30th
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From this reading The next day was the 30th of December, a day of bitter frost, so that the Dee froze over, and the way which had been broken for the boats to ferry the Presbytery across from the dangerous bounds of Balmaghie was again filled with floating ice.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next day was the 30th of December, a day of bitter frost, so that the Dee froze over, and the way which had been broken for the boats to ferry the Presbytery across from the dangerous bounds of Balmaghie was again filled with floating ice.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The Kirk of Crossmichael sits, like that of Balmaghie, on a little green hill above Dee Water.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The next day was the 30th of December, a day of bitter frost, so that the Dee froze over, and the way which had been broken for the boats to ferry the Presbytery across from the dangerous bounds of Balmaghie was again filled with floating ice.
anew
From this reading The next day was the 30th of December, a day of bitter frost, so that the Dee froze over, and the way which had been broken for the boats to ferry the Presbytery across from the dangerous bounds of Balmaghie was again filled with floating ice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next day was the 30th of December, a day of bitter frost, so that the Dee froze over, and the way which had been broken for the boats to ferry the Presbytery across from the dangerous bounds of Balmaghie was again filled with floating ice.
aspirationnounUS /ˌæspərˈeɪʃən/
a will to succeed
From this reading And every Sabbath day across the sluggish stream two songs of praise go up to heaven in united aspiration towards one Eternal father.
Balmaghie
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From this reading The next day was the 30th of December, a day of bitter frost, so that the Dee froze over, and the way which had been broken for the boats to ferry the Presbytery across from the dangerous bounds of Balmaghie was again filled with floating ice.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The next day was the 30th of December, a day of bitter frost, so that the Dee froze over, and the way which had been broken for the boats to ferry the Presbytery across from the dangerous bounds of Balmaghie was again filled with floating ice.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading The next day was the 30th of December, a day of bitter frost, so that the Dee froze over, and the way which had been broken for the boats to ferry the Presbytery across from the dangerous bounds of Balmaghie was again filled with floating ice.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The next day was the 30th of December, a day of bitter frost, so that the Dee froze over, and the way which had been broken for the boats to ferry the Presbytery across from the dangerous bounds of Balmaghie was again filled with floating ice.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading The next day was the 30th of December, a day of bitter frost, so that the Dee froze over, and the way which had been broken for the boats to ferry the Presbytery across from the dangerous bounds of Balmaghie was again filled with floating ice.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading The next day was the 30th of December, a day of bitter frost, so that the Dee froze over, and the way which had been broken for the boats to ferry the Presbytery across from the dangerous bounds of Balmaghie was again filled with floating ice.
Crossmichael
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From this reading The Kirk of Crossmichael sits, like that of Balmaghie, on a little green hill above Dee Water.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading The next day was the 30th of December, a day of bitter frost, so that the Dee froze over, and the way which had been broken for the boats to ferry the Presbytery across from the dangerous bounds of Balmaghie was again filled with floating ice.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day was the 30th of December, a day of bitter frost, so that the Dee froze over, and the way which had been broken for the boats to ferry the Presbytery across from the dangerous bounds of Balmaghie was again filled with floating ice.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading The next day was the 30th of December, a day of bitter frost, so that the Dee froze over, and the way which had been broken for the boats to ferry the Presbytery across from the dangerous bounds of Balmaghie was again filled with floating ice.
Dee
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From this reading The next day was the 30th of December, a day of bitter frost, so that the Dee froze over, and the way which had been broken for the boats to ferry the Presbytery across from the dangerous bounds of Balmaghie was again filled with floating ice.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading One House of Prayer fronts the other, and the white kirkyard stones greet each other across the river, telling the one story of earth to earth.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading One House of Prayer fronts the other, and the white kirkyard stones greet each other across the river, telling the one story of earth to earth.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading And every Sabbath day across the sluggish stream two songs of praise go up to heaven in united aspiration towards one Eternal father.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading And every Sabbath day across the sluggish stream two songs of praise go up to heaven in united aspiration towards one Eternal father.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading And every Sabbath day across the sluggish stream two songs of praise go up to heaven in united aspiration towards one Eternal father.
ferryverbUS /ˈferi/
transport from one place to another
From this reading The next day was the 30th of December, a day of bitter frost, so that the Dee froze over, and the way which had been broken for the boats to ferry the Presbytery across from the dangerous bounds of Balmaghie was again filled with floating ice.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The next day was the 30th of December, a day of bitter frost, so that the Dee froze over, and the way which had been broken for the boats to ferry the Presbytery across from the dangerous bounds of Balmaghie was again filled with floating ice.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading The next day was the 30th of December, a day of bitter frost, so that the Dee froze over, and the way which had been broken for the boats to ferry the Presbytery across from the dangerous bounds of Balmaghie was again filled with floating ice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The next day was the 30th of December, a day of bitter frost, so that the Dee froze over, and the way which had been broken for the boats to ferry the Presbytery across from the dangerous bounds of Balmaghie was again filled with floating ice.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The next day was the 30th of December, a day of bitter frost, so that the Dee froze over, and the way which had been broken for the boats to ferry the Presbytery across from the dangerous bounds of Balmaghie was again filled with floating ice.
frontsnounUS /frʌnts/
plural of “front” — the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading One House of Prayer fronts the other, and the white kirkyard stones greet each other across the river, telling the one story of earth to earth.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading The next day was the 30th of December, a day of bitter frost, so that the Dee froze over, and the way which had been broken for the boats to ferry the Presbytery across from the dangerous bounds of Balmaghie was again filled with floating ice.
frozeverbUS /froʊz/
inflected form of “freeze” — stop moving or become immobilized
From this reading The next day was the 30th of December, a day of bitter frost, so that the Dee froze over, and the way which had been broken for the boats to ferry the Presbytery across from the dangerous bounds of Balmaghie was again filled with floating ice.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And every Sabbath day across the sluggish stream two songs of praise go up to heaven in united aspiration towards one Eternal father.
GORDON'S
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From this reading MARY GORDON’S LAST WORD.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The Kirk of Crossmichael sits, like that of Balmaghie, on a little green hill above Dee Water.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading One House of Prayer fronts the other, and the white kirkyard stones greet each other across the river, telling the one story of earth to earth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The next day was the 30th of December, a day of bitter frost, so that the Dee froze over, and the way which had been broken for the boats to ferry the Presbytery across from the dangerous bounds of Balmaghie was again filled with floating ice.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading And every Sabbath day across the sluggish stream two songs of praise go up to heaven in united aspiration towards one Eternal father.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The Kirk of Crossmichael sits, like that of Balmaghie, on a little green hill above Dee Water.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading One House of Prayer fronts the other, and the white kirkyard stones greet each other across the river, telling the one story of earth to earth.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading The next day was the 30th of December, a day of bitter frost, so that the Dee froze over, and the way which had been broken for the boats to ferry the Presbytery across from the dangerous bounds of Balmaghie was again filled with floating ice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And every Sabbath day across the sluggish stream two songs of praise go up to heaven in united aspiration towards one Eternal father.
KirknounUS /kɜːrk/
a Scottish church
From this reading The Kirk of Crossmichael sits, like that of Balmaghie, on a little green hill above Dee Water.
kirkyard
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From this reading One House of Prayer fronts the other, and the white kirkyard stones greet each other across the river, telling the one story of earth to earth.
immediately past
From this reading MARY GORDON’S LAST WORD.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The Kirk of Crossmichael sits, like that of Balmaghie, on a little green hill above Dee Water.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Kirk of Crossmichael sits, like that of Balmaghie, on a little green hill above Dee Water.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading MARY GORDON’S LAST WORD.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day was the 30th of December, a day of bitter frost, so that the Dee froze over, and the way which had been broken for the boats to ferry the Presbytery across from the dangerous bounds of Balmaghie was again filled with floating ice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next day was the 30th of December, a day of bitter frost, so that the Dee froze over, and the way which had been broken for the boats to ferry the Presbytery across from the dangerous bounds of Balmaghie was again filled with floating ice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Kirk of Crossmichael sits, like that of Balmaghie, on a little green hill above Dee Water.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One House of Prayer fronts the other, and the white kirkyard stones greet each other across the river, telling the one story of earth to earth.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One House of Prayer fronts the other, and the white kirkyard stones greet each other across the river, telling the one story of earth to earth.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The next day was the 30th of December, a day of bitter frost, so that the Dee froze over, and the way which had been broken for the boats to ferry the Presbytery across from the dangerous bounds of Balmaghie was again filled with floating ice.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading And every Sabbath day across the sluggish stream two songs of praise go up to heaven in united aspiration towards one Eternal father.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading One House of Prayer fronts the other, and the white kirkyard stones greet each other across the river, telling the one story of earth to earth.
Presbyterynoun
building reserved for the officiating clergy
From this reading The next day was the 30th of December, a day of bitter frost, so that the Dee froze over, and the way which had been broken for the boats to ferry the Presbytery across from the dangerous bounds of Balmaghie was again filled with floating ice.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading One House of Prayer fronts the other, and the white kirkyard stones greet each other across the river, telling the one story of earth to earth.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading And every Sabbath day across the sluggish stream two songs of praise go up to heaven in united aspiration towards one Eternal father.
sitsverbUS /sɪts/
third-person singular of “sit” — be seated
From this reading The Kirk of Crossmichael sits, like that of Balmaghie, on a little green hill above Dee Water.
sluggishadjectiveUS /ˈslʌɡɪʃ/
moving slowly
From this reading And every Sabbath day across the sluggish stream two songs of praise go up to heaven in united aspiration towards one Eternal father.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The next day was the 30th of December, a day of bitter frost, so that the Dee froze over, and the way which had been broken for the boats to ferry the Presbytery across from the dangerous bounds of Balmaghie was again filled with floating ice.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading And every Sabbath day across the sluggish stream two songs of praise go up to heaven in united aspiration towards one Eternal father.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading One House of Prayer fronts the other, and the white kirkyard stones greet each other across the river, telling the one story of earth to earth.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading One House of Prayer fronts the other, and the white kirkyard stones greet each other across the river, telling the one story of earth to earth.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading And every Sabbath day across the sluggish stream two songs of praise go up to heaven in united aspiration towards one Eternal father.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading One House of Prayer fronts the other, and the white kirkyard stones greet each other across the river, telling the one story of earth to earth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The next day was the 30th of December, a day of bitter frost, so that the Dee froze over, and the way which had been broken for the boats to ferry the Presbytery across from the dangerous bounds of Balmaghie was again filled with floating ice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day was the 30th of December, a day of bitter frost, so that the Dee froze over, and the way which had been broken for the boats to ferry the Presbytery across from the dangerous bounds of Balmaghie was again filled with floating ice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day was the 30th of December, a day of bitter frost, so that the Dee froze over, and the way which had been broken for the boats to ferry the Presbytery across from the dangerous bounds of Balmaghie was again filled with floating ice.
in the direction of
From this reading And every Sabbath day across the sluggish stream two songs of praise go up to heaven in united aspiration towards one Eternal father.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading And every Sabbath day across the sluggish stream two songs of praise go up to heaven in united aspiration towards one Eternal father.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading And every Sabbath day across the sluggish stream two songs of praise go up to heaven in united aspiration towards one Eternal father.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And every Sabbath day across the sluggish stream two songs of praise go up to heaven in united aspiration towards one Eternal father.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next day was the 30th of December, a day of bitter frost, so that the Dee froze over, and the way which had been broken for the boats to ferry the Presbytery across from the dangerous bounds of Balmaghie was again filled with floating ice.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The Kirk of Crossmichael sits, like that of Balmaghie, on a little green hill above Dee Water.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The next day was the 30th of December, a day of bitter frost, so that the Dee froze over, and the way which had been broken for the boats to ferry the Presbytery across from the dangerous bounds of Balmaghie was again filled with floating ice.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The next day was the 30th of December, a day of bitter frost, so that the Dee froze over, and the way which had been broken for the boats to ferry the Presbytery across from the dangerous bounds of Balmaghie was again filled with floating ice.
a Caucasian
From this reading One House of Prayer fronts the other, and the white kirkyard stones greet each other across the river, telling the one story of earth to earth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The next day was the 30th of December, a day of bitter frost, so that the Dee froze over, and the way which had been broken for the boats to ferry the Presbytery across from the dangerous bounds of Balmaghie was again filled with floating ice.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading MARY GORDON’S LAST WORD.
