used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading May listened, and heard Mr. Stillinghast moving to and fro in his room with slow and regular footsteps for a while, then all was silent, and she supposed he had gone to bed.
(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 May listened, and heard Mr. Stillinghast moving to and fro in his room with slow and regular footsteps for a while, then all was silent, and she supposed he had gone to bed.
AlmightynounUS /ɔːlˈmaɪti/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading She knew that all things are possible with Almighty God, and that dear to him, and precious in his sight, is the conversion of sinners.
in addition
From this reading She also knew that Jesus Christ ever turns a propitious ear to the intercession of his Immaculate Mother, and it was with tender confidence, and earnest faith, that she implored her to obtain from her Divine Son the conversion of her uncle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading May listened, and heard Mr. Stillinghast moving to and fro in his room with slow and regular footsteps for a while, then all was silent, and she supposed he had gone to bed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She knew that all things are possible with Almighty God, and that dear to him, and precious in his sight, is the conversion of sinners.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading May listened, and heard Mr. Stillinghast moving to and fro in his room with slow and regular footsteps for a while, then all was silent, and she supposed he had gone to bed.
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 also knew that Jesus Christ ever turns a propitious ear to the intercession of his Immaculate Mother, and it was with tender confidence, and earnest faith, that she implored her to obtain from her Divine Son the conversion of her uncle.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading She also knew that Jesus Christ ever turns a propitious ear to the intercession of his Immaculate Mother, and it was with tender confidence, and earnest faith, that she implored her to obtain from her Divine Son the conversion of her uncle.
conversionnounUS /kənˈvɜːrʒən/
an event that results in a transformation
From this reading Still waiting for Helen, she recited the rosary for his conversion.
dearly loved
From this reading She knew that all things are possible with Almighty God, and that dear to him, and precious in his sight, is the conversion of sinners.
emanating from God
From this reading She also knew that Jesus Christ ever turns a propitious ear to the intercession of his Immaculate Mother, and it was with tender confidence, and earnest faith, that she implored her to obtain from her Divine Son the conversion of her uncle.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading She also knew that Jesus Christ ever turns a propitious ear to the intercession of his Immaculate Mother, and it was with tender confidence, and earnest faith, that she implored her to obtain from her Divine Son the conversion of her uncle.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading She also knew that Jesus Christ ever turns a propitious ear to the intercession of his Immaculate Mother, and it was with tender confidence, and earnest faith, that she implored her to obtain from her Divine Son the conversion of her uncle.
at any time
From this reading She also knew that Jesus Christ ever turns a propitious ear to the intercession of his Immaculate Mother, and it was with tender confidence, and earnest faith, that she implored her to obtain from her Divine Son the conversion of her uncle.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading She also knew that Jesus Christ ever turns a propitious ear to the intercession of his Immaculate Mother, and it was with tender confidence, and earnest faith, that she implored her to obtain from her Divine Son the conversion of her uncle.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading May listened, and heard Mr. Stillinghast moving to and fro in his room with slow and regular footsteps for a while, then all was silent, and she supposed he had gone to bed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading May listened, and heard Mr. Stillinghast moving to and fro in his room with slow and regular footsteps for a while, then all was silent, and she supposed he had gone to bed.
fro
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From this reading May listened, and heard Mr. Stillinghast moving to and fro in his room with slow and regular footsteps for a while, then all was silent, and she supposed he had gone to bed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She also knew that Jesus Christ ever turns a propitious ear to the intercession of his Immaculate Mother, and it was with tender confidence, and earnest faith, that she implored her to obtain from her Divine Son the conversion of her uncle.
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 She knew that all things are possible with Almighty God, and that dear to him, and precious in his sight, is the conversion of sinners.
destroyed or killed
From this reading May listened, and heard Mr. Stillinghast moving to and fro in his room with slow and regular footsteps for a while, then all was silent, and she supposed he had gone to bed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading May listened, and heard Mr. Stillinghast moving to and fro in his room with slow and regular footsteps for a while, then all was silent, and she supposed he had gone to bed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading May listened, and heard Mr. Stillinghast moving to and fro in his room with slow and regular footsteps for a while, then all was silent, and she supposed he had gone to bed.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading May listened, and heard Mr. Stillinghast moving to and fro in his room with slow and regular footsteps for a while, then all was silent, and she supposed he had gone to bed.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Still waiting for Helen, she recited the rosary for his conversion.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She also knew that Jesus Christ ever turns a propitious ear to the intercession of his Immaculate Mother, and it was with tender confidence, and earnest faith, that she implored her to obtain from her Divine Son the conversion of her uncle.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She knew that all things are possible with Almighty God, and that dear to him, and precious in his sight, is the conversion of sinners.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading May listened, and heard Mr. Stillinghast moving to and fro in his room with slow and regular footsteps for a while, then all was silent, and she supposed he had gone to bed.
ImmaculateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmækjuːlɪt/
completely neat and clean
From this reading She also knew that Jesus Christ ever turns a propitious ear to the intercession of his Immaculate Mother, and it was with tender confidence, and earnest faith, that she implored her to obtain from her Divine Son the conversion of her uncle.
imploredverbUS /ˌɪmˈplɔːrd/
past form of “implore” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading She also knew that Jesus Christ ever turns a propitious ear to the intercession of his Immaculate Mother, and it was with tender confidence, and earnest faith, that she implored her to obtain from her Divine Son the conversion of her uncle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading May listened, and heard Mr. Stillinghast moving to and fro in his room with slow and regular footsteps for a while, then all was silent, and she supposed he had gone to bed.
intercessionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈseʃən/
a prayer to God on behalf of another person
From this reading She also knew that Jesus Christ ever turns a propitious ear to the intercession of his Immaculate Mother, and it was with tender confidence, and earnest faith, that she implored her to obtain from her Divine Son the conversion of her uncle.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She knew that all things are possible with Almighty God, and that dear to him, and precious in his sight, is the conversion of sinners.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She also knew that Jesus Christ ever turns a propitious ear to the intercession of his Immaculate Mother, and it was with tender confidence, and earnest faith, that she implored her to obtain from her Divine Son the conversion of her uncle.
JesusnounUS /ˈdʒiːzəs/
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 also knew that Jesus Christ ever turns a propitious ear to the intercession of his Immaculate Mother, and it was with tender confidence, and earnest faith, that she implored her to obtain from her Divine Son the conversion of her uncle.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew that all things are possible with Almighty God, and that dear to him, and precious in his sight, is the conversion of sinners.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading May listened, and heard Mr. Stillinghast moving to and fro in his room with slow and regular footsteps for a while, then all was silent, and she supposed he had gone to bed.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading May listened, and heard Mr. Stillinghast moving to and fro in his room with slow and regular footsteps for a while, then all was silent, and she supposed he had gone to bed.
a person who carries a message
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT MESSENGER.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT MESSENGER.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She also knew that Jesus Christ ever turns a propitious ear to the intercession of his Immaculate Mother, and it was with tender confidence, and earnest faith, that she implored her to obtain from her Divine Son the conversion of her uncle.
in motion
From this reading May listened, and heard Mr. Stillinghast moving to and fro in his room with slow and regular footsteps for a while, then all was silent, and she supposed he had gone to bed.
a form of address for a man
From this reading May listened, and heard Mr. Stillinghast moving to and fro in his room with slow and regular footsteps for a while, then all was silent, and she supposed he had gone to bed.
come into possession of
From this reading She also knew that Jesus Christ ever turns a propitious ear to the intercession of his Immaculate Mother, and it was with tender confidence, and earnest faith, that she implored her to obtain from her Divine Son the conversion of her uncle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She knew that all things are possible with Almighty God, and that dear to him, and precious in his sight, is the conversion of sinners.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading She knew that all things are possible with Almighty God, and that dear to him, and precious in his sight, is the conversion of sinners.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading She knew that all things are possible with Almighty God, and that dear to him, and precious in his sight, is the conversion of sinners.
propitiousadjectiveUS /prəˈpɪʃəs/
presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success
From this reading She also knew that Jesus Christ ever turns a propitious ear to the intercession of his Immaculate Mother, and it was with tender confidence, and earnest faith, that she implored her to obtain from her Divine Son the conversion of her uncle.
recitedverbUS /rəˈsaɪtɪd/
past form of “recite” — recite in elocution
From this reading Still waiting for Helen, she recited the rosary for his conversion.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading May listened, and heard Mr. Stillinghast moving to and fro in his room with slow and regular footsteps for a while, then all was silent, and she supposed he had gone to bed.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading May listened, and heard Mr. Stillinghast moving to and fro in his room with slow and regular footsteps for a while, then all was silent, and she supposed he had gone to bed.
rosarynounUS /ˈroʊzəri/
a string of beads used in counting prayers (especially by Catholics)
From this reading Still waiting for Helen, she recited the rosary for his conversion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading May listened, and heard Mr. Stillinghast moving to and fro in his room with slow and regular footsteps for a while, then all was silent, and she supposed he had gone to bed.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading She knew that all things are possible with Almighty God, and that dear to him, and precious in his sight, is the conversion of sinners.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading May listened, and heard Mr. Stillinghast moving to and fro in his room with slow and regular footsteps for a while, then all was silent, and she supposed he had gone to bed.
sinnersnounUS /ˈsɪnərz/
plural of “sinner” — a person who sins (without repenting)
From this reading She knew that all things are possible with Almighty God, and that dear to him, and precious in his sight, is the conversion of sinners.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading May listened, and heard Mr. Stillinghast moving to and fro in his room with slow and regular footsteps for a while, then all was silent, and she supposed he had gone to bed.
a male human offspring
From this reading She also knew that Jesus Christ ever turns a propitious ear to the intercession of his Immaculate Mother, and it was with tender confidence, and earnest faith, that she implored her to obtain from her Divine Son the conversion of her uncle.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still waiting for Helen, she recited the rosary for his conversion.
Stillinghast
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading May listened, and heard Mr. Stillinghast moving to and fro in his room with slow and regular footsteps for a while, then all was silent, and she supposed he had gone to bed.
required or under orders
From this reading May listened, and heard Mr. Stillinghast moving to and fro in his room with slow and regular footsteps for a while, then all was silent, and she supposed he had gone to bed.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading She also knew that Jesus Christ ever turns a propitious ear to the intercession of his Immaculate Mother, and it was with tender confidence, and earnest faith, that she implored her to obtain from her Divine Son the conversion of her uncle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She knew that all things are possible with Almighty God, and that dear to him, and precious in his sight, is the conversion of sinners.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT MESSENGER.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading May listened, and heard Mr. Stillinghast moving to and fro in his room with slow and regular footsteps for a while, then all was silent, and she supposed he had gone to bed.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She knew that all things are possible with Almighty God, and that dear to him, and precious in his sight, is the conversion of sinners.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading May listened, and heard Mr. Stillinghast moving to and fro in his room with slow and regular footsteps for a while, then all was silent, and she supposed he had gone to bed.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading She also knew that Jesus Christ ever turns a propitious ear to the intercession of his Immaculate Mother, and it was with tender confidence, and earnest faith, that she implored her to obtain from her Divine Son the conversion of her uncle.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading She also knew that Jesus Christ ever turns a propitious ear to the intercession of his Immaculate Mother, and it was with tender confidence, and earnest faith, that she implored her to obtain from her Divine Son the conversion of her uncle.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Still waiting for Helen, she recited the rosary for his conversion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading May listened, and heard Mr. Stillinghast moving to and fro in his room with slow and regular footsteps for a while, then all was silent, and she supposed he had gone to bed.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading May listened, and heard Mr. Stillinghast moving to and fro in his room with slow and regular footsteps for a while, then all was silent, and she supposed he had gone to bed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading May listened, and heard Mr. Stillinghast moving to and fro in his room with slow and regular footsteps for a while, then all was silent, and she supposed he had gone to bed.
