13
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From this reading Revelation xiv, 13.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Witch did not go about her work the next day, nor the next, for somehow she contracted a severe cold which completely prostrated her, and then pneumonia clutched her throat.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The Witch did not go about her work the next day, nor the next, for somehow she contracted a severe cold which completely prostrated her, and then pneumonia clutched her throat.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading Will this influence stop here? or will it go on and on through all the ages to come?
(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 Will this influence stop here? or will it go on and on through all the ages to come?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Witch did not go about her work the next day, nor the next, for somehow she contracted a severe cold which completely prostrated her, and then pneumonia clutched her throat.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A neighbor, whom in time past she had befriended, was at her side.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading One morning, when the first golden rays of the sun glanced over the sleeping city, they rested in benediction on her death bed.
befriendedverbUS /bɪˈfrendɪd/
past form of “befriend” — become friends with
From this reading A neighbor, whom in time past she had befriended, was at her side.
benedictionnounUS /ˌbenəˈdɪkʃən/
the act of praying for divine protection
From this reading One morning, when the first golden rays of the sun glanced over the sleeping city, they rested in benediction on her death bed.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading One morning, when the first golden rays of the sun glanced over the sleeping city, they rested in benediction on her death bed.
clutchedverbUS /klʌtʃt/
past form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading The Witch did not go about her work the next day, nor the next, for somehow she contracted a severe cold which completely prostrated her, and then pneumonia clutched her throat.
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 The Witch did not go about her work the next day, nor the next, for somehow she contracted a severe cold which completely prostrated her, and then pneumonia clutched her throat.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Will this influence stop here? or will it go on and on through all the ages to come?
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The Witch did not go about her work the next day, nor the next, for somehow she contracted a severe cold which completely prostrated her, and then pneumonia clutched her throat.
contractedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntræktəd/
reduced in size or pulled together
From this reading The Witch did not go about her work the next day, nor the next, for somehow she contracted a severe cold which completely prostrated her, and then pneumonia clutched her throat.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Witch did not go about her work the next day, nor the next, for somehow she contracted a severe cold which completely prostrated her, and then pneumonia clutched her throat.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading One morning, when the first golden rays of the sun glanced over the sleeping city, they rested in benediction on her death bed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Witch did not go about her work the next day, nor the next, for somehow she contracted a severe cold which completely prostrated her, and then pneumonia clutched her throat.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading She knew that the end was near.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading One morning, when the first golden rays of the sun glanced over the sleeping city, they rested in benediction on her death bed.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Witch did not go about her work the next day, nor the next, for somehow she contracted a severe cold which completely prostrated her, and then pneumonia clutched her throat.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading One morning, when the first golden rays of the sun glanced over the sleeping city, they rested in benediction on her death bed.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Witch did not go about her work the next day, nor the next, for somehow she contracted a severe cold which completely prostrated her, and then pneumonia clutched her throat.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading One morning, when the first golden rays of the sun glanced over the sleeping city, they rested in benediction on her death bed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A neighbor, whom in time past she had befriended, was at her side.
henceforthadverbUS /ˈhenˈsfɔːrθ/
from this time forth; from now on
From this reading Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Witch did not go about her work the next day, nor the next, for somehow she contracted a severe cold which completely prostrated her, and then pneumonia clutched her throat.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Will this influence stop here? or will it go on and on through all the ages to come?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One morning, when the first golden rays of the sun glanced over the sleeping city, they rested in benediction on her death bed.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Will this influence stop here? or will it go on and on through all the ages to come?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Will this influence stop here? or will it go on and on through all the ages to come?
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew that the end was near.
labours
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From this reading Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning, when the first golden rays of the sun glanced over the sleeping city, they rested in benediction on her death bed.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading She knew that the end was near.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading A neighbor, whom in time past she had befriended, was at her side.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The Witch did not go about her work the next day, nor the next, for somehow she contracted a severe cold which completely prostrated her, and then pneumonia clutched her throat.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The Witch did not go about her work the next day, nor the next, for somehow she contracted a severe cold which completely prostrated her, and then pneumonia clutched her throat.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Witch did not go about her work the next day, nor the next, for somehow she contracted a severe cold which completely prostrated her, and then pneumonia clutched her throat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One morning, when the first golden rays of the sun glanced over the sleeping city, they rested in benediction on her death bed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One morning, when the first golden rays of the sun glanced over the sleeping city, they rested in benediction on her death bed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning, when the first golden rays of the sun glanced over the sleeping city, they rested in benediction on her death bed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Will this influence stop here? or will it go on and on through all the ages to come?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading One morning, when the first golden rays of the sun glanced over the sleeping city, they rested in benediction on her death bed.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading A neighbor, whom in time past she had befriended, was at her side.
pneumonianounUS /nuːˈmoʊnjə/
respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma (excluding the bronchi) with congestion caused by viruses or bacteria or irritants
From this reading The Witch did not go about her work the next day, nor the next, for somehow she contracted a severe cold which completely prostrated her, and then pneumonia clutched her throat.
prostrated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Witch did not go about her work the next day, nor the next, for somehow she contracted a severe cold which completely prostrated her, and then pneumonia clutched her throat.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading One morning, when the first golden rays of the sun glanced over the sleeping city, they rested in benediction on her death bed.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading One morning, when the first golden rays of the sun glanced over the sleeping city, they rested in benediction on her death bed.
RevelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading Revelation xiv, 13.
saith
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From this reading Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading The Witch did not go about her work the next day, nor the next, for somehow she contracted a severe cold which completely prostrated her, and then pneumonia clutched her throat.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Witch did not go about her work the next day, nor the next, for somehow she contracted a severe cold which completely prostrated her, and then pneumonia clutched her throat.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A neighbor, whom in time past she had befriended, was at her side.
the state of being asleep
From this reading One morning, when the first golden rays of the sun glanced over the sleeping city, they rested in benediction on her death bed.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading The Witch did not go about her work the next day, nor the next, for somehow she contracted a severe cold which completely prostrated her, and then pneumonia clutched her throat.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Will this influence stop here? or will it go on and on through all the ages to come?
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading One morning, when the first golden rays of the sun glanced over the sleeping city, they rested in benediction on her death bed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She knew that the end was near.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Witch did not go about her work the next day, nor the next, for somehow she contracted a severe cold which completely prostrated her, and then pneumonia clutched her throat.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The Witch did not go about her work the next day, nor the next, for somehow she contracted a severe cold which completely prostrated her, and then pneumonia clutched her throat.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One morning, when the first golden rays of the sun glanced over the sleeping city, they rested in benediction on her death bed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Will this influence stop here? or will it go on and on through all the ages to come?
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading The Witch did not go about her work the next day, nor the next, for somehow she contracted a severe cold which completely prostrated her, and then pneumonia clutched her throat.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Will this influence stop here? or will it go on and on through all the ages to come?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A neighbor, whom in time past she had befriended, was at her side.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Will this influence stop here? or will it go on and on through all the ages to come?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A neighbor, whom in time past she had befriended, was at her side.
at the time that
From this reading One morning, when the first golden rays of the sun glanced over the sleeping city, they rested in benediction on her death bed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Witch did not go about her work the next day, nor the next, for somehow she contracted a severe cold which completely prostrated her, and then pneumonia clutched her throat.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A neighbor, whom in time past she had befriended, was at her side.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Will this influence stop here? or will it go on and on through all the ages to come?
WitchnounUS /wɪtʃ/
a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading The Witch did not go about her work the next day, nor the next, for somehow she contracted a severe cold which completely prostrated her, and then pneumonia clutched her throat.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The Witch did not go about her work the next day, nor the next, for somehow she contracted a severe cold which completely prostrated her, and then pneumonia clutched her throat.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.
xivnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading Revelation xiv, 13.
YeaexclamationUS /jeɪ/
an old word for “yes”
From this reading Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.
