used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “That is true,” said Saint Peter, and at the same time his grief became so overwhelming that he began to sob and moan.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “That is true,” said Saint Peter, and at the same time his grief became so overwhelming that he began to sob and moan.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I think I deserved at least that she should be permitted to come here,” said he.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading “That is true,” said Saint Peter, and at the same time his grief became so overwhelming that he began to sob and moan.
for the reason that
From this reading “You suffer because your mother has not come into Paradise.”
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “That is true,” said Saint Peter, and at the same time his grief became so overwhelming that he began to sob and moan.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when our Lord learned what it was that Saint Peter was grieving over, He, in turn, became distressed.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “You suffer because your mother has not come into Paradise.”
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading “I think I deserved at least that she should be permitted to come here,” said he.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading But when our Lord learned what it was that Saint Peter was grieving over, He, in turn, became distressed.
distressesnounUS /dɪˈstresɪz/
plural of “distress” — psychological suffering
From this reading “Now I know what distresses you,” said our Lord.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading “That is true,” said Saint Peter, and at the same time his grief became so overwhelming that he began to sob and moan.
grievingadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːvɪŋ/
sorrowful through loss or deprivation
From this reading But when our Lord learned what it was that Saint Peter was grieving over, He, in turn, became distressed.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “You suffer because your mother has not come into Paradise.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “That is true,” said Saint Peter, and at the same time his grief became so overwhelming that he began to sob and moan.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “I think I deserved at least that she should be permitted to come here,” said he.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “That is true,” said Saint Peter, and at the same time his grief became so overwhelming that he began to sob and moan.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Now I know what distresses you,” said our Lord.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But when our Lord learned what it was that Saint Peter was grieving over, He, in turn, became distressed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “You suffer because your mother has not come into Paradise.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “That is true,” said Saint Peter, and at the same time his grief became so overwhelming that he began to sob and moan.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But when our Lord learned what it was that Saint Peter was grieving over, He, in turn, became distressed.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Now I know what distresses you,” said our Lord.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading But when our Lord learned what it was that Saint Peter was grieving over, He, in turn, became distressed.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading “I think I deserved at least that she should be permitted to come here,” said he.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “Now I know what distresses you,” said our Lord.
moannounUS /moʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading “That is true,” said Saint Peter, and at the same time his grief became so overwhelming that he began to sob and moan.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “You suffer because your mother has not come into Paradise.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “You suffer because your mother has not come into Paradise.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now I know what distresses you,” said our Lord.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Now I know what distresses you,” said our Lord.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But when our Lord learned what it was that Saint Peter was grieving over, He, in turn, became distressed.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading “That is true,” said Saint Peter, and at the same time his grief became so overwhelming that he began to sob and moan.
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading “You suffer because your mother has not come into Paradise.”
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading “I think I deserved at least that she should be permitted to come here,” said he.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading “That is true,” said Saint Peter, and at the same time his grief became so overwhelming that he began to sob and moan.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Now I know what distresses you,” said our Lord.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading “That is true,” said Saint Peter, and at the same time his grief became so overwhelming that he began to sob and moan.
Identical; not different.
From this reading “That is true,” said Saint Peter, and at the same time his grief became so overwhelming that he began to sob and moan.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I think I deserved at least that she should be permitted to come here,” said he.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “I think I deserved at least that she should be permitted to come here,” said he.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “That is true,” said Saint Peter, and at the same time his grief became so overwhelming that he began to sob and moan.
sobverbUS /sɑːb/
weep convulsively
From this reading “That is true,” said Saint Peter, and at the same time his grief became so overwhelming that he began to sob and moan.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading “You suffer because your mother has not come into Paradise.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “That is true,” said Saint Peter, and at the same time his grief became so overwhelming that he began to sob and moan.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “That is true,” said Saint Peter, and at the same time his grief became so overwhelming that he began to sob and moan.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I think I deserved at least that she should be permitted to come here,” said he.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “That is true,” said Saint Peter, and at the same time his grief became so overwhelming that he began to sob and moan.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “That is true,” said Saint Peter, and at the same time his grief became so overwhelming that he began to sob and moan.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading “That is true,” said Saint Peter, and at the same time his grief became so overwhelming that he began to sob and moan.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading But when our Lord learned what it was that Saint Peter was grieving over, He, in turn, became distressed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But when our Lord learned what it was that Saint Peter was grieving over, He, in turn, became distressed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Now I know what distresses you,” said our Lord.
at the time that
From this reading But when our Lord learned what it was that Saint Peter was grieving over, He, in turn, became distressed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Now I know what distresses you,” said our Lord.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You suffer because your mother has not come into Paradise.”
