used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The bride, glowing in the happy consciousness of her own beauty, and deified by the great tenderness that enveloped her new estate like a golden mist, said her farewells with steady voice and undrooping eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The bride, glowing in the happy consciousness of her own beauty, and deified by the great tenderness that enveloped her new estate like a golden mist, said her farewells with steady voice and undrooping eyes.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Once only, when two frail arms drew her to the great mother-heart that was fighting with joy and unspoken sorrow through its travail of the soul, did their bright rays moisten and tremble like sun-shafts in a pool.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The breed that had not feared, a generation back, to cross the seas and carve a province and a future from the forest, was not a breed to withhold its most beautiful and noble from the ventures of the greater West.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The breed that had not feared, a generation back, to cross the seas and carve a province and a future from the forest, was not a breed to withhold its most beautiful and noble from the ventures of the greater West.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The bride, glowing in the happy consciousness of her own beauty, and deified by the great tenderness that enveloped her new estate like a golden mist, said her farewells with steady voice and undrooping eyes.
BECKnounUS /bek/
a beckoning gesture
From this reading THE BECK OF FORTUNE The last congratulations had been offered; the last good wishes, somewhat mixed with tears, had been expressed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE BECK OF FORTUNE The last congratulations had been offered; the last good wishes, somewhat mixed with tears, had been expressed.
breedverbUS /briːd/
call forth
From this reading The breed that had not feared, a generation back, to cross the seas and carve a province and a future from the forest, was not a breed to withhold its most beautiful and noble from the ventures of the greater West.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading The bride, glowing in the happy consciousness of her own beauty, and deified by the great tenderness that enveloped her new estate like a golden mist, said her farewells with steady voice and undrooping eyes.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Once only, when two frail arms drew her to the great mother-heart that was fighting with joy and unspoken sorrow through its travail of the soul, did their bright rays moisten and tremble like sun-shafts in a pool.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The bride, glowing in the happy consciousness of her own beauty, and deified by the great tenderness that enveloped her new estate like a golden mist, said her farewells with steady voice and undrooping eyes.
carveverbUS /kɑːrv/
form by carving
From this reading The breed that had not feared, a generation back, to cross the seas and carve a province and a future from the forest, was not a breed to withhold its most beautiful and noble from the ventures of the greater West.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading It was for the moment only; one hallowing kiss on the dear, white cheek; then, with uplifted head, she said good-bye, and the mother smiled upon her in a pride that was deeper than her pain.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading THE BECK OF FORTUNE The last congratulations had been offered; the last good wishes, somewhat mixed with tears, had been expressed.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading The bride, glowing in the happy consciousness of her own beauty, and deified by the great tenderness that enveloped her new estate like a golden mist, said her farewells with steady voice and undrooping eyes.
travel across or pass over
From this reading The breed that had not feared, a generation back, to cross the seas and carve a province and a future from the forest, was not a breed to withhold its most beautiful and noble from the ventures of the greater West.
dearly loved
From this reading It was for the moment only; one hallowing kiss on the dear, white cheek; then, with uplifted head, she said good-bye, and the mother smiled upon her in a pride that was deeper than her pain.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading It was for the moment only; one hallowing kiss on the dear, white cheek; then, with uplifted head, she said good-bye, and the mother smiled upon her in a pride that was deeper than her pain.
deifiedverbUS /ˈdiːəfaɪd/
inflected form of “deify” — consider as a god or godlike
From this reading The bride, glowing in the happy consciousness of her own beauty, and deified by the great tenderness that enveloped her new estate like a golden mist, said her farewells with steady voice and undrooping eyes.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Once only, when two frail arms drew her to the great mother-heart that was fighting with joy and unspoken sorrow through its travail of the soul, did their bright rays moisten and tremble like sun-shafts in a pool.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Once only, when two frail arms drew her to the great mother-heart that was fighting with joy and unspoken sorrow through its travail of the soul, did their bright rays moisten and tremble like sun-shafts in a pool.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading The bride, glowing in the happy consciousness of her own beauty, and deified by the great tenderness that enveloped her new estate like a golden mist, said her farewells with steady voice and undrooping eyes.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading The bride, glowing in the happy consciousness of her own beauty, and deified by the great tenderness that enveloped her new estate like a golden mist, said her farewells with steady voice and undrooping eyes.
communicated in words
From this reading THE BECK OF FORTUNE The last congratulations had been offered; the last good wishes, somewhat mixed with tears, had been expressed.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The bride, glowing in the happy consciousness of her own beauty, and deified by the great tenderness that enveloped her new estate like a golden mist, said her farewells with steady voice and undrooping eyes.
farewellsnounUS /ˌferˈwelz/
plural of “farewell” — an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading The bride, glowing in the happy consciousness of her own beauty, and deified by the great tenderness that enveloped her new estate like a golden mist, said her farewells with steady voice and undrooping eyes.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The breed that had not feared, a generation back, to cross the seas and carve a province and a future from the forest, was not a breed to withhold its most beautiful and noble from the ventures of the greater West.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Once only, when two frail arms drew her to the great mother-heart that was fighting with joy and unspoken sorrow through its travail of the soul, did their bright rays moisten and tremble like sun-shafts in a pool.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was for the moment only; one hallowing kiss on the dear, white cheek; then, with uplifted head, she said good-bye, and the mother smiled upon her in a pride that was deeper than her pain.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The breed that had not feared, a generation back, to cross the seas and carve a province and a future from the forest, was not a breed to withhold its most beautiful and noble from the ventures of the greater West.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading THE BECK OF FORTUNE The last congratulations had been offered; the last good wishes, somewhat mixed with tears, had been expressed.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading Once only, when two frail arms drew her to the great mother-heart that was fighting with joy and unspoken sorrow through its travail of the soul, did their bright rays moisten and tremble like sun-shafts in a pool.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The breed that had not feared, a generation back, to cross the seas and carve a province and a future from the forest, was not a breed to withhold its most beautiful and noble from the ventures of the greater West.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The breed that had not feared, a generation back, to cross the seas and carve a province and a future from the forest, was not a breed to withhold its most beautiful and noble from the ventures of the greater West.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading The breed that had not feared, a generation back, to cross the seas and carve a province and a future from the forest, was not a breed to withhold its most beautiful and noble from the ventures of the greater West.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading The bride, glowing in the happy consciousness of her own beauty, and deified by the great tenderness that enveloped her new estate like a golden mist, said her farewells with steady voice and undrooping eyes.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The bride, glowing in the happy consciousness of her own beauty, and deified by the great tenderness that enveloped her new estate like a golden mist, said her farewells with steady voice and undrooping eyes.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE BECK OF FORTUNE The last congratulations had been offered; the last good wishes, somewhat mixed with tears, had been expressed.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading It was for the moment only; one hallowing kiss on the dear, white cheek; then, with uplifted head, she said good-bye, and the mother smiled upon her in a pride that was deeper than her pain.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The bride, glowing in the happy consciousness of her own beauty, and deified by the great tenderness that enveloped her new estate like a golden mist, said her farewells with steady voice and undrooping eyes.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The breed that had not feared, a generation back, to cross the seas and carve a province and a future from the forest, was not a breed to withhold its most beautiful and noble from the ventures of the greater West.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE BECK OF FORTUNE The last congratulations had been offered; the last good wishes, somewhat mixed with tears, had been expressed.
hallowing
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From this reading It was for the moment only; one hallowing kiss on the dear, white cheek; then, with uplifted head, she said good-bye, and the mother smiled upon her in a pride that was deeper than her pain.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The bride, glowing in the happy consciousness of her own beauty, and deified by the great tenderness that enveloped her new estate like a golden mist, said her farewells with steady voice and undrooping eyes.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It was for the moment only; one hallowing kiss on the dear, white cheek; then, with uplifted head, she said good-bye, and the mother smiled upon her in a pride that was deeper than her pain.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The bride, glowing in the happy consciousness of her own beauty, and deified by the great tenderness that enveloped her new estate like a golden mist, said her farewells with steady voice and undrooping eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The bride, glowing in the happy consciousness of her own beauty, and deified by the great tenderness that enveloped her new estate like a golden mist, said her farewells with steady voice and undrooping eyes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was for the moment only; one hallowing kiss on the dear, white cheek; then, with uplifted head, she said good-bye, and the mother smiled upon her in a pride that was deeper than her pain.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Once only, when two frail arms drew her to the great mother-heart that was fighting with joy and unspoken sorrow through its travail of the soul, did their bright rays moisten and tremble like sun-shafts in a pool.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Once only, when two frail arms drew her to the great mother-heart that was fighting with joy and unspoken sorrow through its travail of the soul, did their bright rays moisten and tremble like sun-shafts in a pool.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading It was for the moment only; one hallowing kiss on the dear, white cheek; then, with uplifted head, she said good-bye, and the mother smiled upon her in a pride that was deeper than her pain.
immediately past
From this reading THE BECK OF FORTUNE The last congratulations had been offered; the last good wishes, somewhat mixed with tears, had been expressed.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The bride, glowing in the happy consciousness of her own beauty, and deified by the great tenderness that enveloped her new estate like a golden mist, said her farewells with steady voice and undrooping eyes.
become covered with mist
From this reading The bride, glowing in the happy consciousness of her own beauty, and deified by the great tenderness that enveloped her new estate like a golden mist, said her farewells with steady voice and undrooping eyes.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading THE BECK OF FORTUNE The last congratulations had been offered; the last good wishes, somewhat mixed with tears, had been expressed.
moistenverbUS /ˈmɔɪsən/
make moist
From this reading Once only, when two frail arms drew her to the great mother-heart that was fighting with joy and unspoken sorrow through its travail of the soul, did their bright rays moisten and tremble like sun-shafts in a pool.
a particular point in time
From this reading It was for the moment only; one hallowing kiss on the dear, white cheek; then, with uplifted head, she said good-bye, and the mother smiled upon her in a pride that was deeper than her pain.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The breed that had not feared, a generation back, to cross the seas and carve a province and a future from the forest, was not a breed to withhold its most beautiful and noble from the ventures of the greater West.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It was for the moment only; one hallowing kiss on the dear, white cheek; then, with uplifted head, she said good-bye, and the mother smiled upon her in a pride that was deeper than her pain.
mother-heart
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Once only, when two frail arms drew her to the great mother-heart that was fighting with joy and unspoken sorrow through its travail of the soul, did their bright rays moisten and tremble like sun-shafts in a pool.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The bride, glowing in the happy consciousness of her own beauty, and deified by the great tenderness that enveloped her new estate like a golden mist, said her farewells with steady voice and undrooping eyes.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The breed that had not feared, a generation back, to cross the seas and carve a province and a future from the forest, was not a breed to withhold its most beautiful and noble from the ventures of the greater West.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The breed that had not feared, a generation back, to cross the seas and carve a province and a future from the forest, was not a breed to withhold its most beautiful and noble from the ventures of the greater West.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BECK OF FORTUNE The last congratulations had been offered; the last good wishes, somewhat mixed with tears, had been expressed.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading THE BECK OF FORTUNE The last congratulations had been offered; the last good wishes, somewhat mixed with tears, had been expressed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was for the moment only; one hallowing kiss on the dear, white cheek; then, with uplifted head, she said good-bye, and the mother smiled upon her in a pride that was deeper than her pain.
on one occasion
From this reading Once only, when two frail arms drew her to the great mother-heart that was fighting with joy and unspoken sorrow through its travail of the soul, did their bright rays moisten and tremble like sun-shafts in a pool.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was for the moment only; one hallowing kiss on the dear, white cheek; then, with uplifted head, she said good-bye, and the mother smiled upon her in a pride that was deeper than her pain.
and nothing more
From this reading Once only, when two frail arms drew her to the great mother-heart that was fighting with joy and unspoken sorrow through its travail of the soul, did their bright rays moisten and tremble like sun-shafts in a pool.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The bride, glowing in the happy consciousness of her own beauty, and deified by the great tenderness that enveloped her new estate like a golden mist, said her farewells with steady voice and undrooping eyes.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading It was for the moment only; one hallowing kiss on the dear, white cheek; then, with uplifted head, she said good-bye, and the mother smiled upon her in a pride that was deeper than her pain.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading Once only, when two frail arms drew her to the great mother-heart that was fighting with joy and unspoken sorrow through its travail of the soul, did their bright rays moisten and tremble like sun-shafts in a pool.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading It was for the moment only; one hallowing kiss on the dear, white cheek; then, with uplifted head, she said good-bye, and the mother smiled upon her in a pride that was deeper than her pain.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The breed that had not feared, a generation back, to cross the seas and carve a province and a future from the forest, was not a breed to withhold its most beautiful and noble from the ventures of the greater West.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Once only, when two frail arms drew her to the great mother-heart that was fighting with joy and unspoken sorrow through its travail of the soul, did their bright rays moisten and tremble like sun-shafts in a pool.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The bride, glowing in the happy consciousness of her own beauty, and deified by the great tenderness that enveloped her new estate like a golden mist, said her farewells with steady voice and undrooping eyes.
seasnounUS /siːz/
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The breed that had not feared, a generation back, to cross the seas and carve a province and a future from the forest, was not a breed to withhold its most beautiful and noble from the ventures of the greater West.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was for the moment only; one hallowing kiss on the dear, white cheek; then, with uplifted head, she said good-bye, and the mother smiled upon her in a pride that was deeper than her pain.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading It was for the moment only; one hallowing kiss on the dear, white cheek; then, with uplifted head, she said good-bye, and the mother smiled upon her in a pride that was deeper than her pain.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading THE BECK OF FORTUNE The last congratulations had been offered; the last good wishes, somewhat mixed with tears, had been expressed.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Once only, when two frail arms drew her to the great mother-heart that was fighting with joy and unspoken sorrow through its travail of the soul, did their bright rays moisten and tremble like sun-shafts in a pool.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Once only, when two frail arms drew her to the great mother-heart that was fighting with joy and unspoken sorrow through its travail of the soul, did their bright rays moisten and tremble like sun-shafts in a pool.
make steady
From this reading The bride, glowing in the happy consciousness of her own beauty, and deified by the great tenderness that enveloped her new estate like a golden mist, said her farewells with steady voice and undrooping eyes.
sun-shafts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Once only, when two frail arms drew her to the great mother-heart that was fighting with joy and unspoken sorrow through its travail of the soul, did their bright rays moisten and tremble like sun-shafts in a pool.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading THE BECK OF FORTUNE The last congratulations had been offered; the last good wishes, somewhat mixed with tears, had been expressed.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading The bride, glowing in the happy consciousness of her own beauty, and deified by the great tenderness that enveloped her new estate like a golden mist, said her farewells with steady voice and undrooping eyes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was for the moment only; one hallowing kiss on the dear, white cheek; then, with uplifted head, she said good-bye, and the mother smiled upon her in a pride that was deeper than her pain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The bride, glowing in the happy consciousness of her own beauty, and deified by the great tenderness that enveloped her new estate like a golden mist, said her farewells with steady voice and undrooping eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BECK OF FORTUNE The last congratulations had been offered; the last good wishes, somewhat mixed with tears, had been expressed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Once only, when two frail arms drew her to the great mother-heart that was fighting with joy and unspoken sorrow through its travail of the soul, did their bright rays moisten and tremble like sun-shafts in a pool.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was for the moment only; one hallowing kiss on the dear, white cheek; then, with uplifted head, she said good-bye, and the mother smiled upon her in a pride that was deeper than her pain.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Once only, when two frail arms drew her to the great mother-heart that was fighting with joy and unspoken sorrow through its travail of the soul, did their bright rays moisten and tremble like sun-shafts in a pool.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Once only, when two frail arms drew her to the great mother-heart that was fighting with joy and unspoken sorrow through its travail of the soul, did their bright rays moisten and tremble like sun-shafts in a pool.
travailnounUS /trəˈveɪl/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading Once only, when two frail arms drew her to the great mother-heart that was fighting with joy and unspoken sorrow through its travail of the soul, did their bright rays moisten and tremble like sun-shafts in a pool.
trembleverbUS /ˈtrembəl/
move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading Once only, when two frail arms drew her to the great mother-heart that was fighting with joy and unspoken sorrow through its travail of the soul, did their bright rays moisten and tremble like sun-shafts in a pool.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Once only, when two frail arms drew her to the great mother-heart that was fighting with joy and unspoken sorrow through its travail of the soul, did their bright rays moisten and tremble like sun-shafts in a pool.
undrooping
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From this reading The bride, glowing in the happy consciousness of her own beauty, and deified by the great tenderness that enveloped her new estate like a golden mist, said her farewells with steady voice and undrooping eyes.
unspokenadjectiveUS /ənˈspoʊkən/
expressed without speech
From this reading Once only, when two frail arms drew her to the great mother-heart that was fighting with joy and unspoken sorrow through its travail of the soul, did their bright rays moisten and tremble like sun-shafts in a pool.
upliftedadjectiveUS /ˈʌplɪftɪd/
exalted emotionally especially with pride
From this reading It was for the moment only; one hallowing kiss on the dear, white cheek; then, with uplifted head, she said good-bye, and the mother smiled upon her in a pride that was deeper than her pain.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was for the moment only; one hallowing kiss on the dear, white cheek; then, with uplifted head, she said good-bye, and the mother smiled upon her in a pride that was deeper than her pain.
venturesnounUS /ˈventʃərz/
plural of “venture” — any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading The breed that had not feared, a generation back, to cross the seas and carve a province and a future from the forest, was not a breed to withhold its most beautiful and noble from the ventures of the greater West.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The bride, glowing in the happy consciousness of her own beauty, and deified by the great tenderness that enveloped her new estate like a golden mist, said her farewells with steady voice and undrooping eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Once only, when two frail arms drew her to the great mother-heart that was fighting with joy and unspoken sorrow through its travail of the soul, did their bright rays moisten and tremble like sun-shafts in a pool.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The breed that had not feared, a generation back, to cross the seas and carve a province and a future from the forest, was not a breed to withhold its most beautiful and noble from the ventures of the greater West.
at the time that
From this reading Once only, when two frail arms drew her to the great mother-heart that was fighting with joy and unspoken sorrow through its travail of the soul, did their bright rays moisten and tremble like sun-shafts in a pool.
a Caucasian
From this reading It was for the moment only; one hallowing kiss on the dear, white cheek; then, with uplifted head, she said good-bye, and the mother smiled upon her in a pride that was deeper than her pain.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading THE BECK OF FORTUNE The last congratulations had been offered; the last good wishes, somewhat mixed with tears, had been expressed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE BECK OF FORTUNE The last congratulations had been offered; the last good wishes, somewhat mixed with tears, had been expressed.
withholdverbUS /wɪθˈhoʊld/
hold back; refuse to hand over or share
From this reading The breed that had not feared, a generation back, to cross the seas and carve a province and a future from the forest, was not a breed to withhold its most beautiful and noble from the ventures of the greater West.
