(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 "I do not think of heaven as the glittering place with the streets of gold and the walls of pearl, but more like one quiet wood, where the grass is green and the little brook sings all day.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading And now, because I have paid mine price, I do not have to wait until I am dead for mine heaven; the dear God gives it to me here."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I do not think of heaven as the glittering place with the streets of gold and the walls of pearl, but more like one quiet wood, where the grass is green and the little brook sings all day.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading "The great ones say that man's own need gives him his conception of the dear God; that if he needs the avenging angel, so is God to him; that if he needs but the friend, that will God be.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I do not think of heaven as the glittering place with the streets of gold and the walls of pearl, but more like one quiet wood, where the grass is green and the little brook sings all day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And so, in mine dream of heaven, because it was mine need, I have thought of it but as one sunny field, where there was clover in the long grass and tall trees at one side, with the clear, shining waters beyond, where we might quench our thirst, and thee beside me forever, with thy little hand in mine.
avengingverbUS /əˈvendʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “avenge” — take revenge for a perceived wrong
From this reading "The great ones say that man's own need gives him his conception of the dear God; that if he needs the avenging angel, so is God to him; that if he needs but the friend, that will God be.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I have thought of heaven as the place where those who love shall be together, free from all misunderstanding or the thought of parting.
for the reason that
From this reading And so, in mine dream of heaven, because it was mine need, I have thought of it but as one sunny field, where there was clover in the long grass and tall trees at one side, with the clear, shining waters beyond, where we might quench our thirst, and thee beside me forever, with thy little hand in mine.
next to; at the side of
From this reading And so, in mine dream of heaven, because it was mine need, I have thought of it but as one sunny field, where there was clover in the long grass and tall trees at one side, with the clear, shining waters beyond, where we might quench our thirst, and thee beside me forever, with thy little hand in mine.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading And so, in mine dream of heaven, because it was mine need, I have thought of it but as one sunny field, where there was clover in the long grass and tall trees at one side, with the clear, shining waters beyond, where we might quench our thirst, and thee beside me forever, with thy little hand in mine.
brooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading "I do not think of heaven as the glittering place with the streets of gold and the walls of pearl, but more like one quiet wood, where the grass is green and the little brook sings all day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I do not think of heaven as the glittering place with the streets of gold and the walls of pearl, but more like one quiet wood, where the grass is green and the little brook sings all day.
rid of obstructions
From this reading And so, in mine dream of heaven, because it was mine need, I have thought of it but as one sunny field, where there was clover in the long grass and tall trees at one side, with the clear, shining waters beyond, where we might quench our thirst, and thee beside me forever, with thy little hand in mine.
clovernounUS /ˈkloʊvər/
a plant of the genus Trifolium
From this reading And so, in mine dream of heaven, because it was mine need, I have thought of it but as one sunny field, where there was clover in the long grass and tall trees at one side, with the clear, shining waters beyond, where we might quench our thirst, and thee beside me forever, with thy little hand in mine.
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading "The great ones say that man's own need gives him his conception of the dear God; that if he needs the avenging angel, so is God to him; that if he needs but the friend, that will God be.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "I do not think of heaven as the glittering place with the streets of gold and the walls of pearl, but more like one quiet wood, where the grass is green and the little brook sings all day.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading And now, because I have paid mine price, I do not have to wait until I am dead for mine heaven; the dear God gives it to me here."
dearly loved
From this reading "The great ones say that man's own need gives him his conception of the dear God; that if he needs the avenging angel, so is God to him; that if he needs but the friend, that will God be.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I do not think of heaven as the glittering place with the streets of gold and the walls of pearl, but more like one quiet wood, where the grass is green and the little brook sings all day.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading And so, in mine dream of heaven, because it was mine need, I have thought of it but as one sunny field, where there was clover in the long grass and tall trees at one side, with the clear, shining waters beyond, where we might quench our thirst, and thee beside me forever, with thy little hand in mine.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading And so, in mine dream of heaven, because it was mine need, I have thought of it but as one sunny field, where there was clover in the long grass and tall trees at one side, with the clear, shining waters beyond, where we might quench our thirst, and thee beside me forever, with thy little hand in mine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And now, because I have paid mine price, I do not have to wait until I am dead for mine heaven; the dear God gives it to me here."
for a limitless time
From this reading And so, in mine dream of heaven, because it was mine need, I have thought of it but as one sunny field, where there was clover in the long grass and tall trees at one side, with the clear, shining waters beyond, where we might quench our thirst, and thee beside me forever, with thy little hand in mine.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading I have thought of heaven as the place where those who love shall be together, free from all misunderstanding or the thought of parting.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "The great ones say that man's own need gives him his conception of the dear God; that if he needs the avenging angel, so is God to him; that if he needs but the friend, that will God be.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I have thought of heaven as the place where those who love shall be together, free from all misunderstanding or the thought of parting.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading "The great ones say that man's own need gives him his conception of the dear God; that if he needs the avenging angel, so is God to him; that if he needs but the friend, that will God be.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading "I do not think of heaven as the glittering place with the streets of gold and the walls of pearl, but more like one quiet wood, where the grass is green and the little brook sings all day.
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 "The great ones say that man's own need gives him his conception of the dear God; that if he needs the avenging angel, so is God to him; that if he needs but the friend, that will God be.
coins made of gold
From this reading "I do not think of heaven as the glittering place with the streets of gold and the walls of pearl, but more like one quiet wood, where the grass is green and the little brook sings all day.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading "I do not think of heaven as the glittering place with the streets of gold and the walls of pearl, but more like one quiet wood, where the grass is green and the little brook sings all day.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "The great ones say that man's own need gives him his conception of the dear God; that if he needs the avenging angel, so is God to him; that if he needs but the friend, that will God be.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading "I do not think of heaven as the glittering place with the streets of gold and the walls of pearl, but more like one quiet wood, where the grass is green and the little brook sings all day.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading And so, in mine dream of heaven, because it was mine need, I have thought of it but as one sunny field, where there was clover in the long grass and tall trees at one side, with the clear, shining waters beyond, where we might quench our thirst, and thee beside me forever, with thy little hand in mine.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have thought of heaven as the place where those who love shall be together, free from all misunderstanding or the thought of parting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The great ones say that man's own need gives him his conception of the dear God; that if he needs the avenging angel, so is God to him; that if he needs but the friend, that will God be.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading "I do not think of heaven as the glittering place with the streets of gold and the walls of pearl, but more like one quiet wood, where the grass is green and the little brook sings all day.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading And now, because I have paid mine price, I do not have to wait until I am dead for mine heaven; the dear God gives it to me here."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The great ones say that man's own need gives him his conception of the dear God; that if he needs the avenging angel, so is God to him; that if he needs but the friend, that will God be.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "The great ones say that man's own need gives him his conception of the dear God; that if he needs the avenging angel, so is God to him; that if he needs but the friend, that will God be.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I do not think of heaven as the glittering place with the streets of gold and the walls of pearl, but more like one quiet wood, where the grass is green and the little brook sings all day.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "The great ones say that man's own need gives him his conception of the dear God; that if he needs the avenging angel, so is God to him; that if he needs but the friend, that will God be.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And so, in mine dream of heaven, because it was mine need, I have thought of it but as one sunny field, where there was clover in the long grass and tall trees at one side, with the clear, shining waters beyond, where we might quench our thirst, and thee beside me forever, with thy little hand in mine.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I do not think of heaven as the glittering place with the streets of gold and the walls of pearl, but more like one quiet wood, where the grass is green and the little brook sings all day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And so, in mine dream of heaven, because it was mine need, I have thought of it but as one sunny field, where there was clover in the long grass and tall trees at one side, with the clear, shining waters beyond, where we might quench our thirst, and thee beside me forever, with thy little hand in mine.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I do not think of heaven as the glittering place with the streets of gold and the walls of pearl, but more like one quiet wood, where the grass is green and the little brook sings all day.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I do not think of heaven as the glittering place with the streets of gold and the walls of pearl, but more like one quiet wood, where the grass is green and the little brook sings all day.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading And so, in mine dream of heaven, because it was mine need, I have thought of it but as one sunny field, where there was clover in the long grass and tall trees at one side, with the clear, shining waters beyond, where we might quench our thirst, and thee beside me forever, with thy little hand in mine.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I have thought of heaven as the place where those who love shall be together, free from all misunderstanding or the thought of parting.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "The great ones say that man's own need gives him his conception of the dear God; that if he needs the avenging angel, so is God to him; that if he needs but the friend, that will God be.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And so, in mine dream of heaven, because it was mine need, I have thought of it but as one sunny field, where there was clover in the long grass and tall trees at one side, with the clear, shining waters beyond, where we might quench our thirst, and thee beside me forever, with thy little hand in mine.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading And so, in mine dream of heaven, because it was mine need, I have thought of it but as one sunny field, where there was clover in the long grass and tall trees at one side, with the clear, shining waters beyond, where we might quench our thirst, and thee beside me forever, with thy little hand in mine.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And so, in mine dream of heaven, because it was mine need, I have thought of it but as one sunny field, where there was clover in the long grass and tall trees at one side, with the clear, shining waters beyond, where we might quench our thirst, and thee beside me forever, with thy little hand in mine.
misunderstandingnounUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstændɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading I have thought of heaven as the place where those who love shall be together, free from all misunderstanding or the thought of parting.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I do not think of heaven as the glittering place with the streets of gold and the walls of pearl, but more like one quiet wood, where the grass is green and the little brook sings all day.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "The great ones say that man's own need gives him his conception of the dear God; that if he needs the avenging angel, so is God to him; that if he needs but the friend, that will God be.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading "The great ones say that man's own need gives him his conception of the dear God; that if he needs the avenging angel, so is God to him; that if he needs but the friend, that will God be.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I do not think of heaven as the glittering place with the streets of gold and the walls of pearl, but more like one quiet wood, where the grass is green and the little brook sings all day.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now, because I have paid mine price, I do not have to wait until I am dead for mine heaven; the dear God gives it to me here."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I do not think of heaven as the glittering place with the streets of gold and the walls of pearl, but more like one quiet wood, where the grass is green and the little brook sings all day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I do not think of heaven as the glittering place with the streets of gold and the walls of pearl, but more like one quiet wood, where the grass is green and the little brook sings all day.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "The great ones say that man's own need gives him his conception of the dear God; that if he needs the avenging angel, so is God to him; that if he needs but the friend, that will God be.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I have thought of heaven as the place where those who love shall be together, free from all misunderstanding or the thought of parting.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading And so, in mine dream of heaven, because it was mine need, I have thought of it but as one sunny field, where there was clover in the long grass and tall trees at one side, with the clear, shining waters beyond, where we might quench our thirst, and thee beside me forever, with thy little hand in mine.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "The great ones say that man's own need gives him his conception of the dear God; that if he needs the avenging angel, so is God to him; that if he needs but the friend, that will God be.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading And now, because I have paid mine price, I do not have to wait until I am dead for mine heaven; the dear God gives it to me here."
the act of departing politely
From this reading I have thought of heaven as the place where those who love shall be together, free from all misunderstanding or the thought of parting.
pearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading "I do not think of heaven as the glittering place with the streets of gold and the walls of pearl, but more like one quiet wood, where the grass is green and the little brook sings all day.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "I do not think of heaven as the glittering place with the streets of gold and the walls of pearl, but more like one quiet wood, where the grass is green and the little brook sings all day.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading And now, because I have paid mine price, I do not have to wait until I am dead for mine heaven; the dear God gives it to me here."
quenchverbUS /kwentʃ/
satisfy
From this reading And so, in mine dream of heaven, because it was mine need, I have thought of it but as one sunny field, where there was clover in the long grass and tall trees at one side, with the clear, shining waters beyond, where we might quench our thirst, and thee beside me forever, with thy little hand in mine.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "I do not think of heaven as the glittering place with the streets of gold and the walls of pearl, but more like one quiet wood, where the grass is green and the little brook sings all day.
express in words
From this reading "The great ones say that man's own need gives him his conception of the dear God; that if he needs the avenging angel, so is God to him; that if he needs but the friend, that will God be.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I have thought of heaven as the place where those who love shall be together, free from all misunderstanding or the thought of parting.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading And so, in mine dream of heaven, because it was mine need, I have thought of it but as one sunny field, where there was clover in the long grass and tall trees at one side, with the clear, shining waters beyond, where we might quench our thirst, and thee beside me forever, with thy little hand in mine.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading And so, in mine dream of heaven, because it was mine need, I have thought of it but as one sunny field, where there was clover in the long grass and tall trees at one side, with the clear, shining waters beyond, where we might quench our thirst, and thee beside me forever, with thy little hand in mine.
singsverbUS /sɪŋz/
third-person singular of “sing” — deliver by singing
From this reading "I do not think of heaven as the glittering place with the streets of gold and the walls of pearl, but more like one quiet wood, where the grass is green and the little brook sings all day.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "The great ones say that man's own need gives him his conception of the dear God; that if he needs the avenging angel, so is God to him; that if he needs but the friend, that will God be.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "I do not think of heaven as the glittering place with the streets of gold and the walls of pearl, but more like one quiet wood, where the grass is green and the little brook sings all day.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading And so, in mine dream of heaven, because it was mine need, I have thought of it but as one sunny field, where there was clover in the long grass and tall trees at one side, with the clear, shining waters beyond, where we might quench our thirst, and thee beside me forever, with thy little hand in mine.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading And so, in mine dream of heaven, because it was mine need, I have thought of it but as one sunny field, where there was clover in the long grass and tall trees at one side, with the clear, shining waters beyond, where we might quench our thirst, and thee beside me forever, with thy little hand in mine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "The great ones say that man's own need gives him his conception of the dear God; that if he needs the avenging angel, so is God to him; that if he needs but the friend, that will God be.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I do not think of heaven as the glittering place with the streets of gold and the walls of pearl, but more like one quiet wood, where the grass is green and the little brook sings all day.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading And so, in mine dream of heaven, because it was mine need, I have thought of it but as one sunny field, where there was clover in the long grass and tall trees at one side, with the clear, shining waters beyond, where we might quench our thirst, and thee beside me forever, with thy little hand in mine.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And so, in mine dream of heaven, because it was mine need, I have thought of it but as one sunny field, where there was clover in the long grass and tall trees at one side, with the clear, shining waters beyond, where we might quench our thirst, and thee beside me forever, with thy little hand in mine.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I do not think of heaven as the glittering place with the streets of gold and the walls of pearl, but more like one quiet wood, where the grass is green and the little brook sings all day.
thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading And so, in mine dream of heaven, because it was mine need, I have thought of it but as one sunny field, where there was clover in the long grass and tall trees at one side, with the clear, shining waters beyond, where we might quench our thirst, and thee beside me forever, with thy little hand in mine.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I have thought of heaven as the place where those who love shall be together, free from all misunderstanding or the thought of parting.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I have thought of heaven as the place where those who love shall be together, free from all misunderstanding or the thought of parting.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading And so, in mine dream of heaven, because it was mine need, I have thought of it but as one sunny field, where there was clover in the long grass and tall trees at one side, with the clear, shining waters beyond, where we might quench our thirst, and thee beside me forever, with thy little hand in mine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The great ones say that man's own need gives him his conception of the dear God; that if he needs the avenging angel, so is God to him; that if he needs but the friend, that will God be.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading I have thought of heaven as the place where those who love shall be together, free from all misunderstanding or the thought of parting.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading And so, in mine dream of heaven, because it was mine need, I have thought of it but as one sunny field, where there was clover in the long grass and tall trees at one side, with the clear, shining waters beyond, where we might quench our thirst, and thee beside me forever, with thy little hand in mine.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading And now, because I have paid mine price, I do not have to wait until I am dead for mine heaven; the dear God gives it to me here."
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading And now, because I have paid mine price, I do not have to wait until I am dead for mine heaven; the dear God gives it to me here."
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading "I do not think of heaven as the glittering place with the streets of gold and the walls of pearl, but more like one quiet wood, where the grass is green and the little brook sings all day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And so, in mine dream of heaven, because it was mine need, I have thought of it but as one sunny field, where there was clover in the long grass and tall trees at one side, with the clear, shining waters beyond, where we might quench our thirst, and thee beside me forever, with thy little hand in mine.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading And so, in mine dream of heaven, because it was mine need, I have thought of it but as one sunny field, where there was clover in the long grass and tall trees at one side, with the clear, shining waters beyond, where we might quench our thirst, and thee beside me forever, with thy little hand in mine.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading And so, in mine dream of heaven, because it was mine need, I have thought of it but as one sunny field, where there was clover in the long grass and tall trees at one side, with the clear, shining waters beyond, where we might quench our thirst, and thee beside me forever, with thy little hand in mine.
in or at the place that
From this reading "I do not think of heaven as the glittering place with the streets of gold and the walls of pearl, but more like one quiet wood, where the grass is green and the little brook sings all day.
which person or people
From this reading I have thought of heaven as the place where those who love shall be together, free from all misunderstanding or the thought of parting.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "The great ones say that man's own need gives him his conception of the dear God; that if he needs the avenging angel, so is God to him; that if he needs but the friend, that will God be.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I do not think of heaven as the glittering place with the streets of gold and the walls of pearl, but more like one quiet wood, where the grass is green and the little brook sings all day.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading "I do not think of heaven as the glittering place with the streets of gold and the walls of pearl, but more like one quiet wood, where the grass is green and the little brook sings all day.
