used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Helen Marion Burnside._ As the door closed upon the bereaved parents, Queenie heard a low "Thank God" behind her, and immediately afterwards Langley crept softly away.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading _Helen Marion Burnside._ As the door closed upon the bereaved parents, Queenie heard a low "Thank God" behind her, and immediately afterwards Langley crept softly away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Helen Marion Burnside._ As the door closed upon the bereaved parents, Queenie heard a low "Thank God" behind her, and immediately afterwards Langley crept softly away.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Helen Marion Burnside._ As the door closed upon the bereaved parents, Queenie heard a low "Thank God" behind her, and immediately afterwards Langley crept softly away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _Helen Marion Burnside._ As the door closed upon the bereaved parents, Queenie heard a low "Thank God" behind her, and immediately afterwards Langley crept softly away.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When Queenie went back to her, she found her lying on her bed shedding tears quietly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I KNEW YOU WOULD BE SORRY FOR US."
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading When Queenie went back to her, she found her lying on her bed shedding tears quietly.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading _Helen Marion Burnside._ As the door closed upon the bereaved parents, Queenie heard a low "Thank God" behind her, and immediately afterwards Langley crept softly away.
bereavednounUS /bərˈiːvd/
a person who has suffered the death of someone they loved
From this reading _Helen Marion Burnside._ As the door closed upon the bereaved parents, Queenie heard a low "Thank God" behind her, and immediately afterwards Langley crept softly away.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading "When they see her their tears will cease to flow, Lest they should fall on this pure pale brow, Or the lilies the child is holding.
BurnsidenounUS /ˈbɜːrnsaɪd/
United States general in the American Civil War who was defeated by Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Fredericksburg (1824-1881)
From this reading _Helen Marion Burnside._ As the door closed upon the bereaved parents, Queenie heard a low "Thank God" behind her, and immediately afterwards Langley crept softly away.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With symbol flowers in stainless hand, She goes by the great white throne to stand, Where Jesus His lambs is folding."
ceaseverbUS /siːs/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading "When they see her their tears will cease to flow, Lest they should fall on this pure pale brow, Or the lilies the child is holding.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "When they see her their tears will cease to flow, Lest they should fall on this pure pale brow, Or the lilies the child is holding.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading _Helen Marion Burnside._ As the door closed upon the bereaved parents, Queenie heard a low "Thank God" behind her, and immediately afterwards Langley crept softly away.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading _Helen Marion Burnside._ As the door closed upon the bereaved parents, Queenie heard a low "Thank God" behind her, and immediately afterwards Langley crept softly away.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading _Helen Marion Burnside._ As the door closed upon the bereaved parents, Queenie heard a low "Thank God" behind her, and immediately afterwards Langley crept softly away.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading "When they see her their tears will cease to flow, Lest they should fall on this pure pale brow, Or the lilies the child is holding.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading "When they see her their tears will cease to flow, Lest they should fall on this pure pale brow, Or the lilies the child is holding.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading With symbol flowers in stainless hand, She goes by the great white throne to stand, Where Jesus His lambs is folding."
foldingnounUS /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/
the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
From this reading With symbol flowers in stainless hand, She goes by the great white throne to stand, Where Jesus His lambs is folding."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I KNEW YOU WOULD BE SORRY FOR US."
set up or found
From this reading When Queenie went back to her, she found her lying on her bed shedding tears quietly.
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 _Helen Marion Burnside._ As the door closed upon the bereaved parents, Queenie heard a low "Thank God" behind her, and immediately afterwards Langley crept softly away.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading With symbol flowers in stainless hand, She goes by the great white throne to stand, Where Jesus His lambs is folding."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading With symbol flowers in stainless hand, She goes by the great white throne to stand, Where Jesus His lambs is folding."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading With symbol flowers in stainless hand, She goes by the great white throne to stand, Where Jesus His lambs is folding."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading _Helen Marion Burnside._ As the door closed upon the bereaved parents, Queenie heard a low "Thank God" behind her, and immediately afterwards Langley crept softly away.
(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 _Helen Marion Burnside._ As the door closed upon the bereaved parents, Queenie heard a low "Thank God" behind her, and immediately afterwards Langley crept softly away.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "When they see her their tears will cease to flow, Lest they should fall on this pure pale brow, Or the lilies the child is holding.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With symbol flowers in stainless hand, She goes by the great white throne to stand, Where Jesus His lambs is folding."
the act of retaining something
From this reading "When they see her their tears will cease to flow, Lest they should fall on this pure pale brow, Or the lilies the child is holding.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I KNEW YOU WOULD BE SORRY FOR US."
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading _Helen Marion Burnside._ As the door closed upon the bereaved parents, Queenie heard a low "Thank God" behind her, and immediately afterwards Langley crept softly away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With symbol flowers in stainless hand, She goes by the great white throne to stand, Where Jesus His lambs is folding."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "When they see her their tears will cease to flow, Lest they should fall on this pure pale brow, Or the lilies the child is holding.
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 With symbol flowers in stainless hand, She goes by the great white throne to stand, Where Jesus His lambs is folding."
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 "I KNEW YOU WOULD BE SORRY FOR US."
lambsnounUS /læmz/
plural of “lamb” — young sheep
From this reading With symbol flowers in stainless hand, She goes by the great white throne to stand, Where Jesus His lambs is folding."
LangleynounUS /ˈlæŋli/
unit of solar radiation
From this reading _Helen Marion Burnside._ As the door closed upon the bereaved parents, Queenie heard a low "Thank God" behind her, and immediately afterwards Langley crept softly away.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading "When they see her their tears will cease to flow, Lest they should fall on this pure pale brow, Or the lilies the child is holding.
liliesnounUS /ˈlɪliz/
plural of “lily” — any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading "When they see her their tears will cease to flow, Lest they should fall on this pure pale brow, Or the lilies the child is holding.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading _Helen Marion Burnside._ As the door closed upon the bereaved parents, Queenie heard a low "Thank God" behind her, and immediately afterwards Langley crept softly away.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading When Queenie went back to her, she found her lying on her bed shedding tears quietly.
Marion
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From this reading _Helen Marion Burnside._ As the door closed upon the bereaved parents, Queenie heard a low "Thank God" behind her, and immediately afterwards Langley crept softly away.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "When they see her their tears will cease to flow, Lest they should fall on this pure pale brow, Or the lilies the child is holding.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "When they see her their tears will cease to flow, Lest they should fall on this pure pale brow, Or the lilies the child is holding.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading "When they see her their tears will cease to flow, Lest they should fall on this pure pale brow, Or the lilies the child is holding.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading _Helen Marion Burnside._ As the door closed upon the bereaved parents, Queenie heard a low "Thank God" behind her, and immediately afterwards Langley crept softly away.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading "When they see her their tears will cease to flow, Lest they should fall on this pure pale brow, Or the lilies the child is holding.
Queenie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Helen Marion Burnside._ As the door closed upon the bereaved parents, Queenie heard a low "Thank God" behind her, and immediately afterwards Langley crept softly away.
with low volume
From this reading When Queenie went back to her, she found her lying on her bed shedding tears quietly.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "When they see her their tears will cease to flow, Lest they should fall on this pure pale brow, Or the lilies the child is holding.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With symbol flowers in stainless hand, She goes by the great white throne to stand, Where Jesus His lambs is folding."
sheddingnounUS /ˈʃedɪŋ/
the process whereby something is shed
From this reading When Queenie went back to her, she found her lying on her bed shedding tears quietly.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "When they see her their tears will cease to flow, Lest they should fall on this pure pale brow, Or the lilies the child is holding.
with low volume
From this reading _Helen Marion Burnside._ As the door closed upon the bereaved parents, Queenie heard a low "Thank God" behind her, and immediately afterwards Langley crept softly away.
SORRYadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "I KNEW YOU WOULD BE SORRY FOR US."
stainlessnounUS /ˈsteɪnləs/
steel containing chromium that makes it resistant to corrosion
From this reading With symbol flowers in stainless hand, She goes by the great white throne to stand, Where Jesus His lambs is folding."
be standing; be upright
From this reading With symbol flowers in stainless hand, She goes by the great white throne to stand, Where Jesus His lambs is folding."
symbolnounUS /ˈsɪmbəl/
an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
From this reading With symbol flowers in stainless hand, She goes by the great white throne to stand, Where Jesus His lambs is folding."
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading "When they see her their tears will cease to flow, Lest they should fall on this pure pale brow, Or the lilies the child is holding.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading _Helen Marion Burnside._ As the door closed upon the bereaved parents, Queenie heard a low "Thank God" behind her, and immediately afterwards Langley crept softly away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "When they see her their tears will cease to flow, Lest they should fall on this pure pale brow, Or the lilies the child is holding.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "When they see her their tears will cease to flow, Lest they should fall on this pure pale brow, Or the lilies the child is holding.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "When they see her their tears will cease to flow, Lest they should fall on this pure pale brow, Or the lilies the child is holding.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "When they see her their tears will cease to flow, Lest they should fall on this pure pale brow, Or the lilies the child is holding.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading With symbol flowers in stainless hand, She goes by the great white throne to stand, Where Jesus His lambs is folding."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "When they see her their tears will cease to flow, Lest they should fall on this pure pale brow, Or the lilies the child is holding.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _Helen Marion Burnside._ As the door closed upon the bereaved parents, Queenie heard a low "Thank God" behind her, and immediately afterwards Langley crept softly away.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I KNEW YOU WOULD BE SORRY FOR US."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When Queenie went back to her, she found her lying on her bed shedding tears quietly.
at the time that
From this reading "When they see her their tears will cease to flow, Lest they should fall on this pure pale brow, Or the lilies the child is holding.
in or at the place that
From this reading With symbol flowers in stainless hand, She goes by the great white throne to stand, Where Jesus His lambs is folding."
a Caucasian
From this reading With symbol flowers in stainless hand, She goes by the great white throne to stand, Where Jesus His lambs is folding."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "When they see her their tears will cease to flow, Lest they should fall on this pure pale brow, Or the lilies the child is holding.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With symbol flowers in stainless hand, She goes by the great white throne to stand, Where Jesus His lambs is folding."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I KNEW YOU WOULD BE SORRY FOR US."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I KNEW YOU WOULD BE SORRY FOR US."
