used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading --_A. L. Waring._ Kate had long ago become accustomed to these uncertain movements of Grace, and was therefore not alarmed at her prolonged absence.
the state of being absent
From this reading --_A. L. Waring._ Kate had long ago become accustomed to these uncertain movements of Grace, and was therefore not alarmed at her prolonged absence.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading --_A. L. Waring._ Kate had long ago become accustomed to these uncertain movements of Grace, and was therefore not alarmed at her prolonged absence.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "What makes you look so sober, Gracious?" she asked, tenderly, after the hat and sketch book were laid aside and they had settled themselves for their usual chat.
in the past
From this reading --_A. L. Waring._ Kate had long ago become accustomed to these uncertain movements of Grace, and was therefore not alarmed at her prolonged absence.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading --_A. L. Waring._ Kate had long ago become accustomed to these uncertain movements of Grace, and was therefore not alarmed at her prolonged absence.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Let me not dwell so much within My bounded heart with anxious heed, Where all my searches meet with doubt, And nothing satisfies my need; It shuts me from the sound and sight Of that pure world of life and light Which has no breadth, or length, or height."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Let me not dwell so much within My bounded heart with anxious heed, Where all my searches meet with doubt, And nothing satisfies my need; It shuts me from the sound and sight Of that pure world of life and light Which has no breadth, or length, or height."
eagerly desirous
From this reading "Let me not dwell so much within My bounded heart with anxious heed, Where all my searches meet with doubt, And nothing satisfies my need; It shuts me from the sound and sight Of that pure world of life and light Which has no breadth, or length, or height."
on or to one side
From this reading "What makes you look so sober, Gracious?" she asked, tenderly, after the hat and sketch book were laid aside and they had settled themselves for their usual chat.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What makes you look so sober, Gracious?" she asked, tenderly, after the hat and sketch book were laid aside and they had settled themselves for their usual chat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading --_A. L. Waring._ Kate had long ago become accustomed to these uncertain movements of Grace, and was therefore not alarmed at her prolonged absence.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "Oh, Kate, I had a lovely time to-day, with all the beautiful sights out in the country; I wish you could see how much more there is in nature since we have studied Christian Healing," was the evasive reply.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading --_A. L. Waring._ Kate had long ago become accustomed to these uncertain movements of Grace, and was therefore not alarmed at her prolonged absence.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading "What makes you look so sober, Gracious?" she asked, tenderly, after the hat and sketch book were laid aside and they had settled themselves for their usual chat.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading "Let me not dwell so much within My bounded heart with anxious heed, Where all my searches meet with doubt, And nothing satisfies my need; It shuts me from the sound and sight Of that pure world of life and light Which has no breadth, or length, or height."
breadthnounUS /bredθ/
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
From this reading "Let me not dwell so much within My bounded heart with anxious heed, Where all my searches meet with doubt, And nothing satisfies my need; It shuts me from the sound and sight Of that pure world of life and light Which has no breadth, or length, or height."
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading She sat in a cozy chair, reading the last letter from Mrs. Hayden, when Grace entered.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading "What makes you look so sober, Gracious?" she asked, tenderly, after the hat and sketch book were laid aside and they had settled themselves for their usual chat.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading "Oh, Kate, I had a lovely time to-day, with all the beautiful sights out in the country; I wish you could see how much more there is in nature since we have studied Christian Healing," was the evasive reply.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Oh, Kate, I had a lovely time to-day, with all the beautiful sights out in the country; I wish you could see how much more there is in nature since we have studied Christian Healing," was the evasive reply.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "Oh, Kate, I had a lovely time to-day, with all the beautiful sights out in the country; I wish you could see how much more there is in nature since we have studied Christian Healing," was the evasive reply.
cozyadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊzi/
enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
From this reading She sat in a cozy chair, reading the last letter from Mrs. Hayden, when Grace entered.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "Let me not dwell so much within My bounded heart with anxious heed, Where all my searches meet with doubt, And nothing satisfies my need; It shuts me from the sound and sight Of that pure world of life and light Which has no breadth, or length, or height."
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading "Let me not dwell so much within My bounded heart with anxious heed, Where all my searches meet with doubt, And nothing satisfies my need; It shuts me from the sound and sight Of that pure world of life and light Which has no breadth, or length, or height."
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading She sat in a cozy chair, reading the last letter from Mrs. Hayden, when Grace entered.
evasiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈveɪzɪv/
deliberately vague or ambiguous
From this reading "Oh, Kate, I had a lovely time to-day, with all the beautiful sights out in the country; I wish you could see how much more there is in nature since we have studied Christian Healing," was the evasive reply.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What makes you look so sober, Gracious?" she asked, tenderly, after the hat and sketch book were laid aside and they had settled themselves for their usual chat.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Let me not dwell so much within My bounded heart with anxious heed, Where all my searches meet with doubt, And nothing satisfies my need; It shuts me from the sound and sight Of that pure world of life and light Which has no breadth, or length, or height."
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading --_A. L. Waring._ Kate had long ago become accustomed to these uncertain movements of Grace, and was therefore not alarmed at her prolonged absence.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading "What makes you look so sober, Gracious?" she asked, tenderly, after the hat and sketch book were laid aside and they had settled themselves for their usual chat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading --_A. L. Waring._ Kate had long ago become accustomed to these uncertain movements of Grace, and was therefore not alarmed at her prolonged absence.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Let me not dwell so much within My bounded heart with anxious heed, Where all my searches meet with doubt, And nothing satisfies my need; It shuts me from the sound and sight Of that pure world of life and light Which has no breadth, or length, or height."
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading "What makes you look so sober, Gracious?" she asked, tenderly, after the hat and sketch book were laid aside and they had settled themselves for their usual chat.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Oh, Kate, I had a lovely time to-day, with all the beautiful sights out in the country; I wish you could see how much more there is in nature since we have studied Christian Healing," was the evasive reply.
Hayden
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From this reading She sat in a cozy chair, reading the last letter from Mrs. Hayden, when Grace entered.
HealingnounUS /ˈhiːlɪŋ/
the natural process by which the body repairs itself
From this reading "Oh, Kate, I had a lovely time to-day, with all the beautiful sights out in the country; I wish you could see how much more there is in nature since we have studied Christian Healing," was the evasive reply.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "Let me not dwell so much within My bounded heart with anxious heed, Where all my searches meet with doubt, And nothing satisfies my need; It shuts me from the sound and sight Of that pure world of life and light Which has no breadth, or length, or height."
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading "Let me not dwell so much within My bounded heart with anxious heed, Where all my searches meet with doubt, And nothing satisfies my need; It shuts me from the sound and sight Of that pure world of life and light Which has no breadth, or length, or height."
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading "Let me not dwell so much within My bounded heart with anxious heed, Where all my searches meet with doubt, And nothing satisfies my need; It shuts me from the sound and sight Of that pure world of life and light Which has no breadth, or length, or height."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading --_A. L. Waring._ Kate had long ago become accustomed to these uncertain movements of Grace, and was therefore not alarmed at her prolonged absence.
how
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From this reading "Oh, Kate, I had a lovely time to-day, with all the beautiful sights out in the country; I wish you could see how much more there is in nature since we have studied Christian Healing," was the evasive reply.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh, Kate, I had a lovely time to-day, with all the beautiful sights out in the country; I wish you could see how much more there is in nature since we have studied Christian Healing," was the evasive reply.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She sat in a cozy chair, reading the last letter from Mrs. Hayden, when Grace entered.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh, Kate, I had a lovely time to-day, with all the beautiful sights out in the country; I wish you could see how much more there is in nature since we have studied Christian Healing," was the evasive reply.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Let me not dwell so much within My bounded heart with anxious heed, Where all my searches meet with doubt, And nothing satisfies my need; It shuts me from the sound and sight Of that pure world of life and light Which has no breadth, or length, or height."
Kate
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From this reading --_A. L. Waring._ Kate had long ago become accustomed to these uncertain movements of Grace, and was therefore not alarmed at her prolonged absence.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading --_A. L. Waring._ Kate had long ago become accustomed to these uncertain movements of Grace, and was therefore not alarmed at her prolonged absence.
set down according to a plan
From this reading "What makes you look so sober, Gracious?" she asked, tenderly, after the hat and sketch book were laid aside and they had settled themselves for their usual chat.
immediately past
From this reading She sat in a cozy chair, reading the last letter from Mrs. Hayden, when Grace entered.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading "Let me not dwell so much within My bounded heart with anxious heed, Where all my searches meet with doubt, And nothing satisfies my need; It shuts me from the sound and sight Of that pure world of life and light Which has no breadth, or length, or height."
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let me not dwell so much within My bounded heart with anxious heed, Where all my searches meet with doubt, And nothing satisfies my need; It shuts me from the sound and sight Of that pure world of life and light Which has no breadth, or length, or height."
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading She sat in a cozy chair, reading the last letter from Mrs. Hayden, when Grace entered.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Let me not dwell so much within My bounded heart with anxious heed, Where all my searches meet with doubt, And nothing satisfies my need; It shuts me from the sound and sight Of that pure world of life and light Which has no breadth, or length, or height."
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "Let me not dwell so much within My bounded heart with anxious heed, Where all my searches meet with doubt, And nothing satisfies my need; It shuts me from the sound and sight Of that pure world of life and light Which has no breadth, or length, or height."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading --_A. L. Waring._ Kate had long ago become accustomed to these uncertain movements of Grace, and was therefore not alarmed at her prolonged absence.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "What makes you look so sober, Gracious?" she asked, tenderly, after the hat and sketch book were laid aside and they had settled themselves for their usual chat.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading "Oh, Kate, I had a lovely time to-day, with all the beautiful sights out in the country; I wish you could see how much more there is in nature since we have studied Christian Healing," was the evasive reply.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "What makes you look so sober, Gracious?" she asked, tenderly, after the hat and sketch book were laid aside and they had settled themselves for their usual chat.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let me not dwell so much within My bounded heart with anxious heed, Where all my searches meet with doubt, And nothing satisfies my need; It shuts me from the sound and sight Of that pure world of life and light Which has no breadth, or length, or height."
come together
From this reading "Let me not dwell so much within My bounded heart with anxious heed, Where all my searches meet with doubt, And nothing satisfies my need; It shuts me from the sound and sight Of that pure world of life and light Which has no breadth, or length, or height."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Oh, Kate, I had a lovely time to-day, with all the beautiful sights out in the country; I wish you could see how much more there is in nature since we have studied Christian Healing," was the evasive reply.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading --_A. L. Waring._ Kate had long ago become accustomed to these uncertain movements of Grace, and was therefore not alarmed at her prolonged absence.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She sat in a cozy chair, reading the last letter from Mrs. Hayden, when Grace entered.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Let me not dwell so much within My bounded heart with anxious heed, Where all my searches meet with doubt, And nothing satisfies my need; It shuts me from the sound and sight Of that pure world of life and light Which has no breadth, or length, or height."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Let me not dwell so much within My bounded heart with anxious heed, Where all my searches meet with doubt, And nothing satisfies my need; It shuts me from the sound and sight Of that pure world of life and light Which has no breadth, or length, or height."
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading "Oh, Kate, I had a lovely time to-day, with all the beautiful sights out in the country; I wish you could see how much more there is in nature since we have studied Christian Healing," was the evasive reply.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "Let me not dwell so much within My bounded heart with anxious heed, Where all my searches meet with doubt, And nothing satisfies my need; It shuts me from the sound and sight Of that pure world of life and light Which has no breadth, or length, or height."
not any; not one
From this reading "Let me not dwell so much within My bounded heart with anxious heed, Where all my searches meet with doubt, And nothing satisfies my need; It shuts me from the sound and sight Of that pure world of life and light Which has no breadth, or length, or height."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Let me not dwell so much within My bounded heart with anxious heed, Where all my searches meet with doubt, And nothing satisfies my need; It shuts me from the sound and sight Of that pure world of life and light Which has no breadth, or length, or height."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Let me not dwell so much within My bounded heart with anxious heed, Where all my searches meet with doubt, And nothing satisfies my need; It shuts me from the sound and sight Of that pure world of life and light Which has no breadth, or length, or height."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Let me not dwell so much within My bounded heart with anxious heed, Where all my searches meet with doubt, And nothing satisfies my need; It shuts me from the sound and sight Of that pure world of life and light Which has no breadth, or length, or height."
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, Kate, I had a lovely time to-day, with all the beautiful sights out in the country; I wish you could see how much more there is in nature since we have studied Christian Healing," was the evasive reply.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Let me not dwell so much within My bounded heart with anxious heed, Where all my searches meet with doubt, And nothing satisfies my need; It shuts me from the sound and sight Of that pure world of life and light Which has no breadth, or length, or height."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Oh, Kate, I had a lovely time to-day, with all the beautiful sights out in the country; I wish you could see how much more there is in nature since we have studied Christian Healing," was the evasive reply.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading --_A. L. Waring._ Kate had long ago become accustomed to these uncertain movements of Grace, and was therefore not alarmed at her prolonged absence.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading "Let me not dwell so much within My bounded heart with anxious heed, Where all my searches meet with doubt, And nothing satisfies my need; It shuts me from the sound and sight Of that pure world of life and light Which has no breadth, or length, or height."
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading She sat in a cozy chair, reading the last letter from Mrs. Hayden, when Grace entered.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Oh, Kate, I had a lovely time to-day, with all the beautiful sights out in the country; I wish you could see how much more there is in nature since we have studied Christian Healing," was the evasive reply.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She sat in a cozy chair, reading the last letter from Mrs. Hayden, when Grace entered.
satisfiesverbUS /ˈsætɪsfaɪz/
third-person singular of “satisfy” — meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading "Let me not dwell so much within My bounded heart with anxious heed, Where all my searches meet with doubt, And nothing satisfies my need; It shuts me from the sound and sight Of that pure world of life and light Which has no breadth, or length, or height."
searchesnounUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “search” — the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone
From this reading "Let me not dwell so much within My bounded heart with anxious heed, Where all my searches meet with doubt, And nothing satisfies my need; It shuts me from the sound and sight Of that pure world of life and light Which has no breadth, or length, or height."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Oh, Kate, I had a lovely time to-day, with all the beautiful sights out in the country; I wish you could see how much more there is in nature since we have studied Christian Healing," was the evasive reply.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading "What makes you look so sober, Gracious?" she asked, tenderly, after the hat and sketch book were laid aside and they had settled themselves for their usual chat.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She sat in a cozy chair, reading the last letter from Mrs. Hayden, when Grace entered.
shutsverbUS /ʃʌts/
third-person singular of “shut” — move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading "Let me not dwell so much within My bounded heart with anxious heed, Where all my searches meet with doubt, And nothing satisfies my need; It shuts me from the sound and sight Of that pure world of life and light Which has no breadth, or length, or height."
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "Let me not dwell so much within My bounded heart with anxious heed, Where all my searches meet with doubt, And nothing satisfies my need; It shuts me from the sound and sight Of that pure world of life and light Which has no breadth, or length, or height."
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading "Oh, Kate, I had a lovely time to-day, with all the beautiful sights out in the country; I wish you could see how much more there is in nature since we have studied Christian Healing," was the evasive reply.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Oh, Kate, I had a lovely time to-day, with all the beautiful sights out in the country; I wish you could see how much more there is in nature since we have studied Christian Healing," was the evasive reply.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading "What makes you look so sober, Gracious?" she asked, tenderly, after the hat and sketch book were laid aside and they had settled themselves for their usual chat.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Let me not dwell so much within My bounded heart with anxious heed, Where all my searches meet with doubt, And nothing satisfies my need; It shuts me from the sound and sight Of that pure world of life and light Which has no breadth, or length, or height."
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading "What makes you look so sober, Gracious?" she asked, tenderly, after the hat and sketch book were laid aside and they had settled themselves for their usual chat.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading "Let me not dwell so much within My bounded heart with anxious heed, Where all my searches meet with doubt, And nothing satisfies my need; It shuts me from the sound and sight Of that pure world of life and light Which has no breadth, or length, or height."
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading "Oh, Kate, I had a lovely time to-day, with all the beautiful sights out in the country; I wish you could see how much more there is in nature since we have studied Christian Healing," was the evasive reply.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading "What makes you look so sober, Gracious?" she asked, tenderly, after the hat and sketch book were laid aside and they had settled themselves for their usual chat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Let me not dwell so much within My bounded heart with anxious heed, Where all my searches meet with doubt, And nothing satisfies my need; It shuts me from the sound and sight Of that pure world of life and light Which has no breadth, or length, or height."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Let me not dwell so much within My bounded heart with anxious heed, Where all my searches meet with doubt, And nothing satisfies my need; It shuts me from the sound and sight Of that pure world of life and light Which has no breadth, or length, or height."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "What makes you look so sober, Gracious?" she asked, tenderly, after the hat and sketch book were laid aside and they had settled themselves for their usual chat.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading "What makes you look so sober, Gracious?" she asked, tenderly, after the hat and sketch book were laid aside and they had settled themselves for their usual chat.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Oh, Kate, I had a lovely time to-day, with all the beautiful sights out in the country; I wish you could see how much more there is in nature since we have studied Christian Healing," was the evasive reply.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading --_A. L. Waring._ Kate had long ago become accustomed to these uncertain movements of Grace, and was therefore not alarmed at her prolonged absence.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading --_A. L. Waring._ Kate had long ago become accustomed to these uncertain movements of Grace, and was therefore not alarmed at her prolonged absence.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What makes you look so sober, Gracious?" she asked, tenderly, after the hat and sketch book were laid aside and they had settled themselves for their usual chat.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Oh, Kate, I had a lovely time to-day, with all the beautiful sights out in the country; I wish you could see how much more there is in nature since we have studied Christian Healing," was the evasive reply.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading --_A. L. Waring._ Kate had long ago become accustomed to these uncertain movements of Grace, and was therefore not alarmed at her prolonged absence.
to-day
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From this reading "Oh, Kate, I had a lovely time to-day, with all the beautiful sights out in the country; I wish you could see how much more there is in nature since we have studied Christian Healing," was the evasive reply.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading --_A. L. Waring._ Kate had long ago become accustomed to these uncertain movements of Grace, and was therefore not alarmed at her prolonged absence.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "What makes you look so sober, Gracious?" she asked, tenderly, after the hat and sketch book were laid aside and they had settled themselves for their usual chat.
WaringverbUS /ˈwerɪŋ/
-ing form of “ware” — spend extravagantly
From this reading --_A. L. Waring._ Kate had long ago become accustomed to these uncertain movements of Grace, and was therefore not alarmed at her prolonged absence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading --_A. L. Waring._ Kate had long ago become accustomed to these uncertain movements of Grace, and was therefore not alarmed at her prolonged absence.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Oh, Kate, I had a lovely time to-day, with all the beautiful sights out in the country; I wish you could see how much more there is in nature since we have studied Christian Healing," was the evasive reply.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What makes you look so sober, Gracious?" she asked, tenderly, after the hat and sketch book were laid aside and they had settled themselves for their usual chat.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What makes you look so sober, Gracious?" she asked, tenderly, after the hat and sketch book were laid aside and they had settled themselves for their usual chat.
at the time that
From this reading She sat in a cozy chair, reading the last letter from Mrs. Hayden, when Grace entered.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Let me not dwell so much within My bounded heart with anxious heed, Where all my searches meet with doubt, And nothing satisfies my need; It shuts me from the sound and sight Of that pure world of life and light Which has no breadth, or length, or height."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Let me not dwell so much within My bounded heart with anxious heed, Where all my searches meet with doubt, And nothing satisfies my need; It shuts me from the sound and sight Of that pure world of life and light Which has no breadth, or length, or height."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "Oh, Kate, I had a lovely time to-day, with all the beautiful sights out in the country; I wish you could see how much more there is in nature since we have studied Christian Healing," was the evasive reply.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Let me not dwell so much within My bounded heart with anxious heed, Where all my searches meet with doubt, And nothing satisfies my need; It shuts me from the sound and sight Of that pure world of life and light Which has no breadth, or length, or height."
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "Let me not dwell so much within My bounded heart with anxious heed, Where all my searches meet with doubt, And nothing satisfies my need; It shuts me from the sound and sight Of that pure world of life and light Which has no breadth, or length, or height."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Let me not dwell so much within My bounded heart with anxious heed, Where all my searches meet with doubt, And nothing satisfies my need; It shuts me from the sound and sight Of that pure world of life and light Which has no breadth, or length, or height."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What makes you look so sober, Gracious?" she asked, tenderly, after the hat and sketch book were laid aside and they had settled themselves for their usual chat.
