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From this reading REUNION "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken and we are delivered."--Ps. cxxiv, 7 Mollie had been up all of the night previous preparing for that hazardous day through which she and the children had just passed.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading REUNION "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken and we are delivered."--Ps. cxxiv, 7 Mollie had been up all of the night previous preparing for that hazardous day through which she and the children had just passed.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But Mollie had fought off sleep, or it may have been that sheer excitement kept her awake, until after her arrival at the Wayne home.
(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 REUNION "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken and we are delivered."--Ps. cxxiv, 7 Mollie had been up all of the night previous preparing for that hazardous day through which she and the children had just passed.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading They ate ravenously and were already dozing in their chairs before the matron came to take them to their beds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading REUNION "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken and we are delivered."--Ps. cxxiv, 7 Mollie had been up all of the night previous preparing for that hazardous day through which she and the children had just passed.
any thing at all
From this reading She had eaten scarcely anything until she arrived at the police station where the kind policeman had sent to a restaurant and had food brought in for them all.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading REUNION "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken and we are delivered."--Ps. cxxiv, 7 Mollie had been up all of the night previous preparing for that hazardous day through which she and the children had just passed.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading But Mollie had fought off sleep, or it may have been that sheer excitement kept her awake, until after her arrival at the Wayne home.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading She had eaten scarcely anything until she arrived at the police station where the kind policeman had sent to a restaurant and had food brought in for them all.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading REUNION "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken and we are delivered."--Ps. cxxiv, 7 Mollie had been up all of the night previous preparing for that hazardous day through which she and the children had just passed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had eaten scarcely anything until she arrived at the police station where the kind policeman had sent to a restaurant and had food brought in for them all.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading They ate ravenously and were already dozing in their chairs before the matron came to take them to their beds.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading But Mollie had fought off sleep, or it may have been that sheer excitement kept her awake, until after her arrival at the Wayne home.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading They ate ravenously and were already dozing in their chairs before the matron came to take them to their beds.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading REUNION "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken and we are delivered."--Ps. cxxiv, 7 Mollie had been up all of the night previous preparing for that hazardous day through which she and the children had just passed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They ate ravenously and were already dozing in their chairs before the matron came to take them to their beds.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading REUNION "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken and we are delivered."--Ps. cxxiv, 7 Mollie had been up all of the night previous preparing for that hazardous day through which she and the children had just passed.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading REUNION "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken and we are delivered."--Ps. cxxiv, 7 Mollie had been up all of the night previous preparing for that hazardous day through which she and the children had just passed.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She had eaten scarcely anything until she arrived at the police station where the kind policeman had sent to a restaurant and had food brought in for them all.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Mollie had fought off sleep, or it may have been that sheer excitement kept her awake, until after her arrival at the Wayne home.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They ate ravenously and were already dozing in their chairs before the matron came to take them to their beds.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading They ate ravenously and were already dozing in their chairs before the matron came to take them to their beds.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading REUNION "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken and we are delivered."--Ps. cxxiv, 7 Mollie had been up all of the night previous preparing for that hazardous day through which she and the children had just passed.
cxxiv
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading REUNION "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken and we are delivered."--Ps. cxxiv, 7 Mollie had been up all of the night previous preparing for that hazardous day through which she and the children had just passed.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading REUNION "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken and we are delivered."--Ps. cxxiv, 7 Mollie had been up all of the night previous preparing for that hazardous day through which she and the children had just passed.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading REUNION "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken and we are delivered."--Ps. cxxiv, 7 Mollie had been up all of the night previous preparing for that hazardous day through which she and the children had just passed.
dozingverbUS /ˈdoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time
From this reading They ate ravenously and were already dozing in their chairs before the matron came to take them to their beds.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading She had eaten scarcely anything until she arrived at the police station where the kind policeman had sent to a restaurant and had food brought in for them all.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading REUNION "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken and we are delivered."--Ps. cxxiv, 7 Mollie had been up all of the night previous preparing for that hazardous day through which she and the children had just passed.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading But Mollie had fought off sleep, or it may have been that sheer excitement kept her awake, until after her arrival at the Wayne home.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading She had eaten scarcely anything until she arrived at the police station where the kind policeman had sent to a restaurant and had food brought in for them all.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading REUNION "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken and we are delivered."--Ps. cxxiv, 7 Mollie had been up all of the night previous preparing for that hazardous day through which she and the children had just passed.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading But Mollie had fought off sleep, or it may have been that sheer excitement kept her awake, until after her arrival at the Wayne home.
fowlers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading REUNION "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken and we are delivered."--Ps. cxxiv, 7 Mollie had been up all of the night previous preparing for that hazardous day through which she and the children had just passed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading REUNION "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken and we are delivered."--Ps. cxxiv, 7 Mollie had been up all of the night previous preparing for that hazardous day through which she and the children had just passed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But Mollie had fought off sleep, or it may have been that sheer excitement kept her awake, until after her arrival at the Wayne home.
hazardousadjectiveUS /ˈhæzərdəs/
involving risk or danger
From this reading REUNION "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken and we are delivered."--Ps. cxxiv, 7 Mollie had been up all of the night previous preparing for that hazardous day through which she and the children had just passed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But Mollie had fought off sleep, or it may have been that sheer excitement kept her awake, until after her arrival at the Wayne home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading But Mollie had fought off sleep, or it may have been that sheer excitement kept her awake, until after her arrival at the Wayne home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had eaten scarcely anything until she arrived at the police station where the kind policeman had sent to a restaurant and had food brought in for them all.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading REUNION "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken and we are delivered."--Ps. cxxiv, 7 Mollie had been up all of the night previous preparing for that hazardous day through which she and the children had just passed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But Mollie had fought off sleep, or it may have been that sheer excitement kept her awake, until after her arrival at the Wayne home.
and nothing more
From this reading REUNION "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken and we are delivered."--Ps. cxxiv, 7 Mollie had been up all of the night previous preparing for that hazardous day through which she and the children had just passed.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading But Mollie had fought off sleep, or it may have been that sheer excitement kept her awake, until after her arrival at the Wayne home.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She had eaten scarcely anything until she arrived at the police station where the kind policeman had sent to a restaurant and had food brought in for them all.
matronnounUS /ˈmeɪtrən/
a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
From this reading They ate ravenously and were already dozing in their chairs before the matron came to take them to their beds.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But Mollie had fought off sleep, or it may have been that sheer excitement kept her awake, until after her arrival at the Wayne home.
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading REUNION "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken and we are delivered."--Ps. cxxiv, 7 Mollie had been up all of the night previous preparing for that hazardous day through which she and the children had just passed.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Never in their recollection had the children seen so much food at one time.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never in their recollection had the children seen so much food at one time.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading REUNION "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken and we are delivered."--Ps. cxxiv, 7 Mollie had been up all of the night previous preparing for that hazardous day through which she and the children had just passed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading REUNION "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken and we are delivered."--Ps. cxxiv, 7 Mollie had been up all of the night previous preparing for that hazardous day through which she and the children had just passed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But Mollie had fought off sleep, or it may have been that sheer excitement kept her awake, until after her arrival at the Wayne home.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Never in their recollection had the children seen so much food at one time.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But Mollie had fought off sleep, or it may have been that sheer excitement kept her awake, until after her arrival at the Wayne home.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading REUNION "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken and we are delivered."--Ps. cxxiv, 7 Mollie had been up all of the night previous preparing for that hazardous day through which she and the children had just passed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading REUNION "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken and we are delivered."--Ps. cxxiv, 7 Mollie had been up all of the night previous preparing for that hazardous day through which she and the children had just passed.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading REUNION "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken and we are delivered."--Ps. cxxiv, 7 Mollie had been up all of the night previous preparing for that hazardous day through which she and the children had just passed.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading She had eaten scarcely anything until she arrived at the police station where the kind policeman had sent to a restaurant and had food brought in for them all.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading She had eaten scarcely anything until she arrived at the police station where the kind policeman had sent to a restaurant and had food brought in for them all.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading REUNION "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken and we are delivered."--Ps. cxxiv, 7 Mollie had been up all of the night previous preparing for that hazardous day through which she and the children had just passed.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading REUNION "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken and we are delivered."--Ps. cxxiv, 7 Mollie had been up all of the night previous preparing for that hazardous day through which she and the children had just passed.
Psnoun
a note appended to a letter after the signature
From this reading REUNION "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken and we are delivered."--Ps. cxxiv, 7 Mollie had been up all of the night previous preparing for that hazardous day through which she and the children had just passed.
ravenouslyadverb
in the manner of someone who is very hungry
From this reading They ate ravenously and were already dozing in their chairs before the matron came to take them to their beds.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Never in their recollection had the children seen so much food at one time.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading She had eaten scarcely anything until she arrived at the police station where the kind policeman had sent to a restaurant and had food brought in for them all.
REUNIONnounUS /riˈuːnjən/
a party of former associates who have come together again
From this reading REUNION "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken and we are delivered."--Ps. cxxiv, 7 Mollie had been up all of the night previous preparing for that hazardous day through which she and the children had just passed.
only a very short time before
From this reading She had eaten scarcely anything until she arrived at the police station where the kind policeman had sent to a restaurant and had food brought in for them all.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Never in their recollection had the children seen so much food at one time.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading She had eaten scarcely anything until she arrived at the police station where the kind policeman had sent to a restaurant and had food brought in for them all.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading REUNION "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken and we are delivered."--Ps. cxxiv, 7 Mollie had been up all of the night previous preparing for that hazardous day through which she and the children had just passed.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading But Mollie had fought off sleep, or it may have been that sheer excitement kept her awake, until after her arrival at the Wayne home.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading But Mollie had fought off sleep, or it may have been that sheer excitement kept her awake, until after her arrival at the Wayne home.
snarenounUS /sner/
something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
From this reading REUNION "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken and we are delivered."--Ps. cxxiv, 7 Mollie had been up all of the night previous preparing for that hazardous day through which she and the children had just passed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Never in their recollection had the children seen so much food at one time.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading REUNION "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken and we are delivered."--Ps. cxxiv, 7 Mollie had been up all of the night previous preparing for that hazardous day through which she and the children had just passed.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading She had eaten scarcely anything until she arrived at the police station where the kind policeman had sent to a restaurant and had food brought in for them all.
carry out
From this reading They ate ravenously and were already dozing in their chairs before the matron came to take them to their beds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading REUNION "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken and we are delivered."--Ps. cxxiv, 7 Mollie had been up all of the night previous preparing for that hazardous day through which she and the children had just passed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REUNION "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken and we are delivered."--Ps. cxxiv, 7 Mollie had been up all of the night previous preparing for that hazardous day through which she and the children had just passed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Never in their recollection had the children seen so much food at one time.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She had eaten scarcely anything until she arrived at the police station where the kind policeman had sent to a restaurant and had food brought in for them all.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They ate ravenously and were already dozing in their chairs before the matron came to take them to their beds.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading REUNION "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken and we are delivered."--Ps. cxxiv, 7 Mollie had been up all of the night previous preparing for that hazardous day through which she and the children had just passed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Never in their recollection had the children seen so much food at one time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had eaten scarcely anything until she arrived at the police station where the kind policeman had sent to a restaurant and had food brought in for them all.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She had eaten scarcely anything until she arrived at the police station where the kind policeman had sent to a restaurant and had food brought in for them all.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading REUNION "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken and we are delivered."--Ps. cxxiv, 7 Mollie had been up all of the night previous preparing for that hazardous day through which she and the children had just passed.
WaynenounUS /weɪn/
United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
From this reading But Mollie had fought off sleep, or it may have been that sheer excitement kept her awake, until after her arrival at the Wayne home.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading REUNION "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken and we are delivered."--Ps. cxxiv, 7 Mollie had been up all of the night previous preparing for that hazardous day through which she and the children had just passed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They ate ravenously and were already dozing in their chairs before the matron came to take them to their beds.
in or at the place that
From this reading She had eaten scarcely anything until she arrived at the police station where the kind policeman had sent to a restaurant and had food brought in for them all.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading REUNION "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken and we are delivered."--Ps. cxxiv, 7 Mollie had been up all of the night previous preparing for that hazardous day through which she and the children had just passed.
