used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perrote came a little nearer.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading She looked like an inspired prophetess, that tall white-haired woman, lifting her face up to the morning sun, as if addressing through it the Eternal Light, and challenging the love and wisdom of His decrees.
Amphillis
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From this reading Amphillis shrank back from her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She looked like an inspired prophetess, that tall white-haired woman, lifting her face up to the morning sun, as if addressing through it the Eternal Light, and challenging the love and wisdom of His decrees.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She looked like an inspired prophetess, that tall white-haired woman, lifting her face up to the morning sun, as if addressing through it the Eternal Light, and challenging the love and wisdom of His decrees.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She looked like an inspired prophetess, that tall white-haired woman, lifting her face up to the morning sun, as if addressing through it the Eternal Light, and challenging the love and wisdom of His decrees.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Amphillis shrank back from her.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Perrote came a little nearer.
challengingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/
requiring full use of your abilities or resources
From this reading She looked like an inspired prophetess, that tall white-haired woman, lifting her face up to the morning sun, as if addressing through it the Eternal Light, and challenging the love and wisdom of His decrees.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading "God is wiser than His creatures," she said.
decreesnounUS /dɪˈkriːz/
plural of “decree” — a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
From this reading She looked like an inspired prophetess, that tall white-haired woman, lifting her face up to the morning sun, as if addressing through it the Eternal Light, and challenging the love and wisdom of His decrees.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading She looked like an inspired prophetess, that tall white-haired woman, lifting her face up to the morning sun, as if addressing through it the Eternal Light, and challenging the love and wisdom of His decrees.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She looked like an inspired prophetess, that tall white-haired woman, lifting her face up to the morning sun, as if addressing through it the Eternal Light, and challenging the love and wisdom of His decrees.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Amphillis shrank back from her.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "God is wiser than His creatures," she said.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She looked like an inspired prophetess, that tall white-haired woman, lifting her face up to the morning sun, as if addressing through it the Eternal Light, and challenging the love and wisdom of His decrees.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She looked like an inspired prophetess, that tall white-haired woman, lifting her face up to the morning sun, as if addressing through it the Eternal Light, and challenging the love and wisdom of His decrees.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She looked like an inspired prophetess, that tall white-haired woman, lifting her face up to the morning sun, as if addressing through it the Eternal Light, and challenging the love and wisdom of His decrees.
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading She looked like an inspired prophetess, that tall white-haired woman, lifting her face up to the morning sun, as if addressing through it the Eternal Light, and challenging the love and wisdom of His decrees.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "God is wiser than His creatures," she said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She looked like an inspired prophetess, that tall white-haired woman, lifting her face up to the morning sun, as if addressing through it the Eternal Light, and challenging the love and wisdom of His decrees.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading She looked like an inspired prophetess, that tall white-haired woman, lifting her face up to the morning sun, as if addressing through it the Eternal Light, and challenging the love and wisdom of His decrees.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading She looked like an inspired prophetess, that tall white-haired woman, lifting her face up to the morning sun, as if addressing through it the Eternal Light, and challenging the love and wisdom of His decrees.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She looked like an inspired prophetess, that tall white-haired woman, lifting her face up to the morning sun, as if addressing through it the Eternal Light, and challenging the love and wisdom of His decrees.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Perrote came a little nearer.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked like an inspired prophetess, that tall white-haired woman, lifting her face up to the morning sun, as if addressing through it the Eternal Light, and challenging the love and wisdom of His decrees.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading She looked like an inspired prophetess, that tall white-haired woman, lifting her face up to the morning sun, as if addressing through it the Eternal Light, and challenging the love and wisdom of His decrees.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She looked like an inspired prophetess, that tall white-haired woman, lifting her face up to the morning sun, as if addressing through it the Eternal Light, and challenging the love and wisdom of His decrees.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Perrote came a little nearer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She looked like an inspired prophetess, that tall white-haired woman, lifting her face up to the morning sun, as if addressing through it the Eternal Light, and challenging the love and wisdom of His decrees.
Perrote
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perrote came a little nearer.
prophetessnounUS /ˈprɑːfətəs/
a woman prophet
From this reading She looked like an inspired prophetess, that tall white-haired woman, lifting her face up to the morning sun, as if addressing through it the Eternal Light, and challenging the love and wisdom of His decrees.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "God is wiser than His creatures," she said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She looked like an inspired prophetess, that tall white-haired woman, lifting her face up to the morning sun, as if addressing through it the Eternal Light, and challenging the love and wisdom of His decrees.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading Amphillis shrank back from her.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading She looked like an inspired prophetess, that tall white-haired woman, lifting her face up to the morning sun, as if addressing through it the Eternal Light, and challenging the love and wisdom of His decrees.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading She looked like an inspired prophetess, that tall white-haired woman, lifting her face up to the morning sun, as if addressing through it the Eternal Light, and challenging the love and wisdom of His decrees.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "God is wiser than His creatures," she said.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She looked like an inspired prophetess, that tall white-haired woman, lifting her face up to the morning sun, as if addressing through it the Eternal Light, and challenging the love and wisdom of His decrees.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She looked like an inspired prophetess, that tall white-haired woman, lifting her face up to the morning sun, as if addressing through it the Eternal Light, and challenging the love and wisdom of His decrees.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She looked like an inspired prophetess, that tall white-haired woman, lifting her face up to the morning sun, as if addressing through it the Eternal Light, and challenging the love and wisdom of His decrees.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She looked like an inspired prophetess, that tall white-haired woman, lifting her face up to the morning sun, as if addressing through it the Eternal Light, and challenging the love and wisdom of His decrees.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She looked like an inspired prophetess, that tall white-haired woman, lifting her face up to the morning sun, as if addressing through it the Eternal Light, and challenging the love and wisdom of His decrees.
white-hairedadjective
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
From this reading She looked like an inspired prophetess, that tall white-haired woman, lifting her face up to the morning sun, as if addressing through it the Eternal Light, and challenging the love and wisdom of His decrees.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading She looked like an inspired prophetess, that tall white-haired woman, lifting her face up to the morning sun, as if addressing through it the Eternal Light, and challenging the love and wisdom of His decrees.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading "God is wiser than His creatures," she said.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She looked like an inspired prophetess, that tall white-haired woman, lifting her face up to the morning sun, as if addressing through it the Eternal Light, and challenging the love and wisdom of His decrees.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "Words, words, Perrote!
