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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PEARLY GATES

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Pearly Gates is a noun.
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WHAT DOES PEARLY GATES MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Pearly Gates

Pearly gates

The pearly gates is an informal name for the gateway to Heaven according to some Christian denominations. It is inspired by the description of the New Jerusalem in Book of Revelation 21:21. The twelve gates were twelve pearls, each gate being made from a single pearl. The image of the gates in popular culture is a set of large, white or wrought-iron gates in the clouds, guarded by Saint Peter. Those not fit to enter heaven are denied entrance at the gates, and descend into Hell.

Definition of Pearly Gates in the English dictionary

The definition of Pearly Gates in the dictionary is the entrance to heaven.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PEARLY GATES

Pearl River

WORDS THAT END LIKE PEARLY GATES

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Cilician Gates
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Council of States
dates
Gates
Iron Gates
Pilates
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separates
Socrates
States
the Gulf States
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United Arab Emirates
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Virgin Islands of the United States

Synonyms and antonyms of Pearly Gates in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Pearly Gates» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PEARLY GATES

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The translations of Pearly Gates from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Pearly Gates» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

天国之门
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Pearly Gates
570 millions of speakers

English

Pearly Gates
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पर्ली गेट्स
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

لؤلؤي غيتس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Жемчужный Гейтс
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Portões Celestiais
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পার্ল গেটস
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Pearly Gates
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pearly Gates
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Pearly Gates
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

パーリーゲイツ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

파리 게이츠
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pearly Gates
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

Cổng Thiên Đàng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

முத்து கேட்ஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मोती गेट्स
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

İncimsi geçitler
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Pearly Gates
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Pearly Gates
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

перловий Гейтс
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Pearly Gates
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Pearly Gates
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Pearly Gates
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

pärleporten
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Pearly Gates
5 millions of speakers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PEARLY GATES»

The term «Pearly Gates» is regularly used and occupies the 98.746 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Pearly Gates

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PEARLY GATES»

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Cold Noses At The Pearly Gates
If you've ever loved and lost a pet, or if you know someone who has shared a special bond with a furry face and a cold, wet nose, you'll welcome this amazing book's reassurance that love and loyalty are truly eternal, and that someday, you ...
Gary Kurz, 2008
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Heidegger and a Hippo Walk Through Those Pearly Gates: Using ...
From the authors of the bestselling "Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar" comes an uproarious new book on the meaning of death--and life, too. b&w illustrations throughout. (Philosophy)
Thomas Cathcart, Daniel M. Klein, 2010
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The Pearly Gates of Cyberspace: A History of Space from ...
In a masterful analysis of the geography of space, the author of Pythagoras' Trousers explores the changing concepts of both physical space and spiritual space from the Middle Ages to the present day. Reprint.
Margaret Wertheim, 2000
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Before the Pearly Gates
To help facilitate this, the author even includes his own living will as an example. This book is a must read for anyone who is mortal, even if you already have a Living Will.
Song, 2006
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Lewton's Affinity with the Pearly Gates
Description'Lewton's Affinity With The Pearly Gates.' is an autobiographical account of the first hand mental health experiences of its Author, Matthew Hill, who is played in fiction by the Book's main character Lewton Krill.
Matthew David Hill, 2011
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What Goes on Beyond the Pearly Gates?: Communication With ...
Quoting Michael E. Tymn, Vice-President, Academy of Spirituality and Paranormal Studies, Inc. about this book: "Many people blame others for their maladies, mishaps, and miseries.
Miriam Bostwick, 2007
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Through Pearly Gates
"Thru Pearly Gates" is the third collection of poetry penned by author, retired school teacher, preacher, and WWII Vet, Edward Potts.
Edward F. Potts, 2011
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The Heavens Declare the Glory of God!: The Pearly Gates, ...
What you are about to look at is actual photographs taken in the sky.
Cindy Losinger Todd, 2012
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Those Pearly Gates: A Homegrown Novel
A Homegrown Novel Julie Cannon. that TLC you've been lavishing on the plants, its really no wonder. N ows the time to plant our sweet potatoes, isn't it?” “Couldn't do a thing out there early this morning,” Lou said. “The way it was raining and ...
Julie Cannon, 2007
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The Pearly Gates
The Crawfords were the ideal happy family until the day a deadly accident claimed the life of Blake and his father, Tim, who both soon found themselves in another dimension before the Gates of Heaven.
Darren Lamontagne, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PEARLY GATES»

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Pedro Martinez Apologizes To New 'Teammate' Babe Ruth For 2001 …
Because if the two ever meet at the pearly gates, they'll do so as teammates, representing baseball's all-time best. “I am a teammate,” Martinez ... «NESN.com, Jul 15»
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Winter's tails: My purrfect feline dowager duchess
... a million, a much-loved family member, a true friend and trusted confidante up to the day she slipped through the cat flap to the pearly gates. «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»
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What was that?
In another cartoon, St. Peter explains to an angel as a group wanders aimlessly outside the Pearly Gates that these new arrivals are incapable ... «NWAOnline, Jul 15»
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Published on Jul 26, 2015, 8:19 pm AST
I am sure glad that Fr Clyde Harvey is not St Peter, the saint charged by many Christians as the one who stands at the pearly gates to determine ... «Trinidad & Tobago Express, Jul 15»
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Long-shot presidential candidates with potential: John Kasich
Kasich's response, which reportedly stunned the audience: “I don't know about you, lady, but when I get to the pearly gates, I'm going to have ... «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jul 15»
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Do All Dogs Really Go To Heaven? Pope Francis' "Laudato Si …
... recent encyclical, “Laudato Si,” that implies animals will be joining human beings beyond the pearly gates. And while it might not be a ringing pronouncement, ... «Bustle, Jul 15»
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The art of the obit: Mary Stocks
... being able to attend, because they decided to beat her to the Pearly Gates. Please note her change of address to her new place of residence, ... «Minnesota Public Radio News, Jul 15»
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Son's Obit Salutes His Potty-Mouthed Mom, 94
Pat, who was beaten to the Pearly Gates by her husband, Paul "Moo" Stocks, her eldest daughter, "and beloved pets Tag, Tag, Tag, and Tag," ... «Newser, Jul 15»
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Who stole the cemetery flowers?
But then again, with your disgusting character, I don't think any of us will have to worry about you walking through those pearly gates. Enjoy our ... «Ozark County Times, Jul 15»
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Tahoe Pine Nuts: Saying goodbye to Baron von Remmel
I have to guess that Remmel wanted to get up to those Pearly Gates just ahead of us, and take delight in being there to punch our tickets, and ... «Sierra Sun, Jul 15»

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