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A sloping plain between mountain ridges. |
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A small bay; an inlet; a haven. |
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A desire of some good, accompanied with an expectation of
obtaining it, or a belief that it is obtainable; an expectation of
something which is thought to be desirable; confidence; pleasing
expectancy. |
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One who, or that which, gives hope, furnishes ground of
expectation, or promises desired good. |
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That which is hoped for; an object of hope. |
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To entertain or indulge hope; to cherish a desire of good,
or of something welcome, with expectation of obtaining it or belief
that it is obtainable; to expect; -- usually followed by for. |
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To place confidence; to trust with confident expectation
of good; -- usually followed by in. |
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To desire with expectation or with belief in the
possibility or prospect of obtaining; to look forward to as a thing
desirable, with the expectation of obtaining it; to cherish hopes of. |
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To expect; to fear. |