used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Arise," He said, "my angels! a wail of woe and sin Steals through the gates of heaven, and saddens all within.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading God called the nearest angels who dwell with Him above: The tenderest one was Pity, the dearest one was Love.
abyssnounUS /əˈbɪs/
a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively)
From this reading Two faces bowed before the Throne, veiled in their golden hair; Four white wings lessened swiftly down the dark abyss of air.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Two faces bowed before the Throne, veiled in their golden hair; Four white wings lessened swiftly down the dark abyss of air.
(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 "Arise," He said, "my angels! a wail of woe and sin Steals through the gates of heaven, and saddens all within.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Arise," He said, "my angels! a wail of woe and sin Steals through the gates of heaven, and saddens all within.
angelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading God called the nearest angels who dwell with Him above: The tenderest one was Pity, the dearest one was Love.
AriseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading "Arise," He said, "my angels! a wail of woe and sin Steals through the gates of heaven, and saddens all within.
asphodels
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From this reading "My harps take up the mournful strain that from a lost world swells, The smoke of torment clouds the light and blights the asphodels.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Two faces bowed before the Throne, veiled in their golden hair; Four white wings lessened swiftly down the dark abyss of air.
blights
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From this reading "My harps take up the mournful strain that from a lost world swells, The smoke of torment clouds the light and blights the asphodels.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading Two faces bowed before the Throne, veiled in their golden hair; Four white wings lessened swiftly down the dark abyss of air.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading God called the nearest angels who dwell with Him above: The tenderest one was Pity, the dearest one was Love.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading "My harps take up the mournful strain that from a lost world swells, The smoke of torment clouds the light and blights the asphodels.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Two faces bowed before the Throne, veiled in their golden hair; Four white wings lessened swiftly down the dark abyss of air.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading God called the nearest angels who dwell with Him above: The tenderest one was Pity, the dearest one was Love.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Two faces bowed before the Throne, veiled in their golden hair; Four white wings lessened swiftly down the dark abyss of air.
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading "Fly downward to that under world, and on its souls of pain Let Love drop smiles like sunshine, and Pity tears like rain!"
let fall to the ground
From this reading "Fly downward to that under world, and on its souls of pain Let Love drop smiles like sunshine, and Pity tears like rain!"
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading God called the nearest angels who dwell with Him above: The tenderest one was Pity, the dearest one was Love.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Two faces bowed before the Throne, veiled in their golden hair; Four white wings lessened swiftly down the dark abyss of air.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading "Fly downward to that under world, and on its souls of pain Let Love drop smiles like sunshine, and Pity tears like rain!"
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Two faces bowed before the Throne, veiled in their golden hair; Four white wings lessened swiftly down the dark abyss of air.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "My harps take up the mournful strain that from a lost world swells, The smoke of torment clouds the light and blights the asphodels.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading "Arise," He said, "my angels! a wail of woe and sin Steals through the gates of heaven, and saddens all within.
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 called the nearest angels who dwell with Him above: The tenderest one was Pity, the dearest one was Love.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Two faces bowed before the Throne, veiled in their golden hair; Four white wings lessened swiftly down the dark abyss of air.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Two faces bowed before the Throne, veiled in their golden hair; Four white wings lessened swiftly down the dark abyss of air.
harpsnounUS /hɑːrps/
plural of “harp” — a chordophone that has a triangular frame consisting of a sounding board and a pillar and a curved neck; the strings stretched between the neck and the soundbox are plucked with the fingers
From this reading "My harps take up the mournful strain that from a lost world swells, The smoke of torment clouds the light and blights the asphodels.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Arise," He said, "my angels! a wail of woe and sin Steals through the gates of heaven, and saddens all within.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading "Arise," He said, "my angels! a wail of woe and sin Steals through the gates of heaven, and saddens all within.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading God called the nearest angels who dwell with Him above: The tenderest one was Pity, the dearest one was Love.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two faces bowed before the Throne, veiled in their golden hair; Four white wings lessened swiftly down the dark abyss of air.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Fly downward to that under world, and on its souls of pain Let Love drop smiles like sunshine, and Pity tears like rain!"
lessenedadjectiveUS /ˈlesənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading Two faces bowed before the Throne, veiled in their golden hair; Four white wings lessened swiftly down the dark abyss of air.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Fly downward to that under world, and on its souls of pain Let Love drop smiles like sunshine, and Pity tears like rain!"
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "My harps take up the mournful strain that from a lost world swells, The smoke of torment clouds the light and blights the asphodels.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Fly downward to that under world, and on its souls of pain Let Love drop smiles like sunshine, and Pity tears like rain!"
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "My harps take up the mournful strain that from a lost world swells, The smoke of torment clouds the light and blights the asphodels.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading God called the nearest angels who dwell with Him above: The tenderest one was Pity, the dearest one was Love.
mournfuladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrnfəl/
expressing sorrow
From this reading "My harps take up the mournful strain that from a lost world swells, The smoke of torment clouds the light and blights the asphodels.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Arise," He said, "my angels! a wail of woe and sin Steals through the gates of heaven, and saddens all within.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading God called the nearest angels who dwell with Him above: The tenderest one was Pity, the dearest one was Love.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Arise," He said, "my angels! a wail of woe and sin Steals through the gates of heaven, and saddens all within.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Fly downward to that under world, and on its souls of pain Let Love drop smiles like sunshine, and Pity tears like rain!"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading God called the nearest angels who dwell with Him above: The tenderest one was Pity, the dearest one was Love.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading "Fly downward to that under world, and on its souls of pain Let Love drop smiles like sunshine, and Pity tears like rain!"
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading God called the nearest angels who dwell with Him above: The tenderest one was Pity, the dearest one was Love.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading "Fly downward to that under world, and on its souls of pain Let Love drop smiles like sunshine, and Pity tears like rain!"
saddensverbUS /ˈsædənz/
third-person singular of “sadden” — make unhappy
From this reading "Arise," He said, "my angels! a wail of woe and sin Steals through the gates of heaven, and saddens all within.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Arise," He said, "my angels! a wail of woe and sin Steals through the gates of heaven, and saddens all within.
estrangement from god
From this reading "Arise," He said, "my angels! a wail of woe and sin Steals through the gates of heaven, and saddens all within.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "Fly downward to that under world, and on its souls of pain Let Love drop smiles like sunshine, and Pity tears like rain!"
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading "My harps take up the mournful strain that from a lost world swells, The smoke of torment clouds the light and blights the asphodels.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading "Fly downward to that under world, and on its souls of pain Let Love drop smiles like sunshine, and Pity tears like rain!"
StealsnounUS /stiːlz/
plural of “steal” — an advantageous purchase
From this reading "Arise," He said, "my angels! a wail of woe and sin Steals through the gates of heaven, and saddens all within.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading "My harps take up the mournful strain that from a lost world swells, The smoke of torment clouds the light and blights the asphodels.
the rays of the sun
From this reading "Fly downward to that under world, and on its souls of pain Let Love drop smiles like sunshine, and Pity tears like rain!"
swellsnounUS /swelz/
plural of “swell” — the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
From this reading "My harps take up the mournful strain that from a lost world swells, The smoke of torment clouds the light and blights the asphodels.
in a swift manner
From this reading Two faces bowed before the Throne, veiled in their golden hair; Four white wings lessened swiftly down the dark abyss of air.
carry out
From this reading "My harps take up the mournful strain that from a lost world swells, The smoke of torment clouds the light and blights the asphodels.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading "Fly downward to that under world, and on its souls of pain Let Love drop smiles like sunshine, and Pity tears like rain!"
tenderest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading God called the nearest angels who dwell with Him above: The tenderest one was Pity, the dearest one was Love.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "My harps take up the mournful strain that from a lost world swells, The smoke of torment clouds the light and blights the asphodels.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading God called the nearest angels who dwell with Him above: The tenderest one was Pity, the dearest one was Love.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Two faces bowed before the Throne, veiled in their golden hair; Four white wings lessened swiftly down the dark abyss of air.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading Two faces bowed before the Throne, veiled in their golden hair; Four white wings lessened swiftly down the dark abyss of air.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Arise," He said, "my angels! a wail of woe and sin Steals through the gates of heaven, and saddens all within.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Fly downward to that under world, and on its souls of pain Let Love drop smiles like sunshine, and Pity tears like rain!"
tormentnounUS /ˈtɔːrment/
unbearable physical pain
From this reading "My harps take up the mournful strain that from a lost world swells, The smoke of torment clouds the light and blights the asphodels.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two faces bowed before the Throne, veiled in their golden hair; Four white wings lessened swiftly down the dark abyss of air.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Fly downward to that under world, and on its souls of pain Let Love drop smiles like sunshine, and Pity tears like rain!"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "My harps take up the mournful strain that from a lost world swells, The smoke of torment clouds the light and blights the asphodels.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading Two faces bowed before the Throne, veiled in their golden hair; Four white wings lessened swiftly down the dark abyss of air.
wailverbUS /weɪl/
emit long loud cries
From this reading "Arise," He said, "my angels! a wail of woe and sin Steals through the gates of heaven, and saddens all within.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading God called the nearest angels who dwell with Him above: The tenderest one was Pity, the dearest one was Love.
a Caucasian
From this reading Two faces bowed before the Throne, veiled in their golden hair; Four white wings lessened swiftly down the dark abyss of air.
which person or people
From this reading God called the nearest angels who dwell with Him above: The tenderest one was Pity, the dearest one was Love.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Two faces bowed before the Throne, veiled in their golden hair; Four white wings lessened swiftly down the dark abyss of air.
in the company of; together with
From this reading God called the nearest angels who dwell with Him above: The tenderest one was Pity, the dearest one was Love.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "Arise," He said, "my angels! a wail of woe and sin Steals through the gates of heaven, and saddens all within.
woenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading "Arise," He said, "my angels! a wail of woe and sin Steals through the gates of heaven, and saddens all within.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "My harps take up the mournful strain that from a lost world swells, The smoke of torment clouds the light and blights the asphodels.
