Chapter I · The Two Pictures

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

From this reading “A Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!”

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Of such are those who, loving deeply, have lost, or fear to lose, the object of their fond idolatry; of such are those to whom, gifted, perhaps, with an even wider capacity of affection, such a fear would seem a blessing, for then they would not have toiled through a lifetime lonely-hearted.

(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 Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Of such are those who, loving deeply, have lost, or fear to lose, the object of their fond idolatry; of such are those to whom, gifted, perhaps, with an even wider capacity of affection, such a fear would seem a blessing, for then they would not have toiled through a lifetime lonely-hearted.

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

From this reading “A Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!”

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

From this reading Of such are those who, loving deeply, have lost, or fear to lose, the object of their fond idolatry; of such are those to whom, gifted, perhaps, with an even wider capacity of affection, such a fear would seem a blessing, for then they would not have toiled through a lifetime lonely-hearted.

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

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading God comfort those who shudder at such kindly greeting!

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

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

the formal act of approving

From this reading Of such are those who, loving deeply, have lost, or fear to lose, the object of their fond idolatry; of such are those to whom, gifted, perhaps, with an even wider capacity of affection, such a fear would seem a blessing, for then they would not have toiled through a lifetime lonely-hearted.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading Of such are those who, loving deeply, have lost, or fear to lose, the object of their fond idolatry; of such are those to whom, gifted, perhaps, with an even wider capacity of affection, such a fear would seem a blessing, for then they would not have toiled through a lifetime lonely-hearted.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading “A Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!”

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading God comfort those who shudder at such kindly greeting!

transmit information

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Of such are those who, loving deeply, have lost, or fear to lose, the object of their fond idolatry; of such are those to whom, gifted, perhaps, with an even wider capacity of affection, such a fear would seem a blessing, for then they would not have toiled through a lifetime lonely-hearted.

-ing form of “embody” — represent in bodily form

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

divisible by two

From this reading Of such are those who, loving deeply, have lost, or fear to lose, the object of their fond idolatry; of such are those to whom, gifted, perhaps, with an even wider capacity of affection, such a fear would seem a blessing, for then they would not have toiled through a lifetime lonely-hearted.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Of such are those who, loving deeply, have lost, or fear to lose, the object of their fond idolatry; of such are those to whom, gifted, perhaps, with an even wider capacity of affection, such a fear would seem a blessing, for then they would not have toiled through a lifetime lonely-hearted.

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

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Of such are those who, loving deeply, have lost, or fear to lose, the object of their fond idolatry; of such are those to whom, gifted, perhaps, with an even wider capacity of affection, such a fear would seem a blessing, for then they would not have toiled through a lifetime lonely-hearted.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

endowed with talent or talents

From this reading Of such are those who, loving deeply, have lost, or fear to lose, the object of their fond idolatry; of such are those to whom, gifted, perhaps, with an even wider capacity of affection, such a fear would seem a blessing, for then they would not have toiled through a lifetime lonely-hearted.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

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

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

let have

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading God comfort those who shudder at such kindly greeting!

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading “A Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Of such are those who, loving deeply, have lost, or fear to lose, the object of their fond idolatry; of such are those to whom, gifted, perhaps, with an even wider capacity of affection, such a fear would seem a blessing, for then they would not have toiled through a lifetime lonely-hearted.

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

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

with hope; in a hopeful manner

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

the worship of idols; the worship of physical objects or images as gods

From this reading Of such are those who, loving deeply, have lost, or fear to lose, the object of their fond idolatry; of such are those to whom, gifted, perhaps, with an even wider capacity of affection, such a fear would seem a blessing, for then they would not have toiled through a lifetime lonely-hearted.

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

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading God comfort those who shudder at such kindly greeting!

the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)

From this reading Of such are those who, loving deeply, have lost, or fear to lose, the object of their fond idolatry; of such are those to whom, gifted, perhaps, with an even wider capacity of affection, such a fear would seem a blessing, for then they would not have toiled through a lifetime lonely-hearted.

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From this reading Of such are those who, loving deeply, have lost, or fear to lose, the object of their fond idolatry; of such are those to whom, gifted, perhaps, with an even wider capacity of affection, such a fear would seem a blessing, for then they would not have toiled through a lifetime lonely-hearted.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading Of such are those who, loving deeply, have lost, or fear to lose, the object of their fond idolatry; of such are those to whom, gifted, perhaps, with an even wider capacity of affection, such a fear would seem a blessing, for then they would not have toiled through a lifetime lonely-hearted.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Of such are those who, loving deeply, have lost, or fear to lose, the object of their fond idolatry; of such are those to whom, gifted, perhaps, with an even wider capacity of affection, such a fear would seem a blessing, for then they would not have toiled through a lifetime lonely-hearted.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading Of such are those who, loving deeply, have lost, or fear to lose, the object of their fond idolatry; of such are those to whom, gifted, perhaps, with an even wider capacity of affection, such a fear would seem a blessing, for then they would not have toiled through a lifetime lonely-hearted.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading “A Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!”

showing your contempt by derision

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading “A Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Of such are those who, loving deeply, have lost, or fear to lose, the object of their fond idolatry; of such are those to whom, gifted, perhaps, with an even wider capacity of affection, such a fear would seem a blessing, for then they would not have toiled through a lifetime lonely-hearted.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Of such are those who, loving deeply, have lost, or fear to lose, the object of their fond idolatry; of such are those to whom, gifted, perhaps, with an even wider capacity of affection, such a fear would seem a blessing, for then they would not have toiled through a lifetime lonely-hearted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Of such are those who, loving deeply, have lost, or fear to lose, the object of their fond idolatry; of such are those to whom, gifted, perhaps, with an even wider capacity of affection, such a fear would seem a blessing, for then they would not have toiled through a lifetime lonely-hearted.

by chance

From this reading Of such are those who, loving deeply, have lost, or fear to lose, the object of their fond idolatry; of such are those to whom, gifted, perhaps, with an even wider capacity of affection, such a fear would seem a blessing, for then they would not have toiled through a lifetime lonely-hearted.

show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

an act of honor or courteous recognition

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Of such are those who, loving deeply, have lost, or fear to lose, the object of their fond idolatry; of such are those to whom, gifted, perhaps, with an even wider capacity of affection, such a fear would seem a blessing, for then they would not have toiled through a lifetime lonely-hearted.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

shake, as from cold

From this reading God comfort those who shudder at such kindly greeting!

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

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

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

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Of such are those who, loving deeply, have lost, or fear to lose, the object of their fond idolatry; of such are those to whom, gifted, perhaps, with an even wider capacity of affection, such a fear would seem a blessing, for then they would not have toiled through a lifetime lonely-hearted.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

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

From this reading Of such are those who, loving deeply, have lost, or fear to lose, the object of their fond idolatry; of such are those to whom, gifted, perhaps, with an even wider capacity of affection, such a fear would seem a blessing, for then they would not have toiled through a lifetime lonely-hearted.

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

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

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

From this reading Of such are those who, loving deeply, have lost, or fear to lose, the object of their fond idolatry; of such are those to whom, gifted, perhaps, with an even wider capacity of affection, such a fear would seem a blessing, for then they would not have toiled through a lifetime lonely-hearted.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Of such are those who, loving deeply, have lost, or fear to lose, the object of their fond idolatry; of such are those to whom, gifted, perhaps, with an even wider capacity of affection, such a fear would seem a blessing, for then they would not have toiled through a lifetime lonely-hearted.

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

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

past form of “toil” — work hard

From this reading Of such are those who, loving deeply, have lost, or fear to lose, the object of their fond idolatry; of such are those to whom, gifted, perhaps, with an even wider capacity of affection, such a fear would seem a blessing, for then they would not have toiled through a lifetime lonely-hearted.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

precisely as stated

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

well expressed and to the point

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

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

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

which person or people

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

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

From this reading Of such are those who, loving deeply, have lost, or fear to lose, the object of their fond idolatry; of such are those to whom, gifted, perhaps, with an even wider capacity of affection, such a fear would seem a blessing, for then they would not have toiled through a lifetime lonely-hearted.

comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Of such are those who, loving deeply, have lost, or fear to lose, the object of their fond idolatry; of such are those to whom, gifted, perhaps, with an even wider capacity of affection, such a fear would seem a blessing, for then they would not have toiled through a lifetime lonely-hearted.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Of such are those who, loving deeply, have lost, or fear to lose, the object of their fond idolatry; of such are those to whom, gifted, perhaps, with an even wider capacity of affection, such a fear would seem a blessing, for then they would not have toiled through a lifetime lonely-hearted.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Words, of course, in themselves good and well-chosen, and embodying a wish which all who love their neighbour should feel and communicate;--God in his mercy grant there may be very many who can respond to such a salutation hopefully; for in this Valley of the Shadow of Death there must be some who shrink from it as from a bitter mockery.

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

From this reading Of such are those who, loving deeply, have lost, or fear to lose, the object of their fond idolatry; of such are those to whom, gifted, perhaps, with an even wider capacity of affection, such a fear would seem a blessing, for then they would not have toiled through a lifetime lonely-hearted.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading “A Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!”