afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For I'm His father as much as He's mine, since I've conceived the thought of Him after my own fashion!
(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 "And He lives in you too, Tray--you and all your kind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And I'm one of the good little birds, Tray--at least, I hope so.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For I'm His father as much as He's mine, since I've conceived the thought of Him after my own fashion!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "And I'm one of the good little birds, Tray--at least, I hope so.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And that unknown Father lives in me whether I will or no, and I love Him whether He be or not, just because I can't help it, and with the best and bravest love that can be--the perfect love that believeth no evil, and seeketh no reward, and casteth out fear.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Yes, good dog, you king of beasts, I see it in your eyes....
for the reason that
From this reading And that unknown Father lives in me whether I will or no, and I love Him whether He be or not, just because I can't help it, and with the best and bravest love that can be--the perfect love that believeth no evil, and seeketh no reward, and casteth out fear.
believeth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And that unknown Father lives in me whether I will or no, and I love Him whether He be or not, just because I can't help it, and with the best and bravest love that can be--the perfect love that believeth no evil, and seeketh no reward, and casteth out fear.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading And that unknown Father lives in me whether I will or no, and I love Him whether He be or not, just because I can't help it, and with the best and bravest love that can be--the perfect love that believeth no evil, and seeketh no reward, and casteth out fear.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading "And I'm one of the good little birds, Tray--at least, I hope so.
bravestadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪvəst/
superlative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading And that unknown Father lives in me whether I will or no, and I love Him whether He be or not, just because I can't help it, and with the best and bravest love that can be--the perfect love that believeth no evil, and seeketh no reward, and casteth out fear.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading And that unknown Father lives in me whether I will or no, and I love Him whether He be or not, just because I can't help it, and with the best and bravest love that can be--the perfect love that believeth no evil, and seeketh no reward, and casteth out fear.
can't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And that unknown Father lives in me whether I will or no, and I love Him whether He be or not, just because I can't help it, and with the best and bravest love that can be--the perfect love that believeth no evil, and seeketh no reward, and casteth out fear.
casteth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And that unknown Father lives in me whether I will or no, and I love Him whether He be or not, just because I can't help it, and with the best and bravest love that can be--the perfect love that believeth no evil, and seeketh no reward, and casteth out fear.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading For I'm His father as much as He's mine, since I've conceived the thought of Him after my own fashion!
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Yes, good dog, you king of beasts, I see it in your eyes....
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading And that unknown Father lives in me whether I will or no, and I love Him whether He be or not, just because I can't help it, and with the best and bravest love that can be--the perfect love that believeth no evil, and seeketh no reward, and casteth out fear.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Yes, good dog, you king of beasts, I see it in your eyes....
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For I'm His father as much as He's mine, since I've conceived the thought of Him after my own fashion!
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading And that unknown Father lives in me whether I will or no, and I love Him whether He be or not, just because I can't help it, and with the best and bravest love that can be--the perfect love that believeth no evil, and seeketh no reward, and casteth out fear.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading And that unknown Father lives in me whether I will or no, and I love Him whether He be or not, just because I can't help it, and with the best and bravest love that can be--the perfect love that believeth no evil, and seeketh no reward, and casteth out fear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For I'm His father as much as He's mine, since I've conceived the thought of Him after my own fashion!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "And I'm one of the good little birds, Tray--at least, I hope so.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And that unknown Father lives in me whether I will or no, and I love Him whether He be or not, just because I can't help it, and with the best and bravest love that can be--the perfect love that believeth no evil, and seeketh no reward, and casteth out fear.
He's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For I'm His father as much as He's mine, since I've conceived the thought of Him after my own fashion!
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading And that unknown Father lives in me whether I will or no, and I love Him whether He be or not, just because I can't help it, and with the best and bravest love that can be--the perfect love that believeth no evil, and seeketh no reward, and casteth out fear.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And that unknown Father lives in me whether I will or no, and I love Him whether He be or not, just because I can't help it, and with the best and bravest love that can be--the perfect love that believeth no evil, and seeketh no reward, and casteth out fear.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For I'm His father as much as He's mine, since I've conceived the thought of Him after my own fashion!
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "And I'm one of the good little birds, Tray--at least, I hope so.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "And I'm one of the good little birds, Tray--at least, I hope so.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And I'm one of the good little birds, Tray--at least, I hope so.
I've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For I'm His father as much as He's mine, since I've conceived the thought of Him after my own fashion!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And that unknown Father lives in me whether I will or no, and I love Him whether He be or not, just because I can't help it, and with the best and bravest love that can be--the perfect love that believeth no evil, and seeketh no reward, and casteth out fear.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And that unknown Father lives in me whether I will or no, and I love Him whether He be or not, just because I can't help it, and with the best and bravest love that can be--the perfect love that believeth no evil, and seeketh no reward, and casteth out fear.
and nothing more
From this reading And that unknown Father lives in me whether I will or no, and I love Him whether He be or not, just because I can't help it, and with the best and bravest love that can be--the perfect love that believeth no evil, and seeketh no reward, and casteth out fear.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "And He lives in you too, Tray--you and all your kind.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Yes, good dog, you king of beasts, I see it in your eyes....
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "And I'm one of the good little birds, Tray--at least, I hope so.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "And I'm one of the good little birds, Tray--at least, I hope so.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And that unknown Father lives in me whether I will or no, and I love Him whether He be or not, just because I can't help it, and with the best and bravest love that can be--the perfect love that believeth no evil, and seeketh no reward, and casteth out fear.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading And that unknown Father lives in me whether I will or no, and I love Him whether He be or not, just because I can't help it, and with the best and bravest love that can be--the perfect love that believeth no evil, and seeketh no reward, and casteth out fear.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And that unknown Father lives in me whether I will or no, and I love Him whether He be or not, just because I can't help it, and with the best and bravest love that can be--the perfect love that believeth no evil, and seeketh no reward, and casteth out fear.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading For I'm His father as much as He's mine, since I've conceived the thought of Him after my own fashion!
to a great degree or extent
From this reading For I'm His father as much as He's mine, since I've conceived the thought of Him after my own fashion!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading For I'm His father as much as He's mine, since I've conceived the thought of Him after my own fashion!
not any; not one
From this reading And that unknown Father lives in me whether I will or no, and I love Him whether He be or not, just because I can't help it, and with the best and bravest love that can be--the perfect love that believeth no evil, and seeketh no reward, and casteth out fear.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And that unknown Father lives in me whether I will or no, and I love Him whether He be or not, just because I can't help it, and with the best and bravest love that can be--the perfect love that believeth no evil, and seeketh no reward, and casteth out fear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "And I'm one of the good little birds, Tray--at least, I hope so.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "And I'm one of the good little birds, Tray--at least, I hope so.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And that unknown Father lives in me whether I will or no, and I love Him whether He be or not, just because I can't help it, and with the best and bravest love that can be--the perfect love that believeth no evil, and seeketh no reward, and casteth out fear.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And that unknown Father lives in me whether I will or no, and I love Him whether He be or not, just because I can't help it, and with the best and bravest love that can be--the perfect love that believeth no evil, and seeketh no reward, and casteth out fear.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading For I'm His father as much as He's mine, since I've conceived the thought of Him after my own fashion!
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading And that unknown Father lives in me whether I will or no, and I love Him whether He be or not, just because I can't help it, and with the best and bravest love that can be--the perfect love that believeth no evil, and seeketh no reward, and casteth out fear.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading And that unknown Father lives in me whether I will or no, and I love Him whether He be or not, just because I can't help it, and with the best and bravest love that can be--the perfect love that believeth no evil, and seeketh no reward, and casteth out fear.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Yes, good dog, you king of beasts, I see it in your eyes....
seeketh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And that unknown Father lives in me whether I will or no, and I love Him whether He be or not, just because I can't help it, and with the best and bravest love that can be--the perfect love that believeth no evil, and seeketh no reward, and casteth out fear.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading For I'm His father as much as He's mine, since I've conceived the thought of Him after my own fashion!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "And I'm one of the good little birds, Tray--at least, I hope so.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And that unknown Father lives in me whether I will or no, and I love Him whether He be or not, just because I can't help it, and with the best and bravest love that can be--the perfect love that believeth no evil, and seeketh no reward, and casteth out fear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "And I'm one of the good little birds, Tray--at least, I hope so.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading For I'm His father as much as He's mine, since I've conceived the thought of Him after my own fashion!
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "And He lives in you too, Tray--you and all your kind.
TraynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading "And I'm one of the good little birds, Tray--at least, I hope so.
not known
From this reading And that unknown Father lives in me whether I will or no, and I love Him whether He be or not, just because I can't help it, and with the best and bravest love that can be--the perfect love that believeth no evil, and seeketh no reward, and casteth out fear.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading And that unknown Father lives in me whether I will or no, and I love Him whether He be or not, just because I can't help it, and with the best and bravest love that can be--the perfect love that believeth no evil, and seeketh no reward, and casteth out fear.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading And that unknown Father lives in me whether I will or no, and I love Him whether He be or not, just because I can't help it, and with the best and bravest love that can be--the perfect love that believeth no evil, and seeketh no reward, and casteth out fear.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And that unknown Father lives in me whether I will or no, and I love Him whether He be or not, just because I can't help it, and with the best and bravest love that can be--the perfect love that believeth no evil, and seeketh no reward, and casteth out fear.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, good dog, you king of beasts, I see it in your eyes....
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And He lives in you too, Tray--you and all your kind.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And He lives in you too, Tray--you and all your kind.
