used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A spirit pure as hers Is always pure, e’en when it errs, As sunshine broken in the rill, Though turned astray is sunshine still.”
AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading “Alas!”
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “A spirit pure as hers Is always pure, e’en when it errs, As sunshine broken in the rill, Though turned astray is sunshine still.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And why ‘alas,’ Rose?”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You are weeping, Rosalia; why do you weep?” asked Raymond Withers, taking the seat by her side as soon as the carriage door was closed upon them; “why do you weep so, dear Rosalia?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “A spirit pure as hers Is always pure, e’en when it errs, As sunshine broken in the rill, Though turned astray is sunshine still.”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “You are weeping, Rosalia; why do you weep?” asked Raymond Withers, taking the seat by her side as soon as the carriage door was closed upon them; “why do you weep so, dear Rosalia?”
astrayadverbUS /əˈstreɪ/
away from the right path or direction
From this reading “A spirit pure as hers Is always pure, e’en when it errs, As sunshine broken in the rill, Though turned astray is sunshine still.”
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading “A spirit pure as hers Is always pure, e’en when it errs, As sunshine broken in the rill, Though turned astray is sunshine still.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “You are weeping, Rosalia; why do you weep?” asked Raymond Withers, taking the seat by her side as soon as the carriage door was closed upon them; “why do you weep so, dear Rosalia?”
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading “You are weeping, Rosalia; why do you weep?” asked Raymond Withers, taking the seat by her side as soon as the carriage door was closed upon them; “why do you weep so, dear Rosalia?”
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading “You are weeping, Rosalia; why do you weep?” asked Raymond Withers, taking the seat by her side as soon as the carriage door was closed upon them; “why do you weep so, dear Rosalia?”
dearly loved
From this reading “You are weeping, Rosalia; why do you weep?” asked Raymond Withers, taking the seat by her side as soon as the carriage door was closed upon them; “why do you weep so, dear Rosalia?”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “You are weeping, Rosalia; why do you weep?” asked Raymond Withers, taking the seat by her side as soon as the carriage door was closed upon them; “why do you weep so, dear Rosalia?”
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “You are weeping, Rosalia; why do you weep?” asked Raymond Withers, taking the seat by her side as soon as the carriage door was closed upon them; “why do you weep so, dear Rosalia?”
e'enadverb
even
From this reading “A spirit pure as hers Is always pure, e’en when it errs, As sunshine broken in the rill, Though turned astray is sunshine still.”
errsverbUS /erz/
third-person singular of “err” — to make a mistake or be incorrect
From this reading “A spirit pure as hers Is always pure, e’en when it errs, As sunshine broken in the rill, Though turned astray is sunshine still.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “You are weeping, Rosalia; why do you weep?” asked Raymond Withers, taking the seat by her side as soon as the carriage door was closed upon them; “why do you weep so, dear Rosalia?”
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading “A spirit pure as hers Is always pure, e’en when it errs, As sunshine broken in the rill, Though turned astray is sunshine still.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “A spirit pure as hers Is always pure, e’en when it errs, As sunshine broken in the rill, Though turned astray is sunshine still.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “A spirit pure as hers Is always pure, e’en when it errs, As sunshine broken in the rill, Though turned astray is sunshine still.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “A spirit pure as hers Is always pure, e’en when it errs, As sunshine broken in the rill, Though turned astray is sunshine still.”
MOOREnounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading MOORE.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading “A spirit pure as hers Is always pure, e’en when it errs, As sunshine broken in the rill, Though turned astray is sunshine still.”
Raymond
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From this reading “You are weeping, Rosalia; why do you weep?” asked Raymond Withers, taking the seat by her side as soon as the carriage door was closed upon them; “why do you weep so, dear Rosalia?”
rillnounUS /rɪl/
a small stream
From this reading “A spirit pure as hers Is always pure, e’en when it errs, As sunshine broken in the rill, Though turned astray is sunshine still.”
Rosalia
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From this reading “You are weeping, Rosalia; why do you weep?” asked Raymond Withers, taking the seat by her side as soon as the carriage door was closed upon them; “why do you weep so, dear Rosalia?”
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading “And why ‘alas,’ Rose?”
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading “You are weeping, Rosalia; why do you weep?” asked Raymond Withers, taking the seat by her side as soon as the carriage door was closed upon them; “why do you weep so, dear Rosalia?”
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading “You are weeping, Rosalia; why do you weep?” asked Raymond Withers, taking the seat by her side as soon as the carriage door was closed upon them; “why do you weep so, dear Rosalia?”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “You are weeping, Rosalia; why do you weep?” asked Raymond Withers, taking the seat by her side as soon as the carriage door was closed upon them; “why do you weep so, dear Rosalia?”
in the near future
From this reading “You are weeping, Rosalia; why do you weep?” asked Raymond Withers, taking the seat by her side as soon as the carriage door was closed upon them; “why do you weep so, dear Rosalia?”
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading “A spirit pure as hers Is always pure, e’en when it errs, As sunshine broken in the rill, Though turned astray is sunshine still.”
not in physical motion
From this reading “A spirit pure as hers Is always pure, e’en when it errs, As sunshine broken in the rill, Though turned astray is sunshine still.”
the rays of the sun
From this reading “A spirit pure as hers Is always pure, e’en when it errs, As sunshine broken in the rill, Though turned astray is sunshine still.”
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading “You are weeping, Rosalia; why do you weep?” asked Raymond Withers, taking the seat by her side as soon as the carriage door was closed upon them; “why do you weep so, dear Rosalia?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “A spirit pure as hers Is always pure, e’en when it errs, As sunshine broken in the rill, Though turned astray is sunshine still.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “You are weeping, Rosalia; why do you weep?” asked Raymond Withers, taking the seat by her side as soon as the carriage door was closed upon them; “why do you weep so, dear Rosalia?”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “A spirit pure as hers Is always pure, e’en when it errs, As sunshine broken in the rill, Though turned astray is sunshine still.”
moved around an axis or center
From this reading “A spirit pure as hers Is always pure, e’en when it errs, As sunshine broken in the rill, Though turned astray is sunshine still.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “You are weeping, Rosalia; why do you weep?” asked Raymond Withers, taking the seat by her side as soon as the carriage door was closed upon them; “why do you weep so, dear Rosalia?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “You are weeping, Rosalia; why do you weep?” asked Raymond Withers, taking the seat by her side as soon as the carriage door was closed upon them; “why do you weep so, dear Rosalia?”
weepverbUS /wiːp/
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading “You are weeping, Rosalia; why do you weep?” asked Raymond Withers, taking the seat by her side as soon as the carriage door was closed upon them; “why do you weep so, dear Rosalia?”
showing sorrow
From this reading “You are weeping, Rosalia; why do you weep?” asked Raymond Withers, taking the seat by her side as soon as the carriage door was closed upon them; “why do you weep so, dear Rosalia?”
at the time that
From this reading “A spirit pure as hers Is always pure, e’en when it errs, As sunshine broken in the rill, Though turned astray is sunshine still.”
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “You are weeping, Rosalia; why do you weep?” asked Raymond Withers, taking the seat by her side as soon as the carriage door was closed upon them; “why do you weep so, dear Rosalia?”
WithersnounUS /ˈwɪðərz/
the highest part of the back at the base of the neck of various animals especially draft animals
From this reading “You are weeping, Rosalia; why do you weep?” asked Raymond Withers, taking the seat by her side as soon as the carriage door was closed upon them; “why do you weep so, dear Rosalia?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You are weeping, Rosalia; why do you weep?” asked Raymond Withers, taking the seat by her side as soon as the carriage door was closed upon them; “why do you weep so, dear Rosalia?”
