adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Opening a cabinet in his study, he took from one of its drawers a handful of small silver money, consulted for a minute or so a slate on which several names and addresses were written, provided himself with a portable inkhorn and some strips of paper, and again went out.
addressesnounUS /ˈæˈdresɪz/
plural of “address” — (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
From this reading Opening a cabinet in his study, he took from one of its drawers a handful of small silver money, consulted for a minute or so a slate on which several names and addresses were written, provided himself with a portable inkhorn and some strips of paper, and again went out.
affectionnounUS /əˈfekʃən/
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading He directed his steps to the poorest part of the neighborhood; and entering some very wretched houses, was greeted by the inhabitants with great respect and affection.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Opening a cabinet in his study, he took from one of its drawers a handful of small silver money, consulted for a minute or so a slate on which several names and addresses were written, provided himself with a portable inkhorn and some strips of paper, and again went out.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading In return, he talked to them as easily and unconstrainedly as if they were his equals; sat down cheerfully on dirty bedsides and rickety benches; and distributed his little gifts of money with the air of a man who was paying debts rather than bestowing charity.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Opening a cabinet in his study, he took from one of its drawers a handful of small silver money, consulted for a minute or so a slate on which several names and addresses were written, provided himself with a portable inkhorn and some strips of paper, and again went out.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In return, he talked to them as easily and unconstrainedly as if they were his equals; sat down cheerfully on dirty bedsides and rickety benches; and distributed his little gifts of money with the air of a man who was paying debts rather than bestowing charity.
attachedadjectiveUS /əˈtætʃt/
being joined in close association
From this reading From the studio Father Rocco went straight to his own rooms, hard by the church to which he was attached.
bedsides
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In return, he talked to them as easily and unconstrainedly as if they were his equals; sat down cheerfully on dirty bedsides and rickety benches; and distributed his little gifts of money with the air of a man who was paying debts rather than bestowing charity.
benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
From this reading In return, he talked to them as easily and unconstrainedly as if they were his equals; sat down cheerfully on dirty bedsides and rickety benches; and distributed his little gifts of money with the air of a man who was paying debts rather than bestowing charity.
bestowingverbUS /bɪˈstoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “bestow” — present
From this reading In return, he talked to them as easily and unconstrainedly as if they were his equals; sat down cheerfully on dirty bedsides and rickety benches; and distributed his little gifts of money with the air of a man who was paying debts rather than bestowing charity.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From the studio Father Rocco went straight to his own rooms, hard by the church to which he was attached.
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading Opening a cabinet in his study, he took from one of its drawers a handful of small silver money, consulted for a minute or so a slate on which several names and addresses were written, provided himself with a portable inkhorn and some strips of paper, and again went out.
charitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading In return, he talked to them as easily and unconstrainedly as if they were his equals; sat down cheerfully on dirty bedsides and rickety benches; and distributed his little gifts of money with the air of a man who was paying debts rather than bestowing charity.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading In return, he talked to them as easily and unconstrainedly as if they were his equals; sat down cheerfully on dirty bedsides and rickety benches; and distributed his little gifts of money with the air of a man who was paying debts rather than bestowing charity.
churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading From the studio Father Rocco went straight to his own rooms, hard by the church to which he was attached.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading Opening a cabinet in his study, he took from one of its drawers a handful of small silver money, consulted for a minute or so a slate on which several names and addresses were written, provided himself with a portable inkhorn and some strips of paper, and again went out.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading The women, especially, kissed his hands with more reverence than they would have shown to the highest crowned head in Europe.
debtsnounUS /dets/
plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading In return, he talked to them as easily and unconstrainedly as if they were his equals; sat down cheerfully on dirty bedsides and rickety benches; and distributed his little gifts of money with the air of a man who was paying debts rather than bestowing charity.
directedadjectiveUS /dərˈektəd/
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading He directed his steps to the poorest part of the neighborhood; and entering some very wretched houses, was greeted by the inhabitants with great respect and affection.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading In return, he talked to them as easily and unconstrainedly as if they were his equals; sat down cheerfully on dirty bedsides and rickety benches; and distributed his little gifts of money with the air of a man who was paying debts rather than bestowing charity.
distributedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɪbjətəd/
spread out or scattered about or divided up
From this reading In return, he talked to them as easily and unconstrainedly as if they were his equals; sat down cheerfully on dirty bedsides and rickety benches; and distributed his little gifts of money with the air of a man who was paying debts rather than bestowing charity.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In return, he talked to them as easily and unconstrainedly as if they were his equals; sat down cheerfully on dirty bedsides and rickety benches; and distributed his little gifts of money with the air of a man who was paying debts rather than bestowing charity.
drawersnounUS /drɔːrz/
underpants worn by men
From this reading Opening a cabinet in his study, he took from one of its drawers a handful of small silver money, consulted for a minute or so a slate on which several names and addresses were written, provided himself with a portable inkhorn and some strips of paper, and again went out.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading In return, he talked to them as easily and unconstrainedly as if they were his equals; sat down cheerfully on dirty bedsides and rickety benches; and distributed his little gifts of money with the air of a man who was paying debts rather than bestowing charity.
enteringnounUS /ˈentərɪŋ/
a movement into or inward
From this reading He directed his steps to the poorest part of the neighborhood; and entering some very wretched houses, was greeted by the inhabitants with great respect and affection.
equalsnounUS /ˈiːkwəlz/
plural of “equal” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading In return, he talked to them as easily and unconstrainedly as if they were his equals; sat down cheerfully on dirty bedsides and rickety benches; and distributed his little gifts of money with the air of a man who was paying debts rather than bestowing charity.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The women, especially, kissed his hands with more reverence than they would have shown to the highest crowned head in Europe.
EuropenounUS /ˈjʊrəp/
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading The women, especially, kissed his hands with more reverence than they would have shown to the highest crowned head in Europe.
FathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading From the studio Father Rocco went straight to his own rooms, hard by the church to which he was attached.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Opening a cabinet in his study, he took from one of its drawers a handful of small silver money, consulted for a minute or so a slate on which several names and addresses were written, provided himself with a portable inkhorn and some strips of paper, and again went out.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the studio Father Rocco went straight to his own rooms, hard by the church to which he was attached.
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading In return, he talked to them as easily and unconstrainedly as if they were his equals; sat down cheerfully on dirty bedsides and rickety benches; and distributed his little gifts of money with the air of a man who was paying debts rather than bestowing charity.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He directed his steps to the poorest part of the neighborhood; and entering some very wretched houses, was greeted by the inhabitants with great respect and affection.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading He directed his steps to the poorest part of the neighborhood; and entering some very wretched houses, was greeted by the inhabitants with great respect and affection.
handfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/
a small number or amount
From this reading Opening a cabinet in his study, he took from one of its drawers a handful of small silver money, consulted for a minute or so a slate on which several names and addresses were written, provided himself with a portable inkhorn and some strips of paper, and again went out.
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 The women, especially, kissed his hands with more reverence than they would have shown to the highest crowned head in Europe.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading From the studio Father Rocco went straight to his own rooms, hard by the church to which he was attached.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The women, especially, kissed his hands with more reverence than they would have shown to the highest crowned head in Europe.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the studio Father Rocco went straight to his own rooms, hard by the church to which he was attached.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The women, especially, kissed his hands with more reverence than they would have shown to the highest crowned head in Europe.
highestadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪəst/
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The women, especially, kissed his hands with more reverence than they would have shown to the highest crowned head in Europe.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Opening a cabinet in his study, he took from one of its drawers a handful of small silver money, consulted for a minute or so a slate on which several names and addresses were written, provided himself with a portable inkhorn and some strips of paper, and again went out.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From the studio Father Rocco went straight to his own rooms, hard by the church to which he was attached.
housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He directed his steps to the poorest part of the neighborhood; and entering some very wretched houses, was greeted by the inhabitants with great respect and affection.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In return, he talked to them as easily and unconstrainedly as if they were his equals; sat down cheerfully on dirty bedsides and rickety benches; and distributed his little gifts of money with the air of a man who was paying debts rather than bestowing charity.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Opening a cabinet in his study, he took from one of its drawers a handful of small silver money, consulted for a minute or so a slate on which several names and addresses were written, provided himself with a portable inkhorn and some strips of paper, and again went out.
inhabitantsnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənts/
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading He directed his steps to the poorest part of the neighborhood; and entering some very wretched houses, was greeted by the inhabitants with great respect and affection.
inkhorn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Opening a cabinet in his study, he took from one of its drawers a handful of small silver money, consulted for a minute or so a slate on which several names and addresses were written, provided himself with a portable inkhorn and some strips of paper, and again went out.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Opening a cabinet in his study, he took from one of its drawers a handful of small silver money, consulted for a minute or so a slate on which several names and addresses were written, provided himself with a portable inkhorn and some strips of paper, and again went out.
kissedverbUS /kɪst/
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading The women, especially, kissed his hands with more reverence than they would have shown to the highest crowned head in Europe.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In return, he talked to them as easily and unconstrainedly as if they were his equals; sat down cheerfully on dirty bedsides and rickety benches; and distributed his little gifts of money with the air of a man who was paying debts rather than bestowing charity.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In return, he talked to them as easily and unconstrainedly as if they were his equals; sat down cheerfully on dirty bedsides and rickety benches; and distributed his little gifts of money with the air of a man who was paying debts rather than bestowing charity.
minutenounUS /ˈmɪnət/
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Opening a cabinet in his study, he took from one of its drawers a handful of small silver money, consulted for a minute or so a slate on which several names and addresses were written, provided himself with a portable inkhorn and some strips of paper, and again went out.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Opening a cabinet in his study, he took from one of its drawers a handful of small silver money, consulted for a minute or so a slate on which several names and addresses were written, provided himself with a portable inkhorn and some strips of paper, and again went out.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The women, especially, kissed his hands with more reverence than they would have shown to the highest crowned head in Europe.
namesnounUS /neɪmz/
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Opening a cabinet in his study, he took from one of its drawers a handful of small silver money, consulted for a minute or so a slate on which several names and addresses were written, provided himself with a portable inkhorn and some strips of paper, and again went out.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading He directed his steps to the poorest part of the neighborhood; and entering some very wretched houses, was greeted by the inhabitants with great respect and affection.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Opening a cabinet in his study, he took from one of its drawers a handful of small silver money, consulted for a minute or so a slate on which several names and addresses were written, provided himself with a portable inkhorn and some strips of paper, and again went out.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Opening a cabinet in his study, he took from one of its drawers a handful of small silver money, consulted for a minute or so a slate on which several names and addresses were written, provided himself with a portable inkhorn and some strips of paper, and again went out.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Opening a cabinet in his study, he took from one of its drawers a handful of small silver money, consulted for a minute or so a slate on which several names and addresses were written, provided himself with a portable inkhorn and some strips of paper, and again went out.
OpeningnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Opening a cabinet in his study, he took from one of its drawers a handful of small silver money, consulted for a minute or so a slate on which several names and addresses were written, provided himself with a portable inkhorn and some strips of paper, and again went out.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Opening a cabinet in his study, he took from one of its drawers a handful of small silver money, consulted for a minute or so a slate on which several names and addresses were written, provided himself with a portable inkhorn and some strips of paper, and again went out.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Opening a cabinet in his study, he took from one of its drawers a handful of small silver money, consulted for a minute or so a slate on which several names and addresses were written, provided himself with a portable inkhorn and some strips of paper, and again went out.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading From the studio Father Rocco went straight to his own rooms, hard by the church to which he was attached.
papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Opening a cabinet in his study, he took from one of its drawers a handful of small silver money, consulted for a minute or so a slate on which several names and addresses were written, provided himself with a portable inkhorn and some strips of paper, and again went out.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He directed his steps to the poorest part of the neighborhood; and entering some very wretched houses, was greeted by the inhabitants with great respect and affection.
payingadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪɪŋ/
yielding a fair profit
From this reading In return, he talked to them as easily and unconstrainedly as if they were his equals; sat down cheerfully on dirty bedsides and rickety benches; and distributed his little gifts of money with the air of a man who was paying debts rather than bestowing charity.
poorestadjectiveUS /ˈpuːrɪst/
superlative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He directed his steps to the poorest part of the neighborhood; and entering some very wretched houses, was greeted by the inhabitants with great respect and affection.
portableadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrtəbəl/
easily or conveniently transported
From this reading Opening a cabinet in his study, he took from one of its drawers a handful of small silver money, consulted for a minute or so a slate on which several names and addresses were written, provided himself with a portable inkhorn and some strips of paper, and again went out.
providedverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪd/
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Opening a cabinet in his study, he took from one of its drawers a handful of small silver money, consulted for a minute or so a slate on which several names and addresses were written, provided himself with a portable inkhorn and some strips of paper, and again went out.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading In return, he talked to them as easily and unconstrainedly as if they were his equals; sat down cheerfully on dirty bedsides and rickety benches; and distributed his little gifts of money with the air of a man who was paying debts rather than bestowing charity.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He directed his steps to the poorest part of the neighborhood; and entering some very wretched houses, was greeted by the inhabitants with great respect and affection.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In return, he talked to them as easily and unconstrainedly as if they were his equals; sat down cheerfully on dirty bedsides and rickety benches; and distributed his little gifts of money with the air of a man who was paying debts rather than bestowing charity.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading The women, especially, kissed his hands with more reverence than they would have shown to the highest crowned head in Europe.
ricketyadjectiveUS /ˈrɪkəti/
inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
From this reading In return, he talked to them as easily and unconstrainedly as if they were his equals; sat down cheerfully on dirty bedsides and rickety benches; and distributed his little gifts of money with the air of a man who was paying debts rather than bestowing charity.
Rocco
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the studio Father Rocco went straight to his own rooms, hard by the church to which he was attached.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading From the studio Father Rocco went straight to his own rooms, hard by the church to which he was attached.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In return, he talked to them as easily and unconstrainedly as if they were his equals; sat down cheerfully on dirty bedsides and rickety benches; and distributed his little gifts of money with the air of a man who was paying debts rather than bestowing charity.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Opening a cabinet in his study, he took from one of its drawers a handful of small silver money, consulted for a minute or so a slate on which several names and addresses were written, provided himself with a portable inkhorn and some strips of paper, and again went out.
shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The women, especially, kissed his hands with more reverence than they would have shown to the highest crowned head in Europe.
silvernounUS /ˈsɪlvər/
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Opening a cabinet in his study, he took from one of its drawers a handful of small silver money, consulted for a minute or so a slate on which several names and addresses were written, provided himself with a portable inkhorn and some strips of paper, and again went out.
slatenounUS /sleɪt/
(formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
From this reading Opening a cabinet in his study, he took from one of its drawers a handful of small silver money, consulted for a minute or so a slate on which several names and addresses were written, provided himself with a portable inkhorn and some strips of paper, and again went out.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Opening a cabinet in his study, he took from one of its drawers a handful of small silver money, consulted for a minute or so a slate on which several names and addresses were written, provided himself with a portable inkhorn and some strips of paper, and again went out.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Opening a cabinet in his study, he took from one of its drawers a handful of small silver money, consulted for a minute or so a slate on which several names and addresses were written, provided himself with a portable inkhorn and some strips of paper, and again went out.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Opening a cabinet in his study, he took from one of its drawers a handful of small silver money, consulted for a minute or so a slate on which several names and addresses were written, provided himself with a portable inkhorn and some strips of paper, and again went out.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He directed his steps to the poorest part of the neighborhood; and entering some very wretched houses, was greeted by the inhabitants with great respect and affection.
straightadjectiveUS /streɪt/
successive (without a break)
From this reading From the studio Father Rocco went straight to his own rooms, hard by the church to which he was attached.
stripsnounUS /strɪps/
plural of “strip” — a relatively long narrow piece of something
From this reading Opening a cabinet in his study, he took from one of its drawers a handful of small silver money, consulted for a minute or so a slate on which several names and addresses were written, provided himself with a portable inkhorn and some strips of paper, and again went out.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading From the studio Father Rocco went straight to his own rooms, hard by the church to which he was attached.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Opening a cabinet in his study, he took from one of its drawers a handful of small silver money, consulted for a minute or so a slate on which several names and addresses were written, provided himself with a portable inkhorn and some strips of paper, and again went out.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading In return, he talked to them as easily and unconstrainedly as if they were his equals; sat down cheerfully on dirty bedsides and rickety benches; and distributed his little gifts of money with the air of a man who was paying debts rather than bestowing charity.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The women, especially, kissed his hands with more reverence than they would have shown to the highest crowned head in Europe.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From the studio Father Rocco went straight to his own rooms, hard by the church to which he was attached.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In return, he talked to them as easily and unconstrainedly as if they were his equals; sat down cheerfully on dirty bedsides and rickety benches; and distributed his little gifts of money with the air of a man who was paying debts rather than bestowing charity.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The women, especially, kissed his hands with more reverence than they would have shown to the highest crowned head in Europe.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From the studio Father Rocco went straight to his own rooms, hard by the church to which he was attached.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Opening a cabinet in his study, he took from one of its drawers a handful of small silver money, consulted for a minute or so a slate on which several names and addresses were written, provided himself with a portable inkhorn and some strips of paper, and again went out.
unconstrainedly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In return, he talked to them as easily and unconstrainedly as if they were his equals; sat down cheerfully on dirty bedsides and rickety benches; and distributed his little gifts of money with the air of a man who was paying debts rather than bestowing charity.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading He directed his steps to the poorest part of the neighborhood; and entering some very wretched houses, was greeted by the inhabitants with great respect and affection.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From the studio Father Rocco went straight to his own rooms, hard by the church to which he was attached.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading From the studio Father Rocco went straight to his own rooms, hard by the church to which he was attached.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Opening a cabinet in his study, he took from one of its drawers a handful of small silver money, consulted for a minute or so a slate on which several names and addresses were written, provided himself with a portable inkhorn and some strips of paper, and again went out.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From the studio Father Rocco went straight to his own rooms, hard by the church to which he was attached.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading In return, he talked to them as easily and unconstrainedly as if they were his equals; sat down cheerfully on dirty bedsides and rickety benches; and distributed his little gifts of money with the air of a man who was paying debts rather than bestowing charity.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Opening a cabinet in his study, he took from one of its drawers a handful of small silver money, consulted for a minute or so a slate on which several names and addresses were written, provided himself with a portable inkhorn and some strips of paper, and again went out.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The women, especially, kissed his hands with more reverence than they would have shown to the highest crowned head in Europe.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The women, especially, kissed his hands with more reverence than they would have shown to the highest crowned head in Europe.
wretchedadjectiveUS /ˈretʃɪd/
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading He directed his steps to the poorest part of the neighborhood; and entering some very wretched houses, was greeted by the inhabitants with great respect and affection.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Opening a cabinet in his study, he took from one of its drawers a handful of small silver money, consulted for a minute or so a slate on which several names and addresses were written, provided himself with a portable inkhorn and some strips of paper, and again went out.
