used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Esther has fallen asleep, with almost a happy smile upon her soft, parted lips.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Esther has fallen asleep, with almost a happy smile upon her soft, parted lips.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She is forgiven; and is there any sweetness like the sweetness of being pardoned, having sinned?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She is forgiven; and is there any sweetness like the sweetness of being pardoned, having sinned?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That was not hate that looked out of his quick, keen eyes to-day, as he leant over her while she sat, dizzy and faint, on that churchyard slab, or as he knelt in strong emotion at her knees.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Esther has fallen asleep, with almost a happy smile upon her soft, parted lips.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That was not hate that looked out of his quick, keen eyes to-day, as he leant over her while she sat, dizzy and faint, on that churchyard slab, or as he knelt in strong emotion at her knees.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She is forgiven; and is there any sweetness like the sweetness of being pardoned, having sinned?
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Night's black sheet drawn off the other half of the world is thrown over us; the dark side of the lantern is turned towards us.
churchyardnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃjɑːrd/
the yard associated with a church
From this reading That was not hate that looked out of his quick, keen eyes to-day, as he leant over her while she sat, dizzy and faint, on that churchyard slab, or as he knelt in strong emotion at her knees.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Night's black sheet drawn off the other half of the world is thrown over us; the dark side of the lantern is turned towards us.
dizzyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪzi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading That was not hate that looked out of his quick, keen eyes to-day, as he leant over her while she sat, dizzy and faint, on that churchyard slab, or as he knelt in strong emotion at her knees.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Night's black sheet drawn off the other half of the world is thrown over us; the dark side of the lantern is turned towards us.
any strong feeling
From this reading That was not hate that looked out of his quick, keen eyes to-day, as he leant over her while she sat, dizzy and faint, on that churchyard slab, or as he knelt in strong emotion at her knees.
EsthernounUS /ˈestər/
(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)
From this reading Esther has fallen asleep, with almost a happy smile upon her soft, parted lips.
opinion or judgment
From this reading That was not hate that looked out of his quick, keen eyes to-day, as he leant over her while she sat, dizzy and faint, on that churchyard slab, or as he knelt in strong emotion at her knees.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading That was not hate that looked out of his quick, keen eyes to-day, as he leant over her while she sat, dizzy and faint, on that churchyard slab, or as he knelt in strong emotion at her knees.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Esther has fallen asleep, with almost a happy smile upon her soft, parted lips.
forgivenverbUS /fərˈɡɪvən/
inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading She is forgiven; and is there any sweetness like the sweetness of being pardoned, having sinned?
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Night's black sheet drawn off the other half of the world is thrown over us; the dark side of the lantern is turned towards us.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Esther has fallen asleep, with almost a happy smile upon her soft, parted lips.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Esther has fallen asleep, with almost a happy smile upon her soft, parted lips.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading That was not hate that looked out of his quick, keen eyes to-day, as he leant over her while she sat, dizzy and faint, on that churchyard slab, or as he knelt in strong emotion at her knees.
hatesnounUS /heɪts/
plural of “hate” — the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading He no longer hates her!
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading She is forgiven; and is there any sweetness like the sweetness of being pardoned, having sinned?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He no longer hates her!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Esther has fallen asleep, with almost a happy smile upon her soft, parted lips.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That was not hate that looked out of his quick, keen eyes to-day, as he leant over her while she sat, dizzy and faint, on that churchyard slab, or as he knelt in strong emotion at her knees.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That was not hate that looked out of his quick, keen eyes to-day, as he leant over her while she sat, dizzy and faint, on that churchyard slab, or as he knelt in strong emotion at her knees.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Night's black sheet drawn off the other half of the world is thrown over us; the dark side of the lantern is turned towards us.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading That was not hate that looked out of his quick, keen eyes to-day, as he leant over her while she sat, dizzy and faint, on that churchyard slab, or as he knelt in strong emotion at her knees.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading That was not hate that looked out of his quick, keen eyes to-day, as he leant over her while she sat, dizzy and faint, on that churchyard slab, or as he knelt in strong emotion at her knees.
kneltverbUS /nelt/
inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees
From this reading That was not hate that looked out of his quick, keen eyes to-day, as he leant over her while she sat, dizzy and faint, on that churchyard slab, or as he knelt in strong emotion at her knees.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading Night's black sheet drawn off the other half of the world is thrown over us; the dark side of the lantern is turned towards us.
leantverbUS /ˈliːənt/
inflected form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading That was not hate that looked out of his quick, keen eyes to-day, as he leant over her while she sat, dizzy and faint, on that churchyard slab, or as he knelt in strong emotion at her knees.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She is forgiven; and is there any sweetness like the sweetness of being pardoned, having sinned?
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Esther has fallen asleep, with almost a happy smile upon her soft, parted lips.
for more time
From this reading He no longer hates her!
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading That was not hate that looked out of his quick, keen eyes to-day, as he leant over her while she sat, dizzy and faint, on that churchyard slab, or as he knelt in strong emotion at her knees.
Night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Night's black sheet drawn off the other half of the world is thrown over us; the dark side of the lantern is turned towards us.
not any; not one
From this reading He no longer hates her!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That was not hate that looked out of his quick, keen eyes to-day, as he leant over her while she sat, dizzy and faint, on that churchyard slab, or as he knelt in strong emotion at her knees.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Night's black sheet drawn off the other half of the world is thrown over us; the dark side of the lantern is turned towards us.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Night's black sheet drawn off the other half of the world is thrown over us; the dark side of the lantern is turned towards us.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That was not hate that looked out of his quick, keen eyes to-day, as he leant over her while she sat, dizzy and faint, on that churchyard slab, or as he knelt in strong emotion at her knees.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading That was not hate that looked out of his quick, keen eyes to-day, as he leant over her while she sat, dizzy and faint, on that churchyard slab, or as he knelt in strong emotion at her knees.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Night's black sheet drawn off the other half of the world is thrown over us; the dark side of the lantern is turned towards us.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading That was not hate that looked out of his quick, keen eyes to-day, as he leant over her while she sat, dizzy and faint, on that churchyard slab, or as he knelt in strong emotion at her knees.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Night's black sheet drawn off the other half of the world is thrown over us; the dark side of the lantern is turned towards us.
pardonedverbUS /ˈpɑːrdənd/
past form of “pardon” — accept an excuse for
From this reading She is forgiven; and is there any sweetness like the sweetness of being pardoned, having sinned?
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading Esther has fallen asleep, with almost a happy smile upon her soft, parted lips.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading That was not hate that looked out of his quick, keen eyes to-day, as he leant over her while she sat, dizzy and faint, on that churchyard slab, or as he knelt in strong emotion at her knees.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading That was not hate that looked out of his quick, keen eyes to-day, as he leant over her while she sat, dizzy and faint, on that churchyard slab, or as he knelt in strong emotion at her knees.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She is forgiven; and is there any sweetness like the sweetness of being pardoned, having sinned?
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Night's black sheet drawn off the other half of the world is thrown over us; the dark side of the lantern is turned towards us.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Night's black sheet drawn off the other half of the world is thrown over us; the dark side of the lantern is turned towards us.
sinnedverbUS /sɪnd/
inflected form of “sin” — commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law
From this reading She is forgiven; and is there any sweetness like the sweetness of being pardoned, having sinned?
slabnounUS /slæb/
block consisting of a thick piece of something
From this reading That was not hate that looked out of his quick, keen eyes to-day, as he leant over her while she sat, dizzy and faint, on that churchyard slab, or as he knelt in strong emotion at her knees.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Esther has fallen asleep, with almost a happy smile upon her soft, parted lips.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Esther has fallen asleep, with almost a happy smile upon her soft, parted lips.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading That was not hate that looked out of his quick, keen eyes to-day, as he leant over her while she sat, dizzy and faint, on that churchyard slab, or as he knelt in strong emotion at her knees.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading She is forgiven; and is there any sweetness like the sweetness of being pardoned, having sinned?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was not hate that looked out of his quick, keen eyes to-day, as he leant over her while she sat, dizzy and faint, on that churchyard slab, or as he knelt in strong emotion at her knees.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Night's black sheet drawn off the other half of the world is thrown over us; the dark side of the lantern is turned towards us.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She is forgiven; and is there any sweetness like the sweetness of being pardoned, having sinned?
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Night's black sheet drawn off the other half of the world is thrown over us; the dark side of the lantern is turned towards us.
to-day
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From this reading That was not hate that looked out of his quick, keen eyes to-day, as he leant over her while she sat, dizzy and faint, on that churchyard slab, or as he knelt in strong emotion at her knees.
in the direction of
From this reading Night's black sheet drawn off the other half of the world is thrown over us; the dark side of the lantern is turned towards us.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Night's black sheet drawn off the other half of the world is thrown over us; the dark side of the lantern is turned towards us.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Esther has fallen asleep, with almost a happy smile upon her soft, parted lips.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Night's black sheet drawn off the other half of the world is thrown over us; the dark side of the lantern is turned towards us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That was not hate that looked out of his quick, keen eyes to-day, as he leant over her while she sat, dizzy and faint, on that churchyard slab, or as he knelt in strong emotion at her knees.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading That was not hate that looked out of his quick, keen eyes to-day, as he leant over her while she sat, dizzy and faint, on that churchyard slab, or as he knelt in strong emotion at her knees.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Esther has fallen asleep, with almost a happy smile upon her soft, parted lips.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Night's black sheet drawn off the other half of the world is thrown over us; the dark side of the lantern is turned towards us.
