used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We all feel that it is good for us to be here, and are surprised that it is so late, when, after another brief prayer, we are summoned to rise and receive the benediction--it seems to me that we should kneel to receive a blessing from such lips--and the morning services are over.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading We all feel that it is good for us to be here, and are surprised that it is so late, when, after another brief prayer, we are summoned to rise and receive the benediction--it seems to me that we should kneel to receive a blessing from such lips--and the morning services are over.
(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 The house itself seems lighter, and the faces of all in it are brightened, like the faces of men which have been darkened through fear, under the shadow of an eclipse, when it passes happily away.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading In fact, it _has_ done me good already, as well as the rest who hear.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The house itself seems lighter, and the faces of all in it are brightened, like the faces of men which have been darkened through fear, under the shadow of an eclipse, when it passes happily away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For now, when the speaker comes to tell of love, and goodness, and mercy, how much sweeter sound the words than ever they did before!
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading We all feel that it is good for us to be here, and are surprised that it is so late, when, after another brief prayer, we are summoned to rise and receive the benediction--it seems to me that we should kneel to receive a blessing from such lips--and the morning services are over.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The house itself seems lighter, and the faces of all in it are brightened, like the faces of men which have been darkened through fear, under the shadow of an eclipse, when it passes happily away.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In fact, it _has_ done me good already, as well as the rest who hear.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The house itself seems lighter, and the faces of all in it are brightened, like the faces of men which have been darkened through fear, under the shadow of an eclipse, when it passes happily away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We all feel that it is good for us to be here, and are surprised that it is so late, when, after another brief prayer, we are summoned to rise and receive the benediction--it seems to me that we should kneel to receive a blessing from such lips--and the morning services are over.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The house itself seems lighter, and the faces of all in it are brightened, like the faces of men which have been darkened through fear, under the shadow of an eclipse, when it passes happily away.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading For now, when the speaker comes to tell of love, and goodness, and mercy, how much sweeter sound the words than ever they did before!
benedictionnounUS /ˌbenəˈdɪkʃən/
the act of praying for divine protection
From this reading We all feel that it is good for us to be here, and are surprised that it is so late, when, after another brief prayer, we are summoned to rise and receive the benediction--it seems to me that we should kneel to receive a blessing from such lips--and the morning services are over.
blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading We all feel that it is good for us to be here, and are surprised that it is so late, when, after another brief prayer, we are summoned to rise and receive the benediction--it seems to me that we should kneel to receive a blessing from such lips--and the morning services are over.
of short duration or distance
From this reading We all feel that it is good for us to be here, and are surprised that it is so late, when, after another brief prayer, we are summoned to rise and receive the benediction--it seems to me that we should kneel to receive a blessing from such lips--and the morning services are over.
brightenedverbUS /ˈbraɪtənd/
past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading The house itself seems lighter, and the faces of all in it are brightened, like the faces of men which have been darkened through fear, under the shadow of an eclipse, when it passes happily away.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If I followed my inclinations, I should stay here during the intermission; but that would expose me to notice; so I take up my hat, and mingle in the crowd which is pouring out.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading For now, when the speaker comes to tell of love, and goodness, and mercy, how much sweeter sound the words than ever they did before!
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading If I followed my inclinations, I should stay here during the intermission; but that would expose me to notice; so I take up my hat, and mingle in the crowd which is pouring out.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading The house itself seems lighter, and the faces of all in it are brightened, like the faces of men which have been darkened through fear, under the shadow of an eclipse, when it passes happily away.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading For now, when the speaker comes to tell of love, and goodness, and mercy, how much sweeter sound the words than ever they did before!
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading In fact, it _has_ done me good already, as well as the rest who hear.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading If I followed my inclinations, I should stay here during the intermission; but that would expose me to notice; so I take up my hat, and mingle in the crowd which is pouring out.
eclipseverbUS /ɪˈklɪps/
be greater in significance than
From this reading The house itself seems lighter, and the faces of all in it are brightened, like the faces of men which have been darkened through fear, under the shadow of an eclipse, when it passes happily away.
at any time
From this reading For now, when the speaker comes to tell of love, and goodness, and mercy, how much sweeter sound the words than ever they did before!
exposeverbUS /ɪkˈspoʊz/
expose or make accessible to some action or influence
From this reading If I followed my inclinations, I should stay here during the intermission; but that would expose me to notice; so I take up my hat, and mingle in the crowd which is pouring out.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The house itself seems lighter, and the faces of all in it are brightened, like the faces of men which have been darkened through fear, under the shadow of an eclipse, when it passes happily away.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, it _has_ done me good already, as well as the rest who hear.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The house itself seems lighter, and the faces of all in it are brightened, like the faces of men which have been darkened through fear, under the shadow of an eclipse, when it passes happily away.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading We all feel that it is good for us to be here, and are surprised that it is so late, when, after another brief prayer, we are summoned to rise and receive the benediction--it seems to me that we should kneel to receive a blessing from such lips--and the morning services are over.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading If I followed my inclinations, I should stay here during the intermission; but that would expose me to notice; so I take up my hat, and mingle in the crowd which is pouring out.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For now, when the speaker comes to tell of love, and goodness, and mercy, how much sweeter sound the words than ever they did before!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We all feel that it is good for us to be here, and are surprised that it is so late, when, after another brief prayer, we are summoned to rise and receive the benediction--it seems to me that we should kneel to receive a blessing from such lips--and the morning services are over.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In fact, it _has_ done me good already, as well as the rest who hear.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading For now, when the speaker comes to tell of love, and goodness, and mercy, how much sweeter sound the words than ever they did before!
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading The house itself seems lighter, and the faces of all in it are brightened, like the faces of men which have been darkened through fear, under the shadow of an eclipse, when it passes happily away.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In fact, it _has_ done me good already, as well as the rest who hear.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading If I followed my inclinations, I should stay here during the intermission; but that would expose me to notice; so I take up my hat, and mingle in the crowd which is pouring out.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The house itself seems lighter, and the faces of all in it are brightened, like the faces of men which have been darkened through fear, under the shadow of an eclipse, when it passes happily away.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading In fact, it _has_ done me good already, as well as the rest who hear.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading We all feel that it is good for us to be here, and are surprised that it is so late, when, after another brief prayer, we are summoned to rise and receive the benediction--it seems to me that we should kneel to receive a blessing from such lips--and the morning services are over.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house itself seems lighter, and the faces of all in it are brightened, like the faces of men which have been darkened through fear, under the shadow of an eclipse, when it passes happily away.
how
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From this reading For now, when the speaker comes to tell of love, and goodness, and mercy, how much sweeter sound the words than ever they did before!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If I followed my inclinations, I should stay here during the intermission; but that would expose me to notice; so I take up my hat, and mingle in the crowd which is pouring out.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I followed my inclinations, I should stay here during the intermission; but that would expose me to notice; so I take up my hat, and mingle in the crowd which is pouring out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, it _has_ done me good already, as well as the rest who hear.
inclinationsnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “inclination” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading If I followed my inclinations, I should stay here during the intermission; but that would expose me to notice; so I take up my hat, and mingle in the crowd which is pouring out.
intermissionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪʃən/
the act of suspending activity temporarily
From this reading If I followed my inclinations, I should stay here during the intermission; but that would expose me to notice; so I take up my hat, and mingle in the crowd which is pouring out.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We all feel that it is good for us to be here, and are surprised that it is so late, when, after another brief prayer, we are summoned to rise and receive the benediction--it seems to me that we should kneel to receive a blessing from such lips--and the morning services are over.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In fact, it _has_ done me good already, as well as the rest who hear.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The house itself seems lighter, and the faces of all in it are brightened, like the faces of men which have been darkened through fear, under the shadow of an eclipse, when it passes happily away.
kneelverbUS /niːl/
rest one's weight on one's knees
From this reading We all feel that it is good for us to be here, and are surprised that it is so late, when, after another brief prayer, we are summoned to rise and receive the benediction--it seems to me that we should kneel to receive a blessing from such lips--and the morning services are over.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading We all feel that it is good for us to be here, and are surprised that it is so late, when, after another brief prayer, we are summoned to rise and receive the benediction--it seems to me that we should kneel to receive a blessing from such lips--and the morning services are over.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading The house itself seems lighter, and the faces of all in it are brightened, like the faces of men which have been darkened through fear, under the shadow of an eclipse, when it passes happily away.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The house itself seems lighter, and the faces of all in it are brightened, like the faces of men which have been darkened through fear, under the shadow of an eclipse, when it passes happily away.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading We all feel that it is good for us to be here, and are surprised that it is so late, when, after another brief prayer, we are summoned to rise and receive the benediction--it seems to me that we should kneel to receive a blessing from such lips--and the morning services are over.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading For now, when the speaker comes to tell of love, and goodness, and mercy, how much sweeter sound the words than ever they did before!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In fact, it _has_ done me good already, as well as the rest who hear.
the force of workers available
From this reading The house itself seems lighter, and the faces of all in it are brightened, like the faces of men which have been darkened through fear, under the shadow of an eclipse, when it passes happily away.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading For now, when the speaker comes to tell of love, and goodness, and mercy, how much sweeter sound the words than ever they did before!
mingleverbUS /ˈmɪŋɡəl/
to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading If I followed my inclinations, I should stay here during the intermission; but that would expose me to notice; so I take up my hat, and mingle in the crowd which is pouring out.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading We all feel that it is good for us to be here, and are surprised that it is so late, when, after another brief prayer, we are summoned to rise and receive the benediction--it seems to me that we should kneel to receive a blessing from such lips--and the morning services are over.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading For now, when the speaker comes to tell of love, and goodness, and mercy, how much sweeter sound the words than ever they did before!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If I followed my inclinations, I should stay here during the intermission; but that would expose me to notice; so I take up my hat, and mingle in the crowd which is pouring out.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading If I followed my inclinations, I should stay here during the intermission; but that would expose me to notice; so I take up my hat, and mingle in the crowd which is pouring out.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading For now, when the speaker comes to tell of love, and goodness, and mercy, how much sweeter sound the words than ever they did before!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For now, when the speaker comes to tell of love, and goodness, and mercy, how much sweeter sound the words than ever they did before!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If I followed my inclinations, I should stay here during the intermission; but that would expose me to notice; so I take up my hat, and mingle in the crowd which is pouring out.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading We all feel that it is good for us to be here, and are surprised that it is so late, when, after another brief prayer, we are summoned to rise and receive the benediction--it seems to me that we should kneel to receive a blessing from such lips--and the morning services are over.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading The house itself seems lighter, and the faces of all in it are brightened, like the faces of men which have been darkened through fear, under the shadow of an eclipse, when it passes happily away.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading If I followed my inclinations, I should stay here during the intermission; but that would expose me to notice; so I take up my hat, and mingle in the crowd which is pouring out.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading We all feel that it is good for us to be here, and are surprised that it is so late, when, after another brief prayer, we are summoned to rise and receive the benediction--it seems to me that we should kneel to receive a blessing from such lips--and the morning services are over.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading We all feel that it is good for us to be here, and are surprised that it is so late, when, after another brief prayer, we are summoned to rise and receive the benediction--it seems to me that we should kneel to receive a blessing from such lips--and the morning services are over.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading In fact, it _has_ done me good already, as well as the rest who hear.
move upward
From this reading We all feel that it is good for us to be here, and are surprised that it is so late, when, after another brief prayer, we are summoned to rise and receive the benediction--it seems to me that we should kneel to receive a blessing from such lips--and the morning services are over.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The house itself seems lighter, and the faces of all in it are brightened, like the faces of men which have been darkened through fear, under the shadow of an eclipse, when it passes happily away.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading We all feel that it is good for us to be here, and are surprised that it is so late, when, after another brief prayer, we are summoned to rise and receive the benediction--it seems to me that we should kneel to receive a blessing from such lips--and the morning services are over.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The house itself seems lighter, and the faces of all in it are brightened, like the faces of men which have been darkened through fear, under the shadow of an eclipse, when it passes happily away.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading We all feel that it is good for us to be here, and are surprised that it is so late, when, after another brief prayer, we are summoned to rise and receive the benediction--it seems to me that we should kneel to receive a blessing from such lips--and the morning services are over.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We all feel that it is good for us to be here, and are surprised that it is so late, when, after another brief prayer, we are summoned to rise and receive the benediction--it seems to me that we should kneel to receive a blessing from such lips--and the morning services are over.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading For now, when the speaker comes to tell of love, and goodness, and mercy, how much sweeter sound the words than ever they did before!
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading For now, when the speaker comes to tell of love, and goodness, and mercy, how much sweeter sound the words than ever they did before!
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading If I followed my inclinations, I should stay here during the intermission; but that would expose me to notice; so I take up my hat, and mingle in the crowd which is pouring out.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading We all feel that it is good for us to be here, and are surprised that it is so late, when, after another brief prayer, we are summoned to rise and receive the benediction--it seems to me that we should kneel to receive a blessing from such lips--and the morning services are over.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading We all feel that it is good for us to be here, and are surprised that it is so late, when, after another brief prayer, we are summoned to rise and receive the benediction--it seems to me that we should kneel to receive a blessing from such lips--and the morning services are over.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading We all feel that it is good for us to be here, and are surprised that it is so late, when, after another brief prayer, we are summoned to rise and receive the benediction--it seems to me that we should kneel to receive a blessing from such lips--and the morning services are over.
sweeteradjectiveUS /ˈswiːtər/
comparative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading For now, when the speaker comes to tell of love, and goodness, and mercy, how much sweeter sound the words than ever they did before!
carry out
From this reading If I followed my inclinations, I should stay here during the intermission; but that would expose me to notice; so I take up my hat, and mingle in the crowd which is pouring out.
express in words
From this reading For now, when the speaker comes to tell of love, and goodness, and mercy, how much sweeter sound the words than ever they did before!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For now, when the speaker comes to tell of love, and goodness, and mercy, how much sweeter sound the words than ever they did before!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We all feel that it is good for us to be here, and are surprised that it is so late, when, after another brief prayer, we are summoned to rise and receive the benediction--it seems to me that we should kneel to receive a blessing from such lips--and the morning services are over.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In fact, it _has_ done me good already, as well as the rest who hear.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For now, when the speaker comes to tell of love, and goodness, and mercy, how much sweeter sound the words than ever they did before!
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The house itself seems lighter, and the faces of all in it are brightened, like the faces of men which have been darkened through fear, under the shadow of an eclipse, when it passes happily away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For now, when the speaker comes to tell of love, and goodness, and mercy, how much sweeter sound the words than ever they did before!
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The house itself seems lighter, and the faces of all in it are brightened, like the faces of men which have been darkened through fear, under the shadow of an eclipse, when it passes happily away.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading If I followed my inclinations, I should stay here during the intermission; but that would expose me to notice; so I take up my hat, and mingle in the crowd which is pouring out.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We all feel that it is good for us to be here, and are surprised that it is so late, when, after another brief prayer, we are summoned to rise and receive the benediction--it seems to me that we should kneel to receive a blessing from such lips--and the morning services are over.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We all feel that it is good for us to be here, and are surprised that it is so late, when, after another brief prayer, we are summoned to rise and receive the benediction--it seems to me that we should kneel to receive a blessing from such lips--and the morning services are over.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading In fact, it _has_ done me good already, as well as the rest who hear.
at the time that
From this reading For now, when the speaker comes to tell of love, and goodness, and mercy, how much sweeter sound the words than ever they did before!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The house itself seems lighter, and the faces of all in it are brightened, like the faces of men which have been darkened through fear, under the shadow of an eclipse, when it passes happily away.
which person or people
From this reading In fact, it _has_ done me good already, as well as the rest who hear.
the words that are spoken
From this reading For now, when the speaker comes to tell of love, and goodness, and mercy, how much sweeter sound the words than ever they did before!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If I followed my inclinations, I should stay here during the intermission; but that would expose me to notice; so I take up my hat, and mingle in the crowd which is pouring out.
