used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the grove, which then was young and full of green, my pale friend hid himself by day, but at night he stood at the edge of the wood, white and pale, with his scythe glittering in the moonlight.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading DEATH, THE DELIVERER My pale friend, Death the deliverer, came in August, when the nights were white with moonlight, to the house of Captain Uggla.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Into the old grove behind the house, crept Death.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the grove, which then was young and full of green, my pale friend hid himself by day, but at night he stood at the edge of the wood, white and pale, with his scythe glittering in the moonlight.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading DEATH, THE DELIVERER My pale friend, Death the deliverer, came in August, when the nights were white with moonlight, to the house of Captain Uggla.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading DEATH, THE DELIVERER My pale friend, Death the deliverer, came in August, when the nights were white with moonlight, to the house of Captain Uggla.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Death stood there, and the creatures of the night saw him.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading Into the old grove behind the house, crept Death.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In the grove, which then was young and full of green, my pale friend hid himself by day, but at night he stood at the edge of the wood, white and pale, with his scythe glittering in the moonlight.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading DEATH, THE DELIVERER My pale friend, Death the deliverer, came in August, when the nights were white with moonlight, to the house of Captain Uggla.
DELIVERERnounUS /dɪˈlɪvərər/
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 DEATH, THE DELIVERER My pale friend, Death the deliverer, came in August, when the nights were white with moonlight, to the house of Captain Uggla.
deliversverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərz/
third-person singular of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
command with authority
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading In the grove, which then was young and full of green, my pale friend hid himself by day, but at night he stood at the edge of the wood, white and pale, with his scythe glittering in the moonlight.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
fettersnounUS /ˈfetərz/
plural of “fetter” — a shackle for the ankles or feet
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading DEATH, THE DELIVERER My pale friend, Death the deliverer, came in August, when the nights were white with moonlight, to the house of Captain Uggla.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading In the grove, which then was young and full of green, my pale friend hid himself by day, but at night he stood at the edge of the wood, white and pale, with his scythe glittering in the moonlight.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading In the grove, which then was young and full of green, my pale friend hid himself by day, but at night he stood at the edge of the wood, white and pale, with his scythe glittering in the moonlight.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading In the grove, which then was young and full of green, my pale friend hid himself by day, but at night he stood at the edge of the wood, white and pale, with his scythe glittering in the moonlight.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading Into the old grove behind the house, crept Death.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading In the grove, which then was young and full of green, my pale friend hid himself by day, but at night he stood at the edge of the wood, white and pale, with his scythe glittering in the moonlight.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In the grove, which then was young and full of green, my pale friend hid himself by day, but at night he stood at the edge of the wood, white and pale, with his scythe glittering in the moonlight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the grove, which then was young and full of green, my pale friend hid himself by day, but at night he stood at the edge of the wood, white and pale, with his scythe glittering in the moonlight.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading DEATH, THE DELIVERER My pale friend, Death the deliverer, came in August, when the nights were white with moonlight, to the house of Captain Uggla.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DEATH, THE DELIVERER My pale friend, Death the deliverer, came in August, when the nights were white with moonlight, to the house of Captain Uggla.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
letsnounUS /lets/
plural of “let” — a brutal terrorist group active in Kashmir; fights against India with the goal of restoring Islamic rule of India
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
the light of the Moon
From this reading DEATH, THE DELIVERER My pale friend, Death the deliverer, came in August, when the nights were white with moonlight, to the house of Captain Uggla.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading DEATH, THE DELIVERER My pale friend, Death the deliverer, came in August, when the nights were white with moonlight, to the house of Captain Uggla.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In the grove, which then was young and full of green, my pale friend hid himself by day, but at night he stood at the edge of the wood, white and pale, with his scythe glittering in the moonlight.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading DEATH, THE DELIVERER My pale friend, Death the deliverer, came in August, when the nights were white with moonlight, to the house of Captain Uggla.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEATH, THE DELIVERER My pale friend, Death the deliverer, came in August, when the nights were white with moonlight, to the house of Captain Uggla.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Into the old grove behind the house, crept Death.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading DEATH, THE DELIVERER My pale friend, Death the deliverer, came in August, when the nights were white with moonlight, to the house of Captain Uggla.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
on the contrary
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
cut with a saw
From this reading Death stood there, and the creatures of the night saw him.
scythenounUS /sɪθ/
an edge tool for cutting grass; has a long handle that must be held with both hands and a curved blade that moves parallel to the ground
From this reading In the grove, which then was young and full of green, my pale friend hid himself by day, but at night he stood at the edge of the wood, white and pale, with his scythe glittering in the moonlight.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
spheresnounUS /sfɪrz/
plural of “sphere” — a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In the grove, which then was young and full of green, my pale friend hid himself by day, but at night he stood at the edge of the wood, white and pale, with his scythe glittering in the moonlight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEATH, THE DELIVERER My pale friend, Death the deliverer, came in August, when the nights were white with moonlight, to the house of Captain Uggla.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading In the grove, which then was young and full of green, my pale friend hid himself by day, but at night he stood at the edge of the wood, white and pale, with his scythe glittering in the moonlight.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Death stood there, and the creatures of the night saw him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DEATH, THE DELIVERER My pale friend, Death the deliverer, came in August, when the nights were white with moonlight, to the house of Captain Uggla.
Uggla
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From this reading DEATH, THE DELIVERER My pale friend, Death the deliverer, came in August, when the nights were white with moonlight, to the house of Captain Uggla.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the grove, which then was young and full of green, my pale friend hid himself by day, but at night he stood at the edge of the wood, white and pale, with his scythe glittering in the moonlight.
showing sorrow
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DEATH, THE DELIVERER My pale friend, Death the deliverer, came in August, when the nights were white with moonlight, to the house of Captain Uggla.
at the time that
From this reading DEATH, THE DELIVERER My pale friend, Death the deliverer, came in August, when the nights were white with moonlight, to the house of Captain Uggla.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the grove, which then was young and full of green, my pale friend hid himself by day, but at night he stood at the edge of the wood, white and pale, with his scythe glittering in the moonlight.
a Caucasian
From this reading DEATH, THE DELIVERER My pale friend, Death the deliverer, came in August, when the nights were white with moonlight, to the house of Captain Uggla.
which person or people
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading But he did not dare to go direct into that hospitable home, for they are few who love him, and he does not wish to be greeted with weeping, rather with quiet joy,—he who comes to set free the soul from the fetters of pain, he who delivers the soul from the burden of the body and lets it enjoy the beautiful life of the spheres.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DEATH, THE DELIVERER My pale friend, Death the deliverer, came in August, when the nights were white with moonlight, to the house of Captain Uggla.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading In the grove, which then was young and full of green, my pale friend hid himself by day, but at night he stood at the edge of the wood, white and pale, with his scythe glittering in the moonlight.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In the grove, which then was young and full of green, my pale friend hid himself by day, but at night he stood at the edge of the wood, white and pale, with his scythe glittering in the moonlight.
