used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LAND OF BEULAH It is now about a month after the conversation which we have recorded, and during that time the process which was to loose from this present life had been going on in Mara with a soft, insensible, but steady power.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE LAND OF BEULAH It is now about a month after the conversation which we have recorded, and during that time the process which was to loose from this present life had been going on in Mara with a soft, insensible, but steady power.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE LAND OF BEULAH It is now about a month after the conversation which we have recorded, and during that time the process which was to loose from this present life had been going on in Mara with a soft, insensible, but steady power.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading And though the aged pair knew that she was no more for this world, yet she was comforting and inspiring to their view as the angel who of old rolled back the stone from the sepulchre and sat upon it.
(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 When she ceased to make efforts beyond her strength, and allowed herself that languor and repose which nature claimed, all around her soon became aware how her strength was failing; and yet a cheerful repose seemed to hallow the atmosphere around her.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading When she ceased to make efforts beyond her strength, and allowed herself that languor and repose which nature claimed, all around her soon became aware how her strength was failing; and yet a cheerful repose seemed to hallow the atmosphere around her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LAND OF BEULAH It is now about a month after the conversation which we have recorded, and during that time the process which was to loose from this present life had been going on in Mara with a soft, insensible, but steady power.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading And though the aged pair knew that she was no more for this world, yet she was comforting and inspiring to their view as the angel who of old rolled back the stone from the sepulchre and sat upon it.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading When she ceased to make efforts beyond her strength, and allowed herself that languor and repose which nature claimed, all around her soon became aware how her strength was failing; and yet a cheerful repose seemed to hallow the atmosphere around her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And though the aged pair knew that she was no more for this world, yet she was comforting and inspiring to their view as the angel who of old rolled back the stone from the sepulchre and sat upon it.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading When she ceased to make efforts beyond her strength, and allowed herself that languor and repose which nature claimed, all around her soon became aware how her strength was failing; and yet a cheerful repose seemed to hallow the atmosphere around her.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading When she ceased to make efforts beyond her strength, and allowed herself that languor and repose which nature claimed, all around her soon became aware how her strength was failing; and yet a cheerful repose seemed to hallow the atmosphere around her.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading And though the aged pair knew that she was no more for this world, yet she was comforting and inspiring to their view as the angel who of old rolled back the stone from the sepulchre and sat upon it.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When she ceased to make efforts beyond her strength, and allowed herself that languor and repose which nature claimed, all around her soon became aware how her strength was failing; and yet a cheerful repose seemed to hallow the atmosphere around her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE LAND OF BEULAH It is now about a month after the conversation which we have recorded, and during that time the process which was to loose from this present life had been going on in Mara with a soft, insensible, but steady power.
BEULAH
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From this reading THE LAND OF BEULAH It is now about a month after the conversation which we have recorded, and during that time the process which was to loose from this present life had been going on in Mara with a soft, insensible, but steady power.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading When she ceased to make efforts beyond her strength, and allowed herself that languor and repose which nature claimed, all around her soon became aware how her strength was failing; and yet a cheerful repose seemed to hallow the atmosphere around her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE LAND OF BEULAH It is now about a month after the conversation which we have recorded, and during that time the process which was to loose from this present life had been going on in Mara with a soft, insensible, but steady power.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sight of her every day in family worship, sitting by in such tender tranquillity, with such a smile on her face, seemed like a present inspiration.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading When she ceased to make efforts beyond her strength, and allowed herself that languor and repose which nature claimed, all around her soon became aware how her strength was failing; and yet a cheerful repose seemed to hallow the atmosphere around her.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading When she ceased to make efforts beyond her strength, and allowed herself that languor and repose which nature claimed, all around her soon became aware how her strength was failing; and yet a cheerful repose seemed to hallow the atmosphere around her.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading They saw in her eyes, not death, but the solemn victory which Christ gives over death.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading When she ceased to make efforts beyond her strength, and allowed herself that languor and repose which nature claimed, all around her soon became aware how her strength was failing; and yet a cheerful repose seemed to hallow the atmosphere around her.
comfortingadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪŋ/
providing freedom from worry
From this reading And though the aged pair knew that she was no more for this world, yet she was comforting and inspiring to their view as the angel who of old rolled back the stone from the sepulchre and sat upon it.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading THE LAND OF BEULAH It is now about a month after the conversation which we have recorded, and during that time the process which was to loose from this present life had been going on in Mara with a soft, insensible, but steady power.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The sight of her every day in family worship, sitting by in such tender tranquillity, with such a smile on her face, seemed like a present inspiration.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading They saw in her eyes, not death, but the solemn victory which Christ gives over death.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE LAND OF BEULAH It is now about a month after the conversation which we have recorded, and during that time the process which was to loose from this present life had been going on in Mara with a soft, insensible, but steady power.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading When she ceased to make efforts beyond her strength, and allowed herself that languor and repose which nature claimed, all around her soon became aware how her strength was failing; and yet a cheerful repose seemed to hallow the atmosphere around her.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The sight of her every day in family worship, sitting by in such tender tranquillity, with such a smile on her face, seemed like a present inspiration.
opinion or judgment
From this reading They saw in her eyes, not death, but the solemn victory which Christ gives over death.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The sight of her every day in family worship, sitting by in such tender tranquillity, with such a smile on her face, seemed like a present inspiration.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading When she ceased to make efforts beyond her strength, and allowed herself that languor and repose which nature claimed, all around her soon became aware how her strength was failing; and yet a cheerful repose seemed to hallow the atmosphere around her.
a social unit living together
From this reading The sight of her every day in family worship, sitting by in such tender tranquillity, with such a smile on her face, seemed like a present inspiration.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And though the aged pair knew that she was no more for this world, yet she was comforting and inspiring to their view as the angel who of old rolled back the stone from the sepulchre and sat upon it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE LAND OF BEULAH It is now about a month after the conversation which we have recorded, and during that time the process which was to loose from this present life had been going on in Mara with a soft, insensible, but steady power.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading They saw in her eyes, not death, but the solemn victory which Christ gives over death.
the act of departing
From this reading THE LAND OF BEULAH It is now about a month after the conversation which we have recorded, and during that time the process which was to loose from this present life had been going on in Mara with a soft, insensible, but steady power.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LAND OF BEULAH It is now about a month after the conversation which we have recorded, and during that time the process which was to loose from this present life had been going on in Mara with a soft, insensible, but steady power.
hallowverbUS /ˈhæloʊ/
render holy by means of religious rites
From this reading When she ceased to make efforts beyond her strength, and allowed herself that languor and repose which nature claimed, all around her soon became aware how her strength was failing; and yet a cheerful repose seemed to hallow the atmosphere around her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE LAND OF BEULAH It is now about a month after the conversation which we have recorded, and during that time the process which was to loose from this present life had been going on in Mara with a soft, insensible, but steady power.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When she ceased to make efforts beyond her strength, and allowed herself that languor and repose which nature claimed, all around her soon became aware how her strength was failing; and yet a cheerful repose seemed to hallow the atmosphere around her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading When she ceased to make efforts beyond her strength, and allowed herself that languor and repose which nature claimed, all around her soon became aware how her strength was failing; and yet a cheerful repose seemed to hallow the atmosphere around her.
how
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From this reading When she ceased to make efforts beyond her strength, and allowed herself that languor and repose which nature claimed, all around her soon became aware how her strength was failing; and yet a cheerful repose seemed to hallow the atmosphere around her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LAND OF BEULAH It is now about a month after the conversation which we have recorded, and during that time the process which was to loose from this present life had been going on in Mara with a soft, insensible, but steady power.
insensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsensəbəl/
incapable of physical sensation
From this reading THE LAND OF BEULAH It is now about a month after the conversation which we have recorded, and during that time the process which was to loose from this present life had been going on in Mara with a soft, insensible, but steady power.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading The sight of her every day in family worship, sitting by in such tender tranquillity, with such a smile on her face, seemed like a present inspiration.
inspiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/
stimulating or exalting to the spirit
From this reading And though the aged pair knew that she was no more for this world, yet she was comforting and inspiring to their view as the angel who of old rolled back the stone from the sepulchre and sat upon it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LAND OF BEULAH It is now about a month after the conversation which we have recorded, and during that time the process which was to loose from this present life had been going on in Mara with a soft, insensible, but steady power.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE LAND OF BEULAH It is now about a month after the conversation which we have recorded, and during that time the process which was to loose from this present life had been going on in Mara with a soft, insensible, but steady power.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And though the aged pair knew that she was no more for this world, yet she was comforting and inspiring to their view as the angel who of old rolled back the stone from the sepulchre and sat upon it.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading THE LAND OF BEULAH It is now about a month after the conversation which we have recorded, and during that time the process which was to loose from this present life had been going on in Mara with a soft, insensible, but steady power.
languornoun
a relaxed comfortable feeling
From this reading When she ceased to make efforts beyond her strength, and allowed herself that languor and repose which nature claimed, all around her soon became aware how her strength was failing; and yet a cheerful repose seemed to hallow the atmosphere around her.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE LAND OF BEULAH It is now about a month after the conversation which we have recorded, and during that time the process which was to loose from this present life had been going on in Mara with a soft, insensible, but steady power.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The sight of her every day in family worship, sitting by in such tender tranquillity, with such a smile on her face, seemed like a present inspiration.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading THE LAND OF BEULAH It is now about a month after the conversation which we have recorded, and during that time the process which was to loose from this present life had been going on in Mara with a soft, insensible, but steady power.
engage in
From this reading When she ceased to make efforts beyond her strength, and allowed herself that languor and repose which nature claimed, all around her soon became aware how her strength was failing; and yet a cheerful repose seemed to hallow the atmosphere around her.
MaranounUS /ˈmɑːrə/
Hindu god of death; opposite of Kama
From this reading THE LAND OF BEULAH It is now about a month after the conversation which we have recorded, and during that time the process which was to loose from this present life had been going on in Mara with a soft, insensible, but steady power.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading THE LAND OF BEULAH It is now about a month after the conversation which we have recorded, and during that time the process which was to loose from this present life had been going on in Mara with a soft, insensible, but steady power.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And though the aged pair knew that she was no more for this world, yet she was comforting and inspiring to their view as the angel who of old rolled back the stone from the sepulchre and sat upon it.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading When she ceased to make efforts beyond her strength, and allowed herself that languor and repose which nature claimed, all around her soon became aware how her strength was failing; and yet a cheerful repose seemed to hallow the atmosphere around her.
not any; not one
From this reading And though the aged pair knew that she was no more for this world, yet she was comforting and inspiring to their view as the angel who of old rolled back the stone from the sepulchre and sat upon it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They saw in her eyes, not death, but the solemn victory which Christ gives over death.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE LAND OF BEULAH It is now about a month after the conversation which we have recorded, and during that time the process which was to loose from this present life had been going on in Mara with a soft, insensible, but steady power.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAND OF BEULAH It is now about a month after the conversation which we have recorded, and during that time the process which was to loose from this present life had been going on in Mara with a soft, insensible, but steady power.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading And though the aged pair knew that she was no more for this world, yet she was comforting and inspiring to their view as the angel who of old rolled back the stone from the sepulchre and sat upon it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE LAND OF BEULAH It is now about a month after the conversation which we have recorded, and during that time the process which was to loose from this present life had been going on in Mara with a soft, insensible, but steady power.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They saw in her eyes, not death, but the solemn victory which Christ gives over death.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading And though the aged pair knew that she was no more for this world, yet she was comforting and inspiring to their view as the angel who of old rolled back the stone from the sepulchre and sat upon it.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading THE LAND OF BEULAH It is now about a month after the conversation which we have recorded, and during that time the process which was to loose from this present life had been going on in Mara with a soft, insensible, but steady power.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE LAND OF BEULAH It is now about a month after the conversation which we have recorded, and during that time the process which was to loose from this present life had been going on in Mara with a soft, insensible, but steady power.
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading THE LAND OF BEULAH It is now about a month after the conversation which we have recorded, and during that time the process which was to loose from this present life had been going on in Mara with a soft, insensible, but steady power.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading THE LAND OF BEULAH It is now about a month after the conversation which we have recorded, and during that time the process which was to loose from this present life had been going on in Mara with a soft, insensible, but steady power.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading When she ceased to make efforts beyond her strength, and allowed herself that languor and repose which nature claimed, all around her soon became aware how her strength was failing; and yet a cheerful repose seemed to hallow the atmosphere around her.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading And though the aged pair knew that she was no more for this world, yet she was comforting and inspiring to their view as the angel who of old rolled back the stone from the sepulchre and sat upon it.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading And though the aged pair knew that she was no more for this world, yet she was comforting and inspiring to their view as the angel who of old rolled back the stone from the sepulchre and sat upon it.
cut with a saw
From this reading They saw in her eyes, not death, but the solemn victory which Christ gives over death.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When she ceased to make efforts beyond her strength, and allowed herself that languor and repose which nature claimed, all around her soon became aware how her strength was failing; and yet a cheerful repose seemed to hallow the atmosphere around her.
sepulchrenoun
a chamber that is used as a grave
From this reading And though the aged pair knew that she was no more for this world, yet she was comforting and inspiring to their view as the angel who of old rolled back the stone from the sepulchre and sat upon it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she ceased to make efforts beyond her strength, and allowed herself that languor and repose which nature claimed, all around her soon became aware how her strength was failing; and yet a cheerful repose seemed to hallow the atmosphere around her.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The sight of her every day in family worship, sitting by in such tender tranquillity, with such a smile on her face, seemed like a present inspiration.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The sight of her every day in family worship, sitting by in such tender tranquillity, with such a smile on her face, seemed like a present inspiration.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The sight of her every day in family worship, sitting by in such tender tranquillity, with such a smile on her face, seemed like a present inspiration.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading THE LAND OF BEULAH It is now about a month after the conversation which we have recorded, and during that time the process which was to loose from this present life had been going on in Mara with a soft, insensible, but steady power.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading They saw in her eyes, not death, but the solemn victory which Christ gives over death.
in the near future
From this reading When she ceased to make efforts beyond her strength, and allowed herself that languor and repose which nature claimed, all around her soon became aware how her strength was failing; and yet a cheerful repose seemed to hallow the atmosphere around her.
make steady
From this reading THE LAND OF BEULAH It is now about a month after the conversation which we have recorded, and during that time the process which was to loose from this present life had been going on in Mara with a soft, insensible, but steady power.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading And though the aged pair knew that she was no more for this world, yet she was comforting and inspiring to their view as the angel who of old rolled back the stone from the sepulchre and sat upon it.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading When she ceased to make efforts beyond her strength, and allowed herself that languor and repose which nature claimed, all around her soon became aware how her strength was failing; and yet a cheerful repose seemed to hallow the atmosphere around her.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The sight of her every day in family worship, sitting by in such tender tranquillity, with such a smile on her face, seemed like a present inspiration.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading The sight of her every day in family worship, sitting by in such tender tranquillity, with such a smile on her face, seemed like a present inspiration.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE LAND OF BEULAH It is now about a month after the conversation which we have recorded, and during that time the process which was to loose from this present life had been going on in Mara with a soft, insensible, but steady power.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAND OF BEULAH It is now about a month after the conversation which we have recorded, and during that time the process which was to loose from this present life had been going on in Mara with a soft, insensible, but steady power.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And though the aged pair knew that she was no more for this world, yet she was comforting and inspiring to their view as the angel who of old rolled back the stone from the sepulchre and sat upon it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They saw in her eyes, not death, but the solemn victory which Christ gives over death.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE LAND OF BEULAH It is now about a month after the conversation which we have recorded, and during that time the process which was to loose from this present life had been going on in Mara with a soft, insensible, but steady power.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And though the aged pair knew that she was no more for this world, yet she was comforting and inspiring to their view as the angel who of old rolled back the stone from the sepulchre and sat upon it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE LAND OF BEULAH It is now about a month after the conversation which we have recorded, and during that time the process which was to loose from this present life had been going on in Mara with a soft, insensible, but steady power.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LAND OF BEULAH It is now about a month after the conversation which we have recorded, and during that time the process which was to loose from this present life had been going on in Mara with a soft, insensible, but steady power.
tranquillitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
From this reading The sight of her every day in family worship, sitting by in such tender tranquillity, with such a smile on her face, seemed like a present inspiration.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And though the aged pair knew that she was no more for this world, yet she was comforting and inspiring to their view as the angel who of old rolled back the stone from the sepulchre and sat upon it.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading They saw in her eyes, not death, but the solemn victory which Christ gives over death.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading And though the aged pair knew that she was no more for this world, yet she was comforting and inspiring to their view as the angel who of old rolled back the stone from the sepulchre and sat upon it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LAND OF BEULAH It is now about a month after the conversation which we have recorded, and during that time the process which was to loose from this present life had been going on in Mara with a soft, insensible, but steady power.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE LAND OF BEULAH It is now about a month after the conversation which we have recorded, and during that time the process which was to loose from this present life had been going on in Mara with a soft, insensible, but steady power.
at the time that
From this reading When she ceased to make efforts beyond her strength, and allowed herself that languor and repose which nature claimed, all around her soon became aware how her strength was failing; and yet a cheerful repose seemed to hallow the atmosphere around her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE LAND OF BEULAH It is now about a month after the conversation which we have recorded, and during that time the process which was to loose from this present life had been going on in Mara with a soft, insensible, but steady power.
which person or people
From this reading And though the aged pair knew that she was no more for this world, yet she was comforting and inspiring to their view as the angel who of old rolled back the stone from the sepulchre and sat upon it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE LAND OF BEULAH It is now about a month after the conversation which we have recorded, and during that time the process which was to loose from this present life had been going on in Mara with a soft, insensible, but steady power.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading And though the aged pair knew that she was no more for this world, yet she was comforting and inspiring to their view as the angel who of old rolled back the stone from the sepulchre and sat upon it.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading The sight of her every day in family worship, sitting by in such tender tranquillity, with such a smile on her face, seemed like a present inspiration.
but in spite of that
From this reading When she ceased to make efforts beyond her strength, and allowed herself that languor and repose which nature claimed, all around her soon became aware how her strength was failing; and yet a cheerful repose seemed to hallow the atmosphere around her.
