used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few tears rose in Evie's eyes and ran silently down her cheeks, but they were happy tears, with which were wiped away all remains of bitterness.
(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 A few tears rose in Evie's eyes and ran silently down her cheeks, but they were happy tears, with which were wiped away all remains of bitterness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There is no truer way of forgiving our enemies than by consenting to be helped at their hands, and, if the effort be great, it brings with it an exceeding great reward.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Evie looked into the quivering face, and her eyes shone--then the kind arms opened wide and the brown head nestled down on the broad, motherly shoulder.
react verbally
From this reading There was no need for words, for the answer was given far more eloquently in look and gesture.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Evie looked into the quivering face, and her eyes shone--then the kind arms opened wide and the brown head nestled down on the broad, motherly shoulder.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There is no truer way of forgiving our enemies than by consenting to be helped at their hands, and, if the effort be great, it brings with it an exceeding great reward.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A few tears rose in Evie's eyes and ran silently down her cheeks, but they were happy tears, with which were wiped away all remains of bitterness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There is no truer way of forgiving our enemies than by consenting to be helped at their hands, and, if the effort be great, it brings with it an exceeding great reward.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading A few tears rose in Evie's eyes and ran silently down her cheeks, but they were happy tears, with which were wiped away all remains of bitterness.
give a benediction to
From this reading "God bless you, my lassie!" murmured Mrs Chester fondly, and they sat in silence together, gazing into the fire.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading There is no truer way of forgiving our enemies than by consenting to be helped at their hands, and, if the effort be great, it brings with it an exceeding great reward.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Evie looked into the quivering face, and her eyes shone--then the kind arms opened wide and the brown head nestled down on the broad, motherly shoulder.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Evie looked into the quivering face, and her eyes shone--then the kind arms opened wide and the brown head nestled down on the broad, motherly shoulder.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A few tears rose in Evie's eyes and ran silently down her cheeks, but they were happy tears, with which were wiped away all remains of bitterness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There is no truer way of forgiving our enemies than by consenting to be helped at their hands, and, if the effort be great, it brings with it an exceeding great reward.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading A few tears rose in Evie's eyes and ran silently down her cheeks, but they were happy tears, with which were wiped away all remains of bitterness.
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading "God bless you, my lassie!" murmured Mrs Chester fondly, and they sat in silence together, gazing into the fire.
consentingadjectiveUS /kənˈsentɪŋ/
having given consent
From this reading There is no truer way of forgiving our enemies than by consenting to be helped at their hands, and, if the effort be great, it brings with it an exceeding great reward.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Evie looked into the quivering face, and her eyes shone--then the kind arms opened wide and the brown head nestled down on the broad, motherly shoulder.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading There is no truer way of forgiving our enemies than by consenting to be helped at their hands, and, if the effort be great, it brings with it an exceeding great reward.
eloquentlyadverbUS /ˈeləkwəntli/
with eloquence
From this reading There was no need for words, for the answer was given far more eloquently in look and gesture.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading There is no truer way of forgiving our enemies than by consenting to be helped at their hands, and, if the effort be great, it brings with it an exceeding great reward.
Evie
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From this reading Evie looked into the quivering face, and her eyes shone--then the kind arms opened wide and the brown head nestled down on the broad, motherly shoulder.
Evie's
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From this reading A few tears rose in Evie's eyes and ran silently down her cheeks, but they were happy tears, with which were wiped away all remains of bitterness.
exceedingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading There is no truer way of forgiving our enemies than by consenting to be helped at their hands, and, if the effort be great, it brings with it an exceeding great reward.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Evie looked into the quivering face, and her eyes shone--then the kind arms opened wide and the brown head nestled down on the broad, motherly shoulder.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Evie looked into the quivering face, and her eyes shone--then the kind arms opened wide and the brown head nestled down on the broad, motherly shoulder.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading There was no need for words, for the answer was given far more eloquently in look and gesture.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few tears rose in Evie's eyes and ran silently down her cheeks, but they were happy tears, with which were wiped away all remains of bitterness.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "God bless you, my lassie!" murmured Mrs Chester fondly, and they sat in silence together, gazing into the fire.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading "God bless you, my lassie!" murmured Mrs Chester fondly, and they sat in silence together, gazing into the fire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was no need for words, for the answer was given far more eloquently in look and gesture.
forgivingadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɪvɪŋ/
inclined or able to forgive and show mercy
From this reading There is no truer way of forgiving our enemies than by consenting to be helped at their hands, and, if the effort be great, it brings with it an exceeding great reward.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading "God bless you, my lassie!" murmured Mrs Chester fondly, and they sat in silence together, gazing into the fire.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading There was no need for words, for the answer was given far more eloquently in look and gesture.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading There was no need for words, for the answer was given far more eloquently in look and gesture.
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 bless you, my lassie!" murmured Mrs Chester fondly, and they sat in silence together, gazing into the fire.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There is no truer way of forgiving our enemies than by consenting to be helped at their hands, and, if the effort be great, it brings with it an exceeding great reward.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading There is no truer way of forgiving our enemies than by consenting to be helped at their hands, and, if the effort be great, it brings with it an exceeding great reward.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading A few tears rose in Evie's eyes and ran silently down her cheeks, but they were happy tears, with which were wiped away all remains of bitterness.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Evie looked into the quivering face, and her eyes shone--then the kind arms opened wide and the brown head nestled down on the broad, motherly shoulder.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading There is no truer way of forgiving our enemies than by consenting to be helped at their hands, and, if the effort be great, it brings with it an exceeding great reward.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Evie looked into the quivering face, and her eyes shone--then the kind arms opened wide and the brown head nestled down on the broad, motherly shoulder.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There is no truer way of forgiving our enemies than by consenting to be helped at their hands, and, if the effort be great, it brings with it an exceeding great reward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was no need for words, for the answer was given far more eloquently in look and gesture.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Evie looked into the quivering face, and her eyes shone--then the kind arms opened wide and the brown head nestled down on the broad, motherly shoulder.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is no truer way of forgiving our enemies than by consenting to be helped at their hands, and, if the effort be great, it brings with it an exceeding great reward.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There is no truer way of forgiving our enemies than by consenting to be helped at their hands, and, if the effort be great, it brings with it an exceeding great reward.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Evie looked into the quivering face, and her eyes shone--then the kind arms opened wide and the brown head nestled down on the broad, motherly shoulder.
lassienounUS /ˈlæsi/
a girl or young woman who is unmarried
From this reading "God bless you, my lassie!" murmured Mrs Chester fondly, and they sat in silence together, gazing into the fire.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There was no need for words, for the answer was given far more eloquently in look and gesture.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Evie looked into the quivering face, and her eyes shone--then the kind arms opened wide and the brown head nestled down on the broad, motherly shoulder.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was no need for words, for the answer was given far more eloquently in look and gesture.
motherlyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌðərli/
befitting a mother; warm and nurturing
From this reading Evie looked into the quivering face, and her eyes shone--then the kind arms opened wide and the brown head nestled down on the broad, motherly shoulder.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "God bless you, my lassie!" murmured Mrs Chester fondly, and they sat in silence together, gazing into the fire.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "God bless you, my lassie!" murmured Mrs Chester fondly, and they sat in silence together, gazing into the fire.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "God bless you, my lassie!" murmured Mrs Chester fondly, and they sat in silence together, gazing into the fire.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading There was no need for words, for the answer was given far more eloquently in look and gesture.
nestledadjectiveUS /ˈnesəld/
drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection
From this reading Evie looked into the quivering face, and her eyes shone--then the kind arms opened wide and the brown head nestled down on the broad, motherly shoulder.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no need for words, for the answer was given far more eloquently in look and gesture.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few tears rose in Evie's eyes and ran silently down her cheeks, but they were happy tears, with which were wiped away all remains of bitterness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Evie looked into the quivering face, and her eyes shone--then the kind arms opened wide and the brown head nestled down on the broad, motherly shoulder.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Evie looked into the quivering face, and her eyes shone--then the kind arms opened wide and the brown head nestled down on the broad, motherly shoulder.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading There is no truer way of forgiving our enemies than by consenting to be helped at their hands, and, if the effort be great, it brings with it an exceeding great reward.
quiveringnounUS /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading Evie looked into the quivering face, and her eyes shone--then the kind arms opened wide and the brown head nestled down on the broad, motherly shoulder.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A few tears rose in Evie's eyes and ran silently down her cheeks, but they were happy tears, with which were wiped away all remains of bitterness.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading A few tears rose in Evie's eyes and ran silently down her cheeks, but they were happy tears, with which were wiped away all remains of bitterness.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading There is no truer way of forgiving our enemies than by consenting to be helped at their hands, and, if the effort be great, it brings with it an exceeding great reward.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading A few tears rose in Evie's eyes and ran silently down her cheeks, but they were happy tears, with which were wiped away all remains of bitterness.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "God bless you, my lassie!" murmured Mrs Chester fondly, and they sat in silence together, gazing into the fire.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Evie looked into the quivering face, and her eyes shone--then the kind arms opened wide and the brown head nestled down on the broad, motherly shoulder.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Evie looked into the quivering face, and her eyes shone--then the kind arms opened wide and the brown head nestled down on the broad, motherly shoulder.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading "God bless you, my lassie!" murmured Mrs Chester fondly, and they sat in silence together, gazing into the fire.
without speaking
From this reading A few tears rose in Evie's eyes and ran silently down her cheeks, but they were happy tears, with which were wiped away all remains of bitterness.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading A few tears rose in Evie's eyes and ran silently down her cheeks, but they were happy tears, with which were wiped away all remains of bitterness.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There is no truer way of forgiving our enemies than by consenting to be helped at their hands, and, if the effort be great, it brings with it an exceeding great reward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Evie looked into the quivering face, and her eyes shone--then the kind arms opened wide and the brown head nestled down on the broad, motherly shoulder.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There is no truer way of forgiving our enemies than by consenting to be helped at their hands, and, if the effort be great, it brings with it an exceeding great reward.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Evie looked into the quivering face, and her eyes shone--then the kind arms opened wide and the brown head nestled down on the broad, motherly shoulder.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no need for words, for the answer was given far more eloquently in look and gesture.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "God bless you, my lassie!" murmured Mrs Chester fondly, and they sat in silence together, gazing into the fire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is no truer way of forgiving our enemies than by consenting to be helped at their hands, and, if the effort be great, it brings with it an exceeding great reward.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "God bless you, my lassie!" murmured Mrs Chester fondly, and they sat in silence together, gazing into the fire.
trueradjectiveUS /ˈtruːər/
comparative of “true” — consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading There is no truer way of forgiving our enemies than by consenting to be helped at their hands, and, if the effort be great, it brings with it an exceeding great reward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no need for words, for the answer was given far more eloquently in look and gesture.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There is no truer way of forgiving our enemies than by consenting to be helped at their hands, and, if the effort be great, it brings with it an exceeding great reward.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A few tears rose in Evie's eyes and ran silently down her cheeks, but they were happy tears, with which were wiped away all remains of bitterness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A few tears rose in Evie's eyes and ran silently down her cheeks, but they were happy tears, with which were wiped away all remains of bitterness.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Evie looked into the quivering face, and her eyes shone--then the kind arms opened wide and the brown head nestled down on the broad, motherly shoulder.
wipedverbUS /waɪpt/
past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading A few tears rose in Evie's eyes and ran silently down her cheeks, but they were happy tears, with which were wiped away all remains of bitterness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A few tears rose in Evie's eyes and ran silently down her cheeks, but they were happy tears, with which were wiped away all remains of bitterness.
the words that are spoken
From this reading There was no need for words, for the answer was given far more eloquently in look and gesture.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "God bless you, my lassie!" murmured Mrs Chester fondly, and they sat in silence together, gazing into the fire.
