used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN ALLY "I DO not know that there is any 'thus saith the Lord,' against your wish, my dear," she said at last, in a hesitating tone, "but the inference from all gospel teaching seems to be that this life is the time for prayer."
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading AN ALLY "I DO not know that there is any 'thus saith the Lord,' against your wish, my dear," she said at last, in a hesitating tone, "but the inference from all gospel teaching seems to be that this life is the time for prayer."
(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 AN ALLY "I DO not know that there is any 'thus saith the Lord,' against your wish, my dear," she said at last, in a hesitating tone, "but the inference from all gospel teaching seems to be that this life is the time for prayer."
ALLYnounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading AN ALLY "I DO not know that there is any 'thus saith the Lord,' against your wish, my dear," she said at last, in a hesitating tone, "but the inference from all gospel teaching seems to be that this life is the time for prayer."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ALLY "I DO not know that there is any 'thus saith the Lord,' against your wish, my dear," she said at last, in a hesitating tone, "but the inference from all gospel teaching seems to be that this life is the time for prayer."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I should think people would study into it," she said, "and find out if they might.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading AN ALLY "I DO not know that there is any 'thus saith the Lord,' against your wish, my dear," she said at last, in a hesitating tone, "but the inference from all gospel teaching seems to be that this life is the time for prayer."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN ALLY "I DO not know that there is any 'thus saith the Lord,' against your wish, my dear," she said at last, in a hesitating tone, "but the inference from all gospel teaching seems to be that this life is the time for prayer."
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading It makes such an awful blank in one's praying to suddenly leave out a name that has been on one's lips and in one's heart for years."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AN ALLY "I DO not know that there is any 'thus saith the Lord,' against your wish, my dear," she said at last, in a hesitating tone, "but the inference from all gospel teaching seems to be that this life is the time for prayer."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It makes such an awful blank in one's praying to suddenly leave out a name that has been on one's lips and in one's heart for years."
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading It makes such an awful blank in one's praying to suddenly leave out a name that has been on one's lips and in one's heart for years."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading AN ALLY "I DO not know that there is any 'thus saith the Lord,' against your wish, my dear," she said at last, in a hesitating tone, "but the inference from all gospel teaching seems to be that this life is the time for prayer."
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Then Ruth knew that the child was thinking of her father, and that she must move very carefully in trying to comfort her.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Then Ruth knew that the child was thinking of her father, and that she must move very carefully in trying to comfort her.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Then Ruth knew that the child was thinking of her father, and that she must move very carefully in trying to comfort her.
dearly loved
From this reading AN ALLY "I DO not know that there is any 'thus saith the Lord,' against your wish, my dear," she said at last, in a hesitating tone, "but the inference from all gospel teaching seems to be that this life is the time for prayer."
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Maybelle gave a disappointed sigh.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading AN ALLY "I DO not know that there is any 'thus saith the Lord,' against your wish, my dear," she said at last, in a hesitating tone, "but the inference from all gospel teaching seems to be that this life is the time for prayer."
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Then Ruth knew that the child was thinking of her father, and that she must move very carefully in trying to comfort her.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "I should think people would study into it," she said, "and find out if they might.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN ALLY "I DO not know that there is any 'thus saith the Lord,' against your wish, my dear," she said at last, in a hesitating tone, "but the inference from all gospel teaching seems to be that this life is the time for prayer."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AN ALLY "I DO not know that there is any 'thus saith the Lord,' against your wish, my dear," she said at last, in a hesitating tone, "but the inference from all gospel teaching seems to be that this life is the time for prayer."
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Maybelle gave a disappointed sigh.
gospelnounUS /ˈɡɑːspəl/
the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
From this reading AN ALLY "I DO not know that there is any 'thus saith the Lord,' against your wish, my dear," she said at last, in a hesitating tone, "but the inference from all gospel teaching seems to be that this life is the time for prayer."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It makes such an awful blank in one's praying to suddenly leave out a name that has been on one's lips and in one's heart for years."
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It makes such an awful blank in one's praying to suddenly leave out a name that has been on one's lips and in one's heart for years."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then Ruth knew that the child was thinking of her father, and that she must move very carefully in trying to comfort her.
hesitatingadjectiveUS /ˈhezəteɪtɪŋ/
lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
From this reading AN ALLY "I DO not know that there is any 'thus saith the Lord,' against your wish, my dear," she said at last, in a hesitating tone, "but the inference from all gospel teaching seems to be that this life is the time for prayer."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AN ALLY "I DO not know that there is any 'thus saith the Lord,' against your wish, my dear," she said at last, in a hesitating tone, "but the inference from all gospel teaching seems to be that this life is the time for prayer."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I should think people would study into it," she said, "and find out if they might.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ALLY "I DO not know that there is any 'thus saith the Lord,' against your wish, my dear," she said at last, in a hesitating tone, "but the inference from all gospel teaching seems to be that this life is the time for prayer."
inferencenounUS /ˈɪnfərəns/
the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation
From this reading AN ALLY "I DO not know that there is any 'thus saith the Lord,' against your wish, my dear," she said at last, in a hesitating tone, "but the inference from all gospel teaching seems to be that this life is the time for prayer."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "I should think people would study into it," she said, "and find out if they might.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN ALLY "I DO not know that there is any 'thus saith the Lord,' against your wish, my dear," she said at last, in a hesitating tone, "but the inference from all gospel teaching seems to be that this life is the time for prayer."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I should think people would study into it," she said, "and find out if they might.
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 Then Ruth knew that the child was thinking of her father, and that she must move very carefully in trying to comfort her.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading AN ALLY "I DO not know that there is any 'thus saith the Lord,' against your wish, my dear," she said at last, in a hesitating tone, "but the inference from all gospel teaching seems to be that this life is the time for prayer."
immediately past
From this reading AN ALLY "I DO not know that there is any 'thus saith the Lord,' against your wish, my dear," she said at last, in a hesitating tone, "but the inference from all gospel teaching seems to be that this life is the time for prayer."
go away from a place
From this reading It makes such an awful blank in one's praying to suddenly leave out a name that has been on one's lips and in one's heart for years."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading AN ALLY "I DO not know that there is any 'thus saith the Lord,' against your wish, my dear," she said at last, in a hesitating tone, "but the inference from all gospel teaching seems to be that this life is the time for prayer."
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading It makes such an awful blank in one's praying to suddenly leave out a name that has been on one's lips and in one's heart for years."
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading AN ALLY "I DO not know that there is any 'thus saith the Lord,' against your wish, my dear," she said at last, in a hesitating tone, "but the inference from all gospel teaching seems to be that this life is the time for prayer."
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading It makes such an awful blank in one's praying to suddenly leave out a name that has been on one's lips and in one's heart for years."
Maybelle
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From this reading Maybelle gave a disappointed sigh.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "I should think people would study into it," she said, "and find out if they might.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then Ruth knew that the child was thinking of her father, and that she must move very carefully in trying to comfort her.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Then Ruth knew that the child was thinking of her father, and that she must move very carefully in trying to comfort her.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading AN ALLY "I DO not know that there is any 'thus saith the Lord,' against your wish, my dear," she said at last, in a hesitating tone, "but the inference from all gospel teaching seems to be that this life is the time for prayer."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It makes such an awful blank in one's praying to suddenly leave out a name that has been on one's lips and in one's heart for years."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AN ALLY "I DO not know that there is any 'thus saith the Lord,' against your wish, my dear," she said at last, in a hesitating tone, "but the inference from all gospel teaching seems to be that this life is the time for prayer."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then Ruth knew that the child was thinking of her father, and that she must move very carefully in trying to comfort her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It makes such an awful blank in one's praying to suddenly leave out a name that has been on one's lips and in one's heart for years."
one's
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From this reading It makes such an awful blank in one's praying to suddenly leave out a name that has been on one's lips and in one's heart for years."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I should think people would study into it," she said, "and find out if they might.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "I should think people would study into it," she said, "and find out if they might.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading AN ALLY "I DO not know that there is any 'thus saith the Lord,' against your wish, my dear," she said at last, in a hesitating tone, "but the inference from all gospel teaching seems to be that this life is the time for prayer."
prayingverbUS /ˈpreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading It makes such an awful blank in one's praying to suddenly leave out a name that has been on one's lips and in one's heart for years."
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Then Ruth knew that the child was thinking of her father, and that she must move very carefully in trying to comfort her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading AN ALLY "I DO not know that there is any 'thus saith the Lord,' against your wish, my dear," she said at last, in a hesitating tone, "but the inference from all gospel teaching seems to be that this life is the time for prayer."
saith
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From this reading AN ALLY "I DO not know that there is any 'thus saith the Lord,' against your wish, my dear," she said at last, in a hesitating tone, "but the inference from all gospel teaching seems to be that this life is the time for prayer."
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading AN ALLY "I DO not know that there is any 'thus saith the Lord,' against your wish, my dear," she said at last, in a hesitating tone, "but the inference from all gospel teaching seems to be that this life is the time for prayer."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN ALLY "I DO not know that there is any 'thus saith the Lord,' against your wish, my dear," she said at last, in a hesitating tone, "but the inference from all gospel teaching seems to be that this life is the time for prayer."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I should think people would study into it," she said, "and find out if they might.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Maybelle gave a disappointed sigh.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading "I should think people would study into it," she said, "and find out if they might.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It makes such an awful blank in one's praying to suddenly leave out a name that has been on one's lips and in one's heart for years."
happening unexpectedly
From this reading It makes such an awful blank in one's praying to suddenly leave out a name that has been on one's lips and in one's heart for years."
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading AN ALLY "I DO not know that there is any 'thus saith the Lord,' against your wish, my dear," she said at last, in a hesitating tone, "but the inference from all gospel teaching seems to be that this life is the time for prayer."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN ALLY "I DO not know that there is any 'thus saith the Lord,' against your wish, my dear," she said at last, in a hesitating tone, "but the inference from all gospel teaching seems to be that this life is the time for prayer."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ALLY "I DO not know that there is any 'thus saith the Lord,' against your wish, my dear," she said at last, in a hesitating tone, "but the inference from all gospel teaching seems to be that this life is the time for prayer."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Ruth knew that the child was thinking of her father, and that she must move very carefully in trying to comfort her.
in or at that place or location
From this reading AN ALLY "I DO not know that there is any 'thus saith the Lord,' against your wish, my dear," she said at last, in a hesitating tone, "but the inference from all gospel teaching seems to be that this life is the time for prayer."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I should think people would study into it," she said, "and find out if they might.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I should think people would study into it," she said, "and find out if they might.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Then Ruth knew that the child was thinking of her father, and that she must move very carefully in trying to comfort her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading AN ALLY "I DO not know that there is any 'thus saith the Lord,' against your wish, my dear," she said at last, in a hesitating tone, "but the inference from all gospel teaching seems to be that this life is the time for prayer."
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading AN ALLY "I DO not know that there is any 'thus saith the Lord,' against your wish, my dear," she said at last, in a hesitating tone, "but the inference from all gospel teaching seems to be that this life is the time for prayer."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading AN ALLY "I DO not know that there is any 'thus saith the Lord,' against your wish, my dear," she said at last, in a hesitating tone, "but the inference from all gospel teaching seems to be that this life is the time for prayer."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN ALLY "I DO not know that there is any 'thus saith the Lord,' against your wish, my dear," she said at last, in a hesitating tone, "but the inference from all gospel teaching seems to be that this life is the time for prayer."
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading AN ALLY "I DO not know that there is any 'thus saith the Lord,' against your wish, my dear," she said at last, in a hesitating tone, "but the inference from all gospel teaching seems to be that this life is the time for prayer."
hard to endure
From this reading Then Ruth knew that the child was thinking of her father, and that she must move very carefully in trying to comfort her.
precisely as stated
From this reading Then Ruth knew that the child was thinking of her father, and that she must move very carefully in trying to comfort her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then Ruth knew that the child was thinking of her father, and that she must move very carefully in trying to comfort her.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading AN ALLY "I DO not know that there is any 'thus saith the Lord,' against your wish, my dear," she said at last, in a hesitating tone, "but the inference from all gospel teaching seems to be that this life is the time for prayer."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I should think people would study into it," she said, "and find out if they might.
a late time of life
From this reading It makes such an awful blank in one's praying to suddenly leave out a name that has been on one's lips and in one's heart for years."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading AN ALLY "I DO not know that there is any 'thus saith the Lord,' against your wish, my dear," she said at last, in a hesitating tone, "but the inference from all gospel teaching seems to be that this life is the time for prayer."
