used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For I think the child with the starry eyes, Who vanished away to that far-off land, Will look from some window in Paradise, And beckon me in with her tiny hand."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading For I think the child with the starry eyes, Who vanished away to that far-off land, Will look from some window in Paradise, And beckon me in with her tiny hand."
beckonverbUS /ˈbekən/
signal with the hands or nod
From this reading For I think the child with the starry eyes, Who vanished away to that far-off land, Will look from some window in Paradise, And beckon me in with her tiny hand."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "When love shall, pitying, call me home, To that sweet, sweet home that has long been hers, With yearning rapture my eyes will roam O'er throngs of the sainted worshippers.
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._ Queenie's forebodings were not verified, for, in spite of two untoward circumstances, the greater part of the winter passed quietly to the inhabitants of the cottage and Church-Stile House.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "When love shall, pitying, call me home, To that sweet, sweet home that has long been hers, With yearning rapture my eyes will roam O'er throngs of the sainted worshippers.
a young person of either sex
From this reading For I think the child with the starry eyes, Who vanished away to that far-off land, Will look from some window in Paradise, And beckon me in with her tiny hand."
Church-Stile
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From this reading _Helen Marion Burnside._ Queenie's forebodings were not verified, for, in spite of two untoward circumstances, the greater part of the winter passed quietly to the inhabitants of the cottage and Church-Stile House.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading _Helen Marion Burnside._ Queenie's forebodings were not verified, for, in spite of two untoward circumstances, the greater part of the winter passed quietly to the inhabitants of the cottage and Church-Stile House.
a small house with a single story
From this reading _Helen Marion Burnside._ Queenie's forebodings were not verified, for, in spite of two untoward circumstances, the greater part of the winter passed quietly to the inhabitants of the cottage and Church-Stile House.
travel across or pass over
From this reading CROSS PURPOSES.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "When love shall, pitying, call me home, To that sweet, sweet home that has long been hers, With yearning rapture my eyes will roam O'er throngs of the sainted worshippers.
far-offadjective
very far away in space or time
From this reading For I think the child with the starry eyes, Who vanished away to that far-off land, Will look from some window in Paradise, And beckon me in with her tiny hand."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For I think the child with the starry eyes, Who vanished away to that far-off land, Will look from some window in Paradise, And beckon me in with her tiny hand."
forebodings
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From this reading _Helen Marion Burnside._ Queenie's forebodings were not verified, for, in spite of two untoward circumstances, the greater part of the winter passed quietly to the inhabitants of the cottage and Church-Stile House.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For I think the child with the starry eyes, Who vanished away to that far-off land, Will look from some window in Paradise, And beckon me in with her tiny hand."
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading _Helen Marion Burnside._ Queenie's forebodings were not verified, for, in spite of two untoward circumstances, the greater part of the winter passed quietly to the inhabitants of the cottage and Church-Stile House.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading For I think the child with the starry eyes, Who vanished away to that far-off land, Will look from some window in Paradise, And beckon me in with her tiny hand."
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading Only two things marred its perfect harmony.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "When love shall, pitying, call me home, To that sweet, sweet home that has long been hers, With yearning rapture my eyes will roam O'er throngs of the sainted worshippers.
(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._ Queenie's forebodings were not verified, for, in spite of two untoward circumstances, the greater part of the winter passed quietly to the inhabitants of the cottage and Church-Stile House.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For I think the child with the starry eyes, Who vanished away to that far-off land, Will look from some window in Paradise, And beckon me in with her tiny hand."
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading "When love shall, pitying, call me home, To that sweet, sweet home that has long been hers, With yearning rapture my eyes will roam O'er throngs of the sainted worshippers.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "When love shall, pitying, call me home, To that sweet, sweet home that has long been hers, With yearning rapture my eyes will roam O'er throngs of the sainted worshippers.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _Helen Marion Burnside._ Queenie's forebodings were not verified, for, in spite of two untoward circumstances, the greater part of the winter passed quietly to the inhabitants of the cottage and Church-Stile House.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For I think the child with the starry eyes, Who vanished away to that far-off land, Will look from some window in Paradise, And beckon me in with her tiny hand."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For I think the child with the starry eyes, Who vanished away to that far-off land, Will look from some window in Paradise, And beckon me in with her tiny hand."
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading _Helen Marion Burnside._ Queenie's forebodings were not verified, for, in spite of two untoward circumstances, the greater part of the winter passed quietly to the inhabitants of the cottage and Church-Stile House.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Only two things marred its perfect harmony.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading For I think the child with the starry eyes, Who vanished away to that far-off land, Will look from some window in Paradise, And beckon me in with her tiny hand."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "When love shall, pitying, call me home, To that sweet, sweet home that has long been hers, With yearning rapture my eyes will roam O'er throngs of the sainted worshippers.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading For I think the child with the starry eyes, Who vanished away to that far-off land, Will look from some window in Paradise, And beckon me in with her tiny hand."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "When love shall, pitying, call me home, To that sweet, sweet home that has long been hers, With yearning rapture my eyes will roam O'er throngs of the sainted worshippers.
Marion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Helen Marion Burnside._ Queenie's forebodings were not verified, for, in spite of two untoward circumstances, the greater part of the winter passed quietly to the inhabitants of the cottage and Church-Stile House.
marredadjectiveUS /mɑːrd/
blemished by injury or rough wear
From this reading Only two things marred its perfect harmony.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "When love shall, pitying, call me home, To that sweet, sweet home that has long been hers, With yearning rapture my eyes will roam O'er throngs of the sainted worshippers.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "When love shall, pitying, call me home, To that sweet, sweet home that has long been hers, With yearning rapture my eyes will roam O'er throngs of the sainted worshippers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Helen Marion Burnside._ Queenie's forebodings were not verified, for, in spite of two untoward circumstances, the greater part of the winter passed quietly to the inhabitants of the cottage and Church-Stile House.
O'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading "When love shall, pitying, call me home, To that sweet, sweet home that has long been hers, With yearning rapture my eyes will roam O'er throngs of the sainted worshippers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "When love shall, pitying, call me home, To that sweet, sweet home that has long been hers, With yearning rapture my eyes will roam O'er throngs of the sainted worshippers.
and nothing more
From this reading Only two things marred its perfect harmony.
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading For I think the child with the starry eyes, Who vanished away to that far-off land, Will look from some window in Paradise, And beckon me in with her tiny hand."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading _Helen Marion Burnside._ Queenie's forebodings were not verified, for, in spite of two untoward circumstances, the greater part of the winter passed quietly to the inhabitants of the cottage and Church-Stile House.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading _Helen Marion Burnside._ Queenie's forebodings were not verified, for, in spite of two untoward circumstances, the greater part of the winter passed quietly to the inhabitants of the cottage and Church-Stile House.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Only two things marred its perfect harmony.
pityingverbUS /ˈpɪtiɪŋ/
-ing form of “pity” — share the suffering of
From this reading "When love shall, pitying, call me home, To that sweet, sweet home that has long been hers, With yearning rapture my eyes will roam O'er throngs of the sainted worshippers.
PURPOSESnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading CROSS PURPOSES.
Queenie's
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From this reading _Helen Marion Burnside._ Queenie's forebodings were not verified, for, in spite of two untoward circumstances, the greater part of the winter passed quietly to the inhabitants of the cottage and Church-Stile House.
with low volume
From this reading _Helen Marion Burnside._ Queenie's forebodings were not verified, for, in spite of two untoward circumstances, the greater part of the winter passed quietly to the inhabitants of the cottage and Church-Stile House.
rapturenounUS /ˈræptʃər/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading "When love shall, pitying, call me home, To that sweet, sweet home that has long been hers, With yearning rapture my eyes will roam O'er throngs of the sainted worshippers.
roamverbUS /roʊm/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading "When love shall, pitying, call me home, To that sweet, sweet home that has long been hers, With yearning rapture my eyes will roam O'er throngs of the sainted worshippers.
saintedadjectiveUS /ˈseɪntɪd/
marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
From this reading "When love shall, pitying, call me home, To that sweet, sweet home that has long been hers, With yearning rapture my eyes will roam O'er throngs of the sainted worshippers.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "When love shall, pitying, call me home, To that sweet, sweet home that has long been hers, With yearning rapture my eyes will roam O'er throngs of the sainted worshippers.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For I think the child with the starry eyes, Who vanished away to that far-off land, Will look from some window in Paradise, And beckon me in with her tiny hand."
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading _Helen Marion Burnside._ Queenie's forebodings were not verified, for, in spite of two untoward circumstances, the greater part of the winter passed quietly to the inhabitants of the cottage and Church-Stile House.
starryadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːriː/
abounding with or resembling stars
From this reading For I think the child with the starry eyes, Who vanished away to that far-off land, Will look from some window in Paradise, And beckon me in with her tiny hand."
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading "When love shall, pitying, call me home, To that sweet, sweet home that has long been hers, With yearning rapture my eyes will roam O'er throngs of the sainted worshippers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "When love shall, pitying, call me home, To that sweet, sweet home that has long been hers, With yearning rapture my eyes will roam O'er throngs of the sainted worshippers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "When love shall, pitying, call me home, To that sweet, sweet home that has long been hers, With yearning rapture my eyes will roam O'er throngs of the sainted worshippers.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Only two things marred its perfect harmony.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading For I think the child with the starry eyes, Who vanished away to that far-off land, Will look from some window in Paradise, And beckon me in with her tiny hand."
throngsnounUS /θrɔːŋz/
plural of “throng” — a large gathering of people
From this reading "When love shall, pitying, call me home, To that sweet, sweet home that has long been hers, With yearning rapture my eyes will roam O'er throngs of the sainted worshippers.
very small
From this reading For I think the child with the starry eyes, Who vanished away to that far-off land, Will look from some window in Paradise, And beckon me in with her tiny hand."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "When love shall, pitying, call me home, To that sweet, sweet home that has long been hers, With yearning rapture my eyes will roam O'er throngs of the sainted worshippers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _Helen Marion Burnside._ Queenie's forebodings were not verified, for, in spite of two untoward circumstances, the greater part of the winter passed quietly to the inhabitants of the cottage and Church-Stile House.
untowardadjectiveUS /əntuːˈɔːrd/
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
From this reading _Helen Marion Burnside._ Queenie's forebodings were not verified, for, in spite of two untoward circumstances, the greater part of the winter passed quietly to the inhabitants of the cottage and Church-Stile House.
having passed out of existence
From this reading For I think the child with the starry eyes, Who vanished away to that far-off land, Will look from some window in Paradise, And beckon me in with her tiny hand."
verifiedadjectiveUS /ˈverəfaɪd/
proved to be true
From this reading _Helen Marion Burnside._ Queenie's forebodings were not verified, for, in spite of two untoward circumstances, the greater part of the winter passed quietly to the inhabitants of the cottage and Church-Stile House.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Helen Marion Burnside._ Queenie's forebodings were not verified, for, in spite of two untoward circumstances, the greater part of the winter passed quietly to the inhabitants of the cottage and Church-Stile House.
at the time that
From this reading "When love shall, pitying, call me home, To that sweet, sweet home that has long been hers, With yearning rapture my eyes will roam O'er throngs of the sainted worshippers.
which person or people
From this reading For I think the child with the starry eyes, Who vanished away to that far-off land, Will look from some window in Paradise, And beckon me in with her tiny hand."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "When love shall, pitying, call me home, To that sweet, sweet home that has long been hers, With yearning rapture my eyes will roam O'er throngs of the sainted worshippers.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading For I think the child with the starry eyes, Who vanished away to that far-off land, Will look from some window in Paradise, And beckon me in with her tiny hand."
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading _Helen Marion Burnside._ Queenie's forebodings were not verified, for, in spite of two untoward circumstances, the greater part of the winter passed quietly to the inhabitants of the cottage and Church-Stile House.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "When love shall, pitying, call me home, To that sweet, sweet home that has long been hers, With yearning rapture my eyes will roam O'er throngs of the sainted worshippers.
worshippersnounUS /ˈwɜːrʃɪpərz/
plural of “worshipper” — a person who has religious faith
From this reading "When love shall, pitying, call me home, To that sweet, sweet home that has long been hers, With yearning rapture my eyes will roam O'er throngs of the sainted worshippers.
yearningnounUS /ˈjɜːrnɪŋ/
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading "When love shall, pitying, call me home, To that sweet, sweet home that has long been hers, With yearning rapture my eyes will roam O'er throngs of the sainted worshippers.
