adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This morning Pater Benedictus was a totally different person from the man, who had sat over the wine the night before.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Coldly and formally he evaded the smith's questions, until the latter had sent his son away.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Ulrich, without making any objection, had helped his father shoe the sorrel horse, and in a few minutes, by means of a little stroking over the eyes and nose, slight caresses, and soothing words, rendered the refractory stallion as docile as a lamb.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ulrich, without making any objection, had helped his father shoe the sorrel horse, and in a few minutes, by means of a little stroking over the eyes and nose, slight caresses, and soothing words, rendered the refractory stallion as docile as a lamb.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Coldly and formally he evaded the smith's questions, until the latter had sent his son away.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This morning Pater Benedictus was a totally different person from the man, who had sat over the wine the night before.
Benedictus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This morning Pater Benedictus was a totally different person from the man, who had sat over the wine the night before.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading These words pleased the monk, for he was only too familiar with two fillies, that were perfect fiends for refractoriness, and the fair-haired boy could show his gratitude for the schooling he received, by making himself useful in the stable.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ulrich, without making any objection, had helped his father shoe the sorrel horse, and in a few minutes, by means of a little stroking over the eyes and nose, slight caresses, and soothing words, rendered the refractory stallion as docile as a lamb.
caressesnounUS /kərˈesɪz/
plural of “caress” — a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
From this reading Ulrich, without making any objection, had helped his father shoe the sorrel horse, and in a few minutes, by means of a little stroking over the eyes and nose, slight caresses, and soothing words, rendered the refractory stallion as docile as a lamb.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading No horse had ever resisted the lad, from the time he was a little child, the smith said, though for what reason he did not know.
ColdlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading Coldly and formally he evaded the smith's questions, until the latter had sent his son away.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading These words pleased the monk, for he was only too familiar with two fillies, that were perfect fiends for refractoriness, and the fair-haired boy could show his gratitude for the schooling he received, by making himself useful in the stable.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading No horse had ever resisted the lad, from the time he was a little child, the smith said, though for what reason he did not know.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading This morning Pater Benedictus was a totally different person from the man, who had sat over the wine the night before.
docileadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːsəl/
willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed
From this reading Ulrich, without making any objection, had helped his father shoe the sorrel horse, and in a few minutes, by means of a little stroking over the eyes and nose, slight caresses, and soothing words, rendered the refractory stallion as docile as a lamb.
evadedverbUS /ɪˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “evade” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading Coldly and formally he evaded the smith's questions, until the latter had sent his son away.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading No horse had ever resisted the lad, from the time he was a little child, the smith said, though for what reason he did not know.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Ulrich, without making any objection, had helped his father shoe the sorrel horse, and in a few minutes, by means of a little stroking over the eyes and nose, slight caresses, and soothing words, rendered the refractory stallion as docile as a lamb.
fair-hairedadjective
favorite
From this reading These words pleased the monk, for he was only too familiar with two fillies, that were perfect fiends for refractoriness, and the fair-haired boy could show his gratitude for the schooling he received, by making himself useful in the stable.
familiaradjectiveUS /fəˈmɪljər/
well known or easily recognized
From this reading These words pleased the monk, for he was only too familiar with two fillies, that were perfect fiends for refractoriness, and the fair-haired boy could show his gratitude for the schooling he received, by making himself useful in the stable.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Ulrich, without making any objection, had helped his father shoe the sorrel horse, and in a few minutes, by means of a little stroking over the eyes and nose, slight caresses, and soothing words, rendered the refractory stallion as docile as a lamb.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Ulrich, without making any objection, had helped his father shoe the sorrel horse, and in a few minutes, by means of a little stroking over the eyes and nose, slight caresses, and soothing words, rendered the refractory stallion as docile as a lamb.
fiendsnounUS /fiːndz/
plural of “fiend” — a cruel wicked and inhuman person
From this reading These words pleased the monk, for he was only too familiar with two fillies, that were perfect fiends for refractoriness, and the fair-haired boy could show his gratitude for the schooling he received, by making himself useful in the stable.
filliesnounUS /ˈfɪliz/
plural of “filly” — a young female horse under the age of four
From this reading These words pleased the monk, for he was only too familiar with two fillies, that were perfect fiends for refractoriness, and the fair-haired boy could show his gratitude for the schooling he received, by making himself useful in the stable.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No horse had ever resisted the lad, from the time he was a little child, the smith said, though for what reason he did not know.
formallyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrməli/
with official authorization
From this reading Coldly and formally he evaded the smith's questions, until the latter had sent his son away.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This morning Pater Benedictus was a totally different person from the man, who had sat over the wine the night before.
gratitudenounUS /ˈɡrætətuːd/
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading These words pleased the monk, for he was only too familiar with two fillies, that were perfect fiends for refractoriness, and the fair-haired boy could show his gratitude for the schooling he received, by making himself useful in the stable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This morning Pater Benedictus was a totally different person from the man, who had sat over the wine the night before.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Coldly and formally he evaded the smith's questions, until the latter had sent his son away.
helpedverbUS /helpt/
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Ulrich, without making any objection, had helped his father shoe the sorrel horse, and in a few minutes, by means of a little stroking over the eyes and nose, slight caresses, and soothing words, rendered the refractory stallion as docile as a lamb.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading These words pleased the monk, for he was only too familiar with two fillies, that were perfect fiends for refractoriness, and the fair-haired boy could show his gratitude for the schooling he received, by making himself useful in the stable.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Coldly and formally he evaded the smith's questions, until the latter had sent his son away.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Ulrich, without making any objection, had helped his father shoe the sorrel horse, and in a few minutes, by means of a little stroking over the eyes and nose, slight caresses, and soothing words, rendered the refractory stallion as docile as a lamb.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ulrich, without making any objection, had helped his father shoe the sorrel horse, and in a few minutes, by means of a little stroking over the eyes and nose, slight caresses, and soothing words, rendered the refractory stallion as docile as a lamb.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading No horse had ever resisted the lad, from the time he was a little child, the smith said, though for what reason he did not know.
ladnounUS /læd/
a boy or man
From this reading No horse had ever resisted the lad, from the time he was a little child, the smith said, though for what reason he did not know.
lambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading Ulrich, without making any objection, had helped his father shoe the sorrel horse, and in a few minutes, by means of a little stroking over the eyes and nose, slight caresses, and soothing words, rendered the refractory stallion as docile as a lamb.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Coldly and formally he evaded the smith's questions, until the latter had sent his son away.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Ulrich, without making any objection, had helped his father shoe the sorrel horse, and in a few minutes, by means of a little stroking over the eyes and nose, slight caresses, and soothing words, rendered the refractory stallion as docile as a lamb.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Ulrich, without making any objection, had helped his father shoe the sorrel horse, and in a few minutes, by means of a little stroking over the eyes and nose, slight caresses, and soothing words, rendered the refractory stallion as docile as a lamb.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This morning Pater Benedictus was a totally different person from the man, who had sat over the wine the night before.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Ulrich, without making any objection, had helped his father shoe the sorrel horse, and in a few minutes, by means of a little stroking over the eyes and nose, slight caresses, and soothing words, rendered the refractory stallion as docile as a lamb.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Ulrich, without making any objection, had helped his father shoe the sorrel horse, and in a few minutes, by means of a little stroking over the eyes and nose, slight caresses, and soothing words, rendered the refractory stallion as docile as a lamb.
monknounUS /mʌŋk/
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading These words pleased the monk, for he was only too familiar with two fillies, that were perfect fiends for refractoriness, and the fair-haired boy could show his gratitude for the schooling he received, by making himself useful in the stable.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading This morning Pater Benedictus was a totally different person from the man, who had sat over the wine the night before.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading This morning Pater Benedictus was a totally different person from the man, who had sat over the wine the night before.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No horse had ever resisted the lad, from the time he was a little child, the smith said, though for what reason he did not know.
nosenounUS /noʊz/
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Ulrich, without making any objection, had helped his father shoe the sorrel horse, and in a few minutes, by means of a little stroking over the eyes and nose, slight caresses, and soothing words, rendered the refractory stallion as docile as a lamb.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No horse had ever resisted the lad, from the time he was a little child, the smith said, though for what reason he did not know.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading Ulrich, without making any objection, had helped his father shoe the sorrel horse, and in a few minutes, by means of a little stroking over the eyes and nose, slight caresses, and soothing words, rendered the refractory stallion as docile as a lamb.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ulrich, without making any objection, had helped his father shoe the sorrel horse, and in a few minutes, by means of a little stroking over the eyes and nose, slight caresses, and soothing words, rendered the refractory stallion as docile as a lamb.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading These words pleased the monk, for he was only too familiar with two fillies, that were perfect fiends for refractoriness, and the fair-haired boy could show his gratitude for the schooling he received, by making himself useful in the stable.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This morning Pater Benedictus was a totally different person from the man, who had sat over the wine the night before.
PaternounUS /ˈpeɪtər/
an informal use of the Latin word for father; sometimes used by British schoolboys or used facetiously
From this reading This morning Pater Benedictus was a totally different person from the man, who had sat over the wine the night before.
perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading These words pleased the monk, for he was only too familiar with two fillies, that were perfect fiends for refractoriness, and the fair-haired boy could show his gratitude for the schooling he received, by making himself useful in the stable.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading This morning Pater Benedictus was a totally different person from the man, who had sat over the wine the night before.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading These words pleased the monk, for he was only too familiar with two fillies, that were perfect fiends for refractoriness, and the fair-haired boy could show his gratitude for the schooling he received, by making himself useful in the stable.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Coldly and formally he evaded the smith's questions, until the latter had sent his son away.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading No horse had ever resisted the lad, from the time he was a little child, the smith said, though for what reason he did not know.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading These words pleased the monk, for he was only too familiar with two fillies, that were perfect fiends for refractoriness, and the fair-haired boy could show his gratitude for the schooling he received, by making himself useful in the stable.
refractorinessnoun
the trait of being unmanageable
From this reading These words pleased the monk, for he was only too familiar with two fillies, that were perfect fiends for refractoriness, and the fair-haired boy could show his gratitude for the schooling he received, by making himself useful in the stable.
refractoryadjectiveUS /rəˈfræktəri/
not responding to treatment
From this reading Ulrich, without making any objection, had helped his father shoe the sorrel horse, and in a few minutes, by means of a little stroking over the eyes and nose, slight caresses, and soothing words, rendered the refractory stallion as docile as a lamb.
renderedverbUS /ˈrendərd/
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Ulrich, without making any objection, had helped his father shoe the sorrel horse, and in a few minutes, by means of a little stroking over the eyes and nose, slight caresses, and soothing words, rendered the refractory stallion as docile as a lamb.
resistedverbUS /rɪˈzɪstɪd/
past form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading No horse had ever resisted the lad, from the time he was a little child, the smith said, though for what reason he did not know.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading No horse had ever resisted the lad, from the time he was a little child, the smith said, though for what reason he did not know.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading This morning Pater Benedictus was a totally different person from the man, who had sat over the wine the night before.
schoolingnounUS /ˈskuːlɪŋ/
the act of teaching at school
From this reading These words pleased the monk, for he was only too familiar with two fillies, that were perfect fiends for refractoriness, and the fair-haired boy could show his gratitude for the schooling he received, by making himself useful in the stable.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Coldly and formally he evaded the smith's questions, until the latter had sent his son away.
shoenounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading Ulrich, without making any objection, had helped his father shoe the sorrel horse, and in a few minutes, by means of a little stroking over the eyes and nose, slight caresses, and soothing words, rendered the refractory stallion as docile as a lamb.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading These words pleased the monk, for he was only too familiar with two fillies, that were perfect fiends for refractoriness, and the fair-haired boy could show his gratitude for the schooling he received, by making himself useful in the stable.
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Ulrich, without making any objection, had helped his father shoe the sorrel horse, and in a few minutes, by means of a little stroking over the eyes and nose, slight caresses, and soothing words, rendered the refractory stallion as docile as a lamb.
smithnounUS /smɪθ/
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading No horse had ever resisted the lad, from the time he was a little child, the smith said, though for what reason he did not know.
smith'snounUS /smɪθs/
possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Coldly and formally he evaded the smith's questions, until the latter had sent his son away.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading Coldly and formally he evaded the smith's questions, until the latter had sent his son away.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading Ulrich, without making any objection, had helped his father shoe the sorrel horse, and in a few minutes, by means of a little stroking over the eyes and nose, slight caresses, and soothing words, rendered the refractory stallion as docile as a lamb.
sorreladjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrəl/
of a light brownish color
From this reading Ulrich, without making any objection, had helped his father shoe the sorrel horse, and in a few minutes, by means of a little stroking over the eyes and nose, slight caresses, and soothing words, rendered the refractory stallion as docile as a lamb.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading These words pleased the monk, for he was only too familiar with two fillies, that were perfect fiends for refractoriness, and the fair-haired boy could show his gratitude for the schooling he received, by making himself useful in the stable.
stallionnounUS /ˈstæljən/
uncastrated adult male horse
From this reading Ulrich, without making any objection, had helped his father shoe the sorrel horse, and in a few minutes, by means of a little stroking over the eyes and nose, slight caresses, and soothing words, rendered the refractory stallion as docile as a lamb.
strokingnounUS /ˈstroʊkɪŋ/
a light touch with the hands
From this reading Ulrich, without making any objection, had helped his father shoe the sorrel horse, and in a few minutes, by means of a little stroking over the eyes and nose, slight caresses, and soothing words, rendered the refractory stallion as docile as a lamb.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading These words pleased the monk, for he was only too familiar with two fillies, that were perfect fiends for refractoriness, and the fair-haired boy could show his gratitude for the schooling he received, by making himself useful in the stable.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This morning Pater Benedictus was a totally different person from the man, who had sat over the wine the night before.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These words pleased the monk, for he was only too familiar with two fillies, that were perfect fiends for refractoriness, and the fair-haired boy could show his gratitude for the schooling he received, by making himself useful in the stable.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This morning Pater Benedictus was a totally different person from the man, who had sat over the wine the night before.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading No horse had ever resisted the lad, from the time he was a little child, the smith said, though for what reason he did not know.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading No horse had ever resisted the lad, from the time he was a little child, the smith said, though for what reason he did not know.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading These words pleased the monk, for he was only too familiar with two fillies, that were perfect fiends for refractoriness, and the fair-haired boy could show his gratitude for the schooling he received, by making himself useful in the stable.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading This morning Pater Benedictus was a totally different person from the man, who had sat over the wine the night before.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading These words pleased the monk, for he was only too familiar with two fillies, that were perfect fiends for refractoriness, and the fair-haired boy could show his gratitude for the schooling he received, by making himself useful in the stable.
Ulrich
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ulrich, without making any objection, had helped his father shoe the sorrel horse, and in a few minutes, by means of a little stroking over the eyes and nose, slight caresses, and soothing words, rendered the refractory stallion as docile as a lamb.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Coldly and formally he evaded the smith's questions, until the latter had sent his son away.
usefuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːsfəl/
being of use or service
From this reading These words pleased the monk, for he was only too familiar with two fillies, that were perfect fiends for refractoriness, and the fair-haired boy could show his gratitude for the schooling he received, by making himself useful in the stable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This morning Pater Benedictus was a totally different person from the man, who had sat over the wine the night before.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These words pleased the monk, for he was only too familiar with two fillies, that were perfect fiends for refractoriness, and the fair-haired boy could show his gratitude for the schooling he received, by making himself useful in the stable.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading No horse had ever resisted the lad, from the time he was a little child, the smith said, though for what reason he did not know.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading This morning Pater Benedictus was a totally different person from the man, who had sat over the wine the night before.
winenounUS /waɪn/
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading This morning Pater Benedictus was a totally different person from the man, who had sat over the wine the night before.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading These words pleased the monk, for he was only too familiar with two fillies, that were perfect fiends for refractoriness, and the fair-haired boy could show his gratitude for the schooling he received, by making himself useful in the stable.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Ulrich, without making any objection, had helped his father shoe the sorrel horse, and in a few minutes, by means of a little stroking over the eyes and nose, slight caresses, and soothing words, rendered the refractory stallion as docile as a lamb.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading Ulrich, without making any objection, had helped his father shoe the sorrel horse, and in a few minutes, by means of a little stroking over the eyes and nose, slight caresses, and soothing words, rendered the refractory stallion as docile as a lamb.
