adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then we may look for strength and skill, Experience, good health, good will, Art and science well combined, Honest soul and able mind, Servants built upon this plan, One to wait on every man, Patiently from youth to age,-- For less than a street cleaner's wage!
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Then we may look for strength and skill, Experience, good health, good will, Art and science well combined, Honest soul and able mind, Servants built upon this plan, One to wait on every man, Patiently from youth to age,-- For less than a street cleaner's wage!
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading Then we may look for strength and skill, Experience, good health, good will, Art and science well combined, Honest soul and able mind, Servants built upon this plan, One to wait on every man, Patiently from youth to age,-- For less than a street cleaner's wage!
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the fig growns on the thistle, And the silk purse on the sow; When one swallow brings the summer, And blue moons on her brow!!!!!
Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Then we may look for strength and skill, Experience, good health, good will, Art and science well combined, Honest soul and able mind, Servants built upon this plan, One to wait on every man, Patiently from youth to age,-- For less than a street cleaner's wage!
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Porne came flying down to meet her, with such a look of rest and comfort as roused instant notice.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading When young Mrs. Weatherstone swept her trailing crepe from the automobile to her friend's door, it was opened by a quick, soft-footed maid with a pleasant face, who showed her into a parlor, not only cool and flower-lit, but having that fresh smell that tells of new-washed floors.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading When the fig growns on the thistle, And the silk purse on the sow; When one swallow brings the summer, And blue moons on her brow!!!!!
bringsverbUS /brɪŋz/
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading When the fig growns on the thistle, And the silk purse on the sow; When one swallow brings the summer, And blue moons on her brow!!!!!
brownounUS /braʊ/
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading When the fig growns on the thistle, And the silk purse on the sow; When one swallow brings the summer, And blue moons on her brow!!!!!
builtadjectiveUS /bɪlt/
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Then we may look for strength and skill, Experience, good health, good will, Art and science well combined, Honest soul and able mind, Servants built upon this plan, One to wait on every man, Patiently from youth to age,-- For less than a street cleaner's wage!
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When the parson's gay on Mondays, When we meet a month of Sundays, We may look for them and find them-- But Not Now!
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When young Mrs. Weatherstone swept her trailing crepe from the automobile to her friend's door, it was opened by a quick, soft-footed maid with a pleasant face, who showed her into a parlor, not only cool and flower-lit, but having that fresh smell that tells of new-washed floors.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mrs. Porne came flying down to meet her, with such a look of rest and comfort as roused instant notice.
cleaner's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then we may look for strength and skill, Experience, good health, good will, Art and science well combined, Honest soul and able mind, Servants built upon this plan, One to wait on every man, Patiently from youth to age,-- For less than a street cleaner's wage!
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading Then we may look for strength and skill, Experience, good health, good will, Art and science well combined, Honest soul and able mind, Servants built upon this plan, One to wait on every man, Patiently from youth to age,-- For less than a street cleaner's wage!
comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Mrs. Porne came flying down to meet her, with such a look of rest and comfort as roused instant notice.
cooladjectiveUS /kuːl/
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading When young Mrs. Weatherstone swept her trailing crepe from the automobile to her friend's door, it was opened by a quick, soft-footed maid with a pleasant face, who showed her into a parlor, not only cool and flower-lit, but having that fresh smell that tells of new-washed floors.
crepenounUS /kreɪp/
paper with a crinkled texture; usually colored and used for decorations
From this reading When young Mrs. Weatherstone swept her trailing crepe from the automobile to her friend's door, it was opened by a quick, soft-footed maid with a pleasant face, who showed her into a parlor, not only cool and flower-lit, but having that fresh smell that tells of new-washed floors.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When young Mrs. Weatherstone swept her trailing crepe from the automobile to her friend's door, it was opened by a quick, soft-footed maid with a pleasant face, who showed her into a parlor, not only cool and flower-lit, but having that fresh smell that tells of new-washed floors.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mrs. Porne came flying down to meet her, with such a look of rest and comfort as roused instant notice.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Then we may look for strength and skill, Experience, good health, good will, Art and science well combined, Honest soul and able mind, Servants built upon this plan, One to wait on every man, Patiently from youth to age,-- For less than a street cleaner's wage!
ExperienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Then we may look for strength and skill, Experience, good health, good will, Art and science well combined, Honest soul and able mind, Servants built upon this plan, One to wait on every man, Patiently from youth to age,-- For less than a street cleaner's wage!
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When young Mrs. Weatherstone swept her trailing crepe from the automobile to her friend's door, it was opened by a quick, soft-footed maid with a pleasant face, who showed her into a parlor, not only cool and flower-lit, but having that fresh smell that tells of new-washed floors.
fignounUS /fɪɡ/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading When the fig growns on the thistle, And the silk purse on the sow; When one swallow brings the summer, And blue moons on her brow!!!!!
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading When the parson's gay on Mondays, When we meet a month of Sundays, We may look for them and find them-- But Not Now!
floorsnounUS /flɔːrz/
plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading When young Mrs. Weatherstone swept her trailing crepe from the automobile to her friend's door, it was opened by a quick, soft-footed maid with a pleasant face, who showed her into a parlor, not only cool and flower-lit, but having that fresh smell that tells of new-washed floors.
flower-lit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When young Mrs. Weatherstone swept her trailing crepe from the automobile to her friend's door, it was opened by a quick, soft-footed maid with a pleasant face, who showed her into a parlor, not only cool and flower-lit, but having that fresh smell that tells of new-washed floors.
flyingadjectiveUS /ˈflaɪɪŋ/
moving swiftly
From this reading Mrs. Porne came flying down to meet her, with such a look of rest and comfort as roused instant notice.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then we may look for strength and skill, Experience, good health, good will, Art and science well combined, Honest soul and able mind, Servants built upon this plan, One to wait on every man, Patiently from youth to age,-- For less than a street cleaner's wage!
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading When young Mrs. Weatherstone swept her trailing crepe from the automobile to her friend's door, it was opened by a quick, soft-footed maid with a pleasant face, who showed her into a parlor, not only cool and flower-lit, but having that fresh smell that tells of new-washed floors.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading When young Mrs. Weatherstone swept her trailing crepe from the automobile to her friend's door, it was opened by a quick, soft-footed maid with a pleasant face, who showed her into a parlor, not only cool and flower-lit, but having that fresh smell that tells of new-washed floors.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then we may look for strength and skill, Experience, good health, good will, Art and science well combined, Honest soul and able mind, Servants built upon this plan, One to wait on every man, Patiently from youth to age,-- For less than a street cleaner's wage!
gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading When the parson's gay on Mondays, When we meet a month of Sundays, We may look for them and find them-- But Not Now!
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Then we may look for strength and skill, Experience, good health, good will, Art and science well combined, Honest soul and able mind, Servants built upon this plan, One to wait on every man, Patiently from youth to age,-- For less than a street cleaner's wage!
growns
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the fig growns on the thistle, And the silk purse on the sow; When one swallow brings the summer, And blue moons on her brow!!!!!
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading When young Mrs. Weatherstone swept her trailing crepe from the automobile to her friend's door, it was opened by a quick, soft-footed maid with a pleasant face, who showed her into a parlor, not only cool and flower-lit, but having that fresh smell that tells of new-washed floors.
healthnounUS /helθ/
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Then we may look for strength and skill, Experience, good health, good will, Art and science well combined, Honest soul and able mind, Servants built upon this plan, One to wait on every man, Patiently from youth to age,-- For less than a street cleaner's wage!
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When the fig growns on the thistle, And the silk purse on the sow; When one swallow brings the summer, And blue moons on her brow!!!!!
HonestadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnəst/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Then we may look for strength and skill, Experience, good health, good will, Art and science well combined, Honest soul and able mind, Servants built upon this plan, One to wait on every man, Patiently from youth to age,-- For less than a street cleaner's wage!
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Mrs. Porne came flying down to meet her, with such a look of rest and comfort as roused instant notice.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When young Mrs. Weatherstone swept her trailing crepe from the automobile to her friend's door, it was opened by a quick, soft-footed maid with a pleasant face, who showed her into a parlor, not only cool and flower-lit, but having that fresh smell that tells of new-washed floors.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When young Mrs. Weatherstone swept her trailing crepe from the automobile to her friend's door, it was opened by a quick, soft-footed maid with a pleasant face, who showed her into a parlor, not only cool and flower-lit, but having that fresh smell that tells of new-washed floors.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Then we may look for strength and skill, Experience, good health, good will, Art and science well combined, Honest soul and able mind, Servants built upon this plan, One to wait on every man, Patiently from youth to age,-- For less than a street cleaner's wage!
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then we may look for strength and skill, Experience, good health, good will, Art and science well combined, Honest soul and able mind, Servants built upon this plan, One to wait on every man, Patiently from youth to age,-- For less than a street cleaner's wage!
maidnounUS /meɪd/
a female domestic
From this reading When young Mrs. Weatherstone swept her trailing crepe from the automobile to her friend's door, it was opened by a quick, soft-footed maid with a pleasant face, who showed her into a parlor, not only cool and flower-lit, but having that fresh smell that tells of new-washed floors.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Then we may look for strength and skill, Experience, good health, good will, Art and science well combined, Honest soul and able mind, Servants built upon this plan, One to wait on every man, Patiently from youth to age,-- For less than a street cleaner's wage!
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Then we may look for strength and skill, Experience, good health, good will, Art and science well combined, Honest soul and able mind, Servants built upon this plan, One to wait on every man, Patiently from youth to age,-- For less than a street cleaner's wage!
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading When the parson's gay on Mondays, When we meet a month of Sundays, We may look for them and find them-- But Not Now!
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Then we may look for strength and skill, Experience, good health, good will, Art and science well combined, Honest soul and able mind, Servants built upon this plan, One to wait on every man, Patiently from youth to age,-- For less than a street cleaner's wage!
MondaysnounUS /ˈmʌndiz/
plural of “monday” — the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading When the parson's gay on Mondays, When we meet a month of Sundays, We may look for them and find them-- But Not Now!
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading When the parson's gay on Mondays, When we meet a month of Sundays, We may look for them and find them-- But Not Now!
moonsnounUS /muːnz/
plural of “moon” — the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading When the fig growns on the thistle, And the silk purse on the sow; When one swallow brings the summer, And blue moons on her brow!!!!!
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading When young Mrs. Weatherstone swept her trailing crepe from the automobile to her friend's door, it was opened by a quick, soft-footed maid with a pleasant face, who showed her into a parlor, not only cool and flower-lit, but having that fresh smell that tells of new-washed floors.
new-washed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When young Mrs. Weatherstone swept her trailing crepe from the automobile to her friend's door, it was opened by a quick, soft-footed maid with a pleasant face, who showed her into a parlor, not only cool and flower-lit, but having that fresh smell that tells of new-washed floors.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When the parson's gay on Mondays, When we meet a month of Sundays, We may look for them and find them-- But Not Now!
noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Mrs. Porne came flying down to meet her, with such a look of rest and comfort as roused instant notice.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading When the parson's gay on Mondays, When we meet a month of Sundays, We may look for them and find them-- But Not Now!
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the parson's gay on Mondays, When we meet a month of Sundays, We may look for them and find them-- But Not Now!
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the fig growns on the thistle, And the silk purse on the sow; When one swallow brings the summer, And blue moons on her brow!!!!!
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When the fig growns on the thistle, And the silk purse on the sow; When one swallow brings the summer, And blue moons on her brow!!!!!
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading When young Mrs. Weatherstone swept her trailing crepe from the automobile to her friend's door, it was opened by a quick, soft-footed maid with a pleasant face, who showed her into a parlor, not only cool and flower-lit, but having that fresh smell that tells of new-washed floors.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading When young Mrs. Weatherstone swept her trailing crepe from the automobile to her friend's door, it was opened by a quick, soft-footed maid with a pleasant face, who showed her into a parlor, not only cool and flower-lit, but having that fresh smell that tells of new-washed floors.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading When young Mrs. Weatherstone swept her trailing crepe from the automobile to her friend's door, it was opened by a quick, soft-footed maid with a pleasant face, who showed her into a parlor, not only cool and flower-lit, but having that fresh smell that tells of new-washed floors.
parson's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the parson's gay on Mondays, When we meet a month of Sundays, We may look for them and find them-- But Not Now!
PatientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading Then we may look for strength and skill, Experience, good health, good will, Art and science well combined, Honest soul and able mind, Servants built upon this plan, One to wait on every man, Patiently from youth to age,-- For less than a street cleaner's wage!
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Then we may look for strength and skill, Experience, good health, good will, Art and science well combined, Honest soul and able mind, Servants built upon this plan, One to wait on every man, Patiently from youth to age,-- For less than a street cleaner's wage!
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading When young Mrs. Weatherstone swept her trailing crepe from the automobile to her friend's door, it was opened by a quick, soft-footed maid with a pleasant face, who showed her into a parlor, not only cool and flower-lit, but having that fresh smell that tells of new-washed floors.
Porne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Porne came flying down to meet her, with such a look of rest and comfort as roused instant notice.
pursenounUS /pɜːrs/
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading When the fig growns on the thistle, And the silk purse on the sow; When one swallow brings the summer, And blue moons on her brow!!!!!
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading When young Mrs. Weatherstone swept her trailing crepe from the automobile to her friend's door, it was opened by a quick, soft-footed maid with a pleasant face, who showed her into a parlor, not only cool and flower-lit, but having that fresh smell that tells of new-washed floors.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Mrs. Porne came flying down to meet her, with such a look of rest and comfort as roused instant notice.
rousedverbUS /raʊzd/
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading Mrs. Porne came flying down to meet her, with such a look of rest and comfort as roused instant notice.
sciencenounUS /ˈsaɪəns/
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Then we may look for strength and skill, Experience, good health, good will, Art and science well combined, Honest soul and able mind, Servants built upon this plan, One to wait on every man, Patiently from youth to age,-- For less than a street cleaner's wage!
ServantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Then we may look for strength and skill, Experience, good health, good will, Art and science well combined, Honest soul and able mind, Servants built upon this plan, One to wait on every man, Patiently from youth to age,-- For less than a street cleaner's wage!
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When young Mrs. Weatherstone swept her trailing crepe from the automobile to her friend's door, it was opened by a quick, soft-footed maid with a pleasant face, who showed her into a parlor, not only cool and flower-lit, but having that fresh smell that tells of new-washed floors.
silknounUS /sɪlk/
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading When the fig growns on the thistle, And the silk purse on the sow; When one swallow brings the summer, And blue moons on her brow!!!!!
skillnounUS /skɪl/
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Then we may look for strength and skill, Experience, good health, good will, Art and science well combined, Honest soul and able mind, Servants built upon this plan, One to wait on every man, Patiently from youth to age,-- For less than a street cleaner's wage!
smellnounUS /smel/
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading When young Mrs. Weatherstone swept her trailing crepe from the automobile to her friend's door, it was opened by a quick, soft-footed maid with a pleasant face, who showed her into a parlor, not only cool and flower-lit, but having that fresh smell that tells of new-washed floors.
soft-footedadjective
sound of quiet gentle steps
From this reading When young Mrs. Weatherstone swept her trailing crepe from the automobile to her friend's door, it was opened by a quick, soft-footed maid with a pleasant face, who showed her into a parlor, not only cool and flower-lit, but having that fresh smell that tells of new-washed floors.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Then we may look for strength and skill, Experience, good health, good will, Art and science well combined, Honest soul and able mind, Servants built upon this plan, One to wait on every man, Patiently from youth to age,-- For less than a street cleaner's wage!
sowverbUS /saʊ/
place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth
From this reading When the fig growns on the thistle, And the silk purse on the sow; When one swallow brings the summer, And blue moons on her brow!!!!!
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Then we may look for strength and skill, Experience, good health, good will, Art and science well combined, Honest soul and able mind, Servants built upon this plan, One to wait on every man, Patiently from youth to age,-- For less than a street cleaner's wage!
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Then we may look for strength and skill, Experience, good health, good will, Art and science well combined, Honest soul and able mind, Servants built upon this plan, One to wait on every man, Patiently from youth to age,-- For less than a street cleaner's wage!
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Porne came flying down to meet her, with such a look of rest and comfort as roused instant notice.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading When the fig growns on the thistle, And the silk purse on the sow; When one swallow brings the summer, And blue moons on her brow!!!!!
SundaysnounUS /ˈsʌndeɪz/
plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading When the parson's gay on Mondays, When we meet a month of Sundays, We may look for them and find them-- But Not Now!
swallowverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊ/
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading When the fig growns on the thistle, And the silk purse on the sow; When one swallow brings the summer, And blue moons on her brow!!!!!
sweptadjectiveUS /swept/
possessing sweep
From this reading When young Mrs. Weatherstone swept her trailing crepe from the automobile to her friend's door, it was opened by a quick, soft-footed maid with a pleasant face, who showed her into a parlor, not only cool and flower-lit, but having that fresh smell that tells of new-washed floors.
tellsnounUS /telz/
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading When young Mrs. Weatherstone swept her trailing crepe from the automobile to her friend's door, it was opened by a quick, soft-footed maid with a pleasant face, who showed her into a parlor, not only cool and flower-lit, but having that fresh smell that tells of new-washed floors.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Then we may look for strength and skill, Experience, good health, good will, Art and science well combined, Honest soul and able mind, Servants built upon this plan, One to wait on every man, Patiently from youth to age,-- For less than a street cleaner's wage!
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When young Mrs. Weatherstone swept her trailing crepe from the automobile to her friend's door, it was opened by a quick, soft-footed maid with a pleasant face, who showed her into a parlor, not only cool and flower-lit, but having that fresh smell that tells of new-washed floors.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the fig growns on the thistle, And the silk purse on the sow; When one swallow brings the summer, And blue moons on her brow!!!!!
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When the parson's gay on Mondays, When we meet a month of Sundays, We may look for them and find them-- But Not Now!
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then we may look for strength and skill, Experience, good health, good will, Art and science well combined, Honest soul and able mind, Servants built upon this plan, One to wait on every man, Patiently from youth to age,-- For less than a street cleaner's wage!
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Then we may look for strength and skill, Experience, good health, good will, Art and science well combined, Honest soul and able mind, Servants built upon this plan, One to wait on every man, Patiently from youth to age,-- For less than a street cleaner's wage!
thistlenounUS /ˈθɪsəl/
any of numerous plants of the family Compositae and especially of the genera Carduus and Cirsium and Onopordum having prickly-edged leaves
From this reading When the fig growns on the thistle, And the silk purse on the sow; When one swallow brings the summer, And blue moons on her brow!!!!!
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then we may look for strength and skill, Experience, good health, good will, Art and science well combined, Honest soul and able mind, Servants built upon this plan, One to wait on every man, Patiently from youth to age,-- For less than a street cleaner's wage!
trailingnounUS /ˈtreɪlɪŋ/
the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
From this reading When young Mrs. Weatherstone swept her trailing crepe from the automobile to her friend's door, it was opened by a quick, soft-footed maid with a pleasant face, who showed her into a parlor, not only cool and flower-lit, but having that fresh smell that tells of new-washed floors.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Then we may look for strength and skill, Experience, good health, good will, Art and science well combined, Honest soul and able mind, Servants built upon this plan, One to wait on every man, Patiently from youth to age,-- For less than a street cleaner's wage!
wagenounUS /weɪdʒ/
something that remunerates
From this reading Then we may look for strength and skill, Experience, good health, good will, Art and science well combined, Honest soul and able mind, Servants built upon this plan, One to wait on every man, Patiently from youth to age,-- For less than a street cleaner's wage!
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Then we may look for strength and skill, Experience, good health, good will, Art and science well combined, Honest soul and able mind, Servants built upon this plan, One to wait on every man, Patiently from youth to age,-- For less than a street cleaner's wage!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When young Mrs. Weatherstone swept her trailing crepe from the automobile to her friend's door, it was opened by a quick, soft-footed maid with a pleasant face, who showed her into a parlor, not only cool and flower-lit, but having that fresh smell that tells of new-washed floors.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Then we may look for strength and skill, Experience, good health, good will, Art and science well combined, Honest soul and able mind, Servants built upon this plan, One to wait on every man, Patiently from youth to age,-- For less than a street cleaner's wage!
Weatherstone
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From this reading When young Mrs. Weatherstone swept her trailing crepe from the automobile to her friend's door, it was opened by a quick, soft-footed maid with a pleasant face, who showed her into a parlor, not only cool and flower-lit, but having that fresh smell that tells of new-washed floors.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Then we may look for strength and skill, Experience, good health, good will, Art and science well combined, Honest soul and able mind, Servants built upon this plan, One to wait on every man, Patiently from youth to age,-- For less than a street cleaner's wage!
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When the fig growns on the thistle, And the silk purse on the sow; When one swallow brings the summer, And blue moons on her brow!!!!!
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading When young Mrs. Weatherstone swept her trailing crepe from the automobile to her friend's door, it was opened by a quick, soft-footed maid with a pleasant face, who showed her into a parlor, not only cool and flower-lit, but having that fresh smell that tells of new-washed floors.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Then we may look for strength and skill, Experience, good health, good will, Art and science well combined, Honest soul and able mind, Servants built upon this plan, One to wait on every man, Patiently from youth to age,-- For less than a street cleaner's wage!
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading When young Mrs. Weatherstone swept her trailing crepe from the automobile to her friend's door, it was opened by a quick, soft-footed maid with a pleasant face, who showed her into a parlor, not only cool and flower-lit, but having that fresh smell that tells of new-washed floors.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When young Mrs. Weatherstone swept her trailing crepe from the automobile to her friend's door, it was opened by a quick, soft-footed maid with a pleasant face, who showed her into a parlor, not only cool and flower-lit, but having that fresh smell that tells of new-washed floors.
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Then we may look for strength and skill, Experience, good health, good will, Art and science well combined, Honest soul and able mind, Servants built upon this plan, One to wait on every man, Patiently from youth to age,-- For less than a street cleaner's wage!
