284
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From this reading --_Henrietta O. Dobree._ (Hymn 284, Book of Common Praise.)
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading God has saved from weary strife, In its dawn, this fresh young life, Which awaits us now above, Resting in the Saviour's love; Jesu, grant that we may meet There adoring at Thy feet."
adoringadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrɪŋ/
showing adoration
From this reading God has saved from weary strife, In its dawn, this fresh young life, Which awaits us now above, Resting in the Saviour's love; Jesu, grant that we may meet There adoring at Thy feet."
(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 "Safely, safely gathered in, Free from sorrow, free from sin, Passed beyond all grief and pain, Death, for thee, is truest gain; For our loss we must not weep, Nor our loved one long to keep From the house of rest and peace Where all sin and sorrow cease.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is well._" "Safely, safely gathered in, No more sorrow, no more sin, No more childish griefs or fears, No more sadness, no more tears; For the life so young and fair Now hath passed from earthly care; God Himself the soul will keep, Giving His beloved sleep.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading God has saved from weary strife, In its dawn, this fresh young life, Which awaits us now above, Resting in the Saviour's love; Jesu, grant that we may meet There adoring at Thy feet."
awaitsverbUS /əˈweɪts/
third-person singular of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading God has saved from weary strife, In its dawn, this fresh young life, Which awaits us now above, Resting in the Saviour's love; Jesu, grant that we may meet There adoring at Thy feet."
dearly loved
From this reading It is well._" "Safely, safely gathered in, No more sorrow, no more sin, No more childish griefs or fears, No more sadness, no more tears; For the life so young and fair Now hath passed from earthly care; God Himself the soul will keep, Giving His beloved sleep.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading "Safely, safely gathered in, Free from sorrow, free from sin, Passed beyond all grief and pain, Death, for thee, is truest gain; For our loss we must not weep, Nor our loved one long to keep From the house of rest and peace Where all sin and sorrow cease.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading --_Henrietta O. Dobree._ (Hymn 284, Book of Common Praise.)
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading It is well._" "Safely, safely gathered in, No more sorrow, no more sin, No more childish griefs or fears, No more sadness, no more tears; For the life so young and fair Now hath passed from earthly care; God Himself the soul will keep, Giving His beloved sleep.
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading "Safely, safely gathered in, Free from sorrow, free from sin, Passed beyond all grief and pain, Death, for thee, is truest gain; For our loss we must not weep, Nor our loved one long to keep From the house of rest and peace Where all sin and sorrow cease.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "_Is it well with the child?
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading It is well._" "Safely, safely gathered in, No more sorrow, no more sin, No more childish griefs or fears, No more sadness, no more tears; For the life so young and fair Now hath passed from earthly care; God Himself the soul will keep, Giving His beloved sleep.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading --_Henrietta O. Dobree._ (Hymn 284, Book of Common Praise.)
the first light of day
From this reading God has saved from weary strife, In its dawn, this fresh young life, Which awaits us now above, Resting in the Saviour's love; Jesu, grant that we may meet There adoring at Thy feet."
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading "Safely, safely gathered in, Free from sorrow, free from sin, Passed beyond all grief and pain, Death, for thee, is truest gain; For our loss we must not weep, Nor our loved one long to keep From the house of rest and peace Where all sin and sorrow cease.
Dobree
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From this reading --_Henrietta O. Dobree._ (Hymn 284, Book of Common Praise.)
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading It is well._" "Safely, safely gathered in, No more sorrow, no more sin, No more childish griefs or fears, No more sadness, no more tears; For the life so young and fair Now hath passed from earthly care; God Himself the soul will keep, Giving His beloved sleep.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading It is well._" "Safely, safely gathered in, No more sorrow, no more sin, No more childish griefs or fears, No more sadness, no more tears; For the life so young and fair Now hath passed from earthly care; God Himself the soul will keep, Giving His beloved sleep.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading It is well._" "Safely, safely gathered in, No more sorrow, no more sin, No more childish griefs or fears, No more sadness, no more tears; For the life so young and fair Now hath passed from earthly care; God Himself the soul will keep, Giving His beloved sleep.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading God has saved from weary strife, In its dawn, this fresh young life, Which awaits us now above, Resting in the Saviour's love; Jesu, grant that we may meet There adoring at Thy feet."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is well._" "Safely, safely gathered in, No more sorrow, no more sin, No more childish griefs or fears, No more sadness, no more tears; For the life so young and fair Now hath passed from earthly care; God Himself the soul will keep, Giving His beloved sleep.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading "Safely, safely gathered in, Free from sorrow, free from sin, Passed beyond all grief and pain, Death, for thee, is truest gain; For our loss we must not weep, Nor our loved one long to keep From the house of rest and peace Where all sin and sorrow cease.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading God has saved from weary strife, In its dawn, this fresh young life, Which awaits us now above, Resting in the Saviour's love; Jesu, grant that we may meet There adoring at Thy feet."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is well._" "Safely, safely gathered in, No more sorrow, no more sin, No more childish griefs or fears, No more sadness, no more tears; For the life so young and fair Now hath passed from earthly care; God Himself the soul will keep, Giving His beloved sleep.
obtain
From this reading "Safely, safely gathered in, Free from sorrow, free from sin, Passed beyond all grief and pain, Death, for thee, is truest gain; For our loss we must not weep, Nor our loved one long to keep From the house of rest and peace Where all sin and sorrow cease.
brought together in one place
From this reading It is well._" "Safely, safely gathered in, No more sorrow, no more sin, No more childish griefs or fears, No more sadness, no more tears; For the life so young and fair Now hath passed from earthly care; God Himself the soul will keep, Giving His beloved sleep.
the act of giving
From this reading It is well._" "Safely, safely gathered in, No more sorrow, no more sin, No more childish griefs or fears, No more sadness, no more tears; For the life so young and fair Now hath passed from earthly care; God Himself the soul will keep, Giving His beloved sleep.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading It is well._" "Safely, safely gathered in, No more sorrow, no more sin, No more childish griefs or fears, No more sadness, no more tears; For the life so young and fair Now hath passed from earthly care; God Himself the soul will keep, Giving His beloved sleep.
let have
From this reading God has saved from weary strife, In its dawn, this fresh young life, Which awaits us now above, Resting in the Saviour's love; Jesu, grant that we may meet There adoring at Thy feet."
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading "Safely, safely gathered in, Free from sorrow, free from sin, Passed beyond all grief and pain, Death, for thee, is truest gain; For our loss we must not weep, Nor our loved one long to keep From the house of rest and peace Where all sin and sorrow cease.
griefs
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From this reading It is well._" "Safely, safely gathered in, No more sorrow, no more sin, No more childish griefs or fears, No more sadness, no more tears; For the life so young and fair Now hath passed from earthly care; God Himself the soul will keep, Giving His beloved sleep.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading God has saved from weary strife, In its dawn, this fresh young life, Which awaits us now above, Resting in the Saviour's love; Jesu, grant that we may meet There adoring at Thy feet."
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading It is well._" "Safely, safely gathered in, No more sorrow, no more sin, No more childish griefs or fears, No more sadness, no more tears; For the life so young and fair Now hath passed from earthly care; God Himself the soul will keep, Giving His beloved sleep.
Henrietta
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From this reading --_Henrietta O. Dobree._ (Hymn 284, Book of Common Praise.)
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It is well._" "Safely, safely gathered in, No more sorrow, no more sin, No more childish griefs or fears, No more sadness, no more tears; For the life so young and fair Now hath passed from earthly care; God Himself the soul will keep, Giving His beloved sleep.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is well._" "Safely, safely gathered in, No more sorrow, no more sin, No more childish griefs or fears, No more sadness, no more tears; For the life so young and fair Now hath passed from earthly care; God Himself the soul will keep, Giving His beloved sleep.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Safely, safely gathered in, Free from sorrow, free from sin, Passed beyond all grief and pain, Death, for thee, is truest gain; For our loss we must not weep, Nor our loved one long to keep From the house of rest and peace Where all sin and sorrow cease.
HymnnounUS /hɪm/
a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
From this reading --_Henrietta O. Dobree._ (Hymn 284, Book of Common Praise.)
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is well._" "Safely, safely gathered in, No more sorrow, no more sin, No more childish griefs or fears, No more sadness, no more tears; For the life so young and fair Now hath passed from earthly care; God Himself the soul will keep, Giving His beloved sleep.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "_Is it well with the child?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "_Is it well with the child?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading God has saved from weary strife, In its dawn, this fresh young life, Which awaits us now above, Resting in the Saviour's love; Jesu, grant that we may meet There adoring at Thy feet."
Jesu
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From this reading God has saved from weary strife, In its dawn, this fresh young life, Which awaits us now above, Resting in the Saviour's love; Jesu, grant that we may meet There adoring at Thy feet."
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It is well._" "Safely, safely gathered in, No more sorrow, no more sin, No more childish griefs or fears, No more sadness, no more tears; For the life so young and fair Now hath passed from earthly care; God Himself the soul will keep, Giving His beloved sleep.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is well._" "Safely, safely gathered in, No more sorrow, no more sin, No more childish griefs or fears, No more sadness, no more tears; For the life so young and fair Now hath passed from earthly care; God Himself the soul will keep, Giving His beloved sleep.
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 "Safely, safely gathered in, Free from sorrow, free from sin, Passed beyond all grief and pain, Death, for thee, is truest gain; For our loss we must not weep, Nor our loved one long to keep From the house of rest and peace Where all sin and sorrow cease.
something that is lost
From this reading "Safely, safely gathered in, Free from sorrow, free from sin, Passed beyond all grief and pain, Death, for thee, is truest gain; For our loss we must not weep, Nor our loved one long to keep From the house of rest and peace Where all sin and sorrow cease.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading God has saved from weary strife, In its dawn, this fresh young life, Which awaits us now above, Resting in the Saviour's love; Jesu, grant that we may meet There adoring at Thy feet."
held dear
From this reading "Safely, safely gathered in, Free from sorrow, free from sin, Passed beyond all grief and pain, Death, for thee, is truest gain; For our loss we must not weep, Nor our loved one long to keep From the house of rest and peace Where all sin and sorrow cease.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading God has saved from weary strife, In its dawn, this fresh young life, Which awaits us now above, Resting in the Saviour's love; Jesu, grant that we may meet There adoring at Thy feet."
come together
From this reading God has saved from weary strife, In its dawn, this fresh young life, Which awaits us now above, Resting in the Saviour's love; Jesu, grant that we may meet There adoring at Thy feet."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is well._" "Safely, safely gathered in, No more sorrow, no more sin, No more childish griefs or fears, No more sadness, no more tears; For the life so young and fair Now hath passed from earthly care; God Himself the soul will keep, Giving His beloved sleep.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Safely, safely gathered in, Free from sorrow, free from sin, Passed beyond all grief and pain, Death, for thee, is truest gain; For our loss we must not weep, Nor our loved one long to keep From the house of rest and peace Where all sin and sorrow cease.
not any; not one
From this reading It is well._" "Safely, safely gathered in, No more sorrow, no more sin, No more childish griefs or fears, No more sadness, no more tears; For the life so young and fair Now hath passed from earthly care; God Himself the soul will keep, Giving His beloved sleep.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "Safely, safely gathered in, Free from sorrow, free from sin, Passed beyond all grief and pain, Death, for thee, is truest gain; For our loss we must not weep, Nor our loved one long to keep From the house of rest and peace Where all sin and sorrow cease.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Safely, safely gathered in, Free from sorrow, free from sin, Passed beyond all grief and pain, Death, for thee, is truest gain; For our loss we must not weep, Nor our loved one long to keep From the house of rest and peace Where all sin and sorrow cease.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It is well._" "Safely, safely gathered in, No more sorrow, no more sin, No more childish griefs or fears, No more sadness, no more tears; For the life so young and fair Now hath passed from earthly care; God Himself the soul will keep, Giving His beloved sleep.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading --_Henrietta O. Dobree._ (Hymn 284, Book of Common Praise.)
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Safely, safely gathered in, Free from sorrow, free from sin, Passed beyond all grief and pain, Death, for thee, is truest gain; For our loss we must not weep, Nor our loved one long to keep From the house of rest and peace Where all sin and sorrow cease.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Safely, safely gathered in, Free from sorrow, free from sin, Passed beyond all grief and pain, Death, for thee, is truest gain; For our loss we must not weep, Nor our loved one long to keep From the house of rest and peace Where all sin and sorrow cease.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is well._" "Safely, safely gathered in, No more sorrow, no more sin, No more childish griefs or fears, No more sadness, no more tears; For the life so young and fair Now hath passed from earthly care; God Himself the soul will keep, Giving His beloved sleep.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Safely, safely gathered in, Free from sorrow, free from sin, Passed beyond all grief and pain, Death, for thee, is truest gain; For our loss we must not weep, Nor our loved one long to keep From the house of rest and peace Where all sin and sorrow cease.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading "Safely, safely gathered in, Free from sorrow, free from sin, Passed beyond all grief and pain, Death, for thee, is truest gain; For our loss we must not weep, Nor our loved one long to keep From the house of rest and peace Where all sin and sorrow cease.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It is well._" "Safely, safely gathered in, No more sorrow, no more sin, No more childish griefs or fears, No more sadness, no more tears; For the life so young and fair Now hath passed from earthly care; God Himself the soul will keep, Giving His beloved sleep.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading "Safely, safely gathered in, Free from sorrow, free from sin, Passed beyond all grief and pain, Death, for thee, is truest gain; For our loss we must not weep, Nor our loved one long to keep From the house of rest and peace Where all sin and sorrow cease.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading --_Henrietta O. Dobree._ (Hymn 284, Book of Common Praise.)
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "Safely, safely gathered in, Free from sorrow, free from sin, Passed beyond all grief and pain, Death, for thee, is truest gain; For our loss we must not weep, Nor our loved one long to keep From the house of rest and peace Where all sin and sorrow cease.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading God has saved from weary strife, In its dawn, this fresh young life, Which awaits us now above, Resting in the Saviour's love; Jesu, grant that we may meet There adoring at Thy feet."
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading It is well._" "Safely, safely gathered in, No more sorrow, no more sin, No more childish griefs or fears, No more sadness, no more tears; For the life so young and fair Now hath passed from earthly care; God Himself the soul will keep, Giving His beloved sleep.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading It is well._" "Safely, safely gathered in, No more sorrow, no more sin, No more childish griefs or fears, No more sadness, no more tears; For the life so young and fair Now hath passed from earthly care; God Himself the soul will keep, Giving His beloved sleep.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading God has saved from weary strife, In its dawn, this fresh young life, Which awaits us now above, Resting in the Saviour's love; Jesu, grant that we may meet There adoring at Thy feet."
Saviour's
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From this reading God has saved from weary strife, In its dawn, this fresh young life, Which awaits us now above, Resting in the Saviour's love; Jesu, grant that we may meet There adoring at Thy feet."
estrangement from god
From this reading It is well._" "Safely, safely gathered in, No more sorrow, no more sin, No more childish griefs or fears, No more sadness, no more tears; For the life so young and fair Now hath passed from earthly care; God Himself the soul will keep, Giving His beloved sleep.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading It is well._" "Safely, safely gathered in, No more sorrow, no more sin, No more childish griefs or fears, No more sadness, no more tears; For the life so young and fair Now hath passed from earthly care; God Himself the soul will keep, Giving His beloved sleep.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is well._" "Safely, safely gathered in, No more sorrow, no more sin, No more childish griefs or fears, No more sadness, no more tears; For the life so young and fair Now hath passed from earthly care; God Himself the soul will keep, Giving His beloved sleep.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading It is well._" "Safely, safely gathered in, No more sorrow, no more sin, No more childish griefs or fears, No more sadness, no more tears; For the life so young and fair Now hath passed from earthly care; God Himself the soul will keep, Giving His beloved sleep.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading It is well._" "Safely, safely gathered in, No more sorrow, no more sin, No more childish griefs or fears, No more sadness, no more tears; For the life so young and fair Now hath passed from earthly care; God Himself the soul will keep, Giving His beloved sleep.
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading God has saved from weary strife, In its dawn, this fresh young life, Which awaits us now above, Resting in the Saviour's love; Jesu, grant that we may meet There adoring at Thy feet."
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading It is well._" "Safely, safely gathered in, No more sorrow, no more sin, No more childish griefs or fears, No more sadness, no more tears; For the life so young and fair Now hath passed from earthly care; God Himself the soul will keep, Giving His beloved sleep.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading God has saved from weary strife, In its dawn, this fresh young life, Which awaits us now above, Resting in the Saviour's love; Jesu, grant that we may meet There adoring at Thy feet."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "_Is it well with the child?
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading "Safely, safely gathered in, Free from sorrow, free from sin, Passed beyond all grief and pain, Death, for thee, is truest gain; For our loss we must not weep, Nor our loved one long to keep From the house of rest and peace Where all sin and sorrow cease.
in or at that place or location
From this reading God has saved from weary strife, In its dawn, this fresh young life, Which awaits us now above, Resting in the Saviour's love; Jesu, grant that we may meet There adoring at Thy feet."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading God has saved from weary strife, In its dawn, this fresh young life, Which awaits us now above, Resting in the Saviour's love; Jesu, grant that we may meet There adoring at Thy feet."
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading God has saved from weary strife, In its dawn, this fresh young life, Which awaits us now above, Resting in the Saviour's love; Jesu, grant that we may meet There adoring at Thy feet."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Safely, safely gathered in, Free from sorrow, free from sin, Passed beyond all grief and pain, Death, for thee, is truest gain; For our loss we must not weep, Nor our loved one long to keep From the house of rest and peace Where all sin and sorrow cease.
truestadjectiveUS /ˈtruːɪst/
superlative of “true” — consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "Safely, safely gathered in, Free from sorrow, free from sin, Passed beyond all grief and pain, Death, for thee, is truest gain; For our loss we must not weep, Nor our loved one long to keep From the house of rest and peace Where all sin and sorrow cease.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading God has saved from weary strife, In its dawn, this fresh young life, Which awaits us now above, Resting in the Saviour's love; Jesu, grant that we may meet There adoring at Thy feet."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Safely, safely gathered in, Free from sorrow, free from sin, Passed beyond all grief and pain, Death, for thee, is truest gain; For our loss we must not weep, Nor our loved one long to keep From the house of rest and peace Where all sin and sorrow cease.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading God has saved from weary strife, In its dawn, this fresh young life, Which awaits us now above, Resting in the Saviour's love; Jesu, grant that we may meet There adoring at Thy feet."
weepverbUS /wiːp/
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading "Safely, safely gathered in, Free from sorrow, free from sin, Passed beyond all grief and pain, Death, for thee, is truest gain; For our loss we must not weep, Nor our loved one long to keep From the house of rest and peace Where all sin and sorrow cease.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "_Is it well with the child?
in or at the place that
From this reading "Safely, safely gathered in, Free from sorrow, free from sin, Passed beyond all grief and pain, Death, for thee, is truest gain; For our loss we must not weep, Nor our loved one long to keep From the house of rest and peace Where all sin and sorrow cease.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading God has saved from weary strife, In its dawn, this fresh young life, Which awaits us now above, Resting in the Saviour's love; Jesu, grant that we may meet There adoring at Thy feet."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It is well._" "Safely, safely gathered in, No more sorrow, no more sin, No more childish griefs or fears, No more sadness, no more tears; For the life so young and fair Now hath passed from earthly care; God Himself the soul will keep, Giving His beloved sleep.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "_Is it well with the child?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It is well._" "Safely, safely gathered in, No more sorrow, no more sin, No more childish griefs or fears, No more sadness, no more tears; For the life so young and fair Now hath passed from earthly care; God Himself the soul will keep, Giving His beloved sleep.
