to or in a foreign country
From this reading We sat at work in the hall, being gathered there for warmth, for in this hard winter when so many poor were abroad, my lady thought shame to burn coal freely, choosing rather to give it away to her poorer neighbours, who, you may be sure, blessed her for the thought.
ACHEverbUS /eɪk/
feel physical pain
From this reading HOW WE HEAR TIDINGS THAT MAKE OUR HEARTS ACHE, AND ILL PREPARE US FOR THE GREAT SURPRISE The short afternoon was closing in.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading HOW WE HEAR TIDINGS THAT MAKE OUR HEARTS ACHE, AND ILL PREPARE US FOR THE GREAT SURPRISE The short afternoon was closing in.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW WE HEAR TIDINGS THAT MAKE OUR HEARTS ACHE, AND ILL PREPARE US FOR THE GREAT SURPRISE The short afternoon was closing in.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had bidden us bring our work and sit by her as she span, for she knew how restless and unhappy we were, and hoped perhaps to ease her own burdened heart by friendly and intimate talk.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We sat at work in the hall, being gathered there for warmth, for in this hard winter when so many poor were abroad, my lady thought shame to burn coal freely, choosing rather to give it away to her poorer neighbours, who, you may be sure, blessed her for the thought.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading We sat at work in the hall, being gathered there for warmth, for in this hard winter when so many poor were abroad, my lady thought shame to burn coal freely, choosing rather to give it away to her poorer neighbours, who, you may be sure, blessed her for the thought.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We sat at work in the hall, being gathered there for warmth, for in this hard winter when so many poor were abroad, my lady thought shame to burn coal freely, choosing rather to give it away to her poorer neighbours, who, you may be sure, blessed her for the thought.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading We sat at work in the hall, being gathered there for warmth, for in this hard winter when so many poor were abroad, my lady thought shame to burn coal freely, choosing rather to give it away to her poorer neighbours, who, you may be sure, blessed her for the thought.
biddenverbUS /ˈbɪdɪn/
inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment
From this reading She had bidden us bring our work and sit by her as she span, for she knew how restless and unhappy we were, and hoped perhaps to ease her own burdened heart by friendly and intimate talk.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading We sat at work in the hall, being gathered there for warmth, for in this hard winter when so many poor were abroad, my lady thought shame to burn coal freely, choosing rather to give it away to her poorer neighbours, who, you may be sure, blessed her for the thought.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She had bidden us bring our work and sit by her as she span, for she knew how restless and unhappy we were, and hoped perhaps to ease her own burdened heart by friendly and intimate talk.
burdenedadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrdənd/
bearing a heavy burden of work or difficulties or responsibilities
From this reading She had bidden us bring our work and sit by her as she span, for she knew how restless and unhappy we were, and hoped perhaps to ease her own burdened heart by friendly and intimate talk.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading We sat at work in the hall, being gathered there for warmth, for in this hard winter when so many poor were abroad, my lady thought shame to burn coal freely, choosing rather to give it away to her poorer neighbours, who, you may be sure, blessed her for the thought.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had bidden us bring our work and sit by her as she span, for she knew how restless and unhappy we were, and hoped perhaps to ease her own burdened heart by friendly and intimate talk.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading We sat at work in the hall, being gathered there for warmth, for in this hard winter when so many poor were abroad, my lady thought shame to burn coal freely, choosing rather to give it away to her poorer neighbours, who, you may be sure, blessed her for the thought.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading HOW WE HEAR TIDINGS THAT MAKE OUR HEARTS ACHE, AND ILL PREPARE US FOR THE GREAT SURPRISE The short afternoon was closing in.
coalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading We sat at work in the hall, being gathered there for warmth, for in this hard winter when so many poor were abroad, my lady thought shame to burn coal freely, choosing rather to give it away to her poorer neighbours, who, you may be sure, blessed her for the thought.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading We had that day had news which moved my lady sadly.
move gently or carefully
From this reading She had bidden us bring our work and sit by her as she span, for she knew how restless and unhappy we were, and hoped perhaps to ease her own burdened heart by friendly and intimate talk.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading The snow was falling steadily and soft, for there was no wind and the frost still held.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HOW WE HEAR TIDINGS THAT MAKE OUR HEARTS ACHE, AND ILL PREPARE US FOR THE GREAT SURPRISE The short afternoon was closing in.
in a free manner
From this reading We sat at work in the hall, being gathered there for warmth, for in this hard winter when so many poor were abroad, my lady thought shame to burn coal freely, choosing rather to give it away to her poorer neighbours, who, you may be sure, blessed her for the thought.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading She had bidden us bring our work and sit by her as she span, for she knew how restless and unhappy we were, and hoped perhaps to ease her own burdened heart by friendly and intimate talk.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading The snow was falling steadily and soft, for there was no wind and the frost still held.
brought together in one place
From this reading We sat at work in the hall, being gathered there for warmth, for in this hard winter when so many poor were abroad, my lady thought shame to burn coal freely, choosing rather to give it away to her poorer neighbours, who, you may be sure, blessed her for the thought.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading We sat at work in the hall, being gathered there for warmth, for in this hard winter when so many poor were abroad, my lady thought shame to burn coal freely, choosing rather to give it away to her poorer neighbours, who, you may be sure, blessed her for the thought.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading HOW WE HEAR TIDINGS THAT MAKE OUR HEARTS ACHE, AND ILL PREPARE US FOR THE GREAT SURPRISE The short afternoon was closing in.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had bidden us bring our work and sit by her as she span, for she knew how restless and unhappy we were, and hoped perhaps to ease her own burdened heart by friendly and intimate talk.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading We sat at work in the hall, being gathered there for warmth, for in this hard winter when so many poor were abroad, my lady thought shame to burn coal freely, choosing rather to give it away to her poorer neighbours, who, you may be sure, blessed her for the thought.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading We sat at work in the hall, being gathered there for warmth, for in this hard winter when so many poor were abroad, my lady thought shame to burn coal freely, choosing rather to give it away to her poorer neighbours, who, you may be sure, blessed her for the thought.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading HOW WE HEAR TIDINGS THAT MAKE OUR HEARTS ACHE, AND ILL PREPARE US FOR THE GREAT SURPRISE The short afternoon was closing in.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She had bidden us bring our work and sit by her as she span, for she knew how restless and unhappy we were, and hoped perhaps to ease her own burdened heart by friendly and intimate talk.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading HOW WE HEAR TIDINGS THAT MAKE OUR HEARTS ACHE, AND ILL PREPARE US FOR THE GREAT SURPRISE The short afternoon was closing in.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The snow was falling steadily and soft, for there was no wind and the frost still held.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading We sat at work in the hall, being gathered there for warmth, for in this hard winter when so many poor were abroad, my lady thought shame to burn coal freely, choosing rather to give it away to her poorer neighbours, who, you may be sure, blessed her for the thought.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading She had bidden us bring our work and sit by her as she span, for she knew how restless and unhappy we were, and hoped perhaps to ease her own burdened heart by friendly and intimate talk.
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From this reading HOW WE HEAR TIDINGS THAT MAKE OUR HEARTS ACHE, AND ILL PREPARE US FOR THE GREAT SURPRISE The short afternoon was closing in.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading HOW WE HEAR TIDINGS THAT MAKE OUR HEARTS ACHE, AND ILL PREPARE US FOR THE GREAT SURPRISE The short afternoon was closing in.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW WE HEAR TIDINGS THAT MAKE OUR HEARTS ACHE, AND ILL PREPARE US FOR THE GREAT SURPRISE The short afternoon was closing in.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading She had bidden us bring our work and sit by her as she span, for she knew how restless and unhappy we were, and hoped perhaps to ease her own burdened heart by friendly and intimate talk.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We sat at work in the hall, being gathered there for warmth, for in this hard winter when so many poor were abroad, my lady thought shame to burn coal freely, choosing rather to give it away to her poorer neighbours, who, you may be sure, blessed her for the thought.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She had bidden us bring our work and sit by her as she span, for she knew how restless and unhappy we were, and hoped perhaps to ease her own burdened heart by friendly and intimate talk.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading We sat at work in the hall, being gathered there for warmth, for in this hard winter when so many poor were abroad, my lady thought shame to burn coal freely, choosing rather to give it away to her poorer neighbours, who, you may be sure, blessed her for the thought.
engage in
From this reading HOW WE HEAR TIDINGS THAT MAKE OUR HEARTS ACHE, AND ILL PREPARE US FOR THE GREAT SURPRISE The short afternoon was closing in.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading We sat at work in the hall, being gathered there for warmth, for in this hard winter when so many poor were abroad, my lady thought shame to burn coal freely, choosing rather to give it away to her poorer neighbours, who, you may be sure, blessed her for the thought.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading We sat at work in the hall, being gathered there for warmth, for in this hard winter when so many poor were abroad, my lady thought shame to burn coal freely, choosing rather to give it away to her poorer neighbours, who, you may be sure, blessed her for the thought.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading We had that day had news which moved my lady sadly.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading We sat at work in the hall, being gathered there for warmth, for in this hard winter when so many poor were abroad, my lady thought shame to burn coal freely, choosing rather to give it away to her poorer neighbours, who, you may be sure, blessed her for the thought.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading We sat at work in the hall, being gathered there for warmth, for in this hard winter when so many poor were abroad, my lady thought shame to burn coal freely, choosing rather to give it away to her poorer neighbours, who, you may be sure, blessed her for the thought.
information about recent and important events
From this reading We had that day had news which moved my lady sadly.
not any; not one
From this reading The snow was falling steadily and soft, for there was no wind and the frost still held.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading HOW WE HEAR TIDINGS THAT MAKE OUR HEARTS ACHE, AND ILL PREPARE US FOR THE GREAT SURPRISE The short afternoon was closing in.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She had bidden us bring our work and sit by her as she span, for she knew how restless and unhappy we were, and hoped perhaps to ease her own burdened heart by friendly and intimate talk.
by chance
From this reading She had bidden us bring our work and sit by her as she span, for she knew how restless and unhappy we were, and hoped perhaps to ease her own burdened heart by friendly and intimate talk.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading We sat at work in the hall, being gathered there for warmth, for in this hard winter when so many poor were abroad, my lady thought shame to burn coal freely, choosing rather to give it away to her poorer neighbours, who, you may be sure, blessed her for the thought.
pooreradjectiveUS /ˈpuːrər/
comparative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity
From this reading We sat at work in the hall, being gathered there for warmth, for in this hard winter when so many poor were abroad, my lady thought shame to burn coal freely, choosing rather to give it away to her poorer neighbours, who, you may be sure, blessed her for the thought.
PREPAREverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading HOW WE HEAR TIDINGS THAT MAKE OUR HEARTS ACHE, AND ILL PREPARE US FOR THE GREAT SURPRISE The short afternoon was closing in.
on the contrary
From this reading We sat at work in the hall, being gathered there for warmth, for in this hard winter when so many poor were abroad, my lady thought shame to burn coal freely, choosing rather to give it away to her poorer neighbours, who, you may be sure, blessed her for the thought.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading She had bidden us bring our work and sit by her as she span, for she knew how restless and unhappy we were, and hoped perhaps to ease her own burdened heart by friendly and intimate talk.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading We had that day had news which moved my lady sadly.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading We sat at work in the hall, being gathered there for warmth, for in this hard winter when so many poor were abroad, my lady thought shame to burn coal freely, choosing rather to give it away to her poorer neighbours, who, you may be sure, blessed her for the thought.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading We sat at work in the hall, being gathered there for warmth, for in this hard winter when so many poor were abroad, my lady thought shame to burn coal freely, choosing rather to give it away to her poorer neighbours, who, you may be sure, blessed her for the thought.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had bidden us bring our work and sit by her as she span, for she knew how restless and unhappy we were, and hoped perhaps to ease her own burdened heart by friendly and intimate talk.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading HOW WE HEAR TIDINGS THAT MAKE OUR HEARTS ACHE, AND ILL PREPARE US FOR THE GREAT SURPRISE The short afternoon was closing in.
be seated
From this reading She had bidden us bring our work and sit by her as she span, for she knew how restless and unhappy we were, and hoped perhaps to ease her own burdened heart by friendly and intimate talk.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The snow was falling steadily and soft, for there was no wind and the frost still held.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We sat at work in the hall, being gathered there for warmth, for in this hard winter when so many poor were abroad, my lady thought shame to burn coal freely, choosing rather to give it away to her poorer neighbours, who, you may be sure, blessed her for the thought.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The snow was falling steadily and soft, for there was no wind and the frost still held.
spannounUS /spæn/
the complete duration of something
From this reading She had bidden us bring our work and sit by her as she span, for she knew how restless and unhappy we were, and hoped perhaps to ease her own burdened heart by friendly and intimate talk.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading The snow was falling steadily and soft, for there was no wind and the frost still held.
not in physical motion
From this reading The snow was falling steadily and soft, for there was no wind and the frost still held.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading We sat at work in the hall, being gathered there for warmth, for in this hard winter when so many poor were abroad, my lady thought shame to burn coal freely, choosing rather to give it away to her poorer neighbours, who, you may be sure, blessed her for the thought.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading HOW WE HEAR TIDINGS THAT MAKE OUR HEARTS ACHE, AND ILL PREPARE US FOR THE GREAT SURPRISE The short afternoon was closing in.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading She had bidden us bring our work and sit by her as she span, for she knew how restless and unhappy we were, and hoped perhaps to ease her own burdened heart by friendly and intimate talk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HOW WE HEAR TIDINGS THAT MAKE OUR HEARTS ACHE, AND ILL PREPARE US FOR THE GREAT SURPRISE The short afternoon was closing in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW WE HEAR TIDINGS THAT MAKE OUR HEARTS ACHE, AND ILL PREPARE US FOR THE GREAT SURPRISE The short afternoon was closing in.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The snow was falling steadily and soft, for there was no wind and the frost still held.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We sat at work in the hall, being gathered there for warmth, for in this hard winter when so many poor were abroad, my lady thought shame to burn coal freely, choosing rather to give it away to her poorer neighbours, who, you may be sure, blessed her for the thought.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading We sat at work in the hall, being gathered there for warmth, for in this hard winter when so many poor were abroad, my lady thought shame to burn coal freely, choosing rather to give it away to her poorer neighbours, who, you may be sure, blessed her for the thought.
TIDINGSnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading HOW WE HEAR TIDINGS THAT MAKE OUR HEARTS ACHE, AND ILL PREPARE US FOR THE GREAT SURPRISE The short afternoon was closing in.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We sat at work in the hall, being gathered there for warmth, for in this hard winter when so many poor were abroad, my lady thought shame to burn coal freely, choosing rather to give it away to her poorer neighbours, who, you may be sure, blessed her for the thought.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading She had bidden us bring our work and sit by her as she span, for she knew how restless and unhappy we were, and hoped perhaps to ease her own burdened heart by friendly and intimate talk.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HOW WE HEAR TIDINGS THAT MAKE OUR HEARTS ACHE, AND ILL PREPARE US FOR THE GREAT SURPRISE The short afternoon was closing in.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading We sat at work in the hall, being gathered there for warmth, for in this hard winter when so many poor were abroad, my lady thought shame to burn coal freely, choosing rather to give it away to her poorer neighbours, who, you may be sure, blessed her for the thought.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW WE HEAR TIDINGS THAT MAKE OUR HEARTS ACHE, AND ILL PREPARE US FOR THE GREAT SURPRISE The short afternoon was closing in.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading HOW WE HEAR TIDINGS THAT MAKE OUR HEARTS ACHE, AND ILL PREPARE US FOR THE GREAT SURPRISE The short afternoon was closing in.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We sat at work in the hall, being gathered there for warmth, for in this hard winter when so many poor were abroad, my lady thought shame to burn coal freely, choosing rather to give it away to her poorer neighbours, who, you may be sure, blessed her for the thought.
at the time that
From this reading We sat at work in the hall, being gathered there for warmth, for in this hard winter when so many poor were abroad, my lady thought shame to burn coal freely, choosing rather to give it away to her poorer neighbours, who, you may be sure, blessed her for the thought.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We had that day had news which moved my lady sadly.
which person or people
From this reading We sat at work in the hall, being gathered there for warmth, for in this hard winter when so many poor were abroad, my lady thought shame to burn coal freely, choosing rather to give it away to her poorer neighbours, who, you may be sure, blessed her for the thought.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The snow was falling steadily and soft, for there was no wind and the frost still held.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading We sat at work in the hall, being gathered there for warmth, for in this hard winter when so many poor were abroad, my lady thought shame to burn coal freely, choosing rather to give it away to her poorer neighbours, who, you may be sure, blessed her for the thought.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading We sat at work in the hall, being gathered there for warmth, for in this hard winter when so many poor were abroad, my lady thought shame to burn coal freely, choosing rather to give it away to her poorer neighbours, who, you may be sure, blessed her for the thought.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading We sat at work in the hall, being gathered there for warmth, for in this hard winter when so many poor were abroad, my lady thought shame to burn coal freely, choosing rather to give it away to her poorer neighbours, who, you may be sure, blessed her for the thought.
