used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading God Christ--along the weary lands, What lone invisible Calvaries are set, What drooping brows with dews of anguish wet, What faint outspreading of unwilling hands, Bound to a viewless cross with viewless bands.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Doctor Macrae left London immediately after this interview, but he did not at once return to Glasgow.
AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading "Alas!
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading God Christ--along the weary lands, What lone invisible Calvaries are set, What drooping brows with dews of anguish wet, What faint outspreading of unwilling hands, Bound to a viewless cross with viewless bands.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading While at the darkest hour what ghosts are met Of ancient pain and bitter fond regret, Till the new-risen spirit understands."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While at the darkest hour what ghosts are met Of ancient pain and bitter fond regret, Till the new-risen spirit understands."
anguishnounUS /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
extreme mental distress
From this reading God Christ--along the weary lands, What lone invisible Calvaries are set, What drooping brows with dews of anguish wet, What faint outspreading of unwilling hands, Bound to a viewless cross with viewless bands.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading God Christ--along the weary lands, What lone invisible Calvaries are set, What drooping brows with dews of anguish wet, What faint outspreading of unwilling hands, Bound to a viewless cross with viewless bands.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While at the darkest hour what ghosts are met Of ancient pain and bitter fond regret, Till the new-risen spirit understands."
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading God Christ--along the weary lands, What lone invisible Calvaries are set, What drooping brows with dews of anguish wet, What faint outspreading of unwilling hands, Bound to a viewless cross with viewless bands.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading WHEN WILL THE NIGHT BE PAST?
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading While at the darkest hour what ghosts are met Of ancient pain and bitter fond regret, Till the new-risen spirit understands."
confined by bonds
From this reading God Christ--along the weary lands, What lone invisible Calvaries are set, What drooping brows with dews of anguish wet, What faint outspreading of unwilling hands, Bound to a viewless cross with viewless bands.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading God Christ--along the weary lands, What lone invisible Calvaries are set, What drooping brows with dews of anguish wet, What faint outspreading of unwilling hands, Bound to a viewless cross with viewless bands.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Doctor Macrae left London immediately after this interview, but he did not at once return to Glasgow.
CalvariesnounUS /ˈkælvəriz/
plural of “calvary” — a hill near Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified
From this reading God Christ--along the weary lands, What lone invisible Calvaries are set, What drooping brows with dews of anguish wet, What faint outspreading of unwilling hands, Bound to a viewless cross with viewless bands.
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 God Christ--along the weary lands, What lone invisible Calvaries are set, What drooping brows with dews of anguish wet, What faint outspreading of unwilling hands, Bound to a viewless cross with viewless bands.
travel across or pass over
From this reading God Christ--along the weary lands, What lone invisible Calvaries are set, What drooping brows with dews of anguish wet, What faint outspreading of unwilling hands, Bound to a viewless cross with viewless bands.
darkestadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkəst/
superlative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading While at the darkest hour what ghosts are met Of ancient pain and bitter fond regret, Till the new-risen spirit understands."
dewsnounUS /duːz/
plural of “dew” — water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading God Christ--along the weary lands, What lone invisible Calvaries are set, What drooping brows with dews of anguish wet, What faint outspreading of unwilling hands, Bound to a viewless cross with viewless bands.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Doctor Macrae left London immediately after this interview, but he did not at once return to Glasgow.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Doctor Macrae left London immediately after this interview, but he did not at once return to Glasgow.
droopingadjectiveUS /ˈdruːpɪŋ/
weak from exhaustion
From this reading God Christ--along the weary lands, What lone invisible Calvaries are set, What drooping brows with dews of anguish wet, What faint outspreading of unwilling hands, Bound to a viewless cross with viewless bands.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading God Christ--along the weary lands, What lone invisible Calvaries are set, What drooping brows with dews of anguish wet, What faint outspreading of unwilling hands, Bound to a viewless cross with viewless bands.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading While at the darkest hour what ghosts are met Of ancient pain and bitter fond regret, Till the new-risen spirit understands."
ghostsnounUS /ɡoʊsts/
plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading While at the darkest hour what ghosts are met Of ancient pain and bitter fond regret, Till the new-risen spirit understands."
GlasgownounUS /ˈɡlæskoʊ/
largest city in Scotland; a port on the Clyde in west central Scotland; one of the great shipbuilding centers of the world
From this reading Doctor Macrae left London immediately after this interview, but he did not at once return to Glasgow.
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 God Christ--along the weary lands, What lone invisible Calvaries are set, What drooping brows with dews of anguish wet, What faint outspreading of unwilling hands, Bound to a viewless cross with viewless bands.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading God Christ--along the weary lands, What lone invisible Calvaries are set, What drooping brows with dews of anguish wet, What faint outspreading of unwilling hands, Bound to a viewless cross with viewless bands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Doctor Macrae left London immediately after this interview, but he did not at once return to Glasgow.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading While at the darkest hour what ghosts are met Of ancient pain and bitter fond regret, Till the new-risen spirit understands."
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Doctor Macrae left London immediately after this interview, but he did not at once return to Glasgow.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Doctor Macrae left London immediately after this interview, but he did not at once return to Glasgow.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading God Christ--along the weary lands, What lone invisible Calvaries are set, What drooping brows with dews of anguish wet, What faint outspreading of unwilling hands, Bound to a viewless cross with viewless bands.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading God Christ--along the weary lands, What lone invisible Calvaries are set, What drooping brows with dews of anguish wet, What faint outspreading of unwilling hands, Bound to a viewless cross with viewless bands.
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 Doctor Macrae left London immediately after this interview, but he did not at once return to Glasgow.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Doctor Macrae left London immediately after this interview, but he did not at once return to Glasgow.
loneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading God Christ--along the weary lands, What lone invisible Calvaries are set, What drooping brows with dews of anguish wet, What faint outspreading of unwilling hands, Bound to a viewless cross with viewless bands.
Macrae
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From this reading Doctor Macrae left London immediately after this interview, but he did not at once return to Glasgow.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading While at the darkest hour what ghosts are met Of ancient pain and bitter fond regret, Till the new-risen spirit understands."
new-risen
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From this reading While at the darkest hour what ghosts are met Of ancient pain and bitter fond regret, Till the new-risen spirit understands."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading WHEN WILL THE NIGHT BE PAST?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Doctor Macrae left London immediately after this interview, but he did not at once return to Glasgow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading God Christ--along the weary lands, What lone invisible Calvaries are set, What drooping brows with dews of anguish wet, What faint outspreading of unwilling hands, Bound to a viewless cross with viewless bands.
on one occasion
From this reading Doctor Macrae left London immediately after this interview, but he did not at once return to Glasgow.
outspreading
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From this reading God Christ--along the weary lands, What lone invisible Calvaries are set, What drooping brows with dews of anguish wet, What faint outspreading of unwilling hands, Bound to a viewless cross with viewless bands.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading While at the darkest hour what ghosts are met Of ancient pain and bitter fond regret, Till the new-risen spirit understands."
the time that has elapsed
From this reading WHEN WILL THE NIGHT BE PAST?
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading While at the darkest hour what ghosts are met Of ancient pain and bitter fond regret, Till the new-risen spirit understands."
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Doctor Macrae left London immediately after this interview, but he did not at once return to Glasgow.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading God Christ--along the weary lands, What lone invisible Calvaries are set, What drooping brows with dews of anguish wet, What faint outspreading of unwilling hands, Bound to a viewless cross with viewless bands.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading While at the darkest hour what ghosts are met Of ancient pain and bitter fond regret, Till the new-risen spirit understands."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN WILL THE NIGHT BE PAST?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Doctor Macrae left London immediately after this interview, but he did not at once return to Glasgow.
up to a particular time
From this reading While at the darkest hour what ghosts are met Of ancient pain and bitter fond regret, Till the new-risen spirit understands."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading God Christ--along the weary lands, What lone invisible Calvaries are set, What drooping brows with dews of anguish wet, What faint outspreading of unwilling hands, Bound to a viewless cross with viewless bands.
understandsverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstændz/
third-person singular of “understand” — know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading While at the darkest hour what ghosts are met Of ancient pain and bitter fond regret, Till the new-risen spirit understands."
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading God Christ--along the weary lands, What lone invisible Calvaries are set, What drooping brows with dews of anguish wet, What faint outspreading of unwilling hands, Bound to a viewless cross with viewless bands.
viewlessadjective
not having or expressing opinions or views
From this reading God Christ--along the weary lands, What lone invisible Calvaries are set, What drooping brows with dews of anguish wet, What faint outspreading of unwilling hands, Bound to a viewless cross with viewless bands.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading God Christ--along the weary lands, What lone invisible Calvaries are set, What drooping brows with dews of anguish wet, What faint outspreading of unwilling hands, Bound to a viewless cross with viewless bands.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading God Christ--along the weary lands, What lone invisible Calvaries are set, What drooping brows with dews of anguish wet, What faint outspreading of unwilling hands, Bound to a viewless cross with viewless bands.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading God Christ--along the weary lands, What lone invisible Calvaries are set, What drooping brows with dews of anguish wet, What faint outspreading of unwilling hands, Bound to a viewless cross with viewless bands.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN WILL THE NIGHT BE PAST?
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While at the darkest hour what ghosts are met Of ancient pain and bitter fond regret, Till the new-risen spirit understands."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading WHEN WILL THE NIGHT BE PAST?
in the company of; together with
From this reading God Christ--along the weary lands, What lone invisible Calvaries are set, What drooping brows with dews of anguish wet, What faint outspreading of unwilling hands, Bound to a viewless cross with viewless bands.
