risen
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,698 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 6,181 times across 155,370 chapters — 0.003% of every word in the library.
What it means
adjective
- (of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon the risen sun
risen 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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Crimson with rage, Mme. Fortin had risen from her seat.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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Light and life to all He brings, Risen with healing in His wings.
The White Christmas and other Merry · Walter Ben Hare · Chapter 1
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Men had risen like willows from the frozen earth; but, although they lived, they were as the dead.
The Eternal Maiden · T. Everett (Thomas Everett) Harré · Chapter 1
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Unlike many men who have risen from humble surroundings, Lincoln never boasted of his wonderful struggle with poverty.
Lincoln's Inaugurals, Addresses and Letters · Abraham Lincoln · Chapter 1
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Down the side wall facing the window stood a row of kitchen chairs from which the older women had just risen.
Ethan Frome · Edith Wharton · Chapter 1