used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "She was a saint who suffered martyrdom for her religious views during the persecution of the Christians in the reign of the Emperor Diocletian.
Agnes
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From this reading "Who was St. Agnes?" asked Daisy.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Now his tones would be low and sad, as he read of the old Beadsman, who told his beads in the cold night air, "While his frosted breath, Like pious incense from a censer old, Seemed taking flight for heaven."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mortimer opened the book, and his voice touched the verse with new music for Daisy's ears.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now his tones would be low and sad, as he read of the old Beadsman, who told his beads in the cold night air, "While his frosted breath, Like pious incense from a censer old, Seemed taking flight for heaven."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Who was St. Agnes?" asked Daisy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now his tones would be low and sad, as he read of the old Beadsman, who told his beads in the cold night air, "While his frosted breath, Like pious incense from a censer old, Seemed taking flight for heaven."
beadsnounUS /biːdz/
several beads threaded together on a string
From this reading Now his tones would be low and sad, as he read of the old Beadsman, who told his beads in the cold night air, "While his frosted breath, Like pious incense from a censer old, Seemed taking flight for heaven."
Beadsmannoun
a person who is paid to pray for the soul of another
From this reading Now his tones would be low and sad, as he read of the old Beadsman, who told his beads in the cold night air, "While his frosted breath, Like pious incense from a censer old, Seemed taking flight for heaven."
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Mortimer opened the book, and his voice touched the verse with new music for Daisy's ears.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Now his tones would be low and sad, as he read of the old Beadsman, who told his beads in the cold night air, "While his frosted breath, Like pious incense from a censer old, Seemed taking flight for heaven."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But let us read the poem, which will make her more immortal than her heroism."
censernounUS /ˈsensər/
a container for burning incense (especially one that is swung on a chain in a religious ritual)
From this reading Now his tones would be low and sad, as he read of the old Beadsman, who told his beads in the cold night air, "While his frosted breath, Like pious incense from a censer old, Seemed taking flight for heaven."
ChristiansnounUS /ˈkrɪstʃənz/
plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
From this reading "She was a saint who suffered martyrdom for her religious views during the persecution of the Christians in the reign of the Emperor Diocletian.
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 Now his tones would be low and sad, as he read of the old Beadsman, who told his beads in the cold night air, "While his frosted breath, Like pious incense from a censer old, Seemed taking flight for heaven."
DaisynounUS /ˈdeɪzi/
any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading "Who was St. Agnes?" asked Daisy.
Daisy'snounUS /ˈdeɪziz/
possessive form of “daisy” — any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading Mortimer opened the book, and his voice touched the verse with new music for Daisy's ears.
Diocletiannoun
Roman Emperor who when faced with military problems decided in 286 to divide the Roman Empire between himself in the east and Maximian in the west; he initiated the last persecution of the Christians in 303 (245-313)
From this reading "She was a saint who suffered martyrdom for her religious views during the persecution of the Christians in the reign of the Emperor Diocletian.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "She was a saint who suffered martyrdom for her religious views during the persecution of the Christians in the reign of the Emperor Diocletian.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Mortimer opened the book, and his voice touched the verse with new music for Daisy's ears.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading "She was a saint who suffered martyrdom for her religious views during the persecution of the Christians in the reign of the Emperor Diocletian.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Now his tones would be low and sad, as he read of the old Beadsman, who told his beads in the cold night air, "While his frosted breath, Like pious incense from a censer old, Seemed taking flight for heaven."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "She was a saint who suffered martyrdom for her religious views during the persecution of the Christians in the reign of the Emperor Diocletian.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now his tones would be low and sad, as he read of the old Beadsman, who told his beads in the cold night air, "While his frosted breath, Like pious incense from a censer old, Seemed taking flight for heaven."
frostedadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːstəd/
(of glass) having a roughened coating resembling frost
From this reading Now his tones would be low and sad, as he read of the old Beadsman, who told his beads in the cold night air, "While his frosted breath, Like pious incense from a censer old, Seemed taking flight for heaven."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now his tones would be low and sad, as he read of the old Beadsman, who told his beads in the cold night air, "While his frosted breath, Like pious incense from a censer old, Seemed taking flight for heaven."
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Now his tones would be low and sad, as he read of the old Beadsman, who told his beads in the cold night air, "While his frosted breath, Like pious incense from a censer old, Seemed taking flight for heaven."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "She was a saint who suffered martyrdom for her religious views during the persecution of the Christians in the reign of the Emperor Diocletian.
heroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading But let us read the poem, which will make her more immortal than her heroism."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mortimer opened the book, and his voice touched the verse with new music for Daisy's ears.
immortaladjUS /ɪˈmɔːr.t̬əl/
Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)
From this reading But let us read the poem, which will make her more immortal than her heroism."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "She was a saint who suffered martyrdom for her religious views during the persecution of the Christians in the reign of the Emperor Diocletian.
incensenounUS /ˌɪnˈsens/
a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned
From this reading Now his tones would be low and sad, as he read of the old Beadsman, who told his beads in the cold night air, "While his frosted breath, Like pious incense from a censer old, Seemed taking flight for heaven."
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But let us read the poem, which will make her more immortal than her heroism."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Now his tones would be low and sad, as he read of the old Beadsman, who told his beads in the cold night air, "While his frosted breath, Like pious incense from a censer old, Seemed taking flight for heaven."
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Now his tones would be low and sad, as he read of the old Beadsman, who told his beads in the cold night air, "While his frosted breath, Like pious incense from a censer old, Seemed taking flight for heaven."
engage in
From this reading But let us read the poem, which will make her more immortal than her heroism."
martyrdomnounUS /ˈmɑːrtərdəm/
death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause
From this reading "She was a saint who suffered martyrdom for her religious views during the persecution of the Christians in the reign of the Emperor Diocletian.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But let us read the poem, which will make her more immortal than her heroism."
MortimernounUS /ˈmɔːrtɪmər/
English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)
From this reading Mortimer opened the book, and his voice touched the verse with new music for Daisy's ears.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Mortimer opened the book, and his voice touched the verse with new music for Daisy's ears.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mortimer opened the book, and his voice touched the verse with new music for Daisy's ears.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Now his tones would be low and sad, as he read of the old Beadsman, who told his beads in the cold night air, "While his frosted breath, Like pious incense from a censer old, Seemed taking flight for heaven."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now his tones would be low and sad, as he read of the old Beadsman, who told his beads in the cold night air, "While his frosted breath, Like pious incense from a censer old, Seemed taking flight for heaven."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "She was a saint who suffered martyrdom for her religious views during the persecution of the Christians in the reign of the Emperor Diocletian.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Now his tones would be low and sad, as he read of the old Beadsman, who told his beads in the cold night air, "While his frosted breath, Like pious incense from a censer old, Seemed taking flight for heaven."
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Mortimer opened the book, and his voice touched the verse with new music for Daisy's ears.
persecutionnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈkjuːʃən/
the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
From this reading "She was a saint who suffered martyrdom for her religious views during the persecution of the Christians in the reign of the Emperor Diocletian.
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading Now his tones would be low and sad, as he read of the old Beadsman, who told his beads in the cold night air, "While his frosted breath, Like pious incense from a censer old, Seemed taking flight for heaven."
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading But let us read the poem, which will make her more immortal than her heroism."
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading But let us read the poem, which will make her more immortal than her heroism."
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading "She was a saint who suffered martyrdom for her religious views during the persecution of the Christians in the reign of the Emperor Diocletian.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading "She was a saint who suffered martyrdom for her religious views during the persecution of the Christians in the reign of the Emperor Diocletian.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Now his tones would be low and sad, as he read of the old Beadsman, who told his beads in the cold night air, "While his frosted breath, Like pious incense from a censer old, Seemed taking flight for heaven."
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading "She was a saint who suffered martyrdom for her religious views during the persecution of the Christians in the reign of the Emperor Diocletian.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Now his tones would be low and sad, as he read of the old Beadsman, who told his beads in the cold night air, "While his frosted breath, Like pious incense from a censer old, Seemed taking flight for heaven."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She was a saint who suffered martyrdom for her religious views during the persecution of the Christians in the reign of the Emperor Diocletian.
St
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From this reading "Who was St. Agnes?" asked Daisy.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading "She was a saint who suffered martyrdom for her religious views during the persecution of the Christians in the reign of the Emperor Diocletian.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Now his tones would be low and sad, as he read of the old Beadsman, who told his beads in the cold night air, "While his frosted breath, Like pious incense from a censer old, Seemed taking flight for heaven."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But let us read the poem, which will make her more immortal than her heroism."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "She was a saint who suffered martyrdom for her religious views during the persecution of the Christians in the reign of the Emperor Diocletian.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Now his tones would be low and sad, as he read of the old Beadsman, who told his beads in the cold night air, "While his frosted breath, Like pious incense from a censer old, Seemed taking flight for heaven."
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Now his tones would be low and sad, as he read of the old Beadsman, who told his beads in the cold night air, "While his frosted breath, Like pious incense from a censer old, Seemed taking flight for heaven."
having come into contact
From this reading Mortimer opened the book, and his voice touched the verse with new music for Daisy's ears.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But let us read the poem, which will make her more immortal than her heroism."
literature in metrical form
From this reading Mortimer opened the book, and his voice touched the verse with new music for Daisy's ears.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading "She was a saint who suffered martyrdom for her religious views during the persecution of the Christians in the reign of the Emperor Diocletian.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Mortimer opened the book, and his voice touched the verse with new music for Daisy's ears.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who was St. Agnes?" asked Daisy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But let us read the poem, which will make her more immortal than her heroism."
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Now his tones would be low and sad, as he read of the old Beadsman, who told his beads in the cold night air, "While his frosted breath, Like pious incense from a censer old, Seemed taking flight for heaven."
which person or people
From this reading "Who was St. Agnes?" asked Daisy.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But let us read the poem, which will make her more immortal than her heroism."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mortimer opened the book, and his voice touched the verse with new music for Daisy's ears.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Now his tones would be low and sad, as he read of the old Beadsman, who told his beads in the cold night air, "While his frosted breath, Like pious incense from a censer old, Seemed taking flight for heaven."
