used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The telegraphic message that flashed across the ocean to Lulu Conway with such mournful tidings never reached her; she was already on the ocean, homeward bound, having just received the letter that told of Willard's illness at Memphis.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The telegraphic message that flashed across the ocean to Lulu Conway with such mournful tidings never reached her; she was already on the ocean, homeward bound, having just received the letter that told of Willard's illness at Memphis.
AMELIAnounUS /əˈmiːljə/
congenital absence of an arm or leg
From this reading --AMELIA B. WELBY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The telegraphic message that flashed across the ocean to Lulu Conway with such mournful tidings never reached her; she was already on the ocean, homeward bound, having just received the letter that told of Willard's illness at Memphis.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading --AMELIA B. WELBY.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading "BABY FINGERS, WAXEN TOUCHES."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was not until she reached home in May, and was safely domiciled at Ocean View, that Bruce went into Norfolk and brought back the sad-faced mother, whose mourning weeds were the first indication to Lulu of her bitter bereavement.
bereavementnounUS /bərˈiːvmənt/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading It was not until she reached home in May, and was safely domiciled at Ocean View, that Bruce went into Norfolk and brought back the sad-faced mother, whose mourning weeds were the first indication to Lulu of her bitter bereavement.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading It was not until she reached home in May, and was safely domiciled at Ocean View, that Bruce went into Norfolk and brought back the sad-faced mother, whose mourning weeds were the first indication to Lulu of her bitter bereavement.
blissnounUS /blɪs/
a state of extreme happiness
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
confined by bonds
From this reading The telegraphic message that flashed across the ocean to Lulu Conway with such mournful tidings never reached her; she was already on the ocean, homeward bound, having just received the letter that told of Willard's illness at Memphis.
bowersnounUS /ˈbaʊərz/
plural of “bower” — a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was not until she reached home in May, and was safely domiciled at Ocean View, that Bruce went into Norfolk and brought back the sad-faced mother, whose mourning weeds were the first indication to Lulu of her bitter bereavement.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading It was not until she reached home in May, and was safely domiciled at Ocean View, that Bruce went into Norfolk and brought back the sad-faced mother, whose mourning weeds were the first indication to Lulu of her bitter bereavement.
budnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
Conway
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From this reading The telegraphic message that flashed across the ocean to Lulu Conway with such mournful tidings never reached her; she was already on the ocean, homeward bound, having just received the letter that told of Willard's illness at Memphis.
cradled
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From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
domiciled
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From this reading It was not until she reached home in May, and was safely domiciled at Ocean View, that Bruce went into Norfolk and brought back the sad-faced mother, whose mourning weeds were the first indication to Lulu of her bitter bereavement.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading "BABY FINGERS, WAXEN TOUCHES."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was not until she reached home in May, and was safely domiciled at Ocean View, that Bruce went into Norfolk and brought back the sad-faced mother, whose mourning weeds were the first indication to Lulu of her bitter bereavement.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading The telegraphic message that flashed across the ocean to Lulu Conway with such mournful tidings never reached her; she was already on the ocean, homeward bound, having just received the letter that told of Willard's illness at Memphis.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
a long fixed look
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The telegraphic message that flashed across the ocean to Lulu Conway with such mournful tidings never reached her; she was already on the ocean, homeward bound, having just received the letter that told of Willard's illness at Memphis.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was not until she reached home in May, and was safely domiciled at Ocean View, that Bruce went into Norfolk and brought back the sad-faced mother, whose mourning weeds were the first indication to Lulu of her bitter bereavement.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading The telegraphic message that flashed across the ocean to Lulu Conway with such mournful tidings never reached her; she was already on the ocean, homeward bound, having just received the letter that told of Willard's illness at Memphis.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading The telegraphic message that flashed across the ocean to Lulu Conway with such mournful tidings never reached her; she was already on the ocean, homeward bound, having just received the letter that told of Willard's illness at Memphis.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading It was not until she reached home in May, and was safely domiciled at Ocean View, that Bruce went into Norfolk and brought back the sad-faced mother, whose mourning weeds were the first indication to Lulu of her bitter bereavement.
InnocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was not until she reached home in May, and was safely domiciled at Ocean View, that Bruce went into Norfolk and brought back the sad-faced mother, whose mourning weeds were the first indication to Lulu of her bitter bereavement.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not until she reached home in May, and was safely domiciled at Ocean View, that Bruce went into Norfolk and brought back the sad-faced mother, whose mourning weeds were the first indication to Lulu of her bitter bereavement.
and nothing more
From this reading The telegraphic message that flashed across the ocean to Lulu Conway with such mournful tidings never reached her; she was already on the ocean, homeward bound, having just received the letter that told of Willard's illness at Memphis.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The telegraphic message that flashed across the ocean to Lulu Conway with such mournful tidings never reached her; she was already on the ocean, homeward bound, having just received the letter that told of Willard's illness at Memphis.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
held dear
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
LulunounUS /ˈluːluː/
a very attractive or seductive looking woman
From this reading The telegraphic message that flashed across the ocean to Lulu Conway with such mournful tidings never reached her; she was already on the ocean, homeward bound, having just received the letter that told of Willard's illness at Memphis.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
MemphisnounUS /ˈmemfəs/
largest city of Tennessee; located in southwestern Tennessee on bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River
From this reading The telegraphic message that flashed across the ocean to Lulu Conway with such mournful tidings never reached her; she was already on the ocean, homeward bound, having just received the letter that told of Willard's illness at Memphis.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading The telegraphic message that flashed across the ocean to Lulu Conway with such mournful tidings never reached her; she was already on the ocean, homeward bound, having just received the letter that told of Willard's illness at Memphis.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
mournfuladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrnfəl/
expressing sorrow
From this reading The telegraphic message that flashed across the ocean to Lulu Conway with such mournful tidings never reached her; she was already on the ocean, homeward bound, having just received the letter that told of Willard's illness at Memphis.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading It was not until she reached home in May, and was safely domiciled at Ocean View, that Bruce went into Norfolk and brought back the sad-faced mother, whose mourning weeds were the first indication to Lulu of her bitter bereavement.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The telegraphic message that flashed across the ocean to Lulu Conway with such mournful tidings never reached her; she was already on the ocean, homeward bound, having just received the letter that told of Willard's illness at Memphis.
NorfolknounUS /ˈnɔːrfək/
port city located in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay; headquarters of the Atlantic fleet of the United States Navy
From this reading It was not until she reached home in May, and was safely domiciled at Ocean View, that Bruce went into Norfolk and brought back the sad-faced mother, whose mourning weeds were the first indication to Lulu of her bitter bereavement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not until she reached home in May, and was safely domiciled at Ocean View, that Bruce went into Norfolk and brought back the sad-faced mother, whose mourning weeds were the first indication to Lulu of her bitter bereavement.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading The telegraphic message that flashed across the ocean to Lulu Conway with such mournful tidings never reached her; she was already on the ocean, homeward bound, having just received the letter that told of Willard's illness at Memphis.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
make a promise or commitment
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The telegraphic message that flashed across the ocean to Lulu Conway with such mournful tidings never reached her; she was already on the ocean, homeward bound, having just received the letter that told of Willard's illness at Memphis.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The telegraphic message that flashed across the ocean to Lulu Conway with such mournful tidings never reached her; she was already on the ocean, homeward bound, having just received the letter that told of Willard's illness at Memphis.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
sad-facedadjective
having a face with a sad expression
From this reading It was not until she reached home in May, and was safely domiciled at Ocean View, that Bruce went into Norfolk and brought back the sad-faced mother, whose mourning weeds were the first indication to Lulu of her bitter bereavement.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading It was not until she reached home in May, and was safely domiciled at Ocean View, that Bruce went into Norfolk and brought back the sad-faced mother, whose mourning weeds were the first indication to Lulu of her bitter bereavement.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
sinfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnfəl/
characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
softeradjectiveUS /ˈsɑːftər/
comparative of “soft” — yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
a short musical composition with words
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
soothedverbUS /suːðd/
past form of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
stoopverbUS /stuːp/
bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The telegraphic message that flashed across the ocean to Lulu Conway with such mournful tidings never reached her; she was already on the ocean, homeward bound, having just received the letter that told of Willard's illness at Memphis.
telegraphicadjective
of or relating to or transmitted by telegraph
From this reading The telegraphic message that flashed across the ocean to Lulu Conway with such mournful tidings never reached her; she was already on the ocean, homeward bound, having just received the letter that told of Willard's illness at Memphis.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading The telegraphic message that flashed across the ocean to Lulu Conway with such mournful tidings never reached her; she was already on the ocean, homeward bound, having just received the letter that told of Willard's illness at Memphis.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The telegraphic message that flashed across the ocean to Lulu Conway with such mournful tidings never reached her; she was already on the ocean, homeward bound, having just received the letter that told of Willard's illness at Memphis.
TOUCHESnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading "BABY FINGERS, WAXEN TOUCHES."
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was not until she reached home in May, and was safely domiciled at Ocean View, that Bruce went into Norfolk and brought back the sad-faced mother, whose mourning weeds were the first indication to Lulu of her bitter bereavement.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It was not until she reached home in May, and was safely domiciled at Ocean View, that Bruce went into Norfolk and brought back the sad-faced mother, whose mourning weeds were the first indication to Lulu of her bitter bereavement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The telegraphic message that flashed across the ocean to Lulu Conway with such mournful tidings never reached her; she was already on the ocean, homeward bound, having just received the letter that told of Willard's illness at Memphis.
WAXENadjective
made of or covered with wax
From this reading "BABY FINGERS, WAXEN TOUCHES."
weedsnounUS /wiːdz/
a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning
From this reading It was not until she reached home in May, and was safely domiciled at Ocean View, that Bruce went into Norfolk and brought back the sad-faced mother, whose mourning weeds were the first indication to Lulu of her bitter bereavement.
WELBY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --AMELIA B. WELBY.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was not until she reached home in May, and was safely domiciled at Ocean View, that Bruce went into Norfolk and brought back the sad-faced mother, whose mourning weeds were the first indication to Lulu of her bitter bereavement.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was not until she reached home in May, and was safely domiciled at Ocean View, that Bruce went into Norfolk and brought back the sad-faced mother, whose mourning weeds were the first indication to Lulu of her bitter bereavement.
at the time that
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
belonging to which person
From this reading It was not until she reached home in May, and was safely domiciled at Ocean View, that Bruce went into Norfolk and brought back the sad-faced mother, whose mourning weeds were the first indication to Lulu of her bitter bereavement.
Willard's
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From this reading The telegraphic message that flashed across the ocean to Lulu Conway with such mournful tidings never reached her; she was already on the ocean, homeward bound, having just received the letter that told of Willard's illness at Memphis.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading "My heart grew softer as I gazed upon That youthful mother as she soothed to rest, With a low song, her loved and cherished one, The bud of promise on her gentle breast; For 'tis a sight that angel ones above May stoop to gaze on from their bowers of bliss, When Innocence upon the breast of Love Is cradled in a sinful world like this."
