AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading RUTH'S MISGIVINGS AND MENTAL AGONY.
Allie
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From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
in addition
From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RUTH'S MISGIVINGS AND MENTAL AGONY.
arightadverb
in an accurate manner
From this reading The reward she longed for was that He would protect her husband and influence him to walk aright.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading It is now time that we should return to Ruth and her children.
communionnounUS /kəˈmjuːnjən/
the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
Eddie
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From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She was literally following the injunction of her Saviour--praying to her Father in secret that He might reward her openly.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading She was literally following the injunction of her Saviour--praying to her Father in secret that He might reward her openly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The reward she longed for was that He would protect her husband and influence him to walk aright.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was literally following the injunction of her Saviour--praying to her Father in secret that He might reward her openly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It is now time that we should return to Ruth and her children.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The reward she longed for was that He would protect her husband and influence him to walk aright.
injunctionnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
a formal command or admonition
From this reading She was literally following the injunction of her Saviour--praying to her Father in secret that He might reward her openly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is now time that we should return to Ruth and her children.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is now time that we should return to Ruth and her children.
the act of departing
From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading She was literally following the injunction of her Saviour--praying to her Father in secret that He might reward her openly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading The reward she longed for was that He would protect her husband and influence him to walk aright.
Mamie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading RUTH'S MISGIVINGS AND MENTAL AGONY.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She was literally following the injunction of her Saviour--praying to her Father in secret that He might reward her openly.
MISGIVINGSnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading RUTH'S MISGIVINGS AND MENTAL AGONY.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It is now time that we should return to Ruth and her children.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading She was literally following the injunction of her Saviour--praying to her Father in secret that He might reward her openly.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
prayingverbUS /ˈpreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading She was literally following the injunction of her Saviour--praying to her Father in secret that He might reward her openly.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading The reward she longed for was that He would protect her husband and influence him to walk aright.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It is now time that we should return to Ruth and her children.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading She was literally following the injunction of her Saviour--praying to her Father in secret that He might reward her openly.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading It is now time that we should return to Ruth and her children.
RUTH'SnounUS /ruːθs/
possessive form of “ruth” — United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading RUTH'S MISGIVINGS AND MENTAL AGONY.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
Saviournoun
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading She was literally following the injunction of her Saviour--praying to her Father in secret that He might reward her openly.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading She was literally following the injunction of her Saviour--praying to her Father in secret that He might reward her openly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is now time that we should return to Ruth and her children.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is now time that we should return to Ruth and her children.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is now time that we should return to Ruth and her children.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is now time that we should return to Ruth and her children.
precisely as stated
From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The reward she longed for was that He would protect her husband and influence him to walk aright.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is now time that we should return to Ruth and her children.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
weepverbUS /wiːp/
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
which person or people
From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After her husband had left her, as we narrated in the first chapter, she was very sad, almost desolate, and she felt she must retire to hold communion with Him who promised to give rest to the weary soul who came to Him; so, leaving little Mamie in care of Eddie and Allie, she retired to her room to weep and also to pray.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The reward she longed for was that He would protect her husband and influence him to walk aright.
