adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading Adam had gone out, but could not be far away, for the door leading from the shop into the sitting-room, was also unlocked.
Adam'snounUS /ˈædəmz/
possessive form of “adam” — (Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Adam had gone out, but could not be far away, for the door leading from the shop into the sitting-room, was also unlocked.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The forge stood open, but spite of knocking and shouting, neither the master of the place, nor any other living soul appeared.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The forge stood open, but spite of knocking and shouting, neither the master of the place, nor any other living soul appeared.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The forge stood open, but spite of knocking and shouting, neither the master of the place, nor any other living soul appeared.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading It was a difficult task, though he was no weakling, yet it was not hard for Adam's arm to swing and guide the burden.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Adam had gone out, but could not be far away, for the door leading from the shop into the sitting-room, was also unlocked.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Adam had gone out, but could not be far away, for the door leading from the shop into the sitting-room, was also unlocked.
BenedictnounUS /ˈbenədɪkt/
United States anthropologist (1887-1948)
From this reading The time was growing long to Father Benedict, so for occupation he tried to lift the heavy hammer.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
brushwoodnoun
the wood from bushes or small branches
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
bundlesnounUS /ˈbʌndəlz/
plural of “bundle” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
burdennounUS /ˈbɜːrdən/
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading It was a difficult task, though he was no weakling, yet it was not hard for Adam's arm to swing and guide the burden.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The forge stood open, but spite of knocking and shouting, neither the master of the place, nor any other living soul appeared.
chimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Adam had gone out, but could not be far away, for the door leading from the shop into the sitting-room, was also unlocked.
cream-coloredadjective
having the color of fresh cream
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was a difficult task, though he was no weakling, yet it was not hard for Adam's arm to swing and guide the burden.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Adam had gone out, but could not be far away, for the door leading from the shop into the sitting-room, was also unlocked.
embersnounUS /ˈembərz/
plural of “ember” — a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Adam had gone out, but could not be far away, for the door leading from the shop into the sitting-room, was also unlocked.
FathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The time was growing long to Father Benedict, so for occupation he tried to lift the heavy hammer.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
flungverbUS /flʌŋ/
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Adam had gone out, but could not be far away, for the door leading from the shop into the sitting-room, was also unlocked.
forgeverbUS /fɔːrdʒ/
create by hammering
From this reading The forge stood open, but spite of knocking and shouting, neither the master of the place, nor any other living soul appeared.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading Adam had gone out, but could not be far away, for the door leading from the shop into the sitting-room, was also unlocked.
grey-hairedadjective
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
growingnounUS /ˈɡroʊɪŋ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading The time was growing long to Father Benedict, so for occupation he tried to lift the heavy hammer.
guidenounUS /ɡaɪd/
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading It was a difficult task, though he was no weakling, yet it was not hard for Adam's arm to swing and guide the burden.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
hammernounUS /ˈhæmər/
the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
From this reading The time was growing long to Father Benedict, so for occupation he tried to lift the heavy hammer.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was a difficult task, though he was no weakling, yet it was not hard for Adam's arm to swing and guide the burden.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The time was growing long to Father Benedict, so for occupation he tried to lift the heavy hammer.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The time was growing long to Father Benedict, so for occupation he tried to lift the heavy hammer.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Adam had gone out, but could not be far away, for the door leading from the shop into the sitting-room, was also unlocked.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a difficult task, though he was no weakling, yet it was not hard for Adam's arm to swing and guide the burden.
kitchennounUS /ˈkɪtʃən/
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading The forge stood open, but spite of knocking and shouting, neither the master of the place, nor any other living soul appeared.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
liftverbUS /lɪft/
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading The time was growing long to Father Benedict, so for occupation he tried to lift the heavy hammer.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The forge stood open, but spite of knocking and shouting, neither the master of the place, nor any other living soul appeared.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The time was growing long to Father Benedict, so for occupation he tried to lift the heavy hammer.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The forge stood open, but spite of knocking and shouting, neither the master of the place, nor any other living soul appeared.
monasterynounUS /ˈmɑːnəsteri/
the residence of a religious community
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
monknounUS /mʌŋk/
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The forge stood open, but spite of knocking and shouting, neither the master of the place, nor any other living soul appeared.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading It was a difficult task, though he was no weakling, yet it was not hard for Adam's arm to swing and guide the burden.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The forge stood open, but spite of knocking and shouting, neither the master of the place, nor any other living soul appeared.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Adam had gone out, but could not be far away, for the door leading from the shop into the sitting-room, was also unlocked.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading The time was growing long to Father Benedict, so for occupation he tried to lift the heavy hammer.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The forge stood open, but spite of knocking and shouting, neither the master of the place, nor any other living soul appeared.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The forge stood open, but spite of knocking and shouting, neither the master of the place, nor any other living soul appeared.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Adam had gone out, but could not be far away, for the door leading from the shop into the sitting-room, was also unlocked.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The forge stood open, but spite of knocking and shouting, neither the master of the place, nor any other living soul appeared.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
rudeadjectiveUS /ruːd/
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
shedverbUS /ʃed/
get rid of
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading Adam had gone out, but could not be far away, for the door leading from the shop into the sitting-room, was also unlocked.
shoutingnounUS /ˈʃaʊtɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading The forge stood open, but spite of knocking and shouting, neither the master of the place, nor any other living soul appeared.
sitting-room
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From this reading Adam had gone out, but could not be far away, for the door leading from the shop into the sitting-room, was also unlocked.
smithnounUS /smɪθ/
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The time was growing long to Father Benedict, so for occupation he tried to lift the heavy hammer.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The forge stood open, but spite of knocking and shouting, neither the master of the place, nor any other living soul appeared.
spitenounUS /spaɪt/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading The forge stood open, but spite of knocking and shouting, neither the master of the place, nor any other living soul appeared.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The forge stood open, but spite of knocking and shouting, neither the master of the place, nor any other living soul appeared.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading It was a difficult task, though he was no weakling, yet it was not hard for Adam's arm to swing and guide the burden.
tasknounUS /tæsk/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading It was a difficult task, though he was no weakling, yet it was not hard for Adam's arm to swing and guide the burden.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was a difficult task, though he was no weakling, yet it was not hard for Adam's arm to swing and guide the burden.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The time was growing long to Father Benedict, so for occupation he tried to lift the heavy hammer.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The time was growing long to Father Benedict, so for occupation he tried to lift the heavy hammer.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The time was growing long to Father Benedict, so for occupation he tried to lift the heavy hammer.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
unlockedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɑːkt/
not firmly fastened or secured
From this reading Adam had gone out, but could not be far away, for the door leading from the shop into the sitting-room, was also unlocked.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
weaklingnounUS /ˈwiːklɪŋ/
a person who is physically weak and ineffectual
From this reading It was a difficult task, though he was no weakling, yet it was not hard for Adam's arm to swing and guide the burden.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
work-shop
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From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading It was a difficult task, though he was no weakling, yet it was not hard for Adam's arm to swing and guide the burden.
