used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _HAROLD AND META_ "The dear Lord's best interpreters Are humble human souls; The gospel of a life like hers Is more than books or scrolls.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading When Mrs. Beaton proposed that Elsie should take off her cloak and stay long enough to drink a cup of tea, the invitation was accepted at once.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _HAROLD AND META_ "The dear Lord's best interpreters Are humble human souls; The gospel of a life like hers Is more than books or scrolls.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _HAROLD AND META_ "The dear Lord's best interpreters Are humble human souls; The gospel of a life like hers Is more than books or scrolls.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Mrs. Beaton proposed that Elsie should take off her cloak and stay long enough to drink a cup of tea, the invitation was accepted at once.
Beaton
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From this reading When Mrs. Beaton proposed that Elsie should take off her cloak and stay long enough to drink a cup of tea, the invitation was accepted at once.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The two women, sitting together in the little parlour behind the shop, seemed to have been drawn to each other by some subtle influence which neither could explain.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The two women, sitting together in the little parlour behind the shop, seemed to have been drawn to each other by some subtle influence which neither could explain.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading _HAROLD AND META_ "The dear Lord's best interpreters Are humble human souls; The gospel of a life like hers Is more than books or scrolls.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading From scheme and creed the light goes out, The saintly fact survives; The blessed Master none can doubt Revealed in holy lives."
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading _HAROLD AND META_ "The dear Lord's best interpreters Are humble human souls; The gospel of a life like hers Is more than books or scrolls.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The two women, sitting together in the little parlour behind the shop, seemed to have been drawn to each other by some subtle influence which neither could explain.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading From scheme and creed the light goes out, The saintly fact survives; The blessed Master none can doubt Revealed in holy lives."
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading When Mrs. Beaton proposed that Elsie should take off her cloak and stay long enough to drink a cup of tea, the invitation was accepted at once.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The two women, sitting together in the little parlour behind the shop, seemed to have been drawn to each other by some subtle influence which neither could explain.
creednounUS /kriːd/
any system of principles or beliefs
From this reading From scheme and creed the light goes out, The saintly fact survives; The blessed Master none can doubt Revealed in holy lives."
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading When Mrs. Beaton proposed that Elsie should take off her cloak and stay long enough to drink a cup of tea, the invitation was accepted at once.
dearly loved
From this reading _HAROLD AND META_ "The dear Lord's best interpreters Are humble human souls; The gospel of a life like hers Is more than books or scrolls.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading From scheme and creed the light goes out, The saintly fact survives; The blessed Master none can doubt Revealed in holy lives."
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The two women, sitting together in the little parlour behind the shop, seemed to have been drawn to each other by some subtle influence which neither could explain.
take in liquids
From this reading When Mrs. Beaton proposed that Elsie should take off her cloak and stay long enough to drink a cup of tea, the invitation was accepted at once.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The two women, sitting together in the little parlour behind the shop, seemed to have been drawn to each other by some subtle influence which neither could explain.
Elsie
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From this reading When Mrs. Beaton proposed that Elsie should take off her cloak and stay long enough to drink a cup of tea, the invitation was accepted at once.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading When Mrs. Beaton proposed that Elsie should take off her cloak and stay long enough to drink a cup of tea, the invitation was accepted at once.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The two women, sitting together in the little parlour behind the shop, seemed to have been drawn to each other by some subtle influence which neither could explain.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading From scheme and creed the light goes out, The saintly fact survives; The blessed Master none can doubt Revealed in holy lives."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From scheme and creed the light goes out, The saintly fact survives; The blessed Master none can doubt Revealed in holy lives."
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading From scheme and creed the light goes out, The saintly fact survives; The blessed Master none can doubt Revealed in holy lives."
gospelnounUS /ˈɡɑːspəl/
the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
From this reading _HAROLD AND META_ "The dear Lord's best interpreters Are humble human souls; The gospel of a life like hers Is more than books or scrolls.
HAROLD
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From this reading _HAROLD AND META_ "The dear Lord's best interpreters Are humble human souls; The gospel of a life like hers Is more than books or scrolls.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The two women, sitting together in the little parlour behind the shop, seemed to have been drawn to each other by some subtle influence which neither could explain.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Mrs. Beaton proposed that Elsie should take off her cloak and stay long enough to drink a cup of tea, the invitation was accepted at once.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading _HAROLD AND META_ "The dear Lord's best interpreters Are humble human souls; The gospel of a life like hers Is more than books or scrolls.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading From scheme and creed the light goes out, The saintly fact survives; The blessed Master none can doubt Revealed in holy lives."
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading _HAROLD AND META_ "The dear Lord's best interpreters Are humble human souls; The gospel of a life like hers Is more than books or scrolls.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading _HAROLD AND META_ "The dear Lord's best interpreters Are humble human souls; The gospel of a life like hers Is more than books or scrolls.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From scheme and creed the light goes out, The saintly fact survives; The blessed Master none can doubt Revealed in holy lives."
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The two women, sitting together in the little parlour behind the shop, seemed to have been drawn to each other by some subtle influence which neither could explain.
interpretersnounUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətərz/
plural of “interpreter” — someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
From this reading _HAROLD AND META_ "The dear Lord's best interpreters Are humble human souls; The gospel of a life like hers Is more than books or scrolls.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading When Mrs. Beaton proposed that Elsie should take off her cloak and stay long enough to drink a cup of tea, the invitation was accepted at once.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _HAROLD AND META_ "The dear Lord's best interpreters Are humble human souls; The gospel of a life like hers Is more than books or scrolls.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _HAROLD AND META_ "The dear Lord's best interpreters Are humble human souls; The gospel of a life like hers Is more than books or scrolls.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading From scheme and creed the light goes out, The saintly fact survives; The blessed Master none can doubt Revealed in holy lives."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading _HAROLD AND META_ "The dear Lord's best interpreters Are humble human souls; The gospel of a life like hers Is more than books or scrolls.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The two women, sitting together in the little parlour behind the shop, seemed to have been drawn to each other by some subtle influence which neither could explain.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading From scheme and creed the light goes out, The saintly fact survives; The blessed Master none can doubt Revealed in holy lives."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading When Mrs. Beaton proposed that Elsie should take off her cloak and stay long enough to drink a cup of tea, the invitation was accepted at once.
Lord'snounUS /lɔːrdz/
possessive form of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading _HAROLD AND META_ "The dear Lord's best interpreters Are humble human souls; The gospel of a life like hers Is more than books or scrolls.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading From scheme and creed the light goes out, The saintly fact survives; The blessed Master none can doubt Revealed in holy lives."
META
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From this reading _HAROLD AND META_ "The dear Lord's best interpreters Are humble human souls; The gospel of a life like hers Is more than books or scrolls.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _HAROLD AND META_ "The dear Lord's best interpreters Are humble human souls; The gospel of a life like hers Is more than books or scrolls.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading When Mrs. Beaton proposed that Elsie should take off her cloak and stay long enough to drink a cup of tea, the invitation was accepted at once.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The two women, sitting together in the little parlour behind the shop, seemed to have been drawn to each other by some subtle influence which neither could explain.
not one, and not any
From this reading From scheme and creed the light goes out, The saintly fact survives; The blessed Master none can doubt Revealed in holy lives."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _HAROLD AND META_ "The dear Lord's best interpreters Are humble human souls; The gospel of a life like hers Is more than books or scrolls.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When Mrs. Beaton proposed that Elsie should take off her cloak and stay long enough to drink a cup of tea, the invitation was accepted at once.
on one occasion
From this reading When Mrs. Beaton proposed that Elsie should take off her cloak and stay long enough to drink a cup of tea, the invitation was accepted at once.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _HAROLD AND META_ "The dear Lord's best interpreters Are humble human souls; The gospel of a life like hers Is more than books or scrolls.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The two women, sitting together in the little parlour behind the shop, seemed to have been drawn to each other by some subtle influence which neither could explain.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading From scheme and creed the light goes out, The saintly fact survives; The blessed Master none can doubt Revealed in holy lives."
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading The two women, sitting together in the little parlour behind the shop, seemed to have been drawn to each other by some subtle influence which neither could explain.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading When Mrs. Beaton proposed that Elsie should take off her cloak and stay long enough to drink a cup of tea, the invitation was accepted at once.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading From scheme and creed the light goes out, The saintly fact survives; The blessed Master none can doubt Revealed in holy lives."
saintlyadjectiveUS /ˈseɪntli/
marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
From this reading From scheme and creed the light goes out, The saintly fact survives; The blessed Master none can doubt Revealed in holy lives."
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading From scheme and creed the light goes out, The saintly fact survives; The blessed Master none can doubt Revealed in holy lives."
scrollsnounUS /skroʊlz/
plural of “scroll” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading _HAROLD AND META_ "The dear Lord's best interpreters Are humble human souls; The gospel of a life like hers Is more than books or scrolls.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The two women, sitting together in the little parlour behind the shop, seemed to have been drawn to each other by some subtle influence which neither could explain.
do one's shopping
From this reading The two women, sitting together in the little parlour behind the shop, seemed to have been drawn to each other by some subtle influence which neither could explain.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading When Mrs. Beaton proposed that Elsie should take off her cloak and stay long enough to drink a cup of tea, the invitation was accepted at once.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The two women, sitting together in the little parlour behind the shop, seemed to have been drawn to each other by some subtle influence which neither could explain.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The two women, sitting together in the little parlour behind the shop, seemed to have been drawn to each other by some subtle influence which neither could explain.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading _HAROLD AND META_ "The dear Lord's best interpreters Are humble human souls; The gospel of a life like hers Is more than books or scrolls.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading When Mrs. Beaton proposed that Elsie should take off her cloak and stay long enough to drink a cup of tea, the invitation was accepted at once.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading The two women, sitting together in the little parlour behind the shop, seemed to have been drawn to each other by some subtle influence which neither could explain.
survivesverbUS /sərˈvaɪvz/
third-person singular of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading From scheme and creed the light goes out, The saintly fact survives; The blessed Master none can doubt Revealed in holy lives."
carry out
From this reading When Mrs. Beaton proposed that Elsie should take off her cloak and stay long enough to drink a cup of tea, the invitation was accepted at once.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading When Mrs. Beaton proposed that Elsie should take off her cloak and stay long enough to drink a cup of tea, the invitation was accepted at once.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _HAROLD AND META_ "The dear Lord's best interpreters Are humble human souls; The gospel of a life like hers Is more than books or scrolls.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Mrs. Beaton proposed that Elsie should take off her cloak and stay long enough to drink a cup of tea, the invitation was accepted at once.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _HAROLD AND META_ "The dear Lord's best interpreters Are humble human souls; The gospel of a life like hers Is more than books or scrolls.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The two women, sitting together in the little parlour behind the shop, seemed to have been drawn to each other by some subtle influence which neither could explain.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The two women, sitting together in the little parlour behind the shop, seemed to have been drawn to each other by some subtle influence which neither could explain.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two women, sitting together in the little parlour behind the shop, seemed to have been drawn to each other by some subtle influence which neither could explain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Mrs. Beaton proposed that Elsie should take off her cloak and stay long enough to drink a cup of tea, the invitation was accepted at once.
at the time that
From this reading When Mrs. Beaton proposed that Elsie should take off her cloak and stay long enough to drink a cup of tea, the invitation was accepted at once.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The two women, sitting together in the little parlour behind the shop, seemed to have been drawn to each other by some subtle influence which neither could explain.
WHITIER
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From this reading --WHITIER.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The two women, sitting together in the little parlour behind the shop, seemed to have been drawn to each other by some subtle influence which neither could explain.
