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From this reading JANUARY 14, 1899.
1899
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From this reading JANUARY 14, 1899.
aflameadjectiveUS /əˈfleɪm/
keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement
From this reading There are days of bright endeavour, When the spirit is aflame To reach unto the utmost That human heart may claim: Press on, ere daylight dieth; Press on, true heart and bold; Possess the good thou cravest, When heaven is raining gold!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There are hours when voices call us From earth and sea and sky, To take the benediction Which falleth from on high; And ere they fleet, their benison Our eager hands may hold, Bring out your every chalice, When heaven is raining gold!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are hours when voices call us From earth and sea and sky, To take the benediction Which falleth from on high; And ere they fleet, their benison Our eager hands may hold, Bring out your every chalice, When heaven is raining gold!
benedictionnounUS /ˌbenəˈdɪkʃən/
the act of praying for divine protection
From this reading There are hours when voices call us From earth and sea and sky, To take the benediction Which falleth from on high; And ere they fleet, their benison Our eager hands may hold, Bring out your every chalice, When heaven is raining gold!
benisonnoun
a spoken blessing
From this reading There are hours when voices call us From earth and sea and sky, To take the benediction Which falleth from on high; And ere they fleet, their benison Our eager hands may hold, Bring out your every chalice, When heaven is raining gold!
fearless and daring
From this reading There are days of bright endeavour, When the spirit is aflame To reach unto the utmost That human heart may claim: Press on, ere daylight dieth; Press on, true heart and bold; Possess the good thou cravest, When heaven is raining gold!
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading There are days of bright endeavour, When the spirit is aflame To reach unto the utmost That human heart may claim: Press on, ere daylight dieth; Press on, true heart and bold; Possess the good thou cravest, When heaven is raining gold!
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading There are hours when voices call us From earth and sea and sky, To take the benediction Which falleth from on high; And ere they fleet, their benison Our eager hands may hold, Bring out your every chalice, When heaven is raining gold!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY CLARA THWAITES.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There are hours when voices call us From earth and sea and sky, To take the benediction Which falleth from on high; And ere they fleet, their benison Our eager hands may hold, Bring out your every chalice, When heaven is raining gold!
chalicenounUS /ˈtʃælɪs/
a bowl-shaped drinking vessel; especially the Eucharistic cup
From this reading There are hours when voices call us From earth and sea and sky, To take the benediction Which falleth from on high; And ere they fleet, their benison Our eager hands may hold, Bring out your every chalice, When heaven is raining gold!
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading There are days of bright endeavour, When the spirit is aflame To reach unto the utmost That human heart may claim: Press on, ere daylight dieth; Press on, true heart and bold; Possess the good thou cravest, When heaven is raining gold!
CLARA
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From this reading BY CLARA THWAITES.
cravest
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From this reading There are days of bright endeavour, When the spirit is aflame To reach unto the utmost That human heart may claim: Press on, ere daylight dieth; Press on, true heart and bold; Possess the good thou cravest, When heaven is raining gold!
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading There are days of bright endeavour, When the spirit is aflame To reach unto the utmost That human heart may claim: Press on, ere daylight dieth; Press on, true heart and bold; Possess the good thou cravest, When heaven is raining gold!
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading There are days of bright endeavour, When the spirit is aflame To reach unto the utmost That human heart may claim: Press on, ere daylight dieth; Press on, true heart and bold; Possess the good thou cravest, When heaven is raining gold!
dieth
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From this reading There are days of bright endeavour, When the spirit is aflame To reach unto the utmost That human heart may claim: Press on, ere daylight dieth; Press on, true heart and bold; Possess the good thou cravest, When heaven is raining gold!
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading There are hours when voices call us From earth and sea and sky, To take the benediction Which falleth from on high; And ere they fleet, their benison Our eager hands may hold, Bring out your every chalice, When heaven is raining gold!
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading There are hours when voices call us From earth and sea and sky, To take the benediction Which falleth from on high; And ere they fleet, their benison Our eager hands may hold, Bring out your every chalice, When heaven is raining gold!
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading There are days of bright endeavour, When the spirit is aflame To reach unto the utmost That human heart may claim: Press on, ere daylight dieth; Press on, true heart and bold; Possess the good thou cravest, When heaven is raining gold!
an old word for “before”
From this reading There are hours when voices call us From earth and sea and sky, To take the benediction Which falleth from on high; And ere they fleet, their benison Our eager hands may hold, Bring out your every chalice, When heaven is raining gold!
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There are hours when voices call us From earth and sea and sky, To take the benediction Which falleth from on high; And ere they fleet, their benison Our eager hands may hold, Bring out your every chalice, When heaven is raining gold!
falleth
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From this reading There are hours when voices call us From earth and sea and sky, To take the benediction Which falleth from on high; And ere they fleet, their benison Our eager hands may hold, Bring out your every chalice, When heaven is raining gold!
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading There are hours when voices call us From earth and sea and sky, To take the benediction Which falleth from on high; And ere they fleet, their benison Our eager hands may hold, Bring out your every chalice, When heaven is raining gold!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There are hours when voices call us From earth and sea and sky, To take the benediction Which falleth from on high; And ere they fleet, their benison Our eager hands may hold, Bring out your every chalice, When heaven is raining gold!
coins made of gold
From this reading There are hours when voices call us From earth and sea and sky, To take the benediction Which falleth from on high; And ere they fleet, their benison Our eager hands may hold, Bring out your every chalice, When heaven is raining gold!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There are days of bright endeavour, When the spirit is aflame To reach unto the utmost That human heart may claim: Press on, ere daylight dieth; Press on, true heart and bold; Possess the good thou cravest, When heaven is raining gold!
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading There are hours when voices call us From earth and sea and sky, To take the benediction Which falleth from on high; And ere they fleet, their benison Our eager hands may hold, Bring out your every chalice, When heaven is raining gold!
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading There are days of bright endeavour, When the spirit is aflame To reach unto the utmost That human heart may claim: Press on, ere daylight dieth; Press on, true heart and bold; Possess the good thou cravest, When heaven is raining gold!
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading There are hours when voices call us From earth and sea and sky, To take the benediction Which falleth from on high; And ere they fleet, their benison Our eager hands may hold, Bring out your every chalice, When heaven is raining gold!
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading There are hours when voices call us From earth and sea and sky, To take the benediction Which falleth from on high; And ere they fleet, their benison Our eager hands may hold, Bring out your every chalice, When heaven is raining gold!
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading There are hours when voices call us From earth and sea and sky, To take the benediction Which falleth from on high; And ere they fleet, their benison Our eager hands may hold, Bring out your every chalice, When heaven is raining gold!
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading There are hours when voices call us From earth and sea and sky, To take the benediction Which falleth from on high; And ere they fleet, their benison Our eager hands may hold, Bring out your every chalice, When heaven is raining gold!
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading There are days of bright endeavour, When the spirit is aflame To reach unto the utmost That human heart may claim: Press on, ere daylight dieth; Press on, true heart and bold; Possess the good thou cravest, When heaven is raining gold!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There are hours when voices call us From earth and sea and sky, To take the benediction Which falleth from on high; And ere they fleet, their benison Our eager hands may hold, Bring out your every chalice, When heaven is raining gold!
JANUARYnounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading JANUARY 14, 1899.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading There are hours when voices call us From earth and sea and sky, To take the benediction Which falleth from on high; And ere they fleet, their benison Our eager hands may hold, Bring out your every chalice, When heaven is raining gold!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There are days of bright endeavour, When the spirit is aflame To reach unto the utmost That human heart may claim: Press on, ere daylight dieth; Press on, true heart and bold; Possess the good thou cravest, When heaven is raining gold!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There are hours when voices call us From earth and sea and sky, To take the benediction Which falleth from on high; And ere they fleet, their benison Our eager hands may hold, Bring out your every chalice, When heaven is raining gold!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading [PRICE ONE PENNY.]
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading There are hours when voices call us From earth and sea and sky, To take the benediction Which falleth from on high; And ere they fleet, their benison Our eager hands may hold, Bring out your every chalice, When heaven is raining gold!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There are hours when voices call us From earth and sea and sky, To take the benediction Which falleth from on high; And ere they fleet, their benison Our eager hands may hold, Bring out your every chalice, When heaven is raining gold!
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading [PRICE ONE PENNY.]
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading There are days of bright endeavour, When the spirit is aflame To reach unto the utmost That human heart may claim: Press on, ere daylight dieth; Press on, true heart and bold; Possess the good thou cravest, When heaven is raining gold!
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading There are days of bright endeavour, When the spirit is aflame To reach unto the utmost That human heart may claim: Press on, ere daylight dieth; Press on, true heart and bold; Possess the good thou cravest, When heaven is raining gold!
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading [PRICE ONE PENNY.]
rainingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪnɪŋ/
falling in drops or as if falling like rain
From this reading There are hours when voices call us From earth and sea and sky, To take the benediction Which falleth from on high; And ere they fleet, their benison Our eager hands may hold, Bring out your every chalice, When heaven is raining gold!
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading There are days of bright endeavour, When the spirit is aflame To reach unto the utmost That human heart may claim: Press on, ere daylight dieth; Press on, true heart and bold; Possess the good thou cravest, When heaven is raining gold!
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading There are hours when voices call us From earth and sea and sky, To take the benediction Which falleth from on high; And ere they fleet, their benison Our eager hands may hold, Bring out your every chalice, When heaven is raining gold!
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading There are hours when voices call us From earth and sea and sky, To take the benediction Which falleth from on high; And ere they fleet, their benison Our eager hands may hold, Bring out your every chalice, When heaven is raining gold!
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading There are days of bright endeavour, When the spirit is aflame To reach unto the utmost That human heart may claim: Press on, ere daylight dieth; Press on, true heart and bold; Possess the good thou cravest, When heaven is raining gold!
carry out
From this reading There are hours when voices call us From earth and sea and sky, To take the benediction Which falleth from on high; And ere they fleet, their benison Our eager hands may hold, Bring out your every chalice, When heaven is raining gold!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There are days of bright endeavour, When the spirit is aflame To reach unto the utmost That human heart may claim: Press on, ere daylight dieth; Press on, true heart and bold; Possess the good thou cravest, When heaven is raining gold!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There are hours when voices call us From earth and sea and sky, To take the benediction Which falleth from on high; And ere they fleet, their benison Our eager hands may hold, Bring out your every chalice, When heaven is raining gold!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There are hours when voices call us From earth and sea and sky, To take the benediction Which falleth from on high; And ere they fleet, their benison Our eager hands may hold, Bring out your every chalice, When heaven is raining gold!
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are hours when voices call us From earth and sea and sky, To take the benediction Which falleth from on high; And ere they fleet, their benison Our eager hands may hold, Bring out your every chalice, When heaven is raining gold!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There are hours when voices call us From earth and sea and sky, To take the benediction Which falleth from on high; And ere they fleet, their benison Our eager hands may hold, Bring out your every chalice, When heaven is raining gold!
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading There are days of bright endeavour, When the spirit is aflame To reach unto the utmost That human heart may claim: Press on, ere daylight dieth; Press on, true heart and bold; Possess the good thou cravest, When heaven is raining gold!
THWAITES
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From this reading BY CLARA THWAITES.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There are hours when voices call us From earth and sea and sky, To take the benediction Which falleth from on high; And ere they fleet, their benison Our eager hands may hold, Bring out your every chalice, When heaven is raining gold!
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading There are days of bright endeavour, When the spirit is aflame To reach unto the utmost That human heart may claim: Press on, ere daylight dieth; Press on, true heart and bold; Possess the good thou cravest, When heaven is raining gold!
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading There are days of bright endeavour, When the spirit is aflame To reach unto the utmost That human heart may claim: Press on, ere daylight dieth; Press on, true heart and bold; Possess the good thou cravest, When heaven is raining gold!
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There are hours when voices call us From earth and sea and sky, To take the benediction Which falleth from on high; And ere they fleet, their benison Our eager hands may hold, Bring out your every chalice, When heaven is raining gold!
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading There are days of bright endeavour, When the spirit is aflame To reach unto the utmost That human heart may claim: Press on, ere daylight dieth; Press on, true heart and bold; Possess the good thou cravest, When heaven is raining gold!
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading There are hours when voices call us From earth and sea and sky, To take the benediction Which falleth from on high; And ere they fleet, their benison Our eager hands may hold, Bring out your every chalice, When heaven is raining gold!
at the time that
From this reading There are hours when voices call us From earth and sea and sky, To take the benediction Which falleth from on high; And ere they fleet, their benison Our eager hands may hold, Bring out your every chalice, When heaven is raining gold!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There are hours when voices call us From earth and sea and sky, To take the benediction Which falleth from on high; And ere they fleet, their benison Our eager hands may hold, Bring out your every chalice, When heaven is raining gold!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading There are hours when voices call us From earth and sea and sky, To take the benediction Which falleth from on high; And ere they fleet, their benison Our eager hands may hold, Bring out your every chalice, When heaven is raining gold!
