AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _Rudyard Kipling._ AFTER HOOD SONG OF THE SHEET THE DRIPPING SHEET _This sheet wrung out of cold or tepid water is thrown around the body.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Voices from out of the mist, Calling to one another: “Hath love an end, thou more than friend, Thou dearer than ever brother?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RAIN on the face of the sea, Rain on the sodden land, And the window-pane is blurred with rain As I watch it, pen in hand.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Voices from out of the mist, Calling to one another: “Hath love an end, thou more than friend, Thou dearer than ever brother?”
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading _Rudyard Kipling._ AFTER HOOD SONG OF THE SHEET THE DRIPPING SHEET _This sheet wrung out of cold or tepid water is thrown around the body.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading RAIN on the face of the sea, Rain on the sodden land, And the window-pane is blurred with rain As I watch it, pen in hand.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Voices from out of the mist, Calling and passing away; But I cannot speak, for my voice is weak, And ... this is the end of my lay.
blottingverbUS /ˈblɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “blot” — dry (ink) with blotting paper
From this reading Mist on the face of the sea, Mist on the sodden land, Filling the vales as daylight fails, And blotting the desolate sand.
blurredadjectiveUS /blɜːrd/
indistinct or hazy in outline
From this reading RAIN on the face of the sea, Rain on the sodden land, And the window-pane is blurred with rain As I watch it, pen in hand.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading _Rudyard Kipling._ AFTER HOOD SONG OF THE SHEET THE DRIPPING SHEET _This sheet wrung out of cold or tepid water is thrown around the body.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Voices from out of the mist, Calling to one another: “Hath love an end, thou more than friend, Thou dearer than ever brother?”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Voices from out of the mist, Calling and passing away; But I cannot speak, for my voice is weak, And ... this is the end of my lay.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Voices from out of the mist, Calling to one another: “Hath love an end, thou more than friend, Thou dearer than ever brother?”
cannot
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From this reading Voices from out of the mist, Calling and passing away; But I cannot speak, for my voice is weak, And ... this is the end of my lay.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading _Rudyard Kipling._ AFTER HOOD SONG OF THE SHEET THE DRIPPING SHEET _This sheet wrung out of cold or tepid water is thrown around the body.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Mist on the face of the sea, Mist on the sodden land, Filling the vales as daylight fails, And blotting the desolate sand.
deareradjectiveUS /ˈdɪrər/
comparative of “dear” — dearly loved
From this reading Voices from out of the mist, Calling to one another: “Hath love an end, thou more than friend, Thou dearer than ever brother?”
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading Mist on the face of the sea, Mist on the sodden land, Filling the vales as daylight fails, And blotting the desolate sand.
DRIPPINGnounUS /ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
From this reading _Rudyard Kipling._ AFTER HOOD SONG OF THE SHEET THE DRIPPING SHEET _This sheet wrung out of cold or tepid water is thrown around the body.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Voices from out of the mist, Calling to one another: “Hath love an end, thou more than friend, Thou dearer than ever brother?”
at any time
From this reading Voices from out of the mist, Calling to one another: “Hath love an end, thou more than friend, Thou dearer than ever brother?”
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading RAIN on the face of the sea, Rain on the sodden land, And the window-pane is blurred with rain As I watch it, pen in hand.
failsverbUS /feɪlz/
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Mist on the face of the sea, Mist on the sodden land, Filling the vales as daylight fails, And blotting the desolate sand.
FillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading Mist on the face of the sea, Mist on the sodden land, Filling the vales as daylight fails, And blotting the desolate sand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Voices from out of the mist, Calling and passing away; But I cannot speak, for my voice is weak, And ... this is the end of my lay.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Voices from out of the mist, Calling to one another: “Hath love an end, thou more than friend, Thou dearer than ever brother?”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Voices from out of the mist, Calling to one another: “Hath love an end, thou more than friend, Thou dearer than ever brother?”
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading RAIN on the face of the sea, Rain on the sodden land, And the window-pane is blurred with rain As I watch it, pen in hand.
Hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading Voices from out of the mist, Calling to one another: “Hath love an end, thou more than friend, Thou dearer than ever brother?”
HOODnounUS /hʊd/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading _Rudyard Kipling._ AFTER HOOD SONG OF THE SHEET THE DRIPPING SHEET _This sheet wrung out of cold or tepid water is thrown around the body.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading RAIN on the face of the sea, Rain on the sodden land, And the window-pane is blurred with rain As I watch it, pen in hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RAIN on the face of the sea, Rain on the sodden land, And the window-pane is blurred with rain As I watch it, pen in hand.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RAIN on the face of the sea, Rain on the sodden land, And the window-pane is blurred with rain As I watch it, pen in hand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading RAIN on the face of the sea, Rain on the sodden land, And the window-pane is blurred with rain As I watch it, pen in hand.
KiplingnounUS /ˈkɪplɪŋ/
English author of novels and poetry who was born in India (1865-1936)
From this reading _Rudyard Kipling._ AFTER HOOD SONG OF THE SHEET THE DRIPPING SHEET _This sheet wrung out of cold or tepid water is thrown around the body.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading RAIN on the face of the sea, Rain on the sodden land, And the window-pane is blurred with rain As I watch it, pen in hand.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Voices from out of the mist, Calling and passing away; But I cannot speak, for my voice is weak, And ... this is the end of my lay.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Voices from out of the mist, Calling to one another: “Hath love an end, thou more than friend, Thou dearer than ever brother?”
become covered with mist
From this reading Mist on the face of the sea, Mist on the sodden land, Filling the vales as daylight fails, And blotting the desolate sand.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Voices from out of the mist, Calling to one another: “Hath love an end, thou more than friend, Thou dearer than ever brother?”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Voices from out of the mist, Calling and passing away; But I cannot speak, for my voice is weak, And ... this is the end of my lay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RAIN on the face of the sea, Rain on the sodden land, And the window-pane is blurred with rain As I watch it, pen in hand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading RAIN on the face of the sea, Rain on the sodden land, And the window-pane is blurred with rain As I watch it, pen in hand.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Voices from out of the mist, Calling to one another: “Hath love an end, thou more than friend, Thou dearer than ever brother?”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _Rudyard Kipling._ AFTER HOOD SONG OF THE SHEET THE DRIPPING SHEET _This sheet wrung out of cold or tepid water is thrown around the body.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Voices from out of the mist, Calling to one another: “Hath love an end, thou more than friend, Thou dearer than ever brother?”
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Voices from out of the mist, Calling and passing away; But I cannot speak, for my voice is weak, And ... this is the end of my lay.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading RAIN on the face of the sea, Rain on the sodden land, And the window-pane is blurred with rain As I watch it, pen in hand.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading RAIN on the face of the sea, Rain on the sodden land, And the window-pane is blurred with rain As I watch it, pen in hand.
Rudyard
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From this reading _Rudyard Kipling._ AFTER HOOD SONG OF THE SHEET THE DRIPPING SHEET _This sheet wrung out of cold or tepid water is thrown around the body.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading Mist on the face of the sea, Mist on the sodden land, Filling the vales as daylight fails, And blotting the desolate sand.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading RAIN on the face of the sea, Rain on the sodden land, And the window-pane is blurred with rain As I watch it, pen in hand.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading _Rudyard Kipling._ AFTER HOOD SONG OF THE SHEET THE DRIPPING SHEET _This sheet wrung out of cold or tepid water is thrown around the body.
soddenadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːdən/
wet through and through; thoroughly wet
From this reading RAIN on the face of the sea, Rain on the sodden land, And the window-pane is blurred with rain As I watch it, pen in hand.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading _Rudyard Kipling._ AFTER HOOD SONG OF THE SHEET THE DRIPPING SHEET _This sheet wrung out of cold or tepid water is thrown around the body.
express in speech
From this reading Voices from out of the mist, Calling and passing away; But I cannot speak, for my voice is weak, And ... this is the end of my lay.
tepidadjectiveUS /ˈtepɪd/
moderately warm
From this reading _Rudyard Kipling._ AFTER HOOD SONG OF THE SHEET THE DRIPPING SHEET _This sheet wrung out of cold or tepid water is thrown around the body.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Voices from out of the mist, Calling to one another: “Hath love an end, thou more than friend, Thou dearer than ever brother?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RAIN on the face of the sea, Rain on the sodden land, And the window-pane is blurred with rain As I watch it, pen in hand.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Voices from out of the mist, Calling and passing away; But I cannot speak, for my voice is weak, And ... this is the end of my lay.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Voices from out of the mist, Calling to one another: “Hath love an end, thou more than friend, Thou dearer than ever brother?”
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading _Rudyard Kipling._ AFTER HOOD SONG OF THE SHEET THE DRIPPING SHEET _This sheet wrung out of cold or tepid water is thrown around the body.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Voices from out of the mist, Calling to one another: “Hath love an end, thou more than friend, Thou dearer than ever brother?”
valesnounUS /veɪlz/
plural of “vale” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Mist on the face of the sea, Mist on the sodden land, Filling the vales as daylight fails, And blotting the desolate sand.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Voices from out of the mist, Calling and passing away; But I cannot speak, for my voice is weak, And ... this is the end of my lay.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Voices from out of the mist, Calling to one another: “Hath love an end, thou more than friend, Thou dearer than ever brother?”
look attentively
From this reading RAIN on the face of the sea, Rain on the sodden land, And the window-pane is blurred with rain As I watch it, pen in hand.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading _Rudyard Kipling._ AFTER HOOD SONG OF THE SHEET THE DRIPPING SHEET _This sheet wrung out of cold or tepid water is thrown around the body.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Voices from out of the mist, Calling and passing away; But I cannot speak, for my voice is weak, And ... this is the end of my lay.
window-pane
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From this reading RAIN on the face of the sea, Rain on the sodden land, And the window-pane is blurred with rain As I watch it, pen in hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading RAIN on the face of the sea, Rain on the sodden land, And the window-pane is blurred with rain As I watch it, pen in hand.
wrungverbUS /rʌŋ/
inflected form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape
From this reading _Rudyard Kipling._ AFTER HOOD SONG OF THE SHEET THE DRIPPING SHEET _This sheet wrung out of cold or tepid water is thrown around the body.
