heavens
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,223 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 7,864 times across 155,139 chapters — 0.004% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected also: celestial sphere, sphere, empyrean, firmament, vault of heaven, welkin
heavens in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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The iron heavens seemed to melt and rain down sweetness.
Ethan Frome · Edith Wharton · Chapter 1
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Good heavens! what have I ever done to deserve so many trials?
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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He sat on the men's shoulders in his ridiculous clothes, and the heavens opened.
The Courage of the Commonplace · Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews · Chapter 1
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Good heavens! if I couldn't have a scandal and keep it quiet, I wouldn't have a scandal at all.
Emily Fox-Seton · Frances Hodgson Burnett · Chapter 1
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A mighty river roars between, And whosoever looks therein Sees the heavens all black with sin, Sees not its depths, nor bounds.
The Complete Poetical Works of Henry · Henry Wadsworth Longfellow · Chapter 1