used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Ella Anne Long was busy "reddin' up" the parlor, for to-night the young people of the village who were musically inclined--and, for that matter, who wasn't?--were to hold a final practice for the Temperance Society's concert.
ABCHIBALD
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From this reading --ABCHIBALD LAMPMAN.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Even Elsie Cameron could not compete with her, for Ella Anne was organist in the church, and had a voice that, when she wished, could drown out all the rest of the choir.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading Miss Ella Anne Long was busy "reddin' up" the parlor, for to-night the young people of the village who were musically inclined--and, for that matter, who wasn't?--were to hold a final practice for the Temperance Society's concert.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Longs' home was the musical center of the village, the organ being kept as busy as the telescope, and Miss Long was the leading musician.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Longs' home was the musical center of the village, the organ being kept as busy as the telescope, and Miss Long was the leading musician.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Miss Ella Anne Long was busy "reddin' up" the parlor, for to-night the young people of the village who were musically inclined--and, for that matter, who wasn't?--were to hold a final practice for the Temperance Society's concert.
Cameron
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From this reading Even Elsie Cameron could not compete with her, for Ella Anne was organist in the church, and had a voice that, when she wished, could drown out all the rest of the choir.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading The Longs' home was the musical center of the village, the organ being kept as busy as the telescope, and Miss Long was the leading musician.
choirnounUS /ˈkwaɪər/
a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony
From this reading Even Elsie Cameron could not compete with her, for Ella Anne was organist in the church, and had a voice that, when she wished, could drown out all the rest of the choir.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Even Elsie Cameron could not compete with her, for Ella Anne was organist in the church, and had a voice that, when she wished, could drown out all the rest of the choir.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
competeverbUS /kəmˈpiːt/
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading Even Elsie Cameron could not compete with her, for Ella Anne was organist in the church, and had a voice that, when she wished, could drown out all the rest of the choir.
concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading Miss Ella Anne Long was busy "reddin' up" the parlor, for to-night the young people of the village who were musically inclined--and, for that matter, who wasn't?--were to hold a final practice for the Temperance Society's concert.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Even Elsie Cameron could not compete with her, for Ella Anne was organist in the church, and had a voice that, when she wished, could drown out all the rest of the choir.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
drownverbUS /draʊn/
cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading Even Elsie Cameron could not compete with her, for Ella Anne was organist in the church, and had a voice that, when she wished, could drown out all the rest of the choir.
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
Ella
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From this reading Miss Ella Anne Long was busy "reddin' up" the parlor, for to-night the young people of the village who were musically inclined--and, for that matter, who wasn't?--were to hold a final practice for the Temperance Society's concert.
Elsie
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From this reading Even Elsie Cameron could not compete with her, for Ella Anne was organist in the church, and had a voice that, when she wished, could drown out all the rest of the choir.
eternitynounUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəti/
time without end
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Elsie Cameron could not compete with her, for Ella Anne was organist in the church, and had a voice that, when she wished, could drown out all the rest of the choir.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Miss Ella Anne Long was busy "reddin' up" the parlor, for to-night the young people of the village who were musically inclined--and, for that matter, who wasn't?--were to hold a final practice for the Temperance Society's concert.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miss Ella Anne Long was busy "reddin' up" the parlor, for to-night the young people of the village who were musically inclined--and, for that matter, who wasn't?--were to hold a final practice for the Temperance Society's concert.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
glimpsesnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Even Elsie Cameron could not compete with her, for Ella Anne was organist in the church, and had a voice that, when she wished, could drown out all the rest of the choir.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Even Elsie Cameron could not compete with her, for Ella Anne was organist in the church, and had a voice that, when she wished, could drown out all the rest of the choir.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Miss Ella Anne Long was busy "reddin' up" the parlor, for to-night the young people of the village who were musically inclined--and, for that matter, who wasn't?--were to hold a final practice for the Temperance Society's concert.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The Longs' home was the musical center of the village, the organ being kept as busy as the telescope, and Miss Long was the leading musician.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Miss Ella Anne Long was busy "reddin' up" the parlor, for to-night the young people of the village who were musically inclined--and, for that matter, who wasn't?--were to hold a final practice for the Temperance Society's concert.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The Longs' home was the musical center of the village, the organ being kept as busy as the telescope, and Miss Long was the leading musician.
LAMPMAN
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From this reading --ABCHIBALD LAMPMAN.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The Longs' home was the musical center of the village, the organ being kept as busy as the telescope, and Miss Long was the leading musician.
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
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 Miss Ella Anne Long was busy "reddin' up" the parlor, for to-night the young people of the village who were musically inclined--and, for that matter, who wasn't?--were to hold a final practice for the Temperance Society's concert.
LongsverbUS /lɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading The Longs' home was the musical center of the village, the organ being kept as busy as the telescope, and Miss Long was the leading musician.
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 THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Miss Ella Anne Long was busy "reddin' up" the parlor, for to-night the young people of the village who were musically inclined--and, for that matter, who wasn't?--were to hold a final practice for the Temperance Society's concert.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Ella Anne Long was busy "reddin' up" the parlor, for to-night the young people of the village who were musically inclined--and, for that matter, who wasn't?--were to hold a final practice for the Temperance Society's concert.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
MurmursnounUS /ˈmɜːrmərz/
plural of “murmur” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading The Longs' home was the musical center of the village, the organ being kept as busy as the telescope, and Miss Long was the leading musician.
musicallyadverbUS /ˈmjuːzɪkli/
in a musical manner
From this reading Miss Ella Anne Long was busy "reddin' up" the parlor, for to-night the young people of the village who were musically inclined--and, for that matter, who wasn't?--were to hold a final practice for the Temperance Society's concert.
musiciannounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃən/
someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading The Longs' home was the musical center of the village, the organ being kept as busy as the telescope, and Miss Long was the leading musician.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even Elsie Cameron could not compete with her, for Ella Anne was organist in the church, and had a voice that, when she wished, could drown out all the rest of the choir.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
organnounUS /ˈɔːrɡən/
a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
From this reading The Longs' home was the musical center of the village, the organ being kept as busy as the telescope, and Miss Long was the leading musician.
organistnounUS /ˈɔːrɡənəst/
a person who plays an organ
From this reading Even Elsie Cameron could not compete with her, for Ella Anne was organist in the church, and had a voice that, when she wished, could drown out all the rest of the choir.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Even Elsie Cameron could not compete with her, for Ella Anne was organist in the church, and had a voice that, when she wished, could drown out all the rest of the choir.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Miss Ella Anne Long was busy "reddin' up" the parlor, for to-night the young people of the village who were musically inclined--and, for that matter, who wasn't?--were to hold a final practice for the Temperance Society's concert.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Miss Ella Anne Long was busy "reddin' up" the parlor, for to-night the young people of the village who were musically inclined--and, for that matter, who wasn't?--were to hold a final practice for the Temperance Society's concert.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Miss Ella Anne Long was busy "reddin' up" the parlor, for to-night the young people of the village who were musically inclined--and, for that matter, who wasn't?--were to hold a final practice for the Temperance Society's concert.
reddin
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From this reading Miss Ella Anne Long was busy "reddin' up" the parlor, for to-night the young people of the village who were musically inclined--and, for that matter, who wasn't?--were to hold a final practice for the Temperance Society's concert.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Even Elsie Cameron could not compete with her, for Ella Anne was organist in the church, and had a voice that, when she wished, could drown out all the rest of the choir.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even Elsie Cameron could not compete with her, for Ella Anne was organist in the church, and had a voice that, when she wished, could drown out all the rest of the choir.
Society'snounUS /səˈsaɪətiz/
possessive form of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Miss Ella Anne Long was busy "reddin' up" the parlor, for to-night the young people of the village who were musically inclined--and, for that matter, who wasn't?--were to hold a final practice for the Temperance Society's concert.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
telescopeverbUS /ˈteləskoʊp/
crush together or collapse
From this reading The Longs' home was the musical center of the village, the organ being kept as busy as the telescope, and Miss Long was the leading musician.
TemperancenounUS /ˈtempərəns/
the trait of avoiding excesses
From this reading Miss Ella Anne Long was busy "reddin' up" the parlor, for to-night the young people of the village who were musically inclined--and, for that matter, who wasn't?--were to hold a final practice for the Temperance Society's concert.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Ella Anne Long was busy "reddin' up" the parlor, for to-night the young people of the village who were musically inclined--and, for that matter, who wasn't?--were to hold a final practice for the Temperance Society's concert.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Ella Anne Long was busy "reddin' up" the parlor, for to-night the young people of the village who were musically inclined--and, for that matter, who wasn't?--were to hold a final practice for the Temperance Society's concert.
to-night
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From this reading Miss Ella Anne Long was busy "reddin' up" the parlor, for to-night the young people of the village who were musically inclined--and, for that matter, who wasn't?--were to hold a final practice for the Temperance Society's concert.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Miss Ella Anne Long was busy "reddin' up" the parlor, for to-night the young people of the village who were musically inclined--and, for that matter, who wasn't?--were to hold a final practice for the Temperance Society's concert.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Miss Ella Anne Long was busy "reddin' up" the parlor, for to-night the young people of the village who were musically inclined--and, for that matter, who wasn't?--were to hold a final practice for the Temperance Society's concert.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Even Elsie Cameron could not compete with her, for Ella Anne was organist in the church, and had a voice that, when she wished, could drown out all the rest of the choir.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Ella Anne Long was busy "reddin' up" the parlor, for to-night the young people of the village who were musically inclined--and, for that matter, who wasn't?--were to hold a final practice for the Temperance Society's concert.
wasn't
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From this reading Miss Ella Anne Long was busy "reddin' up" the parlor, for to-night the young people of the village who were musically inclined--and, for that matter, who wasn't?--were to hold a final practice for the Temperance Society's concert.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Miss Ella Anne Long was busy "reddin' up" the parlor, for to-night the young people of the village who were musically inclined--and, for that matter, who wasn't?--were to hold a final practice for the Temperance Society's concert.
at the time that
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
which person or people
From this reading Miss Ella Anne Long was busy "reddin' up" the parlor, for to-night the young people of the village who were musically inclined--and, for that matter, who wasn't?--were to hold a final practice for the Temperance Society's concert.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Even Elsie Cameron could not compete with her, for Ella Anne was organist in the church, and had a voice that, when she wished, could drown out all the rest of the choir.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
but in spite of that
From this reading THE SONG IN THE NIGHT Though strife, ill fortune and harsh human need Beat down the soul, at moments blind and dumb With agony; yet, patience--there shall come Many great voices from life's outer sea, Hours of strange triumph, and, when few men heed, Murmurs and glimpses of eternity.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Miss Ella Anne Long was busy "reddin' up" the parlor, for to-night the young people of the village who were musically inclined--and, for that matter, who wasn't?--were to hold a final practice for the Temperance Society's concert.
