AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading John Quincy Adams.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PRINCE AND VIKING.
bathedverbUS /beɪðd/
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading I had scarce time to reply when the poor child came rushing into my tent, bathed in tears, and in great distress.
beseechingadjectiveUS /biˈsiːtʃɪŋ/
begging
From this reading My vespers were done, and I was bethinking me of retiring to rest, when I heard the plaintive voice of Ethel beseeching me to let her come within my tent.
bethinking
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From this reading My vespers were done, and I was bethinking me of retiring to rest, when I heard the plaintive voice of Ethel beseeching me to let her come within my tent.
bladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading "This hand, to tyrants ever sworn the foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace in freedom's hallowed shade."
exhale hard
From this reading "This hand, to tyrants ever sworn the foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace in freedom's hallowed shade."
make calm or still
From this reading "This hand, to tyrants ever sworn the foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace in freedom's hallowed shade."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I had scarce time to reply when the poor child came rushing into my tent, bathed in tears, and in great distress.
a young person of either sex
From this reading I had scarce time to reply when the poor child came rushing into my tent, bathed in tears, and in great distress.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading My vespers were done, and I was bethinking me of retiring to rest, when I heard the plaintive voice of Ethel beseeching me to let her come within my tent.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading "This hand, to tyrants ever sworn the foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace in freedom's hallowed shade."
dealsnounUS /diːlz/
plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling
From this reading "This hand, to tyrants ever sworn the foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace in freedom's hallowed shade."
psychological suffering
From this reading I had scarce time to reply when the poor child came rushing into my tent, bathed in tears, and in great distress.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading My vespers were done, and I was bethinking me of retiring to rest, when I heard the plaintive voice of Ethel beseeching me to let her come within my tent.
Ethel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My vespers were done, and I was bethinking me of retiring to rest, when I heard the plaintive voice of Ethel beseeching me to let her come within my tent.
at any time
From this reading "This hand, to tyrants ever sworn the foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace in freedom's hallowed shade."
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading "This hand, to tyrants ever sworn the foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace in freedom's hallowed shade."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "This hand, to tyrants ever sworn the foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace in freedom's hallowed shade."
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading "This hand, to tyrants ever sworn the foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace in freedom's hallowed shade."
freedom'snounUS /ˈfriːdəmz/
possessive form of “freedom” — the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading "This hand, to tyrants ever sworn the foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace in freedom's hallowed shade."
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading "This hand, to tyrants ever sworn the foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace in freedom's hallowed shade."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I had scarce time to reply when the poor child came rushing into my tent, bathed in tears, and in great distress.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had scarce time to reply when the poor child came rushing into my tent, bathed in tears, and in great distress.
hallowedadjectiveUS /ˈhæloʊd/
worthy of religious veneration
From this reading "This hand, to tyrants ever sworn the foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace in freedom's hallowed shade."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "This hand, to tyrants ever sworn the foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace in freedom's hallowed shade."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading My vespers were done, and I was bethinking me of retiring to rest, when I heard the plaintive voice of Ethel beseeching me to let her come within my tent.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading My vespers were done, and I was bethinking me of retiring to rest, when I heard the plaintive voice of Ethel beseeching me to let her come within my tent.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My vespers were done, and I was bethinking me of retiring to rest, when I heard the plaintive voice of Ethel beseeching me to let her come within my tent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "This hand, to tyrants ever sworn the foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace in freedom's hallowed shade."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I had scarce time to reply when the poor child came rushing into my tent, bathed in tears, and in great distress.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Quincy Adams.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading My vespers were done, and I was bethinking me of retiring to rest, when I heard the plaintive voice of Ethel beseeching me to let her come within my tent.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My vespers were done, and I was bethinking me of retiring to rest, when I heard the plaintive voice of Ethel beseeching me to let her come within my tent.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My vespers were done, and I was bethinking me of retiring to rest, when I heard the plaintive voice of Ethel beseeching me to let her come within my tent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My vespers were done, and I was bethinking me of retiring to rest, when I heard the plaintive voice of Ethel beseeching me to let her come within my tent.
and nothing more
From this reading "This hand, to tyrants ever sworn the foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace in freedom's hallowed shade."
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading "This hand, to tyrants ever sworn the foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace in freedom's hallowed shade."
plaintiveadjectiveUS /ˈpleɪntɪv/
expressing sorrow
From this reading My vespers were done, and I was bethinking me of retiring to rest, when I heard the plaintive voice of Ethel beseeching me to let her come within my tent.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading I had scarce time to reply when the poor child came rushing into my tent, bathed in tears, and in great distress.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading PRINCE AND VIKING.
QuincynounUS /ˈkwɪnsi/
American patriot who presented the colonists' grievances to the English king (1744-1775)
From this reading John Quincy Adams.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading I had scarce time to reply when the poor child came rushing into my tent, bathed in tears, and in great distress.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading "This hand, to tyrants ever sworn the foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace in freedom's hallowed shade."
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading My vespers were done, and I was bethinking me of retiring to rest, when I heard the plaintive voice of Ethel beseeching me to let her come within my tent.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading My vespers were done, and I was bethinking me of retiring to rest, when I heard the plaintive voice of Ethel beseeching me to let her come within my tent.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading I had scarce time to reply when the poor child came rushing into my tent, bathed in tears, and in great distress.
only a very short time before
From this reading I had scarce time to reply when the poor child came rushing into my tent, bathed in tears, and in great distress.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading "This hand, to tyrants ever sworn the foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace in freedom's hallowed shade."
sheathes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This hand, to tyrants ever sworn the foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace in freedom's hallowed shade."
swornadjectiveUS /swɔːrn/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading "This hand, to tyrants ever sworn the foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace in freedom's hallowed shade."
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading I had scarce time to reply when the poor child came rushing into my tent, bathed in tears, and in great distress.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading My vespers were done, and I was bethinking me of retiring to rest, when I heard the plaintive voice of Ethel beseeching me to let her come within my tent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "This hand, to tyrants ever sworn the foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace in freedom's hallowed shade."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "This hand, to tyrants ever sworn the foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace in freedom's hallowed shade."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This hand, to tyrants ever sworn the foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace in freedom's hallowed shade."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I had scarce time to reply when the poor child came rushing into my tent, bathed in tears, and in great distress.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "This hand, to tyrants ever sworn the foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace in freedom's hallowed shade."
tyrantsnounUS /ˈtaɪrənts/
plural of “tyrant” — a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading "This hand, to tyrants ever sworn the foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace in freedom's hallowed shade."
vengefuladjectiveUS /ˈvendʒfəl/
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading "This hand, to tyrants ever sworn the foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace in freedom's hallowed shade."
vespersnoun
the sixth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office; early evening; now often made a public service on Sundays
From this reading My vespers were done, and I was bethinking me of retiring to rest, when I heard the plaintive voice of Ethel beseeching me to let her come within my tent.
VIKINGnounUS /ˈvaɪkɪŋ/
any of the Scandinavian people who raided the coasts of Europe from the 8th to the 11th centuries
From this reading PRINCE AND VIKING.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading My vespers were done, and I was bethinking me of retiring to rest, when I heard the plaintive voice of Ethel beseeching me to let her come within my tent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My vespers were done, and I was bethinking me of retiring to rest, when I heard the plaintive voice of Ethel beseeching me to let her come within my tent.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My vespers were done, and I was bethinking me of retiring to rest, when I heard the plaintive voice of Ethel beseeching me to let her come within my tent.
at the time that
From this reading My vespers were done, and I was bethinking me of retiring to rest, when I heard the plaintive voice of Ethel beseeching me to let her come within my tent.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading My vespers were done, and I was bethinking me of retiring to rest, when I heard the plaintive voice of Ethel beseeching me to let her come within my tent.
