used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It must be a good story that can be listened to here," said Mr. Murray,--"and I have been listening with great attention.
(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 I have been thinking, while I was looking out over all this beauty and receiving so much by my ears of another kind of beauty,--I have been thinking and rejoicing to myself over the fact, how good our God is.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It must be a good story that can be listened to here," said Mr. Murray,--"and I have been listening with great attention.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I have been thinking, while I was looking out over all this beauty and receiving so much by my ears of another kind of beauty,--I have been thinking and rejoicing to myself over the fact, how good our God is.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading "It must be a good story that can be listened to here," said Mr. Murray,--"and I have been listening with great attention.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It must be a good story that can be listened to here," said Mr. Murray,--"and I have been listening with great attention.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading I have been thinking, while I was looking out over all this beauty and receiving so much by my ears of another kind of beauty,--I have been thinking and rejoicing to myself over the fact, how good our God is.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "It must be a good story that can be listened to here," said Mr. Murray,--"and I have been listening with great attention.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I have been thinking, while I was looking out over all this beauty and receiving so much by my ears of another kind of beauty,--I have been thinking and rejoicing to myself over the fact, how good our God is.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "It must be a good story that can be listened to here," said Mr. Murray,--"and I have been listening with great attention.
cedarsnounUS /ˈsiːdərz/
plural of “cedar” — any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading 'Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars; young men and maidens; old men and children: let them praise the name of the Lord.'"
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading 'Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars; young men and maidens; old men and children: let them praise the name of the Lord.'"
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "That is one of your very prettiest stories, Ditto," cried Maggie when he stopped.
DittonounUS /ˈdɪtoʊ/
a mark used to indicate the word above it should be repeated
From this reading "That is one of your very prettiest stories, Ditto," cried Maggie when he stopped.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading I have been thinking, while I was looking out over all this beauty and receiving so much by my ears of another kind of beauty,--I have been thinking and rejoicing to myself over the fact, how good our God is.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I have been thinking, while I was looking out over all this beauty and receiving so much by my ears of another kind of beauty,--I have been thinking and rejoicing to myself over the fact, how good our God is.
FloranounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading "Yes," said Flora, "I think so."
fruitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfruːtfəl/
productive or conducive to producing in abundance
From this reading 'Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars; young men and maidens; old men and children: let them praise the name of the Lord.'"
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 I have been thinking, while I was looking out over all this beauty and receiving so much by my ears of another kind of beauty,--I have been thinking and rejoicing to myself over the fact, how good our God is.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "It must be a good story that can be listened to here," said Mr. Murray,--"and I have been listening with great attention.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "It must be a good story that can be listened to here," said Mr. Murray,--"and I have been listening with great attention.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "It must be a good story that can be listened to here," said Mr. Murray,--"and I have been listening with great attention.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "That is one of your very prettiest stories, Ditto," cried Maggie when he stopped.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "It must be a good story that can be listened to here," said Mr. Murray,--"and I have been listening with great attention.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading 'Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars; young men and maidens; old men and children: let them praise the name of the Lord.'"
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have been thinking, while I was looking out over all this beauty and receiving so much by my ears of another kind of beauty,--I have been thinking and rejoicing to myself over the fact, how good our God is.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes," said Flora, "I think so."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That is one of your very prettiest stories, Ditto," cried Maggie when he stopped.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It must be a good story that can be listened to here," said Mr. Murray,--"and I have been listening with great attention.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I have been thinking, while I was looking out over all this beauty and receiving so much by my ears of another kind of beauty,--I have been thinking and rejoicing to myself over the fact, how good our God is.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading 'Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars; young men and maidens; old men and children: let them praise the name of the Lord.'"
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading "It must be a good story that can be listened to here," said Mr. Murray,--"and I have been listening with great attention.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading "It must be a good story that can be listened to here," said Mr. Murray,--"and I have been listening with great attention.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading I have been thinking, while I was looking out over all this beauty and receiving so much by my ears of another kind of beauty,--I have been thinking and rejoicing to myself over the fact, how good our God is.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading 'Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars; young men and maidens; old men and children: let them praise the name of the Lord.'"
Maggie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That is one of your very prettiest stories, Ditto," cried Maggie when he stopped.
maidensnounUS /ˈmeɪdənz/
plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading 'Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars; young men and maidens; old men and children: let them praise the name of the Lord.'"
the force of workers available
From this reading 'Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars; young men and maidens; old men and children: let them praise the name of the Lord.'"
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading 'Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars; young men and maidens; old men and children: let them praise the name of the Lord.'"
a form of address for a man
From this reading "It must be a good story that can be listened to here," said Mr. Murray,--"and I have been listening with great attention.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I have been thinking, while I was looking out over all this beauty and receiving so much by my ears of another kind of beauty,--I have been thinking and rejoicing to myself over the fact, how good our God is.
MurraynounUS /ˈmɜːri/
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading "It must be a good story that can be listened to here," said Mr. Murray,--"and I have been listening with great attention.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "It must be a good story that can be listened to here," said Mr. Murray,--"and I have been listening with great attention.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have been thinking, while I was looking out over all this beauty and receiving so much by my ears of another kind of beauty,--I have been thinking and rejoicing to myself over the fact, how good our God is.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I have been thinking, while I was looking out over all this beauty and receiving so much by my ears of another kind of beauty,--I have been thinking and rejoicing to myself over the fact, how good our God is.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading 'Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars; young men and maidens; old men and children: let them praise the name of the Lord.'"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "That is one of your very prettiest stories, Ditto," cried Maggie when he stopped.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading 'Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars; young men and maidens; old men and children: let them praise the name of the Lord.'"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "That is one of your very prettiest stories, Ditto," cried Maggie when he stopped.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I have been thinking, while I was looking out over all this beauty and receiving so much by my ears of another kind of beauty,--I have been thinking and rejoicing to myself over the fact, how good our God is.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I have been thinking, while I was looking out over all this beauty and receiving so much by my ears of another kind of beauty,--I have been thinking and rejoicing to myself over the fact, how good our God is.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I have been thinking, while I was looking out over all this beauty and receiving so much by my ears of another kind of beauty,--I have been thinking and rejoicing to myself over the fact, how good our God is.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading 'Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars; young men and maidens; old men and children: let them praise the name of the Lord.'"
prettiestadjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiəst/
superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "That is one of your very prettiest stories, Ditto," cried Maggie when he stopped.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading I have been thinking, while I was looking out over all this beauty and receiving so much by my ears of another kind of beauty,--I have been thinking and rejoicing to myself over the fact, how good our God is.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading I have been thinking, while I was looking out over all this beauty and receiving so much by my ears of another kind of beauty,--I have been thinking and rejoicing to myself over the fact, how good our God is.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes," said Flora, "I think so."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Yes," said Flora, "I think so."
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading "That is one of your very prettiest stories, Ditto," cried Maggie when he stopped.
plural of “story” — 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 "That is one of your very prettiest stories, Ditto," cried Maggie when he stopped.
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 "It must be a good story that can be listened to here," said Mr. Murray,--"and I have been listening with great attention.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That is one of your very prettiest stories, Ditto," cried Maggie when he stopped.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have been thinking, while I was looking out over all this beauty and receiving so much by my ears of another kind of beauty,--I have been thinking and rejoicing to myself over the fact, how good our God is.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading 'Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars; young men and maidens; old men and children: let them praise the name of the Lord.'"
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Yes," said Flora, "I think so."
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading I have been thinking, while I was looking out over all this beauty and receiving so much by my ears of another kind of beauty,--I have been thinking and rejoicing to myself over the fact, how good our God is.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I have been thinking, while I was looking out over all this beauty and receiving so much by my ears of another kind of beauty,--I have been thinking and rejoicing to myself over the fact, how good our God is.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It must be a good story that can be listened to here," said Mr. Murray,--"and I have been listening with great attention.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading 'Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars; young men and maidens; old men and children: let them praise the name of the Lord.'"
precisely as stated
From this reading "That is one of your very prettiest stories, Ditto," cried Maggie when he stopped.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have been thinking, while I was looking out over all this beauty and receiving so much by my ears of another kind of beauty,--I have been thinking and rejoicing to myself over the fact, how good our God is.
at the time that
From this reading "That is one of your very prettiest stories, Ditto," cried Maggie when he stopped.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I have been thinking, while I was looking out over all this beauty and receiving so much by my ears of another kind of beauty,--I have been thinking and rejoicing to myself over the fact, how good our God is.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It must be a good story that can be listened to here," said Mr. Murray,--"and I have been listening with great attention.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," said Flora, "I think so."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading 'Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars; young men and maidens; old men and children: let them praise the name of the Lord.'"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "That is one of your very prettiest stories, Ditto," cried Maggie when he stopped.
