aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I have just come from your house; I went there on purpose to congratulate you, and to talk to you about Lilian.
anew
From this reading It was her mother’s voice, that, between laughing and crying, exclaimed hysterically: “This is joy, to see you again, and on these thresholds.
AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading Alas, no!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I was just outside the garden door, when I felt an arm thrown round me, my cheek kissed and wetted with tears.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was just outside the garden door, when I felt an arm thrown round me, my cheek kissed and wetted with tears.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading I was just outside the garden door, when I felt an arm thrown round me, my cheek kissed and wetted with tears.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Could it be Lilian?
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was her mother’s voice, that, between laughing and crying, exclaimed hysterically: “This is joy, to see you again, and on these thresholds.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading I was just outside the garden door, when I felt an arm thrown round me, my cheek kissed and wetted with tears.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I have just come from your house; I went there on purpose to congratulate you, and to talk to you about Lilian.
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading I have just come from your house; I went there on purpose to congratulate you, and to talk to you about Lilian.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Could it be Lilian?
demanding attention
From this reading It was her mother’s voice, that, between laughing and crying, exclaimed hysterically: “This is joy, to see you again, and on these thresholds.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I was just outside the garden door, when I felt an arm thrown round me, my cheek kissed and wetted with tears.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading It was her mother’s voice, that, between laughing and crying, exclaimed hysterically: “This is joy, to see you again, and on these thresholds.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I was just outside the garden door, when I felt an arm thrown round me, my cheek kissed and wetted with tears.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I have just come from your house; I went there on purpose to congratulate you, and to talk to you about Lilian.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading I was just outside the garden door, when I felt an arm thrown round me, my cheek kissed and wetted with tears.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have just come from your house; I went there on purpose to congratulate you, and to talk to you about Lilian.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was her mother’s voice, that, between laughing and crying, exclaimed hysterically: “This is joy, to see you again, and on these thresholds.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I have just come from your house; I went there on purpose to congratulate you, and to talk to you about Lilian.
hystericallyadverbUS /ˌhɪˈsterɪkli/
in a hysterical manner
From this reading It was her mother’s voice, that, between laughing and crying, exclaimed hysterically: “This is joy, to see you again, and on these thresholds.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was just outside the garden door, when I felt an arm thrown round me, my cheek kissed and wetted with tears.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was her mother’s voice, that, between laughing and crying, exclaimed hysterically: “This is joy, to see you again, and on these thresholds.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Could it be Lilian?
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading It was her mother’s voice, that, between laughing and crying, exclaimed hysterically: “This is joy, to see you again, and on these thresholds.
and nothing more
From this reading I was just outside the garden door, when I felt an arm thrown round me, my cheek kissed and wetted with tears.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading I was just outside the garden door, when I felt an arm thrown round me, my cheek kissed and wetted with tears.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading It was her mother’s voice, that, between laughing and crying, exclaimed hysterically: “This is joy, to see you again, and on these thresholds.
Lilian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Could it be Lilian?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was just outside the garden door, when I felt an arm thrown round me, my cheek kissed and wetted with tears.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It was her mother’s voice, that, between laughing and crying, exclaimed hysterically: “This is joy, to see you again, and on these thresholds.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was just outside the garden door, when I felt an arm thrown round me, my cheek kissed and wetted with tears.
not any; not one
From this reading Alas, no!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was her mother’s voice, that, between laughing and crying, exclaimed hysterically: “This is joy, to see you again, and on these thresholds.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading I was just outside the garden door, when I felt an arm thrown round me, my cheek kissed and wetted with tears.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I have just come from your house; I went there on purpose to congratulate you, and to talk to you about Lilian.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading I was just outside the garden door, when I felt an arm thrown round me, my cheek kissed and wetted with tears.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was her mother’s voice, that, between laughing and crying, exclaimed hysterically: “This is joy, to see you again, and on these thresholds.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I have just come from your house; I went there on purpose to congratulate you, and to talk to you about Lilian.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading I was just outside the garden door, when I felt an arm thrown round me, my cheek kissed and wetted with tears.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was her mother’s voice, that, between laughing and crying, exclaimed hysterically: “This is joy, to see you again, and on these thresholds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was just outside the garden door, when I felt an arm thrown round me, my cheek kissed and wetted with tears.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I have just come from your house; I went there on purpose to congratulate you, and to talk to you about Lilian.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was her mother’s voice, that, between laughing and crying, exclaimed hysterically: “This is joy, to see you again, and on these thresholds.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was her mother’s voice, that, between laughing and crying, exclaimed hysterically: “This is joy, to see you again, and on these thresholds.
thresholdsnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊldz/
plural of “threshold” — the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading It was her mother’s voice, that, between laughing and crying, exclaimed hysterically: “This is joy, to see you again, and on these thresholds.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading I was just outside the garden door, when I felt an arm thrown round me, my cheek kissed and wetted with tears.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was her mother’s voice, that, between laughing and crying, exclaimed hysterically: “This is joy, to see you again, and on these thresholds.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading It was her mother’s voice, that, between laughing and crying, exclaimed hysterically: “This is joy, to see you again, and on these thresholds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was just outside the garden door, when I felt an arm thrown round me, my cheek kissed and wetted with tears.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I have just come from your house; I went there on purpose to congratulate you, and to talk to you about Lilian.
wetted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was just outside the garden door, when I felt an arm thrown round me, my cheek kissed and wetted with tears.
at the time that
From this reading I was just outside the garden door, when I felt an arm thrown round me, my cheek kissed and wetted with tears.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was just outside the garden door, when I felt an arm thrown round me, my cheek kissed and wetted with tears.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It was her mother’s voice, that, between laughing and crying, exclaimed hysterically: “This is joy, to see you again, and on these thresholds.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I have just come from your house; I went there on purpose to congratulate you, and to talk to you about Lilian.
