used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She felt for the first time she could bring out the peace and reposeful strength of character Kate had thought so sadly lacking, and one afternoon, a few days after the memorable walk, she sat down to her work with a pleasurable anticipation of bringing out her ideal.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading As she put the touches here and there that changed the expression, now adding to this feature, now taking from that, she was thinking of the changes needed in herself, and wondering how or by what process they would be wrought by the invisible Artist.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She felt for the first time she could bring out the peace and reposeful strength of character Kate had thought so sadly lacking, and one afternoon, a few days after the memorable walk, she sat down to her work with a pleasurable anticipation of bringing out her ideal.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading She felt for the first time she could bring out the peace and reposeful strength of character Kate had thought so sadly lacking, and one afternoon, a few days after the memorable walk, she sat down to her work with a pleasurable anticipation of bringing out her ideal.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "Not in Jerusalem alone, God hears and answers prayer, Nor on Samaria's mountain lone, Dispenses blessings there.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading But in the secrecy of thought, Our silent souls may pray; Or round the household altar brought, Begin and close the day."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Not in Jerusalem alone, God hears and answers prayer, Nor on Samaria's mountain lone, Dispenses blessings there.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Not in Jerusalem alone, God hears and answers prayer, Nor on Samaria's mountain lone, Dispenses blessings there.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading She felt for the first time she could bring out the peace and reposeful strength of character Kate had thought so sadly lacking, and one afternoon, a few days after the memorable walk, she sat down to her work with a pleasurable anticipation of bringing out her ideal.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading As she put the touches here and there that changed the expression, now adding to this feature, now taking from that, she was thinking of the changes needed in herself, and wondering how or by what process they would be wrought by the invisible Artist.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she put the touches here and there that changed the expression, now adding to this feature, now taking from that, she was thinking of the changes needed in herself, and wondering how or by what process they would be wrought by the invisible Artist.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As she put the touches here and there that changed the expression, now adding to this feature, now taking from that, she was thinking of the changes needed in herself, and wondering how or by what process they would be wrought by the invisible Artist.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But in the secrecy of thought, Our silent souls may pray; Or round the household altar brought, Begin and close the day."
blessingsnounUS /ˈblesɪŋz/
plural of “blessing” — the formal act of approving
From this reading "Not in Jerusalem alone, God hears and answers prayer, Nor on Samaria's mountain lone, Dispenses blessings there.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She felt for the first time she could bring out the peace and reposeful strength of character Kate had thought so sadly lacking, and one afternoon, a few days after the memorable walk, she sat down to her work with a pleasurable anticipation of bringing out her ideal.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading She felt for the first time she could bring out the peace and reposeful strength of character Kate had thought so sadly lacking, and one afternoon, a few days after the memorable walk, she sat down to her work with a pleasurable anticipation of bringing out her ideal.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But in the secrecy of thought, Our silent souls may pray; Or round the household altar brought, Begin and close the day."
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading --_James Montgomery._ Grace was busily engaged with "Hypatia."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in the secrecy of thought, Our silent souls may pray; Or round the household altar brought, Begin and close the day."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As she put the touches here and there that changed the expression, now adding to this feature, now taking from that, she was thinking of the changes needed in herself, and wondering how or by what process they would be wrought by the invisible Artist.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading As she put the touches here and there that changed the expression, now adding to this feature, now taking from that, she was thinking of the changes needed in herself, and wondering how or by what process they would be wrought by the invisible Artist.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading As she put the touches here and there that changed the expression, now adding to this feature, now taking from that, she was thinking of the changes needed in herself, and wondering how or by what process they would be wrought by the invisible Artist.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading She felt for the first time she could bring out the peace and reposeful strength of character Kate had thought so sadly lacking, and one afternoon, a few days after the memorable walk, she sat down to her work with a pleasurable anticipation of bringing out her ideal.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading But in the secrecy of thought, Our silent souls may pray; Or round the household altar brought, Begin and close the day."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She felt for the first time she could bring out the peace and reposeful strength of character Kate had thought so sadly lacking, and one afternoon, a few days after the memorable walk, she sat down to her work with a pleasurable anticipation of bringing out her ideal.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But in the secrecy of thought, Our silent souls may pray; Or round the household altar brought, Begin and close the day."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading She felt for the first time she could bring out the peace and reposeful strength of character Kate had thought so sadly lacking, and one afternoon, a few days after the memorable walk, she sat down to her work with a pleasurable anticipation of bringing out her ideal.
DispensesverbUS /dɪˈspensɪz/
third-person singular of “dispense” — administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading "Not in Jerusalem alone, God hears and answers prayer, Nor on Samaria's mountain lone, Dispenses blessings there.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She felt for the first time she could bring out the peace and reposeful strength of character Kate had thought so sadly lacking, and one afternoon, a few days after the memorable walk, she sat down to her work with a pleasurable anticipation of bringing out her ideal.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading --_James Montgomery._ Grace was busily engaged with "Hypatia."
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading As she put the touches here and there that changed the expression, now adding to this feature, now taking from that, she was thinking of the changes needed in herself, and wondering how or by what process they would be wrought by the invisible Artist.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading As she put the touches here and there that changed the expression, now adding to this feature, now taking from that, she was thinking of the changes needed in herself, and wondering how or by what process they would be wrought by the invisible Artist.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt for the first time she could bring out the peace and reposeful strength of character Kate had thought so sadly lacking, and one afternoon, a few days after the memorable walk, she sat down to her work with a pleasurable anticipation of bringing out her ideal.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading She felt for the first time she could bring out the peace and reposeful strength of character Kate had thought so sadly lacking, and one afternoon, a few days after the memorable walk, she sat down to her work with a pleasurable anticipation of bringing out her ideal.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She felt for the first time she could bring out the peace and reposeful strength of character Kate had thought so sadly lacking, and one afternoon, a few days after the memorable walk, she sat down to her work with a pleasurable anticipation of bringing out her ideal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She felt for the first time she could bring out the peace and reposeful strength of character Kate had thought so sadly lacking, and one afternoon, a few days after the memorable walk, she sat down to her work with a pleasurable anticipation of bringing out her ideal.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As she put the touches here and there that changed the expression, now adding to this feature, now taking from that, she was thinking of the changes needed in herself, and wondering how or by what process they would be wrought by the invisible Artist.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "Not in Jerusalem alone, God hears and answers prayer, Nor on Samaria's mountain lone, Dispenses blessings there.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading --_James Montgomery._ Grace was busily engaged with "Hypatia."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She felt for the first time she could bring out the peace and reposeful strength of character Kate had thought so sadly lacking, and one afternoon, a few days after the memorable walk, she sat down to her work with a pleasurable anticipation of bringing out her ideal.
hearsverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "Not in Jerusalem alone, God hears and answers prayer, Nor on Samaria's mountain lone, Dispenses blessings there.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She felt for the first time she could bring out the peace and reposeful strength of character Kate had thought so sadly lacking, and one afternoon, a few days after the memorable walk, she sat down to her work with a pleasurable anticipation of bringing out her ideal.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading As she put the touches here and there that changed the expression, now adding to this feature, now taking from that, she was thinking of the changes needed in herself, and wondering how or by what process they would be wrought by the invisible Artist.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading As she put the touches here and there that changed the expression, now adding to this feature, now taking from that, she was thinking of the changes needed in herself, and wondering how or by what process they would be wrought by the invisible Artist.
a social unit living together
From this reading But in the secrecy of thought, Our silent souls may pray; Or round the household altar brought, Begin and close the day."
how
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From this reading As she put the touches here and there that changed the expression, now adding to this feature, now taking from that, she was thinking of the changes needed in herself, and wondering how or by what process they would be wrought by the invisible Artist.
Hypatianoun
Greek philosopher and astronomer; she invented the astrolabe (370-415)
From this reading --_James Montgomery._ Grace was busily engaged with "Hypatia."
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading She felt for the first time she could bring out the peace and reposeful strength of character Kate had thought so sadly lacking, and one afternoon, a few days after the memorable walk, she sat down to her work with a pleasurable anticipation of bringing out her ideal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Not in Jerusalem alone, God hears and answers prayer, Nor on Samaria's mountain lone, Dispenses blessings there.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading As she put the touches here and there that changed the expression, now adding to this feature, now taking from that, she was thinking of the changes needed in herself, and wondering how or by what process they would be wrought by the invisible Artist.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading --_James Montgomery._ Grace was busily engaged with "Hypatia."
JerusalemnounUS /dʒərˈuːsələm/
capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)
From this reading "Not in Jerusalem alone, God hears and answers prayer, Nor on Samaria's mountain lone, Dispenses blessings there.
Kate
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From this reading She felt for the first time she could bring out the peace and reposeful strength of character Kate had thought so sadly lacking, and one afternoon, a few days after the memorable walk, she sat down to her work with a pleasurable anticipation of bringing out her ideal.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading She felt for the first time she could bring out the peace and reposeful strength of character Kate had thought so sadly lacking, and one afternoon, a few days after the memorable walk, she sat down to her work with a pleasurable anticipation of bringing out her ideal.
loneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading "Not in Jerusalem alone, God hears and answers prayer, Nor on Samaria's mountain lone, Dispenses blessings there.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But in the secrecy of thought, Our silent souls may pray; Or round the household altar brought, Begin and close the day."
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading She felt for the first time she could bring out the peace and reposeful strength of character Kate had thought so sadly lacking, and one afternoon, a few days after the memorable walk, she sat down to her work with a pleasurable anticipation of bringing out her ideal.
MontgomerynounUS /mɑːntˈɡʌmri/
Canadian novelist (1874-1942)
From this reading --_James Montgomery._ Grace was busily engaged with "Hypatia."
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading "Not in Jerusalem alone, God hears and answers prayer, Nor on Samaria's mountain lone, Dispenses blessings there.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading As she put the touches here and there that changed the expression, now adding to this feature, now taking from that, she was thinking of the changes needed in herself, and wondering how or by what process they would be wrought by the invisible Artist.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "Not in Jerusalem alone, God hears and answers prayer, Nor on Samaria's mountain lone, Dispenses blessings there.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not in Jerusalem alone, God hears and answers prayer, Nor on Samaria's mountain lone, Dispenses blessings there.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As she put the touches here and there that changed the expression, now adding to this feature, now taking from that, she was thinking of the changes needed in herself, and wondering how or by what process they would be wrought by the invisible Artist.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But in the secrecy of thought, Our silent souls may pray; Or round the household altar brought, Begin and close the day."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Not in Jerusalem alone, God hears and answers prayer, Nor on Samaria's mountain lone, Dispenses blessings there.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She felt for the first time she could bring out the peace and reposeful strength of character Kate had thought so sadly lacking, and one afternoon, a few days after the memorable walk, she sat down to her work with a pleasurable anticipation of bringing out her ideal.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But in the secrecy of thought, Our silent souls may pray; Or round the household altar brought, Begin and close the day."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But in the secrecy of thought, Our silent souls may pray; Or round the household altar brought, Begin and close the day."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She felt for the first time she could bring out the peace and reposeful strength of character Kate had thought so sadly lacking, and one afternoon, a few days after the memorable walk, she sat down to her work with a pleasurable anticipation of bringing out her ideal.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading She felt for the first time she could bring out the peace and reposeful strength of character Kate had thought so sadly lacking, and one afternoon, a few days after the memorable walk, she sat down to her work with a pleasurable anticipation of bringing out her ideal.
pleasurableadjectiveUS /ˈpleʒərəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading She felt for the first time she could bring out the peace and reposeful strength of character Kate had thought so sadly lacking, and one afternoon, a few days after the memorable walk, she sat down to her work with a pleasurable anticipation of bringing out her ideal.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading But in the secrecy of thought, Our silent souls may pray; Or round the household altar brought, Begin and close the day."
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading "Not in Jerusalem alone, God hears and answers prayer, Nor on Samaria's mountain lone, Dispenses blessings there.
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading As she put the touches here and there that changed the expression, now adding to this feature, now taking from that, she was thinking of the changes needed in herself, and wondering how or by what process they would be wrought by the invisible Artist.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As she put the touches here and there that changed the expression, now adding to this feature, now taking from that, she was thinking of the changes needed in herself, and wondering how or by what process they would be wrought by the invisible Artist.
reposefuladjective
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading She felt for the first time she could bring out the peace and reposeful strength of character Kate had thought so sadly lacking, and one afternoon, a few days after the memorable walk, she sat down to her work with a pleasurable anticipation of bringing out her ideal.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading But in the secrecy of thought, Our silent souls may pray; Or round the household altar brought, Begin and close the day."
in an unfortunate way
From this reading She felt for the first time she could bring out the peace and reposeful strength of character Kate had thought so sadly lacking, and one afternoon, a few days after the memorable walk, she sat down to her work with a pleasurable anticipation of bringing out her ideal.
Samaria's
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From this reading "Not in Jerusalem alone, God hears and answers prayer, Nor on Samaria's mountain lone, Dispenses blessings there.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She felt for the first time she could bring out the peace and reposeful strength of character Kate had thought so sadly lacking, and one afternoon, a few days after the memorable walk, she sat down to her work with a pleasurable anticipation of bringing out her ideal.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading But in the secrecy of thought, Our silent souls may pray; Or round the household altar brought, Begin and close the day."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She felt for the first time she could bring out the peace and reposeful strength of character Kate had thought so sadly lacking, and one afternoon, a few days after the memorable walk, she sat down to her work with a pleasurable anticipation of bringing out her ideal.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading But in the secrecy of thought, Our silent souls may pray; Or round the household altar brought, Begin and close the day."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She felt for the first time she could bring out the peace and reposeful strength of character Kate had thought so sadly lacking, and one afternoon, a few days after the memorable walk, she sat down to her work with a pleasurable anticipation of bringing out her ideal.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading But in the secrecy of thought, Our silent souls may pray; Or round the household altar brought, Begin and close the day."
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading She felt for the first time she could bring out the peace and reposeful strength of character Kate had thought so sadly lacking, and one afternoon, a few days after the memorable walk, she sat down to her work with a pleasurable anticipation of bringing out her ideal.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading As she put the touches here and there that changed the expression, now adding to this feature, now taking from that, she was thinking of the changes needed in herself, and wondering how or by what process they would be wrought by the invisible Artist.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As she put the touches here and there that changed the expression, now adding to this feature, now taking from that, she was thinking of the changes needed in herself, and wondering how or by what process they would be wrought by the invisible Artist.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But in the secrecy of thought, Our silent souls may pray; Or round the household altar brought, Begin and close the day."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Not in Jerusalem alone, God hears and answers prayer, Nor on Samaria's mountain lone, Dispenses blessings there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she put the touches here and there that changed the expression, now adding to this feature, now taking from that, she was thinking of the changes needed in herself, and wondering how or by what process they would be wrought by the invisible Artist.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading As she put the touches here and there that changed the expression, now adding to this feature, now taking from that, she was thinking of the changes needed in herself, and wondering how or by what process they would be wrought by the invisible Artist.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As she put the touches here and there that changed the expression, now adding to this feature, now taking from that, she was thinking of the changes needed in herself, and wondering how or by what process they would be wrought by the invisible Artist.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But in the secrecy of thought, Our silent souls may pray; Or round the household altar brought, Begin and close the day."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She felt for the first time she could bring out the peace and reposeful strength of character Kate had thought so sadly lacking, and one afternoon, a few days after the memorable walk, she sat down to her work with a pleasurable anticipation of bringing out her ideal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She felt for the first time she could bring out the peace and reposeful strength of character Kate had thought so sadly lacking, and one afternoon, a few days after the memorable walk, she sat down to her work with a pleasurable anticipation of bringing out her ideal.
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading As she put the touches here and there that changed the expression, now adding to this feature, now taking from that, she was thinking of the changes needed in herself, and wondering how or by what process they would be wrought by the invisible Artist.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading She felt for the first time she could bring out the peace and reposeful strength of character Kate had thought so sadly lacking, and one afternoon, a few days after the memorable walk, she sat down to her work with a pleasurable anticipation of bringing out her ideal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading --_James Montgomery._ Grace was busily engaged with "Hypatia."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As she put the touches here and there that changed the expression, now adding to this feature, now taking from that, she was thinking of the changes needed in herself, and wondering how or by what process they would be wrought by the invisible Artist.
in the company of; together with
From this reading --_James Montgomery._ Grace was busily engaged with "Hypatia."
showing curiosity
From this reading As she put the touches here and there that changed the expression, now adding to this feature, now taking from that, she was thinking of the changes needed in herself, and wondering how or by what process they would be wrought by the invisible Artist.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She felt for the first time she could bring out the peace and reposeful strength of character Kate had thought so sadly lacking, and one afternoon, a few days after the memorable walk, she sat down to her work with a pleasurable anticipation of bringing out her ideal.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As she put the touches here and there that changed the expression, now adding to this feature, now taking from that, she was thinking of the changes needed in herself, and wondering how or by what process they would be wrought by the invisible Artist.
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading As she put the touches here and there that changed the expression, now adding to this feature, now taking from that, she was thinking of the changes needed in herself, and wondering how or by what process they would be wrought by the invisible Artist.
