used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Yonder comes the Widow White, and seemingly in a great hurry," said the niece, anxiously; "I am afraid her patient is worse!"
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "Yonder comes the Widow White, and seemingly in a great hurry," said the niece, anxiously; "I am afraid her patient is worse!"
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Yonder comes the Widow White, and seemingly in a great hurry," said the niece, anxiously; "I am afraid her patient is worse!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Oh! mourn not for them, their grief is o'er, Oh! weep not for them, they weep no more; For deep is their sleep, though cold and hard Their pillow may be in the old kirk-yard."
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading "Yonder comes the Widow White, and seemingly in a great hurry," said the niece, anxiously; "I am afraid her patient is worse!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was as the sun came up out of the waters that Mary and her uncle met in the porch, as if to greet each other.
Bayly
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From this reading Bayly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Oh! mourn not for them, their grief is o'er, Oh! weep not for them, they weep no more; For deep is their sleep, though cold and hard Their pillow may be in the old kirk-yard."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was as the sun came up out of the waters that Mary and her uncle met in the porch, as if to greet each other.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading "Oh! mourn not for them, their grief is o'er, Oh! weep not for them, they weep no more; For deep is their sleep, though cold and hard Their pillow may be in the old kirk-yard."
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "Yonder comes the Widow White, and seemingly in a great hurry," said the niece, anxiously; "I am afraid her patient is worse!"
deaconnounUS /ˈdiːkən/
a Protestant layman who assists the minister
From this reading Early on the succeeding morning, the whole household of deacon Pratt, himself included, were up and doing.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "Oh! mourn not for them, their grief is o'er, Oh! weep not for them, they weep no more; For deep is their sleep, though cold and hard Their pillow may be in the old kirk-yard."
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Early on the succeeding morning, the whole household of deacon Pratt, himself included, were up and doing.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It was as the sun came up out of the waters that Mary and her uncle met in the porch, as if to greet each other.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early on the succeeding morning, the whole household of deacon Pratt, himself included, were up and doing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Oh! mourn not for them, their grief is o'er, Oh! weep not for them, they weep no more; For deep is their sleep, though cold and hard Their pillow may be in the old kirk-yard."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Yonder comes the Widow White, and seemingly in a great hurry," said the niece, anxiously; "I am afraid her patient is worse!"
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading It was as the sun came up out of the waters that Mary and her uncle met in the porch, as if to greet each other.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading "Oh! mourn not for them, their grief is o'er, Oh! weep not for them, they weep no more; For deep is their sleep, though cold and hard Their pillow may be in the old kirk-yard."
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "Oh! mourn not for them, their grief is o'er, Oh! weep not for them, they weep no more; For deep is their sleep, though cold and hard Their pillow may be in the old kirk-yard."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was as the sun came up out of the waters that Mary and her uncle met in the porch, as if to greet each other.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Early on the succeeding morning, the whole household of deacon Pratt, himself included, were up and doing.
a social unit living together
From this reading Early on the succeeding morning, the whole household of deacon Pratt, himself included, were up and doing.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading "Yonder comes the Widow White, and seemingly in a great hurry," said the niece, anxiously; "I am afraid her patient is worse!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yonder comes the Widow White, and seemingly in a great hurry," said the niece, anxiously; "I am afraid her patient is worse!"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was as the sun came up out of the waters that Mary and her uncle met in the porch, as if to greet each other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Oh! mourn not for them, their grief is o'er, Oh! weep not for them, they weep no more; For deep is their sleep, though cold and hard Their pillow may be in the old kirk-yard."
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading Early on the succeeding morning, the whole household of deacon Pratt, himself included, were up and doing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh! mourn not for them, their grief is o'er, Oh! weep not for them, they weep no more; For deep is their sleep, though cold and hard Their pillow may be in the old kirk-yard."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was as the sun came up out of the waters that Mary and her uncle met in the porch, as if to greet each other.
kirk-yard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh! mourn not for them, their grief is o'er, Oh! weep not for them, they weep no more; For deep is their sleep, though cold and hard Their pillow may be in the old kirk-yard."
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading It was as the sun came up out of the waters that Mary and her uncle met in the porch, as if to greet each other.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Oh! mourn not for them, their grief is o'er, Oh! weep not for them, they weep no more; For deep is their sleep, though cold and hard Their pillow may be in the old kirk-yard."
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading It was as the sun came up out of the waters that Mary and her uncle met in the porch, as if to greet each other.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Oh! mourn not for them, their grief is o'er, Oh! weep not for them, they weep no more; For deep is their sleep, though cold and hard Their pillow may be in the old kirk-yard."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early on the succeeding morning, the whole household of deacon Pratt, himself included, were up and doing.
mournverbUS /mɔːrn/
feel sadness
From this reading "Oh! mourn not for them, their grief is o'er, Oh! weep not for them, they weep no more; For deep is their sleep, though cold and hard Their pillow may be in the old kirk-yard."
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading "Yonder comes the Widow White, and seemingly in a great hurry," said the niece, anxiously; "I am afraid her patient is worse!"
not any; not one
From this reading "Oh! mourn not for them, their grief is o'er, Oh! weep not for them, they weep no more; For deep is their sleep, though cold and hard Their pillow may be in the old kirk-yard."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Oh! mourn not for them, their grief is o'er, Oh! weep not for them, they weep no more; For deep is their sleep, though cold and hard Their pillow may be in the old kirk-yard."
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading "Oh! mourn not for them, their grief is o'er, Oh! weep not for them, they weep no more; For deep is their sleep, though cold and hard Their pillow may be in the old kirk-yard."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Early on the succeeding morning, the whole household of deacon Pratt, himself included, were up and doing.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh! mourn not for them, their grief is o'er, Oh! weep not for them, they weep no more; For deep is their sleep, though cold and hard Their pillow may be in the old kirk-yard."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Oh! mourn not for them, their grief is o'er, Oh! weep not for them, they weep no more; For deep is their sleep, though cold and hard Their pillow may be in the old kirk-yard."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Early on the succeeding morning, the whole household of deacon Pratt, himself included, were up and doing.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was as the sun came up out of the waters that Mary and her uncle met in the porch, as if to greet each other.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was as the sun came up out of the waters that Mary and her uncle met in the porch, as if to greet each other.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading "Yonder comes the Widow White, and seemingly in a great hurry," said the niece, anxiously; "I am afraid her patient is worse!"
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading "Oh! mourn not for them, their grief is o'er, Oh! weep not for them, they weep no more; For deep is their sleep, though cold and hard Their pillow may be in the old kirk-yard."
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading It was as the sun came up out of the waters that Mary and her uncle met in the porch, as if to greet each other.
Pratt
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From this reading Early on the succeeding morning, the whole household of deacon Pratt, himself included, were up and doing.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yonder comes the Widow White, and seemingly in a great hurry," said the niece, anxiously; "I am afraid her patient is worse!"
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading "Yonder comes the Widow White, and seemingly in a great hurry," said the niece, anxiously; "I am afraid her patient is worse!"
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading "Oh! mourn not for them, their grief is o'er, Oh! weep not for them, they weep no more; For deep is their sleep, though cold and hard Their pillow may be in the old kirk-yard."
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading Early on the succeeding morning, the whole household of deacon Pratt, himself included, were up and doing.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It was as the sun came up out of the waters that Mary and her uncle met in the porch, as if to greet each other.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was as the sun came up out of the waters that Mary and her uncle met in the porch, as if to greet each other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Oh! mourn not for them, their grief is o'er, Oh! weep not for them, they weep no more; For deep is their sleep, though cold and hard Their pillow may be in the old kirk-yard."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Oh! mourn not for them, their grief is o'er, Oh! weep not for them, they weep no more; For deep is their sleep, though cold and hard Their pillow may be in the old kirk-yard."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Oh! mourn not for them, their grief is o'er, Oh! weep not for them, they weep no more; For deep is their sleep, though cold and hard Their pillow may be in the old kirk-yard."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Oh! mourn not for them, their grief is o'er, Oh! weep not for them, they weep no more; For deep is their sleep, though cold and hard Their pillow may be in the old kirk-yard."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Oh! mourn not for them, their grief is o'er, Oh! weep not for them, they weep no more; For deep is their sleep, though cold and hard Their pillow may be in the old kirk-yard."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was as the sun came up out of the waters that Mary and her uncle met in the porch, as if to greet each other.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading It was as the sun came up out of the waters that Mary and her uncle met in the porch, as if to greet each other.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Early on the succeeding morning, the whole household of deacon Pratt, himself included, were up and doing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was as the sun came up out of the waters that Mary and her uncle met in the porch, as if to greet each other.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading It was as the sun came up out of the waters that Mary and her uncle met in the porch, as if to greet each other.
weepverbUS /wiːp/
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading "Oh! mourn not for them, their grief is o'er, Oh! weep not for them, they weep no more; For deep is their sleep, though cold and hard Their pillow may be in the old kirk-yard."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Early on the succeeding morning, the whole household of deacon Pratt, himself included, were up and doing.
a Caucasian
From this reading "Yonder comes the Widow White, and seemingly in a great hurry," said the niece, anxiously; "I am afraid her patient is worse!"
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Early on the succeeding morning, the whole household of deacon Pratt, himself included, were up and doing.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading "Yonder comes the Widow White, and seemingly in a great hurry," said the niece, anxiously; "I am afraid her patient is worse!"
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading "Yonder comes the Widow White, and seemingly in a great hurry," said the niece, anxiously; "I am afraid her patient is worse!"
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading "Yonder comes the Widow White, and seemingly in a great hurry," said the niece, anxiously; "I am afraid her patient is worse!"
