was books.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Her happiness was almost perfect as she contrasted the sad past with the bright present.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Her happiness was almost perfect as she contrasted the sad past with the bright present.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Her happiness was almost perfect as she contrasted the sad past with the bright present.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

serving to purge or rid of sin

From this reading She didn't think so much of this in the damp dark cellar--every thing there seemed to draw her earthward; but it was exalting, and refining, and purifying, to be up so near the angels, and the change was manifested even in her face, which grew more spiritual, and was really quite winning now.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading She didn't think so much of this in the damp dark cellar--every thing there seemed to draw her earthward; but it was exalting, and refining, and purifying, to be up so near the angels, and the change was manifested even in her face, which grew more spiritual, and was really quite winning now.

feeling great rapture or delight

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading She didn't think so much of this in the damp dark cellar--every thing there seemed to draw her earthward; but it was exalting, and refining, and purifying, to be up so near the angels, and the change was manifested even in her face, which grew more spiritual, and was really quite winning now.

the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)

From this reading She didn't think so much of this in the damp dark cellar--every thing there seemed to draw her earthward; but it was exalting, and refining, and purifying, to be up so near the angels, and the change was manifested even in her face, which grew more spiritual, and was really quite winning now.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Her happiness was almost perfect as she contrasted the sad past with the bright present.

cut with a saw

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading She didn't think so much of this in the damp dark cellar--every thing there seemed to draw her earthward; but it was exalting, and refining, and purifying, to be up so near the angels, and the change was manifested even in her face, which grew more spiritual, and was really quite winning now.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

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From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Oh! what a gleesome time Nannie had all the long summer day up so near the blue heavens!

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

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

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading She didn't think so much of this in the damp dark cellar--every thing there seemed to draw her earthward; but it was exalting, and refining, and purifying, to be up so near the angels, and the change was manifested even in her face, which grew more spiritual, and was really quite winning now.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Oh! what a gleesome time Nannie had all the long summer day up so near the blue heavens!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was only one thing more to long for, and that was books.

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

From this reading Oh! what a gleesome time Nannie had all the long summer day up so near the blue heavens!

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

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

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

a special situation

From this reading She didn't think so much of this in the damp dark cellar--every thing there seemed to draw her earthward; but it was exalting, and refining, and purifying, to be up so near the angels, and the change was manifested even in her face, which grew more spiritual, and was really quite winning now.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading She didn't think so much of this in the damp dark cellar--every thing there seemed to draw her earthward; but it was exalting, and refining, and purifying, to be up so near the angels, and the change was manifested even in her face, which grew more spiritual, and was really quite winning now.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading She didn't think so much of this in the damp dark cellar--every thing there seemed to draw her earthward; but it was exalting, and refining, and purifying, to be up so near the angels, and the change was manifested even in her face, which grew more spiritual, and was really quite winning now.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Oh! what a gleesome time Nannie had all the long summer day up so near the blue heavens!

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

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

up to a particular time

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Oh! what a gleesome time Nannie had all the long summer day up so near the blue heavens!

a formal word for “on”

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

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

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Oh! what a gleesome time Nannie had all the long summer day up so near the blue heavens!

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

From this reading She didn't think so much of this in the damp dark cellar--every thing there seemed to draw her earthward; but it was exalting, and refining, and purifying, to be up so near the angels, and the change was manifested even in her face, which grew more spiritual, and was really quite winning now.

during the time that

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

having won

From this reading She didn't think so much of this in the damp dark cellar--every thing there seemed to draw her earthward; but it was exalting, and refining, and purifying, to be up so near the angels, and the change was manifested even in her face, which grew more spiritual, and was really quite winning now.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading There was a rapturous sort of joy in watching the fleecy clouds as they played in the pure ether, and, while baby slept, she would kneel down by the window with her head turned side-way upon her arm, and look into the depths of the sky until she fancied she saw the spirits beyond; and then her little soul would try to dream out the mystery of being and immortality.