adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While she was detained at supper, Hermas had opened the courtyard-gate; he came to bring the senator a noble young buck, that he had killed a few hours before, as a thank-offering for the medicine to which his father owed his recovery.
afraidadjectiveUS /əˈfreɪd/
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Once, as she was filling the bottle which he held, out of the large jar, her white fingers had touched his, and her enquiry whether he were afraid of her, or if not, why his hands which looked so strong should tremble so violently, dwelt still in his mind.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While she was detained at supper, Hermas had opened the courtyard-gate; he came to bring the senator a noble young buck, that he had killed a few hours before, as a thank-offering for the medicine to which his father owed his recovery.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While she was detained at supper, Hermas had opened the courtyard-gate; he came to bring the senator a noble young buck, that he had killed a few hours before, as a thank-offering for the medicine to which his father owed his recovery.
attractedverbUS /əˈtræktɪd/
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Since their first meeting he had seen her several times, and had even been into her house, when she had given him the wine for his father, and when he had taken back the empty flask.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading While she was detained at supper, Hermas had opened the courtyard-gate; he came to bring the senator a noble young buck, that he had killed a few hours before, as a thank-offering for the medicine to which his father owed his recovery.
betrayedverbUS /bɪˈtreɪd/
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading Miriam's ears had not betrayed her.
bottlenounUS /ˈbɑːtəl/
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading Once, as she was filling the bottle which he held, out of the large jar, her white fingers had touched his, and her enquiry whether he were afraid of her, or if not, why his hands which looked so strong should tremble so violently, dwelt still in his mind.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading While she was detained at supper, Hermas had opened the courtyard-gate; he came to bring the senator a noble young buck, that he had killed a few hours before, as a thank-offering for the medicine to which his father owed his recovery.
buckverbUS /bʌk/
to strive with determination
From this reading While she was detained at supper, Hermas had opened the courtyard-gate; he came to bring the senator a noble young buck, that he had killed a few hours before, as a thank-offering for the medicine to which his father owed his recovery.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading While she was detained at supper, Hermas had opened the courtyard-gate; he came to bring the senator a noble young buck, that he had killed a few hours before, as a thank-offering for the medicine to which his father owed his recovery.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
concealverbUS /kənˈsiːl/
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
courtyard-gate
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From this reading While she was detained at supper, Hermas had opened the courtyard-gate; he came to bring the senator a noble young buck, that he had killed a few hours before, as a thank-offering for the medicine to which his father owed his recovery.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading While she was detained at supper, Hermas had opened the courtyard-gate; he came to bring the senator a noble young buck, that he had killed a few hours before, as a thank-offering for the medicine to which his father owed his recovery.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Once, as she was filling the bottle which he held, out of the large jar, her white fingers had touched his, and her enquiry whether he were afraid of her, or if not, why his hands which looked so strong should tremble so violently, dwelt still in his mind.
earsnounUS /ɪrz/
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Miriam's ears had not betrayed her.
emptyverbUS /ˈempti/
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Since their first meeting he had seen her several times, and had even been into her house, when she had given him the wine for his father, and when he had taken back the empty flask.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
enquirynounUS /ɪnˈkwaɪriː/
an instance of questioning
From this reading Once, as she was filling the bottle which he held, out of the large jar, her white fingers had touched his, and her enquiry whether he were afraid of her, or if not, why his hands which looked so strong should tremble so violently, dwelt still in his mind.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Since their first meeting he had seen her several times, and had even been into her house, when she had given him the wine for his father, and when he had taken back the empty flask.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading While she was detained at supper, Hermas had opened the courtyard-gate; he came to bring the senator a noble young buck, that he had killed a few hours before, as a thank-offering for the medicine to which his father owed his recovery.
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 While she was detained at supper, Hermas had opened the courtyard-gate; he came to bring the senator a noble young buck, that he had killed a few hours before, as a thank-offering for the medicine to which his father owed his recovery.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading Once, as she was filling the bottle which he held, out of the large jar, her white fingers had touched his, and her enquiry whether he were afraid of her, or if not, why his hands which looked so strong should tremble so violently, dwelt still in his mind.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
fingersnounUS /ˈfɪŋɡərz/
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Once, as she was filling the bottle which he held, out of the large jar, her white fingers had touched his, and her enquiry whether he were afraid of her, or if not, why his hands which looked so strong should tremble so violently, dwelt still in his mind.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Since their first meeting he had seen her several times, and had even been into her house, when she had given him the wine for his father, and when he had taken back the empty flask.
flasknounUS /flæsk/
bottle that has a narrow neck
From this reading Since their first meeting he had seen her several times, and had even been into her house, when she had given him the wine for his father, and when he had taken back the empty flask.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While she was detained at supper, Hermas had opened the courtyard-gate; he came to bring the senator a noble young buck, that he had killed a few hours before, as a thank-offering for the medicine to which his father owed his recovery.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Since their first meeting he had seen her several times, and had even been into her house, when she had given him the wine for his father, and when he had taken back the empty flask.
gratitudenounUS /ˈɡrætətuːd/
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miriam's ears had not betrayed her.
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 Once, as she was filling the bottle which he held, out of the large jar, her white fingers had touched his, and her enquiry whether he were afraid of her, or if not, why his hands which looked so strong should tremble so violently, dwelt still in his mind.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While she was detained at supper, Hermas had opened the courtyard-gate; he came to bring the senator a noble young buck, that he had killed a few hours before, as a thank-offering for the medicine to which his father owed his recovery.
hearingnounUS /ˈhiːrɪŋ/
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Once, as she was filling the bottle which he held, out of the large jar, her white fingers had touched his, and her enquiry whether he were afraid of her, or if not, why his hands which looked so strong should tremble so violently, dwelt still in his mind.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miriam's ears had not betrayed her.
Hermas
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From this reading While she was detained at supper, Hermas had opened the courtyard-gate; he came to bring the senator a noble young buck, that he had killed a few hours before, as a thank-offering for the medicine to which his father owed his recovery.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While she was detained at supper, Hermas had opened the courtyard-gate; he came to bring the senator a noble young buck, that he had killed a few hours before, as a thank-offering for the medicine to which his father owed his recovery.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading While she was detained at supper, Hermas had opened the courtyard-gate; he came to bring the senator a noble young buck, that he had killed a few hours before, as a thank-offering for the medicine to which his father owed his recovery.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Since their first meeting he had seen her several times, and had even been into her house, when she had given him the wine for his father, and when he had taken back the empty flask.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Once, as she was filling the bottle which he held, out of the large jar, her white fingers had touched his, and her enquiry whether he were afraid of her, or if not, why his hands which looked so strong should tremble so violently, dwelt still in his mind.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Once, as she was filling the bottle which he held, out of the large jar, her white fingers had touched his, and her enquiry whether he were afraid of her, or if not, why his hands which looked so strong should tremble so violently, dwelt still in his mind.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
jarverbUS /dʒɑːr/
be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading Once, as she was filling the bottle which he held, out of the large jar, her white fingers had touched his, and her enquiry whether he were afraid of her, or if not, why his hands which looked so strong should tremble so violently, dwelt still in his mind.
killedverbUS /kɪld/
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading While she was detained at supper, Hermas had opened the courtyard-gate; he came to bring the senator a noble young buck, that he had killed a few hours before, as a thank-offering for the medicine to which his father owed his recovery.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Once, as she was filling the bottle which he held, out of the large jar, her white fingers had touched his, and her enquiry whether he were afraid of her, or if not, why his hands which looked so strong should tremble so violently, dwelt still in his mind.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Once, as she was filling the bottle which he held, out of the large jar, her white fingers had touched his, and her enquiry whether he were afraid of her, or if not, why his hands which looked so strong should tremble so violently, dwelt still in his mind.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading While she was detained at supper, Hermas had opened the courtyard-gate; he came to bring the senator a noble young buck, that he had killed a few hours before, as a thank-offering for the medicine to which his father owed his recovery.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Since their first meeting he had seen her several times, and had even been into her house, when she had given him the wine for his father, and when he had taken back the empty flask.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Once, as she was filling the bottle which he held, out of the large jar, her white fingers had touched his, and her enquiry whether he were afraid of her, or if not, why his hands which looked so strong should tremble so violently, dwelt still in his mind.
Miriam's
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From this reading Miriam's ears had not betrayed her.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading While she was detained at supper, Hermas had opened the courtyard-gate; he came to bring the senator a noble young buck, that he had killed a few hours before, as a thank-offering for the medicine to which his father owed his recovery.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Miriam's ears had not betrayed her.
oasisnounUS /oʊˈeɪsɪs/
a fertile tract in a desert (where the water table approaches the surface)
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
OnceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Once, as she was filling the bottle which he held, out of the large jar, her white fingers had touched his, and her enquiry whether he were afraid of her, or if not, why his hands which looked so strong should tremble so violently, dwelt still in his mind.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading While she was detained at supper, Hermas had opened the courtyard-gate; he came to bring the senator a noble young buck, that he had killed a few hours before, as a thank-offering for the medicine to which his father owed his recovery.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Once, as she was filling the bottle which he held, out of the large jar, her white fingers had touched his, and her enquiry whether he were afraid of her, or if not, why his hands which looked so strong should tremble so violently, dwelt still in his mind.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Once, as she was filling the bottle which he held, out of the large jar, her white fingers had touched his, and her enquiry whether he were afraid of her, or if not, why his hands which looked so strong should tremble so violently, dwelt still in his mind.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading While she was detained at supper, Hermas had opened the courtyard-gate; he came to bring the senator a noble young buck, that he had killed a few hours before, as a thank-offering for the medicine to which his father owed his recovery.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading While she was detained at supper, Hermas had opened the courtyard-gate; he came to bring the senator a noble young buck, that he had killed a few hours before, as a thank-offering for the medicine to which his father owed his recovery.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Since their first meeting he had seen her several times, and had even been into her house, when she had given him the wine for his father, and when he had taken back the empty flask.
senatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading While she was detained at supper, Hermas had opened the courtyard-gate; he came to bring the senator a noble young buck, that he had killed a few hours before, as a thank-offering for the medicine to which his father owed his recovery.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Since their first meeting he had seen her several times, and had even been into her house, when she had given him the wine for his father, and when he had taken back the empty flask.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While she was detained at supper, Hermas had opened the courtyard-gate; he came to bring the senator a noble young buck, that he had killed a few hours before, as a thank-offering for the medicine to which his father owed his recovery.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Once, as she was filling the bottle which he held, out of the large jar, her white fingers had touched his, and her enquiry whether he were afraid of her, or if not, why his hands which looked so strong should tremble so violently, dwelt still in his mind.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since their first meeting he had seen her several times, and had even been into her house, when she had given him the wine for his father, and when he had taken back the empty flask.
Sirona
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From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Once, as she was filling the bottle which he held, out of the large jar, her white fingers had touched his, and her enquiry whether he were afraid of her, or if not, why his hands which looked so strong should tremble so violently, dwelt still in his mind.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Once, as she was filling the bottle which he held, out of the large jar, her white fingers had touched his, and her enquiry whether he were afraid of her, or if not, why his hands which looked so strong should tremble so violently, dwelt still in his mind.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Once, as she was filling the bottle which he held, out of the large jar, her white fingers had touched his, and her enquiry whether he were afraid of her, or if not, why his hands which looked so strong should tremble so violently, dwelt still in his mind.
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading While she was detained at supper, Hermas had opened the courtyard-gate; he came to bring the senator a noble young buck, that he had killed a few hours before, as a thank-offering for the medicine to which his father owed his recovery.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Since their first meeting he had seen her several times, and had even been into her house, when she had given him the wine for his father, and when he had taken back the empty flask.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
thank-offering
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From this reading While she was detained at supper, Hermas had opened the courtyard-gate; he came to bring the senator a noble young buck, that he had killed a few hours before, as a thank-offering for the medicine to which his father owed his recovery.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While she was detained at supper, Hermas had opened the courtyard-gate; he came to bring the senator a noble young buck, that he had killed a few hours before, as a thank-offering for the medicine to which his father owed his recovery.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While she was detained at supper, Hermas had opened the courtyard-gate; he came to bring the senator a noble young buck, that he had killed a few hours before, as a thank-offering for the medicine to which his father owed his recovery.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Since their first meeting he had seen her several times, and had even been into her house, when she had given him the wine for his father, and when he had taken back the empty flask.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Since their first meeting he had seen her several times, and had even been into her house, when she had given him the wine for his father, and when he had taken back the empty flask.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While she was detained at supper, Hermas had opened the courtyard-gate; he came to bring the senator a noble young buck, that he had killed a few hours before, as a thank-offering for the medicine to which his father owed his recovery.
touchedadjectiveUS /tʌtʃt/
having come into contact
From this reading Once, as she was filling the bottle which he held, out of the large jar, her white fingers had touched his, and her enquiry whether he were afraid of her, or if not, why his hands which looked so strong should tremble so violently, dwelt still in his mind.
trembleverbUS /ˈtrembəl/
move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading Once, as she was filling the bottle which he held, out of the large jar, her white fingers had touched his, and her enquiry whether he were afraid of her, or if not, why his hands which looked so strong should tremble so violently, dwelt still in his mind.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading Once, as she was filling the bottle which he held, out of the large jar, her white fingers had touched his, and her enquiry whether he were afraid of her, or if not, why his hands which looked so strong should tremble so violently, dwelt still in his mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While she was detained at supper, Hermas had opened the courtyard-gate; he came to bring the senator a noble young buck, that he had killed a few hours before, as a thank-offering for the medicine to which his father owed his recovery.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Once, as she was filling the bottle which he held, out of the large jar, her white fingers had touched his, and her enquiry whether he were afraid of her, or if not, why his hands which looked so strong should tremble so violently, dwelt still in his mind.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Since their first meeting he had seen her several times, and had even been into her house, when she had given him the wine for his father, and when he had taken back the empty flask.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Once, as she was filling the bottle which he held, out of the large jar, her white fingers had touched his, and her enquiry whether he were afraid of her, or if not, why his hands which looked so strong should tremble so violently, dwelt still in his mind.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While she was detained at supper, Hermas had opened the courtyard-gate; he came to bring the senator a noble young buck, that he had killed a few hours before, as a thank-offering for the medicine to which his father owed his recovery.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While she was detained at supper, Hermas had opened the courtyard-gate; he came to bring the senator a noble young buck, that he had killed a few hours before, as a thank-offering for the medicine to which his father owed his recovery.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading Once, as she was filling the bottle which he held, out of the large jar, her white fingers had touched his, and her enquiry whether he were afraid of her, or if not, why his hands which looked so strong should tremble so violently, dwelt still in his mind.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Once, as she was filling the bottle which he held, out of the large jar, her white fingers had touched his, and her enquiry whether he were afraid of her, or if not, why his hands which looked so strong should tremble so violently, dwelt still in his mind.
winenounUS /waɪn/
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Since their first meeting he had seen her several times, and had even been into her house, when she had given him the wine for his father, and when he had taken back the empty flask.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would no doubt have been soon enough the next morning, but he could find no rest up on the mountain, and did not--and indeed did not care to--conceal from himself the fact, that the wish to give expression to his gratitude attracted him down into the oasis far less than the hope of seeing Sirona, and of hearing a word from her lips.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading While she was detained at supper, Hermas had opened the courtyard-gate; he came to bring the senator a noble young buck, that he had killed a few hours before, as a thank-offering for the medicine to which his father owed his recovery.
