used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “From whence does he come, and whither he goes, There is not a mortal in all the world knows.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “From whence does he come, and whither he goes, There is not a mortal in all the world knows.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “From whence does he come, and whither he goes, There is not a mortal in all the world knows.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That was the first thought that entered Jess’ mind, as she opened her eyes the next morning, and with a bound she was out of her couch to see from the window what fate portended in the way of a cloudy or a sunshiny day for her.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading He comes in a smile, and goes in a kiss, He dies in the birth of a maiden’s bliss; He wakes in a tear, he lives in a sigh, He lingers in hope, refusing to die.
blissnounUS /blɪs/
a state of extreme happiness
From this reading He comes in a smile, and goes in a kiss, He dies in the birth of a maiden’s bliss; He wakes in a tear, he lives in a sigh, He lingers in hope, refusing to die.
confined by bonds
From this reading That was the first thought that entered Jess’ mind, as she opened her eyes the next morning, and with a bound she was out of her couch to see from the window what fate portended in the way of a cloudy or a sunshiny day for her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But whence he does come, and whither he goes, There is not a mortal in all the world knows.”
cloudyadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdi/
lacking definite form or limits
From this reading That was the first thought that entered Jess’ mind, as she opened her eyes the next morning, and with a bound she was out of her couch to see from the window what fate portended in the way of a cloudy or a sunshiny day for her.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “From whence does he come, and whither he goes, There is not a mortal in all the world knows.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading He comes in a smile, and goes in a kiss, He dies in the birth of a maiden’s bliss; He wakes in a tear, he lives in a sigh, He lingers in hope, refusing to die.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading That was the first thought that entered Jess’ mind, as she opened her eyes the next morning, and with a bound she was out of her couch to see from the window what fate portended in the way of a cloudy or a sunshiny day for her.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Her wedding day!
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading He comes in a smile, and goes in a kiss, He dies in the birth of a maiden’s bliss; He wakes in a tear, he lives in a sigh, He lingers in hope, refusing to die.
diesnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading He comes in a smile, and goes in a kiss, He dies in the birth of a maiden’s bliss; He wakes in a tear, he lives in a sigh, He lingers in hope, refusing to die.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “From whence does he come, and whither he goes, There is not a mortal in all the world knows.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading That was the first thought that entered Jess’ mind, as she opened her eyes the next morning, and with a bound she was out of her couch to see from the window what fate portended in the way of a cloudy or a sunshiny day for her.
opinion or judgment
From this reading That was the first thought that entered Jess’ mind, as she opened her eyes the next morning, and with a bound she was out of her couch to see from the window what fate portended in the way of a cloudy or a sunshiny day for her.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading That was the first thought that entered Jess’ mind, as she opened her eyes the next morning, and with a bound she was out of her couch to see from the window what fate portended in the way of a cloudy or a sunshiny day for her.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading That was the first thought that entered Jess’ mind, as she opened her eyes the next morning, and with a bound she was out of her couch to see from the window what fate portended in the way of a cloudy or a sunshiny day for her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That was the first thought that entered Jess’ mind, as she opened her eyes the next morning, and with a bound she was out of her couch to see from the window what fate portended in the way of a cloudy or a sunshiny day for her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “From whence does he come, and whither he goes, There is not a mortal in all the world knows.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading “From whence does he come, and whither he goes, There is not a mortal in all the world knows.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “From whence does he come, and whither he goes, There is not a mortal in all the world knows.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her wedding day!
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He comes in a smile, and goes in a kiss, He dies in the birth of a maiden’s bliss; He wakes in a tear, he lives in a sigh, He lingers in hope, refusing to die.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “From whence does he come, and whither he goes, There is not a mortal in all the world knows.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “From whence does he come, and whither he goes, There is not a mortal in all the world knows.
Jess
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From this reading That was the first thought that entered Jess’ mind, as she opened her eyes the next morning, and with a bound she was out of her couch to see from the window what fate portended in the way of a cloudy or a sunshiny day for her.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading He comes in a smile, and goes in a kiss, He dies in the birth of a maiden’s bliss; He wakes in a tear, he lives in a sigh, He lingers in hope, refusing to die.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading “From whence does he come, and whither he goes, There is not a mortal in all the world knows.
lingersverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərz/
third-person singular of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading He comes in a smile, and goes in a kiss, He dies in the birth of a maiden’s bliss; He wakes in a tear, he lives in a sigh, He lingers in hope, refusing to die.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He comes in a smile, and goes in a kiss, He dies in the birth of a maiden’s bliss; He wakes in a tear, he lives in a sigh, He lingers in hope, refusing to die.
maiden's
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From this reading He comes in a smile, and goes in a kiss, He dies in the birth of a maiden’s bliss; He wakes in a tear, he lives in a sigh, He lingers in hope, refusing to die.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading That was the first thought that entered Jess’ mind, as she opened her eyes the next morning, and with a bound she was out of her couch to see from the window what fate portended in the way of a cloudy or a sunshiny day for her.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading That was the first thought that entered Jess’ mind, as she opened her eyes the next morning, and with a bound she was out of her couch to see from the window what fate portended in the way of a cloudy or a sunshiny day for her.
subject to death
From this reading “From whence does he come, and whither he goes, There is not a mortal in all the world knows.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading That was the first thought that entered Jess’ mind, as she opened her eyes the next morning, and with a bound she was out of her couch to see from the window what fate portended in the way of a cloudy or a sunshiny day for her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “From whence does he come, and whither he goes, There is not a mortal in all the world knows.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He comes in a smile, and goes in a kiss, He dies in the birth of a maiden’s bliss; He wakes in a tear, he lives in a sigh, He lingers in hope, refusing to die.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading That was the first thought that entered Jess’ mind, as she opened her eyes the next morning, and with a bound she was out of her couch to see from the window what fate portended in the way of a cloudy or a sunshiny day for her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading That was the first thought that entered Jess’ mind, as she opened her eyes the next morning, and with a bound she was out of her couch to see from the window what fate portended in the way of a cloudy or a sunshiny day for her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading That was the first thought that entered Jess’ mind, as she opened her eyes the next morning, and with a bound she was out of her couch to see from the window what fate portended in the way of a cloudy or a sunshiny day for her.
portended
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From this reading That was the first thought that entered Jess’ mind, as she opened her eyes the next morning, and with a bound she was out of her couch to see from the window what fate portended in the way of a cloudy or a sunshiny day for her.
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading He comes in a smile, and goes in a kiss, He dies in the birth of a maiden’s bliss; He wakes in a tear, he lives in a sigh, He lingers in hope, refusing to die.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading That was the first thought that entered Jess’ mind, as she opened her eyes the next morning, and with a bound she was out of her couch to see from the window what fate portended in the way of a cloudy or a sunshiny day for her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That was the first thought that entered Jess’ mind, as she opened her eyes the next morning, and with a bound she was out of her couch to see from the window what fate portended in the way of a cloudy or a sunshiny day for her.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading He comes in a smile, and goes in a kiss, He dies in the birth of a maiden’s bliss; He wakes in a tear, he lives in a sigh, He lingers in hope, refusing to die.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He comes in a smile, and goes in a kiss, He dies in the birth of a maiden’s bliss; He wakes in a tear, he lives in a sigh, He lingers in hope, refusing to die.
sunshiny
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From this reading That was the first thought that entered Jess’ mind, as she opened her eyes the next morning, and with a bound she was out of her couch to see from the window what fate portended in the way of a cloudy or a sunshiny day for her.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading He comes in a smile, and goes in a kiss, He dies in the birth of a maiden’s bliss; He wakes in a tear, he lives in a sigh, He lingers in hope, refusing to die.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was the first thought that entered Jess’ mind, as she opened her eyes the next morning, and with a bound she was out of her couch to see from the window what fate portended in the way of a cloudy or a sunshiny day for her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “From whence does he come, and whither he goes, There is not a mortal in all the world knows.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “From whence does he come, and whither he goes, There is not a mortal in all the world knows.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading That was the first thought that entered Jess’ mind, as she opened her eyes the next morning, and with a bound she was out of her couch to see from the window what fate portended in the way of a cloudy or a sunshiny day for her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He comes in a smile, and goes in a kiss, He dies in the birth of a maiden’s bliss; He wakes in a tear, he lives in a sigh, He lingers in hope, refusing to die.
wakesnounUS /weɪks/
plural of “wake” — the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
From this reading He comes in a smile, and goes in a kiss, He dies in the birth of a maiden’s bliss; He wakes in a tear, he lives in a sigh, He lingers in hope, refusing to die.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That was the first thought that entered Jess’ mind, as she opened her eyes the next morning, and with a bound she was out of her couch to see from the window what fate portended in the way of a cloudy or a sunshiny day for her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading That was the first thought that entered Jess’ mind, as she opened her eyes the next morning, and with a bound she was out of her couch to see from the window what fate portended in the way of a cloudy or a sunshiny day for her.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Her wedding day!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading That was the first thought that entered Jess’ mind, as she opened her eyes the next morning, and with a bound she was out of her couch to see from the window what fate portended in the way of a cloudy or a sunshiny day for her.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading “From whence does he come, and whither he goes, There is not a mortal in all the world knows.
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading “From whence does he come, and whither he goes, There is not a mortal in all the world knows.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading That was the first thought that entered Jess’ mind, as she opened her eyes the next morning, and with a bound she was out of her couch to see from the window what fate portended in the way of a cloudy or a sunshiny day for her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That was the first thought that entered Jess’ mind, as she opened her eyes the next morning, and with a bound she was out of her couch to see from the window what fate portended in the way of a cloudy or a sunshiny day for her.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “From whence does he come, and whither he goes, There is not a mortal in all the world knows.
