English Dictionary — Definitions & Meanings

abba

noun

An Aramaic word for "father", used as a religious title and, in the New Testament, as an intimate name for God.

doctrine

noun

A set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a religion, philosophy, or organization.

thou

pronoun

An old-fashioned or poetic word for "you," used when speaking to one person.

grey

adj

The color between black and white, as of storm clouds or ash; the standard British/Commonwealth spelling of "gray."

thee

pron

Archaic form of "you," used as the object of a verb or preposition (the object form of "thou").

gray

adj

Having a color between black and white, like the color of clouds or ash.

pajamas

noun

Loose, comfortable clothing worn for sleeping, usually a top and trousers.

hallelujah

interjection

An exclamation of praise, joy, or relief.

behold

verb

To look at or see something, especially something impressive.

thy

determiner

An old-fashioned or poetic word for "your," used with a singular person you are addressing.

thine

det

Archaic form of "your", used before a vowel sound.

sin

noun

In religious terms, an act that breaks a moral or divine law.

behemoth

noun

Something enormous and powerful, especially a huge organization, machine, or creature.

meter

noun

A device that measures the amount of something, such as electricity, gas, or water used.

covenant

noun

A formal, binding agreement between two or more parties, often with religious or legal weight.

Sabbath

noun

A weekly day set aside for rest and religious observance — Saturday in Judaism, Sunday in most Christian traditions, and Friday in Islam.

wherefore

adv

For what reason; why (archaic).

aeroplane

noun

British term for a powered aircraft with fixed wings; an airplane.

airplane

noun

A powered aircraft with fixed wings and at least one engine, capable of carrying passengers or cargo.

metre

noun

The basic unit of length in the metric system, equal to about 39.4 inches.