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Meaning of at play in the fields of the lord

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

at

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verb

Definitions

  1. To reply to or talk to someone, either online or face-to-face. (from the practice of targeting a message or reply to someone online by writing @name)

    Example: Cars 2 is the most influential film of all time. Don't @ me.

noun

Definitions

  1. The at sign (@).

preposition

Definitions

  1. In, near, or in the general vicinity of a particular place.

    Example: Caesar was at Rome;  at the corner of Fourth Street and Vine;  at Jim’s house

  2. (indicating time) Indicating occurrence in an instant of time or a period of time relatively short in context or from the speaker's perspective.

    Example: at six o’clock;  at closing time;  at night.

  3. In the direction of (often in an unfocused or uncaring manner).

    Example: He threw the ball at me.  He shouted at her.

  4. Denotes a price.

    Example: 3 apples at 2¢ (each)   The offer was at $30,000 before negotiations.