1912
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From this reading The Loom of Life was published late in 1912.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading _Warp and woof from the loom of Life--_ _A fabric wrought in endless strife:--_ _Lights and shadows, night and day,_ _A thousand tints of gold and gray--_ _Ten thousand shades in leaf and bloom,_ _WARP and WOOF from Life's great Loom._ A SKEIN OF SILVER THE OLD-FASHIONED LOOM The old log house where Margaret lived, whose roof had mossy grown, Reposed amid its clump of trees, a queen upon her throne.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It has had an unusual sale for a first volume of poetry, and there is still a steady demand for the book, which has been out of print for some months.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has had an unusual sale for a first volume of poetry, and there is still a steady demand for the book, which has been out of print for some months.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading It has had an unusual sale for a first volume of poetry, and there is still a steady demand for the book, which has been out of print for some months.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
clumpnounUS /klʌmp/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading _Warp and woof from the loom of Life--_ _A fabric wrought in endless strife:--_ _Lights and shadows, night and day,_ _A thousand tints of gold and gray--_ _Ten thousand shades in leaf and bloom,_ _WARP and WOOF from Life's great Loom._ A SKEIN OF SILVER THE OLD-FASHIONED LOOM The old log house where Margaret lived, whose roof had mossy grown, Reposed amid its clump of trees, a queen upon her throne.
consecrateverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkreɪt/
appoint to a clerical posts
From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _Warp and woof from the loom of Life--_ _A fabric wrought in endless strife:--_ _Lights and shadows, night and day,_ _A thousand tints of gold and gray--_ _Ten thousand shades in leaf and bloom,_ _WARP and WOOF from Life's great Loom._ A SKEIN OF SILVER THE OLD-FASHIONED LOOM The old log house where Margaret lived, whose roof had mossy grown, Reposed amid its clump of trees, a queen upon her throne.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading It has had an unusual sale for a first volume of poetry, and there is still a steady demand for the book, which has been out of print for some months.
Distaffnoun
the sphere of work by women
From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
EditionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading This Second Edition is issued to meet that demand.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading _Warp and woof from the loom of Life--_ _A fabric wrought in endless strife:--_ _Lights and shadows, night and day,_ _A thousand tints of gold and gray--_ _Ten thousand shades in leaf and bloom,_ _WARP and WOOF from Life's great Loom._ A SKEIN OF SILVER THE OLD-FASHIONED LOOM The old log house where Margaret lived, whose roof had mossy grown, Reposed amid its clump of trees, a queen upon her throne.
fabricnounUS /ˈfæbrɪk/
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading _Warp and woof from the loom of Life--_ _A fabric wrought in endless strife:--_ _Lights and shadows, night and day,_ _A thousand tints of gold and gray--_ _Ten thousand shades in leaf and bloom,_ _WARP and WOOF from Life's great Loom._ A SKEIN OF SILVER THE OLD-FASHIONED LOOM The old log house where Margaret lived, whose roof had mossy grown, Reposed amid its clump of trees, a queen upon her throne.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It has had an unusual sale for a first volume of poetry, and there is still a steady demand for the book, which has been out of print for some months.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It has had an unusual sale for a first volume of poetry, and there is still a steady demand for the book, which has been out of print for some months.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Warp and woof from the loom of Life--_ _A fabric wrought in endless strife:--_ _Lights and shadows, night and day,_ _A thousand tints of gold and gray--_ _Ten thousand shades in leaf and bloom,_ _WARP and WOOF from Life's great Loom._ A SKEIN OF SILVER THE OLD-FASHIONED LOOM The old log house where Margaret lived, whose roof had mossy grown, Reposed amid its clump of trees, a queen upon her throne.
coins made of gold
From this reading _Warp and woof from the loom of Life--_ _A fabric wrought in endless strife:--_ _Lights and shadows, night and day,_ _A thousand tints of gold and gray--_ _Ten thousand shades in leaf and bloom,_ _WARP and WOOF from Life's great Loom._ A SKEIN OF SILVER THE OLD-FASHIONED LOOM The old log house where Margaret lived, whose roof had mossy grown, Reposed amid its clump of trees, a queen upon her throne.
GORHAM
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From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading _Warp and woof from the loom of Life--_ _A fabric wrought in endless strife:--_ _Lights and shadows, night and day,_ _A thousand tints of gold and gray--_ _Ten thousand shades in leaf and bloom,_ _WARP and WOOF from Life's great Loom._ A SKEIN OF SILVER THE OLD-FASHIONED LOOM The old log house where Margaret lived, whose roof had mossy grown, Reposed amid its clump of trees, a queen upon her throne.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _Warp and woof from the loom of Life--_ _A fabric wrought in endless strife:--_ _Lights and shadows, night and day,_ _A thousand tints of gold and gray--_ _Ten thousand shades in leaf and bloom,_ _WARP and WOOF from Life's great Loom._ A SKEIN OF SILVER THE OLD-FASHIONED LOOM The old log house where Margaret lived, whose roof had mossy grown, Reposed amid its clump of trees, a queen upon her throne.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading _Warp and woof from the loom of Life--_ _A fabric wrought in endless strife:--_ _Lights and shadows, night and day,_ _A thousand tints of gold and gray--_ _Ten thousand shades in leaf and bloom,_ _WARP and WOOF from Life's great Loom._ A SKEIN OF SILVER THE OLD-FASHIONED LOOM The old log house where Margaret lived, whose roof had mossy grown, Reposed amid its clump of trees, a queen upon her throne.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It has had an unusual sale for a first volume of poetry, and there is still a steady demand for the book, which has been out of print for some months.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _Warp and woof from the loom of Life--_ _A fabric wrought in endless strife:--_ _Lights and shadows, night and day,_ _A thousand tints of gold and gray--_ _Ten thousand shades in leaf and bloom,_ _WARP and WOOF from Life's great Loom._ A SKEIN OF SILVER THE OLD-FASHIONED LOOM The old log house where Margaret lived, whose roof had mossy grown, Reposed amid its clump of trees, a queen upon her throne.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Loom of Life was published late in 1912.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has had an unusual sale for a first volume of poetry, and there is still a steady demand for the book, which has been out of print for some months.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading This Second Edition is issued to meet that demand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has had an unusual sale for a first volume of poetry, and there is still a steady demand for the book, which has been out of print for some months.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The Loom of Life was published late in 1912.
leafnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading _Warp and woof from the loom of Life--_ _A fabric wrought in endless strife:--_ _Lights and shadows, night and day,_ _A thousand tints of gold and gray--_ _Ten thousand shades in leaf and bloom,_ _WARP and WOOF from Life's great Loom._ A SKEIN OF SILVER THE OLD-FASHIONED LOOM The old log house where Margaret lived, whose roof had mossy grown, Reposed amid its clump of trees, a queen upon her throne.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
Life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _Warp and woof from the loom of Life--_ _A fabric wrought in endless strife:--_ _Lights and shadows, night and day,_ _A thousand tints of gold and gray--_ _Ten thousand shades in leaf and bloom,_ _WARP and WOOF from Life's great Loom._ A SKEIN OF SILVER THE OLD-FASHIONED LOOM The old log house where Margaret lived, whose roof had mossy grown, Reposed amid its clump of trees, a queen upon her throne.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading _Warp and woof from the loom of Life--_ _A fabric wrought in endless strife:--_ _Lights and shadows, night and day,_ _A thousand tints of gold and gray--_ _Ten thousand shades in leaf and bloom,_ _WARP and WOOF from Life's great Loom._ A SKEIN OF SILVER THE OLD-FASHIONED LOOM The old log house where Margaret lived, whose roof had mossy grown, Reposed amid its clump of trees, a queen upon her throne.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading _Warp and woof from the loom of Life--_ _A fabric wrought in endless strife:--_ _Lights and shadows, night and day,_ _A thousand tints of gold and gray--_ _Ten thousand shades in leaf and bloom,_ _WARP and WOOF from Life's great Loom._ A SKEIN OF SILVER THE OLD-FASHIONED LOOM The old log house where Margaret lived, whose roof had mossy grown, Reposed amid its clump of trees, a queen upon her throne.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading _Warp and woof from the loom of Life--_ _A fabric wrought in endless strife:--_ _Lights and shadows, night and day,_ _A thousand tints of gold and gray--_ _Ten thousand shades in leaf and bloom,_ _WARP and WOOF from Life's great Loom._ A SKEIN OF SILVER THE OLD-FASHIONED LOOM The old log house where Margaret lived, whose roof had mossy grown, Reposed amid its clump of trees, a queen upon her throne.
LoomverbUS /luːm/
come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
Margaret
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From this reading _Warp and woof from the loom of Life--_ _A fabric wrought in endless strife:--_ _Lights and shadows, night and day,_ _A thousand tints of gold and gray--_ _Ten thousand shades in leaf and bloom,_ _WARP and WOOF from Life's great Loom._ A SKEIN OF SILVER THE OLD-FASHIONED LOOM The old log house where Margaret lived, whose roof had mossy grown, Reposed amid its clump of trees, a queen upon her throne.
Martyr's
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From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
come together
From this reading This Second Edition is issued to meet that demand.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It has had an unusual sale for a first volume of poetry, and there is still a steady demand for the book, which has been out of print for some months.
mossyadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːsi/
overgrown with moss
From this reading _Warp and woof from the loom of Life--_ _A fabric wrought in endless strife:--_ _Lights and shadows, night and day,_ _A thousand tints of gold and gray--_ _Ten thousand shades in leaf and bloom,_ _WARP and WOOF from Life's great Loom._ A SKEIN OF SILVER THE OLD-FASHIONED LOOM The old log house where Margaret lived, whose roof had mossy grown, Reposed amid its clump of trees, a queen upon her throne.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _Warp and woof from the loom of Life--_ _A fabric wrought in endless strife:--_ _Lights and shadows, night and day,_ _A thousand tints of gold and gray--_ _Ten thousand shades in leaf and bloom,_ _WARP and WOOF from Life's great Loom._ A SKEIN OF SILVER THE OLD-FASHIONED LOOM The old log house where Margaret lived, whose roof had mossy grown, Reposed amid its clump of trees, a queen upon her throne.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _Warp and woof from the loom of Life--_ _A fabric wrought in endless strife:--_ _Lights and shadows, night and day,_ _A thousand tints of gold and gray--_ _Ten thousand shades in leaf and bloom,_ _WARP and WOOF from Life's great Loom._ A SKEIN OF SILVER THE OLD-FASHIONED LOOM The old log house where Margaret lived, whose roof had mossy grown, Reposed amid its clump of trees, a queen upon her throne.
Old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It has had an unusual sale for a first volume of poetry, and there is still a steady demand for the book, which has been out of print for some months.
PoemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
literature in metrical form
From this reading It has had an unusual sale for a first volume of poetry, and there is still a steady demand for the book, which has been out of print for some months.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading It has had an unusual sale for a first volume of poetry, and there is still a steady demand for the book, which has been out of print for some months.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading The Loom of Life was published late in 1912.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading _Warp and woof from the loom of Life--_ _A fabric wrought in endless strife:--_ _Lights and shadows, night and day,_ _A thousand tints of gold and gray--_ _Ten thousand shades in leaf and bloom,_ _WARP and WOOF from Life's great Loom._ A SKEIN OF SILVER THE OLD-FASHIONED LOOM The old log house where Margaret lived, whose roof had mossy grown, Reposed amid its clump of trees, a queen upon her throne.
RachelnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
Reposed
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From this reading _Warp and woof from the loom of Life--_ _A fabric wrought in endless strife:--_ _Lights and shadows, night and day,_ _A thousand tints of gold and gray--_ _Ten thousand shades in leaf and bloom,_ _WARP and WOOF from Life's great Loom._ A SKEIN OF SILVER THE OLD-FASHIONED LOOM The old log house where Margaret lived, whose roof had mossy grown, Reposed amid its clump of trees, a queen upon her throne.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading _Warp and woof from the loom of Life--_ _A fabric wrought in endless strife:--_ _Lights and shadows, night and day,_ _A thousand tints of gold and gray--_ _Ten thousand shades in leaf and bloom,_ _WARP and WOOF from Life's great Loom._ A SKEIN OF SILVER THE OLD-FASHIONED LOOM The old log house where Margaret lived, whose roof had mossy grown, Reposed amid its clump of trees, a queen upon her throne.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading It has had an unusual sale for a first volume of poetry, and there is still a steady demand for the book, which has been out of print for some months.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading This Second Edition is issued to meet that demand.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading _Warp and woof from the loom of Life--_ _A fabric wrought in endless strife:--_ _Lights and shadows, night and day,_ _A thousand tints of gold and gray--_ _Ten thousand shades in leaf and bloom,_ _WARP and WOOF from Life's great Loom._ A SKEIN OF SILVER THE OLD-FASHIONED LOOM The old log house where Margaret lived, whose roof had mossy grown, Reposed amid its clump of trees, a queen upon her throne.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading _Warp and woof from the loom of Life--_ _A fabric wrought in endless strife:--_ _Lights and shadows, night and day,_ _A thousand tints of gold and gray--_ _Ten thousand shades in leaf and bloom,_ _WARP and WOOF from Life's great Loom._ A SKEIN OF SILVER THE OLD-FASHIONED LOOM The old log house where Margaret lived, whose roof had mossy grown, Reposed amid its clump of trees, a queen upon her throne.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading _Warp and woof from the loom of Life--_ _A fabric wrought in endless strife:--_ _Lights and shadows, night and day,_ _A thousand tints of gold and gray--_ _Ten thousand shades in leaf and bloom,_ _WARP and WOOF from Life's great Loom._ A SKEIN OF SILVER THE OLD-FASHIONED LOOM The old log house where Margaret lived, whose roof had mossy grown, Reposed amid its clump of trees, a queen upon her throne.
SKEINnounUS /skeɪn/
coils of worsted yarn
From this reading _Warp and woof from the loom of Life--_ _A fabric wrought in endless strife:--_ _Lights and shadows, night and day,_ _A thousand tints of gold and gray--_ _Ten thousand shades in leaf and bloom,_ _WARP and WOOF from Life's great Loom._ A SKEIN OF SILVER THE OLD-FASHIONED LOOM The old log house where Margaret lived, whose roof had mossy grown, Reposed amid its clump of trees, a queen upon her throne.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It has had an unusual sale for a first volume of poetry, and there is still a steady demand for the book, which has been out of print for some months.
make steady
From this reading It has had an unusual sale for a first volume of poetry, and there is still a steady demand for the book, which has been out of print for some months.
not in physical motion
From this reading It has had an unusual sale for a first volume of poetry, and there is still a steady demand for the book, which has been out of print for some months.
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading _Warp and woof from the loom of Life--_ _A fabric wrought in endless strife:--_ _Lights and shadows, night and day,_ _A thousand tints of gold and gray--_ _Ten thousand shades in leaf and bloom,_ _WARP and WOOF from Life's great Loom._ A SKEIN OF SILVER THE OLD-FASHIONED LOOM The old log house where Margaret lived, whose roof had mossy grown, Reposed amid its clump of trees, a queen upon her throne.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading _Warp and woof from the loom of Life--_ _A fabric wrought in endless strife:--_ _Lights and shadows, night and day,_ _A thousand tints of gold and gray--_ _Ten thousand shades in leaf and bloom,_ _WARP and WOOF from Life's great Loom._ A SKEIN OF SILVER THE OLD-FASHIONED LOOM The old log house where Margaret lived, whose roof had mossy grown, Reposed amid its clump of trees, a queen upon her throne.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This Second Edition is issued to meet that demand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
in or at that place or location
From this reading It has had an unusual sale for a first volume of poetry, and there is still a steady demand for the book, which has been out of print for some months.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This Second Edition is issued to meet that demand.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading _Warp and woof from the loom of Life--_ _A fabric wrought in endless strife:--_ _Lights and shadows, night and day,_ _A thousand tints of gold and gray--_ _Ten thousand shades in leaf and bloom,_ _WARP and WOOF from Life's great Loom._ A SKEIN OF SILVER THE OLD-FASHIONED LOOM The old log house where Margaret lived, whose roof had mossy grown, Reposed amid its clump of trees, a queen upon her throne.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading _Warp and woof from the loom of Life--_ _A fabric wrought in endless strife:--_ _Lights and shadows, night and day,_ _A thousand tints of gold and gray--_ _Ten thousand shades in leaf and bloom,_ _WARP and WOOF from Life's great Loom._ A SKEIN OF SILVER THE OLD-FASHIONED LOOM The old log house where Margaret lived, whose roof had mossy grown, Reposed amid its clump of trees, a queen upon her throne.
tintsnounUS /tɪnts/
plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading _Warp and woof from the loom of Life--_ _A fabric wrought in endless strife:--_ _Lights and shadows, night and day,_ _A thousand tints of gold and gray--_ _Ten thousand shades in leaf and bloom,_ _WARP and WOOF from Life's great Loom._ A SKEIN OF SILVER THE OLD-FASHIONED LOOM The old log house where Margaret lived, whose roof had mossy grown, Reposed amid its clump of trees, a queen upon her throne.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This Second Edition is issued to meet that demand.
toiledverbUS /tɔɪld/
past form of “toil” — work hard
From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading _Warp and woof from the loom of Life--_ _A fabric wrought in endless strife:--_ _Lights and shadows, night and day,_ _A thousand tints of gold and gray--_ _Ten thousand shades in leaf and bloom,_ _WARP and WOOF from Life's great Loom._ A SKEIN OF SILVER THE OLD-FASHIONED LOOM The old log house where Margaret lived, whose roof had mossy grown, Reposed amid its clump of trees, a queen upon her throne.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading It has had an unusual sale for a first volume of poetry, and there is still a steady demand for the book, which has been out of print for some months.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _Warp and woof from the loom of Life--_ _A fabric wrought in endless strife:--_ _Lights and shadows, night and day,_ _A thousand tints of gold and gray--_ _Ten thousand shades in leaf and bloom,_ _WARP and WOOF from Life's great Loom._ A SKEIN OF SILVER THE OLD-FASHIONED LOOM The old log house where Margaret lived, whose roof had mossy grown, Reposed amid its clump of trees, a queen upon her throne.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading It has had an unusual sale for a first volume of poetry, and there is still a steady demand for the book, which has been out of print for some months.
WarpverbUS /wɔːrp/
make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story
From this reading _Warp and woof from the loom of Life--_ _A fabric wrought in endless strife:--_ _Lights and shadows, night and day,_ _A thousand tints of gold and gray--_ _Ten thousand shades in leaf and bloom,_ _WARP and WOOF from Life's great Loom._ A SKEIN OF SILVER THE OLD-FASHIONED LOOM The old log house where Margaret lived, whose roof had mossy grown, Reposed amid its clump of trees, a queen upon her throne.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Loom of Life was published late in 1912.
WebnounUS /web/
an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
in or at the place that
From this reading _Warp and woof from the loom of Life--_ _A fabric wrought in endless strife:--_ _Lights and shadows, night and day,_ _A thousand tints of gold and gray--_ _Ten thousand shades in leaf and bloom,_ _WARP and WOOF from Life's great Loom._ A SKEIN OF SILVER THE OLD-FASHIONED LOOM The old log house where Margaret lived, whose roof had mossy grown, Reposed amid its clump of trees, a queen upon her throne.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It has had an unusual sale for a first volume of poetry, and there is still a steady demand for the book, which has been out of print for some months.
which person or people
From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
belonging to which person
From this reading _Warp and woof from the loom of Life--_ _A fabric wrought in endless strife:--_ _Lights and shadows, night and day,_ _A thousand tints of gold and gray--_ _Ten thousand shades in leaf and bloom,_ _WARP and WOOF from Life's great Loom._ A SKEIN OF SILVER THE OLD-FASHIONED LOOM The old log house where Margaret lived, whose roof had mossy grown, Reposed amid its clump of trees, a queen upon her throne.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
woofnounUS /wuːf/
the yarn woven across the warp yarn in weaving
From this reading _Warp and woof from the loom of Life--_ _A fabric wrought in endless strife:--_ _Lights and shadows, night and day,_ _A thousand tints of gold and gray--_ _Ten thousand shades in leaf and bloom,_ _WARP and WOOF from Life's great Loom._ A SKEIN OF SILVER THE OLD-FASHIONED LOOM The old log house where Margaret lived, whose roof had mossy grown, Reposed amid its clump of trees, a queen upon her throne.
wovenadjectiveUS /ˈwoʊvən/
made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole
From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading _Author of "The Blood of Rachel and Other Poems"_ THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A. Like her who wrought at the Old-fashioned Loom, And toiled at Distaff and Wheel,-- The grace of the Lily, the breath of its bloom,-- The flame of the Martyr's zeal,-- She has woven the Web of a beautiful Life-- Oh, consecrate LOVE, my WIFE, my WIFE!
