used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Beyond the Jewish ruler, banded close, A company full glorious, I saw The twelve apostles stand.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading O, with what looks Of ravishment and joy, what rapturous tears; What hearts of ecstacy, they gazed again On their beloved Master"---- _Hillhouse's Judgment._ It has become necessary to advance the season to the beginning of the month of October, which corresponds to our own April.
anew
From this reading O, with what looks Of ravishment and joy, what rapturous tears; What hearts of ecstacy, they gazed again On their beloved Master"---- _Hillhouse's Judgment._ It has become necessary to advance the season to the beginning of the month of October, which corresponds to our own April.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading O, with what looks Of ravishment and joy, what rapturous tears; What hearts of ecstacy, they gazed again On their beloved Master"---- _Hillhouse's Judgment._ It has become necessary to advance the season to the beginning of the month of October, which corresponds to our own April.
apostlesnounUS /əˈpɑːsəlz/
plural of “apostle” — an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform
From this reading "Beyond the Jewish ruler, banded close, A company full glorious, I saw The twelve apostles stand.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading O, with what looks Of ravishment and joy, what rapturous tears; What hearts of ecstacy, they gazed again On their beloved Master"---- _Hillhouse's Judgment._ It has become necessary to advance the season to the beginning of the month of October, which corresponds to our own April.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Not so at Sealer's Land.
bandedadjectiveUS /ˈbændɪd/
identified with a band especially around a leg
From this reading "Beyond the Jewish ruler, banded close, A company full glorious, I saw The twelve apostles stand.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading O, with what looks Of ravishment and joy, what rapturous tears; What hearts of ecstacy, they gazed again On their beloved Master"---- _Hillhouse's Judgment._ It has become necessary to advance the season to the beginning of the month of October, which corresponds to our own April.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading O, with what looks Of ravishment and joy, what rapturous tears; What hearts of ecstacy, they gazed again On their beloved Master"---- _Hillhouse's Judgment._ It has become necessary to advance the season to the beginning of the month of October, which corresponds to our own April.
dearly loved
From this reading O, with what looks Of ravishment and joy, what rapturous tears; What hearts of ecstacy, they gazed again On their beloved Master"---- _Hillhouse's Judgment._ It has become necessary to advance the season to the beginning of the month of October, which corresponds to our own April.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading "Beyond the Jewish ruler, banded close, A company full glorious, I saw The twelve apostles stand.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading In a temperate climate, this would mark the opening of spring; and the reviving hopes of a new and genial season would find a place in every bosom.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
carelessnessnounUS /ˈkerləsnəs/
the quality of not being careful or taking pains
From this reading So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
rid of obstructions
From this reading So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading In a temperate climate, this would mark the opening of spring; and the reviving hopes of a new and genial season would find a place in every bosom.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "Beyond the Jewish ruler, banded close, A company full glorious, I saw The twelve apostles stand.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "Beyond the Jewish ruler, banded close, A company full glorious, I saw The twelve apostles stand.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
without stop or interruption
From this reading So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
correspondsverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndz/
third-person singular of “correspond” — be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading O, with what looks Of ravishment and joy, what rapturous tears; What hearts of ecstacy, they gazed again On their beloved Master"---- _Hillhouse's Judgment._ It has become necessary to advance the season to the beginning of the month of October, which corresponds to our own April.
disastersnounUS /dɪˈzæstərz/
plural of “disaster” — a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
ecstacy
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From this reading O, with what looks Of ravishment and joy, what rapturous tears; What hearts of ecstacy, they gazed again On their beloved Master"---- _Hillhouse's Judgment._ It has become necessary to advance the season to the beginning of the month of October, which corresponds to our own April.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In a temperate climate, this would mark the opening of spring; and the reviving hopes of a new and genial season would find a place in every bosom.
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading In a temperate climate, this would mark the opening of spring; and the reviving hopes of a new and genial season would find a place in every bosom.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "Beyond the Jewish ruler, banded close, A company full glorious, I saw The twelve apostles stand.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading O, with what looks Of ravishment and joy, what rapturous tears; What hearts of ecstacy, they gazed again On their beloved Master"---- _Hillhouse's Judgment._ It has become necessary to advance the season to the beginning of the month of October, which corresponds to our own April.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading In a temperate climate, this would mark the opening of spring; and the reviving hopes of a new and genial season would find a place in every bosom.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading "Beyond the Jewish ruler, banded close, A company full glorious, I saw The twelve apostles stand.
destroyed or killed
From this reading So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading O, with what looks Of ravishment and joy, what rapturous tears; What hearts of ecstacy, they gazed again On their beloved Master"---- _Hillhouse's Judgment._ It has become necessary to advance the season to the beginning of the month of October, which corresponds to our own April.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading O, with what looks Of ravishment and joy, what rapturous tears; What hearts of ecstacy, they gazed again On their beloved Master"---- _Hillhouse's Judgment._ It has become necessary to advance the season to the beginning of the month of October, which corresponds to our own April.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
Hillhouse's
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From this reading O, with what looks Of ravishment and joy, what rapturous tears; What hearts of ecstacy, they gazed again On their beloved Master"---- _Hillhouse's Judgment._ It has become necessary to advance the season to the beginning of the month of October, which corresponds to our own April.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading In a temperate climate, this would mark the opening of spring; and the reviving hopes of a new and genial season would find a place in every bosom.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Beyond the Jewish ruler, banded close, A company full glorious, I saw The twelve apostles stand.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a temperate climate, this would mark the opening of spring; and the reviving hopes of a new and genial season would find a place in every bosom.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading O, with what looks Of ravishment and joy, what rapturous tears; What hearts of ecstacy, they gazed again On their beloved Master"---- _Hillhouse's Judgment._ It has become necessary to advance the season to the beginning of the month of October, which corresponds to our own April.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
JewishadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/
of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion
From this reading "Beyond the Jewish ruler, banded close, A company full glorious, I saw The twelve apostles stand.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading O, with what looks Of ravishment and joy, what rapturous tears; What hearts of ecstacy, they gazed again On their beloved Master"---- _Hillhouse's Judgment._ It has become necessary to advance the season to the beginning of the month of October, which corresponds to our own April.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading O, with what looks Of ravishment and joy, what rapturous tears; What hearts of ecstacy, they gazed again On their beloved Master"---- _Hillhouse's Judgment._ It has become necessary to advance the season to the beginning of the month of October, which corresponds to our own April.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Not so at Sealer's Land.
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 So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading O, with what looks Of ravishment and joy, what rapturous tears; What hearts of ecstacy, they gazed again On their beloved Master"---- _Hillhouse's Judgment._ It has become necessary to advance the season to the beginning of the month of October, which corresponds to our own April.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading In a temperate climate, this would mark the opening of spring; and the reviving hopes of a new and genial season would find a place in every bosom.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading O, with what looks Of ravishment and joy, what rapturous tears; What hearts of ecstacy, they gazed again On their beloved Master"---- _Hillhouse's Judgment._ It has become necessary to advance the season to the beginning of the month of October, which corresponds to our own April.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
come together
From this reading So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading O, with what looks Of ravishment and joy, what rapturous tears; What hearts of ecstacy, they gazed again On their beloved Master"---- _Hillhouse's Judgment._ It has become necessary to advance the season to the beginning of the month of October, which corresponds to our own April.
absolutely essential
From this reading O, with what looks Of ravishment and joy, what rapturous tears; What hearts of ecstacy, they gazed again On their beloved Master"---- _Hillhouse's Judgment._ It has become necessary to advance the season to the beginning of the month of October, which corresponds to our own April.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In a temperate climate, this would mark the opening of spring; and the reviving hopes of a new and genial season would find a place in every bosom.
nosesnounUS /ˈnoʊzɪz/
plural of “nose” — the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not so at Sealer's Land.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading O, with what looks Of ravishment and joy, what rapturous tears; What hearts of ecstacy, they gazed again On their beloved Master"---- _Hillhouse's Judgment._ It has become necessary to advance the season to the beginning of the month of October, which corresponds to our own April.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading O, with what looks Of ravishment and joy, what rapturous tears; What hearts of ecstacy, they gazed again On their beloved Master"---- _Hillhouse's Judgment._ It has become necessary to advance the season to the beginning of the month of October, which corresponds to our own April.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading O, with what looks Of ravishment and joy, what rapturous tears; What hearts of ecstacy, they gazed again On their beloved Master"---- _Hillhouse's Judgment._ It has become necessary to advance the season to the beginning of the month of October, which corresponds to our own April.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading O, with what looks Of ravishment and joy, what rapturous tears; What hearts of ecstacy, they gazed again On their beloved Master"---- _Hillhouse's Judgment._ It has become necessary to advance the season to the beginning of the month of October, which corresponds to our own April.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading In a temperate climate, this would mark the opening of spring; and the reviving hopes of a new and genial season would find a place in every bosom.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading O, with what looks Of ravishment and joy, what rapturous tears; What hearts of ecstacy, they gazed again On their beloved Master"---- _Hillhouse's Judgment._ It has become necessary to advance the season to the beginning of the month of October, which corresponds to our own April.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading O, with what looks Of ravishment and joy, what rapturous tears; What hearts of ecstacy, they gazed again On their beloved Master"---- _Hillhouse's Judgment._ It has become necessary to advance the season to the beginning of the month of October, which corresponds to our own April.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In a temperate climate, this would mark the opening of spring; and the reviving hopes of a new and genial season would find a place in every bosom.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
rapturousadjectiveUS /ˈræptʃərəs/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading O, with what looks Of ravishment and joy, what rapturous tears; What hearts of ecstacy, they gazed again On their beloved Master"---- _Hillhouse's Judgment._ It has become necessary to advance the season to the beginning of the month of October, which corresponds to our own April.
on the contrary
From this reading So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
ravishmentnoun
a feeling of delight at being filled with wonder and enchantment
From this reading O, with what looks Of ravishment and joy, what rapturous tears; What hearts of ecstacy, they gazed again On their beloved Master"---- _Hillhouse's Judgment._ It has become necessary to advance the season to the beginning of the month of October, which corresponds to our own April.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
revivingadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvɪŋ/
tending to impart new life and vigor to
From this reading In a temperate climate, this would mark the opening of spring; and the reviving hopes of a new and genial season would find a place in every bosom.
rulernounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading "Beyond the Jewish ruler, banded close, A company full glorious, I saw The twelve apostles stand.
cut with a saw
From this reading "Beyond the Jewish ruler, banded close, A company full glorious, I saw The twelve apostles stand.
Sealer's
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From this reading Not so at Sealer's Land.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading O, with what looks Of ravishment and joy, what rapturous tears; What hearts of ecstacy, they gazed again On their beloved Master"---- _Hillhouse's Judgment._ It has become necessary to advance the season to the beginning of the month of October, which corresponds to our own April.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Not so at Sealer's Land.
the season of growth
From this reading In a temperate climate, this would mark the opening of spring; and the reviving hopes of a new and genial season would find a place in every bosom.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "Beyond the Jewish ruler, banded close, A company full glorious, I saw The twelve apostles stand.
make steady
From this reading So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading O, with what looks Of ravishment and joy, what rapturous tears; What hearts of ecstacy, they gazed again On their beloved Master"---- _Hillhouse's Judgment._ It has become necessary to advance the season to the beginning of the month of October, which corresponds to our own April.
temperateadjectiveUS /ˈtemprət/
(of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate
From this reading In a temperate climate, this would mark the opening of spring; and the reviving hopes of a new and genial season would find a place in every bosom.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Beyond the Jewish ruler, banded close, A company full glorious, I saw The twelve apostles stand.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading O, with what looks Of ravishment and joy, what rapturous tears; What hearts of ecstacy, they gazed again On their beloved Master"---- _Hillhouse's Judgment._ It has become necessary to advance the season to the beginning of the month of October, which corresponds to our own April.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading O, with what looks Of ravishment and joy, what rapturous tears; What hearts of ecstacy, they gazed again On their beloved Master"---- _Hillhouse's Judgment._ It has become necessary to advance the season to the beginning of the month of October, which corresponds to our own April.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In a temperate climate, this would mark the opening of spring; and the reviving hopes of a new and genial season would find a place in every bosom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading O, with what looks Of ravishment and joy, what rapturous tears; What hearts of ecstacy, they gazed again On their beloved Master"---- _Hillhouse's Judgment._ It has become necessary to advance the season to the beginning of the month of October, which corresponds to our own April.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading "Beyond the Jewish ruler, banded close, A company full glorious, I saw The twelve apostles stand.
wantonverbUS /ˈwɔːntən/
waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
From this reading So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading O, with what looks Of ravishment and joy, what rapturous tears; What hearts of ecstacy, they gazed again On their beloved Master"---- _Hillhouse's Judgment._ It has become necessary to advance the season to the beginning of the month of October, which corresponds to our own April.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading O, with what looks Of ravishment and joy, what rapturous tears; What hearts of ecstacy, they gazed again On their beloved Master"---- _Hillhouse's Judgment._ It has become necessary to advance the season to the beginning of the month of October, which corresponds to our own April.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading O, with what looks Of ravishment and joy, what rapturous tears; What hearts of ecstacy, they gazed again On their beloved Master"---- _Hillhouse's Judgment._ It has become necessary to advance the season to the beginning of the month of October, which corresponds to our own April.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In a temperate climate, this would mark the opening of spring; and the reviving hopes of a new and genial season would find a place in every bosom.
but in spite of that
From this reading So long as the winter was at its height, and the clear, steady cold continued, by falling into a system so prepared as to meet the wants of such a region, matters had gone on regularly, if not with comfort; and, as yet, the personal disasters were confined to a few frozen cheeks and noses, the results of carelessness and wanton exposure, rather than of absolute necessity.
