used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON TIPTOE FOR A FLIGHT.
the state of being absent
From this reading Mrs. Clendenon, in quiet household employments, in prayerful study of her Bible, fills up the aching void of her daughter's absence.
achingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪkɪŋ/
causing a dull and steady pain
From this reading Mrs. Clendenon, in quiet household employments, in prayerful study of her Bible, fills up the aching void of her daughter's absence.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A period of three months goes by after Lulu's marriage, swiftly to those who are gone, slowly to those who remain.
(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 "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A period of three months goes by after Lulu's marriage, swiftly to those who are gone, slowly to those who remain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading Mrs. Clendenon, in quiet household employments, in prayerful study of her Bible, fills up the aching void of her daughter's absence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A period of three months goes by after Lulu's marriage, swiftly to those who are gone, slowly to those who remain.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Grace, in pursuance of the charge Lulu has left her, finds much of her leisure employed in scenes and undertakings that gently divert her mind from her own troubles to those of others.
Clendenon
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From this reading Mrs. Clendenon, in quiet household employments, in prayerful study of her Bible, fills up the aching void of her daughter's absence.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Mrs. Clendenon, in quiet household employments, in prayerful study of her Bible, fills up the aching void of her daughter's absence.
deareradjectiveUS /ˈdɪrər/
comparative of “dear” — dearly loved
From this reading "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
defiedverbUS /dɪˈfaɪd/
inflected form of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance
From this reading "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
divertverbUS /daɪˈvɜːrt/
turn aside; turn away from
From this reading Grace, in pursuance of the charge Lulu has left her, finds much of her leisure employed in scenes and undertakings that gently divert her mind from her own troubles to those of others.
dyedadjectiveUS /daɪd/
(used of color) artificially produced; not natural
From this reading "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
else
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From this reading "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Grace, in pursuance of the charge Lulu has left her, finds much of her leisure employed in scenes and undertakings that gently divert her mind from her own troubles to those of others.
employmentsnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənts/
plural of “employment” — the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading Mrs. Clendenon, in quiet household employments, in prayerful study of her Bible, fills up the aching void of her daughter's absence.
fillsnounUS /fɪlz/
plural of “fill” — a quantity sufficient to satisfy
From this reading Mrs. Clendenon, in quiet household employments, in prayerful study of her Bible, fills up the aching void of her daughter's absence.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading Grace, in pursuance of the charge Lulu has left her, finds much of her leisure employed in scenes and undertakings that gently divert her mind from her own troubles to those of others.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading ON TIPTOE FOR A FLIGHT.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ON TIPTOE FOR A FLIGHT.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Grace, in pursuance of the charge Lulu has left her, finds much of her leisure employed in scenes and undertakings that gently divert her mind from her own troubles to those of others.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Grace, in pursuance of the charge Lulu has left her, finds much of her leisure employed in scenes and undertakings that gently divert her mind from her own troubles to those of others.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading A period of three months goes by after Lulu's marriage, swiftly to those who are gone, slowly to those who remain.
destroyed or killed
From this reading A period of three months goes by after Lulu's marriage, swiftly to those who are gone, slowly to those who remain.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Grace, in pursuance of the charge Lulu has left her, finds much of her leisure employed in scenes and undertakings that gently divert her mind from her own troubles to those of others.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Grace, in pursuance of the charge Lulu has left her, finds much of her leisure employed in scenes and undertakings that gently divert her mind from her own troubles to those of others.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Clendenon, in quiet household employments, in prayerful study of her Bible, fills up the aching void of her daughter's absence.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
a social unit living together
From this reading Mrs. Clendenon, in quiet household employments, in prayerful study of her Bible, fills up the aching void of her daughter's absence.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
an iconic mental representation
From this reading "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Clendenon, in quiet household employments, in prayerful study of her Bible, fills up the aching void of her daughter's absence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Grace, in pursuance of the charge Lulu has left her, finds much of her leisure employed in scenes and undertakings that gently divert her mind from her own troubles to those of others.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading Grace, in pursuance of the charge Lulu has left her, finds much of her leisure employed in scenes and undertakings that gently divert her mind from her own troubles to those of others.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
LulunounUS /ˈluːluː/
a very attractive or seductive looking woman
From this reading Grace, in pursuance of the charge Lulu has left her, finds much of her leisure employed in scenes and undertakings that gently divert her mind from her own troubles to those of others.
Lulu's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A period of three months goes by after Lulu's marriage, swiftly to those who are gone, slowly to those who remain.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading A period of three months goes by after Lulu's marriage, swiftly to those who are gone, slowly to those who remain.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Grace, in pursuance of the charge Lulu has left her, finds much of her leisure employed in scenes and undertakings that gently divert her mind from her own troubles to those of others.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading A period of three months goes by after Lulu's marriage, swiftly to those who are gone, slowly to those who remain.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Clendenon, in quiet household employments, in prayerful study of her Bible, fills up the aching void of her daughter's absence.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Grace, in pursuance of the charge Lulu has left her, finds much of her leisure employed in scenes and undertakings that gently divert her mind from her own troubles to those of others.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON TIPTOE FOR A FLIGHT.
others
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From this reading Grace, in pursuance of the charge Lulu has left her, finds much of her leisure employed in scenes and undertakings that gently divert her mind from her own troubles to those of others.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Grace, in pursuance of the charge Lulu has left her, finds much of her leisure employed in scenes and undertakings that gently divert her mind from her own troubles to those of others.
an amount of time
From this reading A period of three months goes by after Lulu's marriage, swiftly to those who are gone, slowly to those who remain.
prayerfuladjectiveUS /ˈprerfəl/
disposed to pray or appearing to pray
From this reading Mrs. Clendenon, in quiet household employments, in prayerful study of her Bible, fills up the aching void of her daughter's absence.
pursuancenoun
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading Grace, in pursuance of the charge Lulu has left her, finds much of her leisure employed in scenes and undertakings that gently divert her mind from her own troubles to those of others.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Mrs. Clendenon, in quiet household employments, in prayerful study of her Bible, fills up the aching void of her daughter's absence.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A period of three months goes by after Lulu's marriage, swiftly to those who are gone, slowly to those who remain.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Grace, in pursuance of the charge Lulu has left her, finds much of her leisure employed in scenes and undertakings that gently divert her mind from her own troubles to those of others.
estrangement from god
From this reading "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading A period of three months goes by after Lulu's marriage, swiftly to those who are gone, slowly to those who remain.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
stainnounUS /steɪn/
a soiled or discolored appearance
From this reading "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Mrs. Clendenon, in quiet household employments, in prayerful study of her Bible, fills up the aching void of her daughter's absence.
in a swift manner
From this reading A period of three months goes by after Lulu's marriage, swiftly to those who are gone, slowly to those who remain.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
an old word for “yours”
From this reading "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A period of three months goes by after Lulu's marriage, swiftly to those who are gone, slowly to those who remain.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A period of three months goes by after Lulu's marriage, swiftly to those who are gone, slowly to those who remain.
TIPTOEverbUS /ˈtɪptoʊ/
walk on one's toes
From this reading ON TIPTOE FOR A FLIGHT.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading Grace, in pursuance of the charge Lulu has left her, finds much of her leisure employed in scenes and undertakings that gently divert her mind from her own troubles to those of others.
undertakingsnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋz/
plural of “undertaking” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Grace, in pursuance of the charge Lulu has left her, finds much of her leisure employed in scenes and undertakings that gently divert her mind from her own troubles to those of others.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mrs. Clendenon, in quiet household employments, in prayerful study of her Bible, fills up the aching void of her daughter's absence.
voidadjectiveUS /vɔɪd/
lacking any legal or binding force
From this reading Mrs. Clendenon, in quiet household employments, in prayerful study of her Bible, fills up the aching void of her daughter's absence.
which person or people
From this reading A period of three months goes by after Lulu's marriage, swiftly to those who are gone, slowly to those who remain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "If it be a sin to love thee, Then my soul is deeply dyed With a stain more dark than crimson, That hath all the world defied; For it holds thine image nearer Than all else this earth hath given, And regarded thee as dearer Almost than its hopes of heaven!"
