adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Fearfully real and practical it all was; but he saw it all dimly as in a dream.
alleysnounUS /ˈæliz/
plural of “alley” — a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading So forth Philammon went with his companions, through lanes and alleys hideous with filth and poverty, compulsory idleness and native sin.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fearfully real and practical it all was; but he saw it all dimly as in a dream.
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before his eyes one face was shining; in his ears one silvery voice was ringing....
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading ‘He is a monk, and knows no better.’....
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Fearfully real and practical it all was; but he saw it all dimly as in a dream.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading So forth Philammon went with his companions, through lanes and alleys hideous with filth and poverty, compulsory idleness and native sin.
compulsoryadjectiveUS /kəmˈpʌlsəri/
required by rule
From this reading So forth Philammon went with his companions, through lanes and alleys hideous with filth and poverty, compulsory idleness and native sin.
CyrilnounUS /ˈsɪrəl/
Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading Fearfully real and practical it all was; but he saw it all dimly as in a dream.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
dreamnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Fearfully real and practical it all was; but he saw it all dimly as in a dream.
earsnounUS /ɪrz/
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Before his eyes one face was shining; in his ears one silvery voice was ringing....
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Before his eyes one face was shining; in his ears one silvery voice was ringing....
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Before his eyes one face was shining; in his ears one silvery voice was ringing....
Fearfullyadverb
in fear
From this reading Fearfully real and practical it all was; but he saw it all dimly as in a dream.
filthnounUS /fɪlθ/
any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant
From this reading So forth Philammon went with his companions, through lanes and alleys hideous with filth and poverty, compulsory idleness and native sin.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading So forth Philammon went with his companions, through lanes and alleys hideous with filth and poverty, compulsory idleness and native sin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
hideousadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdiəs/
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading So forth Philammon went with his companions, through lanes and alleys hideous with filth and poverty, compulsory idleness and native sin.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
Hypatia's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading So forth Philammon went with his companions, through lanes and alleys hideous with filth and poverty, compulsory idleness and native sin.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘He is a monk, and knows no better.’....
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Fearfully real and practical it all was; but he saw it all dimly as in a dream.
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading ‘He is a monk, and knows no better.’....
labournounUS /ˈleɪbər/
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
lanesnounUS /leɪnz/
plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading So forth Philammon went with his companions, through lanes and alleys hideous with filth and poverty, compulsory idleness and native sin.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
mentionverbUS /ˈmenʃən/
make reference to
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
messagenounUS /ˈmesədʒ/
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
monknounUS /mʌŋk/
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading ‘He is a monk, and knows no better.’....
nativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɪtɪv/
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading So forth Philammon went with his companions, through lanes and alleys hideous with filth and poverty, compulsory idleness and native sin.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Before his eyes one face was shining; in his ears one silvery voice was ringing....
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
Philammon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So forth Philammon went with his companions, through lanes and alleys hideous with filth and poverty, compulsory idleness and native sin.
Philammon's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
povertynounUS /ˈpɑːvərti/
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading So forth Philammon went with his companions, through lanes and alleys hideous with filth and poverty, compulsory idleness and native sin.
practicaladjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəl/
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Fearfully real and practical it all was; but he saw it all dimly as in a dream.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Fearfully real and practical it all was; but he saw it all dimly as in a dream.
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading Before his eyes one face was shining; in his ears one silvery voice was ringing....
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Fearfully real and practical it all was; but he saw it all dimly as in a dream.
shiningadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Before his eyes one face was shining; in his ears one silvery voice was ringing....
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
silveryadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlvəri/
resembling or reminiscent of silver
From this reading Before his eyes one face was shining; in his ears one silvery voice was ringing....
sinnounUS /sɪn/
estrangement from god
From this reading So forth Philammon went with his companions, through lanes and alleys hideous with filth and poverty, compulsory idleness and native sin.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So forth Philammon went with his companions, through lanes and alleys hideous with filth and poverty, compulsory idleness and native sin.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading So forth Philammon went with his companions, through lanes and alleys hideous with filth and poverty, compulsory idleness and native sin.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Before his eyes one face was shining; in his ears one silvery voice was ringing....
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fearfully real and practical it all was; but he saw it all dimly as in a dream.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So forth Philammon went with his companions, through lanes and alleys hideous with filth and poverty, compulsory idleness and native sin.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Cyril heard Philammon’s story and Hypatia’s message with a quiet smile, and then dismissed the youth to an afternoon of labour in the city, commanding him to mention no word of what had happened, and to come to him that evening and receive his order when he should have had time to think over the matter.
