used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Roylands Rectory was a comfortable-looking house, distant about a mile from the Grange, and near the village, which was an extremely small one.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Roylands Rectory was a comfortable-looking house, distant about a mile from the Grange, and near the village, which was an extremely small one.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading In pity for our painful strife God aids us from above, And every mortal in his life Plucks once the rose of love.
aidsnounUS /eɪdz/
a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
From this reading In pity for our painful strife God aids us from above, And every mortal in his life Plucks once the rose of love.
(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 Nor death that rose from us can part, For when the body dies, All broken on the broken heart, That bud of heaven lies.
AmidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading ’Tis cherished through declining years, Amid death’s coming glooms, And watered by regretful tears, The flower eternal blooms.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Roylands Rectory was a comfortable-looking house, distant about a mile from the Grange, and near the village, which was an extremely small one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In pity for our painful strife God aids us from above, And every mortal in his life Plucks once the rose of love.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The flower may bloom, the flower may fade, As love brings joys or woes, Still in the heart of youth and maid That sacred blossom grows.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading The flower may bloom, the flower may fade, As love brings joys or woes, Still in the heart of youth and maid That sacred blossom grows.
bloomsnounUS /bluːmz/
plural of “bloom” — the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading ’Tis cherished through declining years, Amid death’s coming glooms, And watered by regretful tears, The flower eternal blooms.
blossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading The flower may bloom, the flower may fade, As love brings joys or woes, Still in the heart of youth and maid That sacred blossom grows.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Nor death that rose from us can part, For when the body dies, All broken on the broken heart, That bud of heaven lies.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The flower may bloom, the flower may fade, As love brings joys or woes, Still in the heart of youth and maid That sacred blossom grows.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Nor death that rose from us can part, For when the body dies, All broken on the broken heart, That bud of heaven lies.
budnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading Nor death that rose from us can part, For when the body dies, All broken on the broken heart, That bud of heaven lies.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ’Tis cherished through declining years, Amid death’s coming glooms, And watered by regretful tears, The flower eternal blooms.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Nor death that rose from us can part, For when the body dies, All broken on the broken heart, That bud of heaven lies.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading ’Tis cherished through declining years, Amid death’s coming glooms, And watered by regretful tears, The flower eternal blooms.
comfortable-looking
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From this reading Roylands Rectory was a comfortable-looking house, distant about a mile from the Grange, and near the village, which was an extremely small one.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading ’Tis cherished through declining years, Amid death’s coming glooms, And watered by regretful tears, The flower eternal blooms.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Nor death that rose from us can part, For when the body dies, All broken on the broken heart, That bud of heaven lies.
death'snounUS /deθs/
possessive form of “death” — the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading ’Tis cherished through declining years, Amid death’s coming glooms, And watered by regretful tears, The flower eternal blooms.
decliningverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading ’Tis cherished through declining years, Amid death’s coming glooms, And watered by regretful tears, The flower eternal blooms.
diesnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading Nor death that rose from us can part, For when the body dies, All broken on the broken heart, That bud of heaven lies.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Roylands Rectory was a comfortable-looking house, distant about a mile from the Grange, and near the village, which was an extremely small one.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading ’Tis cherished through declining years, Amid death’s coming glooms, And watered by regretful tears, The flower eternal blooms.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In pity for our painful strife God aids us from above, And every mortal in his life Plucks once the rose of love.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Roylands Rectory was a comfortable-looking house, distant about a mile from the Grange, and near the village, which was an extremely small one.
fadeverbUS /feɪd/
become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly
From this reading The flower may bloom, the flower may fade, As love brings joys or woes, Still in the heart of youth and maid That sacred blossom grows.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The flower may bloom, the flower may fade, As love brings joys or woes, Still in the heart of youth and maid That sacred blossom grows.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In pity for our painful strife God aids us from above, And every mortal in his life Plucks once the rose of love.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In pity for our painful strife God aids us from above, And every mortal in his life Plucks once the rose of love.
glooms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ’Tis cherished through declining years, Amid death’s coming glooms, And watered by regretful tears, The flower eternal blooms.
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 In pity for our painful strife God aids us from above, And every mortal in his life Plucks once the rose of love.
GrangenounUS /ɡreɪndʒ/
an outlying farm
From this reading Roylands Rectory was a comfortable-looking house, distant about a mile from the Grange, and near the village, which was an extremely small one.
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The flower may bloom, the flower may fade, As love brings joys or woes, Still in the heart of youth and maid That sacred blossom grows.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The flower may bloom, the flower may fade, As love brings joys or woes, Still in the heart of youth and maid That sacred blossom grows.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Nor death that rose from us can part, For when the body dies, All broken on the broken heart, That bud of heaven lies.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In pity for our painful strife God aids us from above, And every mortal in his life Plucks once the rose of love.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Roylands Rectory was a comfortable-looking house, distant about a mile from the Grange, and near the village, which was an extremely small one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In pity for our painful strife God aids us from above, And every mortal in his life Plucks once the rose of love.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The flower may bloom, the flower may fade, As love brings joys or woes, Still in the heart of youth and maid That sacred blossom grows.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading Nor death that rose from us can part, For when the body dies, All broken on the broken heart, That bud of heaven lies.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In pity for our painful strife God aids us from above, And every mortal in his life Plucks once the rose of love.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading In pity for our painful strife God aids us from above, And every mortal in his life Plucks once the rose of love.
a female domestic
From this reading The flower may bloom, the flower may fade, As love brings joys or woes, Still in the heart of youth and maid That sacred blossom grows.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The flower may bloom, the flower may fade, As love brings joys or woes, Still in the heart of youth and maid That sacred blossom grows.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Roylands Rectory was a comfortable-looking house, distant about a mile from the Grange, and near the village, which was an extremely small one.
subject to death
From this reading In pity for our painful strife God aids us from above, And every mortal in his life Plucks once the rose of love.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Roylands Rectory was a comfortable-looking house, distant about a mile from the Grange, and near the village, which was an extremely small one.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor death that rose from us can part, For when the body dies, All broken on the broken heart, That bud of heaven lies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In pity for our painful strife God aids us from above, And every mortal in his life Plucks once the rose of love.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nor death that rose from us can part, For when the body dies, All broken on the broken heart, That bud of heaven lies.
on one occasion
From this reading In pity for our painful strife God aids us from above, And every mortal in his life Plucks once the rose of love.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Roylands Rectory was a comfortable-looking house, distant about a mile from the Grange, and near the village, which was an extremely small one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The flower may bloom, the flower may fade, As love brings joys or woes, Still in the heart of youth and maid That sacred blossom grows.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In pity for our painful strife God aids us from above, And every mortal in his life Plucks once the rose of love.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading In pity for our painful strife God aids us from above, And every mortal in his life Plucks once the rose of love.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Nor death that rose from us can part, For when the body dies, All broken on the broken heart, That bud of heaven lies.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading In pity for our painful strife God aids us from above, And every mortal in his life Plucks once the rose of love.
PlucksnounUS /plʌks/
plural of “pluck” — the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury
From this reading In pity for our painful strife God aids us from above, And every mortal in his life Plucks once the rose of love.
RectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading Roylands Rectory was a comfortable-looking house, distant about a mile from the Grange, and near the village, which was an extremely small one.
regretfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈɡretfəl/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading ’Tis cherished through declining years, Amid death’s coming glooms, And watered by regretful tears, The flower eternal blooms.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading In pity for our painful strife God aids us from above, And every mortal in his life Plucks once the rose of love.
Roylands
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Roylands Rectory was a comfortable-looking house, distant about a mile from the Grange, and near the village, which was an extremely small one.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading The flower may bloom, the flower may fade, As love brings joys or woes, Still in the heart of youth and maid That sacred blossom grows.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Roylands Rectory was a comfortable-looking house, distant about a mile from the Grange, and near the village, which was an extremely small one.
not in physical motion
From this reading The flower may bloom, the flower may fade, As love brings joys or woes, Still in the heart of youth and maid That sacred blossom grows.
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading In pity for our painful strife God aids us from above, And every mortal in his life Plucks once the rose of love.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading ’Tis cherished through declining years, Amid death’s coming glooms, And watered by regretful tears, The flower eternal blooms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The flower may bloom, the flower may fade, As love brings joys or woes, Still in the heart of youth and maid That sacred blossom grows.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In pity for our painful strife God aids us from above, And every mortal in his life Plucks once the rose of love.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading ’Tis cherished through declining years, Amid death’s coming glooms, And watered by regretful tears, The flower eternal blooms.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading ’Tis cherished through declining years, Amid death’s coming glooms, And watered by regretful tears, The flower eternal blooms.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In pity for our painful strife God aids us from above, And every mortal in his life Plucks once the rose of love.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Roylands Rectory was a comfortable-looking house, distant about a mile from the Grange, and near the village, which was an extremely small one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Roylands Rectory was a comfortable-looking house, distant about a mile from the Grange, and near the village, which was an extremely small one.
wateredadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtərd/
(of silk fabric) having a wavelike pattern
From this reading ’Tis cherished through declining years, Amid death’s coming glooms, And watered by regretful tears, The flower eternal blooms.
at the time that
From this reading Nor death that rose from us can part, For when the body dies, All broken on the broken heart, That bud of heaven lies.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Roylands Rectory was a comfortable-looking house, distant about a mile from the Grange, and near the village, which was an extremely small one.
woesnounUS /woʊz/
plural of “woe” — misery resulting from affliction
From this reading The flower may bloom, the flower may fade, As love brings joys or woes, Still in the heart of youth and maid That sacred blossom grows.
a late time of life
From this reading ’Tis cherished through declining years, Amid death’s coming glooms, And watered by regretful tears, The flower eternal blooms.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The flower may bloom, the flower may fade, As love brings joys or woes, Still in the heart of youth and maid That sacred blossom grows.
