used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You are a Noble Little Girl" "We live in deeds, not years, in thoughts, not breaths; In feelings, not in figures on a dial.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading He most lives Who thinks most, feels the noblest, acts the best."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading --_Philip James Bailey._ "I am aware of the fact," was Doctor Raymond's reply.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are a Noble Little Girl" "We live in deeds, not years, in thoughts, not breaths; In feelings, not in figures on a dial.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading --_Philip James Bailey._ "I am aware of the fact," was Doctor Raymond's reply.
BaileynounUS /ˈbeɪli/
United States singer (1918-1990)
From this reading --_Philip James Bailey._ "I am aware of the fact," was Doctor Raymond's reply.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He most lives Who thinks most, feels the noblest, acts the best."
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading "How did you hear of it, Doctor Black?"
breathsnounUS /breθs/
plural of “breath” — the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading "You are a Noble Little Girl" "We live in deeds, not years, in thoughts, not breaths; In feelings, not in figures on a dial.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We should count time by heart-throbs.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading We should count time by heart-throbs.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading "You are a Noble Little Girl" "We live in deeds, not years, in thoughts, not breaths; In feelings, not in figures on a dial.
dialnounUS /ˈdaɪəl/
the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours
From this reading "You are a Noble Little Girl" "We live in deeds, not years, in thoughts, not breaths; In feelings, not in figures on a dial.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "How did you hear of it, Doctor Black?"
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading --_Philip James Bailey._ "I am aware of the fact," was Doctor Raymond's reply.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading --_Philip James Bailey._ "I am aware of the fact," was Doctor Raymond's reply.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading "You are a Noble Little Girl" "We live in deeds, not years, in thoughts, not breaths; In feelings, not in figures on a dial.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading He most lives Who thinks most, feels the noblest, acts the best."
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading "You are a Noble Little Girl" "We live in deeds, not years, in thoughts, not breaths; In feelings, not in figures on a dial.
a young female
From this reading "You are a Noble Little Girl" "We live in deeds, not years, in thoughts, not breaths; In feelings, not in figures on a dial.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He most lives Who thinks most, feels the noblest, acts the best."
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "How did you hear of it, Doctor Black?"
heart-throbs
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From this reading We should count time by heart-throbs.
How
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From this reading "How did you hear of it, Doctor Black?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading --_Philip James Bailey._ "I am aware of the fact," was Doctor Raymond's reply.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You are a Noble Little Girl" "We live in deeds, not years, in thoughts, not breaths; In feelings, not in figures on a dial.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "How did you hear of it, Doctor Black?"
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading --_Philip James Bailey._ "I am aware of the fact," was Doctor Raymond's reply.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "You are a Noble Little Girl" "We live in deeds, not years, in thoughts, not breaths; In feelings, not in figures on a dial.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "You are a Noble Little Girl" "We live in deeds, not years, in thoughts, not breaths; In feelings, not in figures on a dial.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He most lives Who thinks most, feels the noblest, acts the best."
used to form the superlative
From this reading He most lives Who thinks most, feels the noblest, acts the best."
NobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading "You are a Noble Little Girl" "We live in deeds, not years, in thoughts, not breaths; In feelings, not in figures on a dial.
noblestadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblɪst/
superlative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading He most lives Who thinks most, feels the noblest, acts the best."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You are a Noble Little Girl" "We live in deeds, not years, in thoughts, not breaths; In feelings, not in figures on a dial.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading --_Philip James Bailey._ "I am aware of the fact," was Doctor Raymond's reply.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You are a Noble Little Girl" "We live in deeds, not years, in thoughts, not breaths; In feelings, not in figures on a dial.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading --_Philip James Bailey._ "I am aware of the fact," was Doctor Raymond's reply.
Raymond's
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From this reading --_Philip James Bailey._ "I am aware of the fact," was Doctor Raymond's reply.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading --_Philip James Bailey._ "I am aware of the fact," was Doctor Raymond's reply.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading We should count time by heart-throbs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He most lives Who thinks most, feels the noblest, acts the best."
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading He most lives Who thinks most, feels the noblest, acts the best."
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "You are a Noble Little Girl" "We live in deeds, not years, in thoughts, not breaths; In feelings, not in figures on a dial.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading We should count time by heart-throbs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading --_Philip James Bailey._ "I am aware of the fact," was Doctor Raymond's reply.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "You are a Noble Little Girl" "We live in deeds, not years, in thoughts, not breaths; In feelings, not in figures on a dial.
which person or people
From this reading He most lives Who thinks most, feels the noblest, acts the best."
a late time of life
From this reading "You are a Noble Little Girl" "We live in deeds, not years, in thoughts, not breaths; In feelings, not in figures on a dial.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are a Noble Little Girl" "We live in deeds, not years, in thoughts, not breaths; In feelings, not in figures on a dial.
