adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “See here, listen, my good Schmucke, you must do as dying people tell you--” “I am lisdening.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Clear them away at once, without making too much noise.”
bedroomnounUS /ˈbedruːm/
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading “The little door in the recess in your bedroom opens into that closet.”
benedictionnounUS /ˌbenəˈdɪkʃən/
the act of praying for divine protection
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
bentnounUS /bent/
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
bictures
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes, but it is blocked up mit bictures.”
blockedadjectiveUS /blɑːkt/
closed to traffic
From this reading “Yes, but it is blocked up mit bictures.”
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
ClearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading “Clear them away at once, without making too much noise.”
closetnounUS /ˈklɑːzət/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading “The little door in the recess in your bedroom opens into that closet.”
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “See here, listen, my good Schmucke, you must do as dying people tell you--” “I am lisdening.”
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “The little door in the recess in your bedroom opens into that closet.”
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading “See here, listen, my good Schmucke, you must do as dying people tell you--” “I am lisdening.”
effortnounUS /ˈefərt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
foreheadnounUS /ˈfɔːrhed/
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “See here, listen, my good Schmucke, you must do as dying people tell you--” “I am lisdening.”
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “See here, listen, my good Schmucke, you must do as dying people tell you--” “I am lisdening.”
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “See here, listen, my good Schmucke, you must do as dying people tell you--” “I am lisdening.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “The little door in the recess in your bedroom opens into that closet.”
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Yes, but it is blocked up mit bictures.”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
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 Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
lambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
liesnounUS /laɪz/
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
lisdening
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “See here, listen, my good Schmucke, you must do as dying people tell you--” “I am lisdening.”
listenverbUS /ˈlɪsən/
hear with intention
From this reading “See here, listen, my good Schmucke, you must do as dying people tell you--” “I am lisdening.”
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “The little door in the recess in your bedroom opens into that closet.”
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading “Clear them away at once, without making too much noise.”
managedverbUS /ˈmænədʒd/
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
mitnounUS /ˈeˈmaɪˈtiː/
an engineering university in Cambridge
From this reading “Yes, but it is blocked up mit bictures.”
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “Clear them away at once, without making too much noise.”
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “See here, listen, my good Schmucke, you must do as dying people tell you--” “I am lisdening.”
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “See here, listen, my good Schmucke, you must do as dying people tell you--” “I am lisdening.”
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
noisenounUS /nɔɪz/
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading “Clear them away at once, without making too much noise.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading “Clear them away at once, without making too much noise.”
opensnounUS /ˈoʊpənz/
plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
From this reading “The little door in the recess in your bedroom opens into that closet.”
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
painnounUS /peɪn/
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “See here, listen, my good Schmucke, you must do as dying people tell you--” “I am lisdening.”
PonsnounUS /pɑːnz/
United States coloratura soprano (born in France) (1904-1976)
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
recalledverbUS /rɪˈkɔːld/
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
recessverbUS /rɪˈses/
put into a recess
From this reading “The little door in the recess in your bedroom opens into that closet.”
Schmucke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
SeeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “See here, listen, my good Schmucke, you must do as dying people tell you--” “I am lisdening.”
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
sufferingnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/
a state of acute pain
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading “See here, listen, my good Schmucke, you must do as dying people tell you--” “I am lisdening.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Clear them away at once, without making too much noise.”
ThronenounUS /θroʊn/
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “Clear them away at once, without making too much noise.”
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Yes, but it is blocked up mit bictures.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Pons bent over--it was a great effort, for he was suffering intolerable pain; but he managed to reach Schmucke, and kissed him on the forehead, pouring out his soul, as it were, in benediction upon a nature that recalled the lamb that lies at the foot of the Throne of God.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “Clear them away at once, without making too much noise.”
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, but it is blocked up mit bictures.”
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “See here, listen, my good Schmucke, you must do as dying people tell you--” “I am lisdening.”
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “The little door in the recess in your bedroom opens into that closet.”
