used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Here lies a little child, lost in the forest deeps.-- At midnight from the slumbering fold he strayed; But the lost lamb was found by One who never sleeps, And to his everlasting Father's fold conveyed."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Here lies a little child, lost in the forest deeps.-- At midnight from the slumbering fold he strayed; But the lost lamb was found by One who never sleeps, And to his everlasting Father's fold conveyed."
appellationnounUS /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/
identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
From this reading He retained however through life the appellation of "Joseph in the Snow," for being lost in the storm was the cause of his eventual good fortune, and of his rescue from destitution and misery.
applicableadjectiveUS /ˈæpləkəbəl/
capable of being applied; having relevance
From this reading This mournful inscription would have been applicable once more, if a merciful Providence had not watched over Joseph.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading * * * * * These lines are written on a small cross, in the churchyard of the village where the scene of the following simple story is laid.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Here lies a little child, lost in the forest deeps.-- At midnight from the slumbering fold he strayed; But the lost lamb was found by One who never sleeps, And to his everlasting Father's fold conveyed."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This mournful inscription would have been applicable once more, if a merciful Providence had not watched over Joseph.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He retained however through life the appellation of "Joseph in the Snow," for being lost in the storm was the cause of his eventual good fortune, and of his rescue from destitution and misery.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Here lies a little child, lost in the forest deeps.-- At midnight from the slumbering fold he strayed; But the lost lamb was found by One who never sleeps, And to his everlasting Father's fold conveyed."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Here lies a little child, lost in the forest deeps.-- At midnight from the slumbering fold he strayed; But the lost lamb was found by One who never sleeps, And to his everlasting Father's fold conveyed."
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading He retained however through life the appellation of "Joseph in the Snow," for being lost in the storm was the cause of his eventual good fortune, and of his rescue from destitution and misery.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "Here lies a little child, lost in the forest deeps.-- At midnight from the slumbering fold he strayed; But the lost lamb was found by One who never sleeps, And to his everlasting Father's fold conveyed."
churchyardnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃjɑːrd/
the yard associated with a church
From this reading * * * * * These lines are written on a small cross, in the churchyard of the village where the scene of the following simple story is laid.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading "Here lies a little child, lost in the forest deeps.-- At midnight from the slumbering fold he strayed; But the lost lamb was found by One who never sleeps, And to his everlasting Father's fold conveyed."
travel across or pass over
From this reading * * * * * These lines are written on a small cross, in the churchyard of the village where the scene of the following simple story is laid.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Daylight EPITAPH.
deeps
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From this reading "Here lies a little child, lost in the forest deeps.-- At midnight from the slumbering fold he strayed; But the lost lamb was found by One who never sleeps, And to his everlasting Father's fold conveyed."
destitutionnounUS /ˈdestətuːʃən/
a state without friends or money or prospects
From this reading He retained however through life the appellation of "Joseph in the Snow," for being lost in the storm was the cause of his eventual good fortune, and of his rescue from destitution and misery.
EPITAPHnounUS /ˈepətæf/
an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there
From this reading Daylight EPITAPH.
eventualadjectiveUS /əˈventʃuːəl/
expected to follow in the indefinite future from causes already operating
From this reading He retained however through life the appellation of "Joseph in the Snow," for being lost in the storm was the cause of his eventual good fortune, and of his rescue from destitution and misery.
everlastingadjectiveUS /ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading "Here lies a little child, lost in the forest deeps.-- At midnight from the slumbering fold he strayed; But the lost lamb was found by One who never sleeps, And to his everlasting Father's fold conveyed."
Father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Here lies a little child, lost in the forest deeps.-- At midnight from the slumbering fold he strayed; But the lost lamb was found by One who never sleeps, And to his everlasting Father's fold conveyed."
foldnounUS /foʊld/
an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading "Here lies a little child, lost in the forest deeps.-- At midnight from the slumbering fold he strayed; But the lost lamb was found by One who never sleeps, And to his everlasting Father's fold conveyed."
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading * * * * * These lines are written on a small cross, in the churchyard of the village where the scene of the following simple story is laid.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He retained however through life the appellation of "Joseph in the Snow," for being lost in the storm was the cause of his eventual good fortune, and of his rescue from destitution and misery.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading "Here lies a little child, lost in the forest deeps.-- At midnight from the slumbering fold he strayed; But the lost lamb was found by One who never sleeps, And to his everlasting Father's fold conveyed."
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading He retained however through life the appellation of "Joseph in the Snow," for being lost in the storm was the cause of his eventual good fortune, and of his rescue from destitution and misery.
set up or found
From this reading "Here lies a little child, lost in the forest deeps.-- At midnight from the slumbering fold he strayed; But the lost lamb was found by One who never sleeps, And to his everlasting Father's fold conveyed."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Here lies a little child, lost in the forest deeps.-- At midnight from the slumbering fold he strayed; But the lost lamb was found by One who never sleeps, And to his everlasting Father's fold conveyed."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He retained however through life the appellation of "Joseph in the Snow," for being lost in the storm was the cause of his eventual good fortune, and of his rescue from destitution and misery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This mournful inscription would have been applicable once more, if a merciful Providence had not watched over Joseph.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This mournful inscription would have been applicable once more, if a merciful Providence had not watched over Joseph.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Here lies a little child, lost in the forest deeps.-- At midnight from the slumbering fold he strayed; But the lost lamb was found by One who never sleeps, And to his everlasting Father's fold conveyed."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here lies a little child, lost in the forest deeps.-- At midnight from the slumbering fold he strayed; But the lost lamb was found by One who never sleeps, And to his everlasting Father's fold conveyed."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Here lies a little child, lost in the forest deeps.-- At midnight from the slumbering fold he strayed; But the lost lamb was found by One who never sleeps, And to his everlasting Father's fold conveyed."
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He retained however through life the appellation of "Joseph in the Snow," for being lost in the storm was the cause of his eventual good fortune, and of his rescue from destitution and misery.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This mournful inscription would have been applicable once more, if a merciful Providence had not watched over Joseph.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Here lies a little child, lost in the forest deeps.-- At midnight from the slumbering fold he strayed; But the lost lamb was found by One who never sleeps, And to his everlasting Father's fold conveyed."
inscriptionnounUS /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃən/
letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
From this reading This mournful inscription would have been applicable once more, if a merciful Providence had not watched over Joseph.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * These lines are written on a small cross, in the churchyard of the village where the scene of the following simple story is laid.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading This mournful inscription would have been applicable once more, if a merciful Providence had not watched over Joseph.
set down according to a plan
From this reading * * * * * These lines are written on a small cross, in the churchyard of the village where the scene of the following simple story is laid.
lambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading "Here lies a little child, lost in the forest deeps.-- At midnight from the slumbering fold he strayed; But the lost lamb was found by One who never sleeps, And to his everlasting Father's fold conveyed."
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading "Here lies a little child, lost in the forest deeps.-- At midnight from the slumbering fold he strayed; But the lost lamb was found by One who never sleeps, And to his everlasting Father's fold conveyed."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He retained however through life the appellation of "Joseph in the Snow," for being lost in the storm was the cause of his eventual good fortune, and of his rescue from destitution and misery.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading * * * * * These lines are written on a small cross, in the churchyard of the village where the scene of the following simple story is laid.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Here lies a little child, lost in the forest deeps.-- At midnight from the slumbering fold he strayed; But the lost lamb was found by One who never sleeps, And to his everlasting Father's fold conveyed."
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "Here lies a little child, lost in the forest deeps.-- At midnight from the slumbering fold he strayed; But the lost lamb was found by One who never sleeps, And to his everlasting Father's fold conveyed."
mercifuladjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsɪfəl/
showing or giving mercy
From this reading This mournful inscription would have been applicable once more, if a merciful Providence had not watched over Joseph.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading "Here lies a little child, lost in the forest deeps.-- At midnight from the slumbering fold he strayed; But the lost lamb was found by One who never sleeps, And to his everlasting Father's fold conveyed."
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading He retained however through life the appellation of "Joseph in the Snow," for being lost in the storm was the cause of his eventual good fortune, and of his rescue from destitution and misery.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This mournful inscription would have been applicable once more, if a merciful Providence had not watched over Joseph.
mournfuladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrnfəl/
expressing sorrow
From this reading This mournful inscription would have been applicable once more, if a merciful Providence had not watched over Joseph.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Here lies a little child, lost in the forest deeps.-- At midnight from the slumbering fold he strayed; But the lost lamb was found by One who never sleeps, And to his everlasting Father's fold conveyed."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This mournful inscription would have been applicable once more, if a merciful Providence had not watched over Joseph.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading * * * * * These lines are written on a small cross, in the churchyard of the village where the scene of the following simple story is laid.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading * * * * * These lines are written on a small cross, in the churchyard of the village where the scene of the following simple story is laid.
on one occasion
From this reading This mournful inscription would have been applicable once more, if a merciful Providence had not watched over Joseph.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Here lies a little child, lost in the forest deeps.-- At midnight from the slumbering fold he strayed; But the lost lamb was found by One who never sleeps, And to his everlasting Father's fold conveyed."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This mournful inscription would have been applicable once more, if a merciful Providence had not watched over Joseph.
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading This mournful inscription would have been applicable once more, if a merciful Providence had not watched over Joseph.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading He retained however through life the appellation of "Joseph in the Snow," for being lost in the storm was the cause of his eventual good fortune, and of his rescue from destitution and misery.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading He retained however through life the appellation of "Joseph in the Snow," for being lost in the storm was the cause of his eventual good fortune, and of his rescue from destitution and misery.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading * * * * * These lines are written on a small cross, in the churchyard of the village where the scene of the following simple story is laid.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading * * * * * These lines are written on a small cross, in the churchyard of the village where the scene of the following simple story is laid.
sleepsnounUS /sliːps/
plural of “sleep” — a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading "Here lies a little child, lost in the forest deeps.-- At midnight from the slumbering fold he strayed; But the lost lamb was found by One who never sleeps, And to his everlasting Father's fold conveyed."
slumberingverbUS /ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “slumber” — be asleep
From this reading "Here lies a little child, lost in the forest deeps.-- At midnight from the slumbering fold he strayed; But the lost lamb was found by One who never sleeps, And to his everlasting Father's fold conveyed."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading * * * * * These lines are written on a small cross, in the churchyard of the village where the scene of the following simple story is laid.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading He retained however through life the appellation of "Joseph in the Snow," for being lost in the storm was the cause of his eventual good fortune, and of his rescue from destitution and misery.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading He retained however through life the appellation of "Joseph in the Snow," for being lost in the storm was the cause of his eventual good fortune, and of his rescue from destitution and misery.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading * * * * * These lines are written on a small cross, in the churchyard of the village where the scene of the following simple story is laid.
strayedverbUS /streɪd/
past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading "Here lies a little child, lost in the forest deeps.-- At midnight from the slumbering fold he strayed; But the lost lamb was found by One who never sleeps, And to his everlasting Father's fold conveyed."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Here lies a little child, lost in the forest deeps.-- At midnight from the slumbering fold he strayed; But the lost lamb was found by One who never sleeps, And to his everlasting Father's fold conveyed."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading * * * * * These lines are written on a small cross, in the churchyard of the village where the scene of the following simple story is laid.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This mournful inscription would have been applicable once more, if a merciful Providence had not watched over Joseph.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He retained however through life the appellation of "Joseph in the Snow," for being lost in the storm was the cause of his eventual good fortune, and of his rescue from destitution and misery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Here lies a little child, lost in the forest deeps.-- At midnight from the slumbering fold he strayed; But the lost lamb was found by One who never sleeps, And to his everlasting Father's fold conveyed."
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading * * * * * These lines are written on a small cross, in the churchyard of the village where the scene of the following simple story is laid.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Here lies a little child, lost in the forest deeps.-- At midnight from the slumbering fold he strayed; But the lost lamb was found by One who never sleeps, And to his everlasting Father's fold conveyed."
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading This mournful inscription would have been applicable once more, if a merciful Providence had not watched over Joseph.
in or at the place that
From this reading * * * * * These lines are written on a small cross, in the churchyard of the village where the scene of the following simple story is laid.
which person or people
From this reading "Here lies a little child, lost in the forest deeps.-- At midnight from the slumbering fold he strayed; But the lost lamb was found by One who never sleeps, And to his everlasting Father's fold conveyed."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This mournful inscription would have been applicable once more, if a merciful Providence had not watched over Joseph.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading * * * * * These lines are written on a small cross, in the churchyard of the village where the scene of the following simple story is laid.
