used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But in my heart I am uneasy for the cry of the geese that are flying southward tells that a famine is near at hand, and that it is not in the purposes of Heaven to make the earth kind for you.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading But in my heart I am uneasy for the cry of the geese that are flying southward tells that a famine is near at hand, and that it is not in the purposes of Heaven to make the earth kind for you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But in my heart I am uneasy for the cry of the geese that are flying southward tells that a famine is near at hand, and that it is not in the purposes of Heaven to make the earth kind for you.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Blessings upon you for you are of God.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The country around them, in fact, became a barren waste.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But in my heart I am uneasy for the cry of the geese that are flying southward tells that a famine is near at hand, and that it is not in the purposes of Heaven to make the earth kind for you.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading The country around them, in fact, became a barren waste.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Praised be the hidden designs of the Lord!"
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The country around them, in fact, became a barren waste.
BlessingsnounUS /ˈblesɪŋz/
plural of “blessing” — the formal act of approving
From this reading "Blessings upon you for you are of God.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in my heart I am uneasy for the cry of the geese that are flying southward tells that a famine is near at hand, and that it is not in the purposes of Heaven to make the earth kind for you.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When winter came Francis said to his friends:
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The country around them, in fact, became a barren waste.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading But in my heart I am uneasy for the cry of the geese that are flying southward tells that a famine is near at hand, and that it is not in the purposes of Heaven to make the earth kind for you.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Praised be the hidden designs of the Lord!"
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading But in my heart I am uneasy for the cry of the geese that are flying southward tells that a famine is near at hand, and that it is not in the purposes of Heaven to make the earth kind for you.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The country around them, in fact, became a barren waste.
faminenounUS /ˈfæmən/
an acute insufficiency
From this reading But in my heart I am uneasy for the cry of the geese that are flying southward tells that a famine is near at hand, and that it is not in the purposes of Heaven to make the earth kind for you.
moving swiftly
From this reading But in my heart I am uneasy for the cry of the geese that are flying southward tells that a famine is near at hand, and that it is not in the purposes of Heaven to make the earth kind for you.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Blessings upon you for you are of God.
Francis
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From this reading When winter came Francis said to his friends:
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading When winter came Francis said to his friends:
geesenounUS /ɡiːs/
plural of “goose” — web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading But in my heart I am uneasy for the cry of the geese that are flying southward tells that a famine is near at hand, and that it is not in the purposes of Heaven to make the earth kind for you.
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 "Blessings upon you for you are of God.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But in my heart I am uneasy for the cry of the geese that are flying southward tells that a famine is near at hand, and that it is not in the purposes of Heaven to make the earth kind for you.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But in my heart I am uneasy for the cry of the geese that are flying southward tells that a famine is near at hand, and that it is not in the purposes of Heaven to make the earth kind for you.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading But in my heart I am uneasy for the cry of the geese that are flying southward tells that a famine is near at hand, and that it is not in the purposes of Heaven to make the earth kind for you.
not accessible to view
From this reading Praised be the hidden designs of the Lord!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When winter came Francis said to his friends:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But in my heart I am uneasy for the cry of the geese that are flying southward tells that a famine is near at hand, and that it is not in the purposes of Heaven to make the earth kind for you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But in my heart I am uneasy for the cry of the geese that are flying southward tells that a famine is near at hand, and that it is not in the purposes of Heaven to make the earth kind for you.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But in my heart I am uneasy for the cry of the geese that are flying southward tells that a famine is near at hand, and that it is not in the purposes of Heaven to make the earth kind for you.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But in my heart I am uneasy for the cry of the geese that are flying southward tells that a famine is near at hand, and that it is not in the purposes of Heaven to make the earth kind for you.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading But in my heart I am uneasy for the cry of the geese that are flying southward tells that a famine is near at hand, and that it is not in the purposes of Heaven to make the earth kind for you.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Praised be the hidden designs of the Lord!"
engage in
From this reading But in my heart I am uneasy for the cry of the geese that are flying southward tells that a famine is near at hand, and that it is not in the purposes of Heaven to make the earth kind for you.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But in my heart I am uneasy for the cry of the geese that are flying southward tells that a famine is near at hand, and that it is not in the purposes of Heaven to make the earth kind for you.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading But in my heart I am uneasy for the cry of the geese that are flying southward tells that a famine is near at hand, and that it is not in the purposes of Heaven to make the earth kind for you.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But in my heart I am uneasy for the cry of the geese that are flying southward tells that a famine is near at hand, and that it is not in the purposes of Heaven to make the earth kind for you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Blessings upon you for you are of God.
PraisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading Praised be the hidden designs of the Lord!"
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But in my heart I am uneasy for the cry of the geese that are flying southward tells that a famine is near at hand, and that it is not in the purposes of Heaven to make the earth kind for you.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When winter came Francis said to his friends:
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading But in my heart I am uneasy for the cry of the geese that are flying southward tells that a famine is near at hand, and that it is not in the purposes of Heaven to make the earth kind for you.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading But in my heart I am uneasy for the cry of the geese that are flying southward tells that a famine is near at hand, and that it is not in the purposes of Heaven to make the earth kind for you.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But in my heart I am uneasy for the cry of the geese that are flying southward tells that a famine is near at hand, and that it is not in the purposes of Heaven to make the earth kind for you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But in my heart I am uneasy for the cry of the geese that are flying southward tells that a famine is near at hand, and that it is not in the purposes of Heaven to make the earth kind for you.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The country around them, in fact, became a barren waste.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When winter came Francis said to his friends:
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading But in my heart I am uneasy for the cry of the geese that are flying southward tells that a famine is near at hand, and that it is not in the purposes of Heaven to make the earth kind for you.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Blessings upon you for you are of God.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading The country around them, in fact, became a barren waste.
at the time that
From this reading When winter came Francis said to his friends:
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading When winter came Francis said to his friends:
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Blessings upon you for you are of God.
