used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Week Later._ Today, with a multitude of the afflicted, I bathed in the _piscine_, a long trough filled with holy water from the grotto.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Was it the shouts and rejoicings, the continual prayers of pilgrims all about me?
afflictedadjectiveUS /əˈflɪktɪd/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading A Week Later._ Today, with a multitude of the afflicted, I bathed in the _piscine_, a long trough filled with holy water from the grotto.
(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 Was it the shouts and rejoicings, the continual prayers of pilgrims all about me?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The water was cold and not very clean (for hours it had received bodies carrying every disease known to man), but as I lay there, wrapped in a soaking apron and immersed to the head, I felt an indescribable peace possessing my soul.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The water was cold and not very clean (for hours it had received bodies carrying every disease known to man), but as I lay there, wrapped in a soaking apron and immersed to the head, I felt an indescribable peace possessing my soul.
apronnounUS /ˈeɪprən/
a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading The water was cold and not very clean (for hours it had received bodies carrying every disease known to man), but as I lay there, wrapped in a soaking apron and immersed to the head, I felt an indescribable peace possessing my soul.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The water was cold and not very clean (for hours it had received bodies carrying every disease known to man), but as I lay there, wrapped in a soaking apron and immersed to the head, I felt an indescribable peace possessing my soul.
bathedverbUS /beɪðd/
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading A Week Later._ Today, with a multitude of the afflicted, I bathed in the _piscine_, a long trough filled with holy water from the grotto.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The water was cold and not very clean (for hours it had received bodies carrying every disease known to man), but as I lay there, wrapped in a soaking apron and immersed to the head, I felt an indescribable peace possessing my soul.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The water was cold and not very clean (for hours it had received bodies carrying every disease known to man), but as I lay there, wrapped in a soaking apron and immersed to the head, I felt an indescribable peace possessing my soul.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The water was cold and not very clean (for hours it had received bodies carrying every disease known to man), but as I lay there, wrapped in a soaking apron and immersed to the head, I felt an indescribable peace possessing my soul.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading The water was cold and not very clean (for hours it had received bodies carrying every disease known to man), but as I lay there, wrapped in a soaking apron and immersed to the head, I felt an indescribable peace possessing my soul.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The water was cold and not very clean (for hours it had received bodies carrying every disease known to man), but as I lay there, wrapped in a soaking apron and immersed to the head, I felt an indescribable peace possessing my soul.
continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading Was it the shouts and rejoicings, the continual prayers of pilgrims all about me?
DiarynounUS /ˈdaɪəri/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading THE MIRACLE (_From Penelope's Diary_) _Lourdes.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading The water was cold and not very clean (for hours it had received bodies carrying every disease known to man), but as I lay there, wrapped in a soaking apron and immersed to the head, I felt an indescribable peace possessing my soul.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading Was it the two priests who held my hands and encouraged me with kindly eyes?
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The water was cold and not very clean (for hours it had received bodies carrying every disease known to man), but as I lay there, wrapped in a soaking apron and immersed to the head, I felt an indescribable peace possessing my soul.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Was it the two priests who held my hands and encouraged me with kindly eyes?
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The water was cold and not very clean (for hours it had received bodies carrying every disease known to man), but as I lay there, wrapped in a soaking apron and immersed to the head, I felt an indescribable peace possessing my soul.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading A Week Later._ Today, with a multitude of the afflicted, I bathed in the _piscine_, a long trough filled with holy water from the grotto.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The water was cold and not very clean (for hours it had received bodies carrying every disease known to man), but as I lay there, wrapped in a soaking apron and immersed to the head, I felt an indescribable peace possessing my soul.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE MIRACLE (_From Penelope's Diary_) _Lourdes.
grottonounUS /ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/
a small cave (usually with attractive features)
From this reading A Week Later._ Today, with a multitude of the afflicted, I bathed in the _piscine_, a long trough filled with holy water from the grotto.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The water was cold and not very clean (for hours it had received bodies carrying every disease known to man), but as I lay there, wrapped in a soaking apron and immersed to the head, I felt an indescribable peace possessing my soul.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Was it the two priests who held my hands and encouraged me with kindly eyes?
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The water was cold and not very clean (for hours it had received bodies carrying every disease known to man), but as I lay there, wrapped in a soaking apron and immersed to the head, I felt an indescribable peace possessing my soul.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Was it the two priests who held my hands and encouraged me with kindly eyes?
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading A Week Later._ Today, with a multitude of the afflicted, I bathed in the _piscine_, a long trough filled with holy water from the grotto.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The water was cold and not very clean (for hours it had received bodies carrying every disease known to man), but as I lay there, wrapped in a soaking apron and immersed to the head, I felt an indescribable peace possessing my soul.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A Week Later._ Today, with a multitude of the afflicted, I bathed in the _piscine_, a long trough filled with holy water from the grotto.
immersedverbUS /ˌɪˈmɜːrst/
past form of “immerse” — thrust or throw into
From this reading The water was cold and not very clean (for hours it had received bodies carrying every disease known to man), but as I lay there, wrapped in a soaking apron and immersed to the head, I felt an indescribable peace possessing my soul.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Week Later._ Today, with a multitude of the afflicted, I bathed in the _piscine_, a long trough filled with holy water from the grotto.
indescribableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading The water was cold and not very clean (for hours it had received bodies carrying every disease known to man), but as I lay there, wrapped in a soaking apron and immersed to the head, I felt an indescribable peace possessing my soul.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The water was cold and not very clean (for hours it had received bodies carrying every disease known to man), but as I lay there, wrapped in a soaking apron and immersed to the head, I felt an indescribable peace possessing my soul.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Was it the two priests who held my hands and encouraged me with kindly eyes?
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The water was cold and not very clean (for hours it had received bodies carrying every disease known to man), but as I lay there, wrapped in a soaking apron and immersed to the head, I felt an indescribable peace possessing my soul.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A Week Later._ Today, with a multitude of the afflicted, I bathed in the _piscine_, a long trough filled with holy water from the grotto.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The water was cold and not very clean (for hours it had received bodies carrying every disease known to man), but as I lay there, wrapped in a soaking apron and immersed to the head, I felt an indescribable peace possessing my soul.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A Week Later._ Today, with a multitude of the afflicted, I bathed in the _piscine_, a long trough filled with holy water from the grotto.
Lourdes
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From this reading THE MIRACLE (_From Penelope's Diary_) _Lourdes.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The water was cold and not very clean (for hours it had received bodies carrying every disease known to man), but as I lay there, wrapped in a soaking apron and immersed to the head, I felt an indescribable peace possessing my soul.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Was it the two priests who held my hands and encouraged me with kindly eyes?
MIRACLEnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading THE MIRACLE (_From Penelope's Diary_) _Lourdes.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading A Week Later._ Today, with a multitude of the afflicted, I bathed in the _piscine_, a long trough filled with holy water from the grotto.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The water was cold and not very clean (for hours it had received bodies carrying every disease known to man), but as I lay there, wrapped in a soaking apron and immersed to the head, I felt an indescribable peace possessing my soul.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The water was cold and not very clean (for hours it had received bodies carrying every disease known to man), but as I lay there, wrapped in a soaking apron and immersed to the head, I felt an indescribable peace possessing my soul.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Week Later._ Today, with a multitude of the afflicted, I bathed in the _piscine_, a long trough filled with holy water from the grotto.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The water was cold and not very clean (for hours it had received bodies carrying every disease known to man), but as I lay there, wrapped in a soaking apron and immersed to the head, I felt an indescribable peace possessing my soul.
Penelope's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MIRACLE (_From Penelope's Diary_) _Lourdes.
pilgrimsnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
plural of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading Was it the shouts and rejoicings, the continual prayers of pilgrims all about me?
piscineadjective
of or relating to fish
From this reading A Week Later._ Today, with a multitude of the afflicted, I bathed in the _piscine_, a long trough filled with holy water from the grotto.
possessingverbUS /pəˈzesɪŋ/
-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading The water was cold and not very clean (for hours it had received bodies carrying every disease known to man), but as I lay there, wrapped in a soaking apron and immersed to the head, I felt an indescribable peace possessing my soul.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Was it the shouts and rejoicings, the continual prayers of pilgrims all about me?
priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Was it the two priests who held my hands and encouraged me with kindly eyes?
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The water was cold and not very clean (for hours it had received bodies carrying every disease known to man), but as I lay there, wrapped in a soaking apron and immersed to the head, I felt an indescribable peace possessing my soul.
rejoicings
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From this reading Was it the shouts and rejoicings, the continual prayers of pilgrims all about me?
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Was it the shouts and rejoicings, the continual prayers of pilgrims all about me?
soakingnounUS /ˈsoʊkɪŋ/
the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)
From this reading The water was cold and not very clean (for hours it had received bodies carrying every disease known to man), but as I lay there, wrapped in a soaking apron and immersed to the head, I felt an indescribable peace possessing my soul.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The water was cold and not very clean (for hours it had received bodies carrying every disease known to man), but as I lay there, wrapped in a soaking apron and immersed to the head, I felt an indescribable peace possessing my soul.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MIRACLE (_From Penelope's Diary_) _Lourdes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The water was cold and not very clean (for hours it had received bodies carrying every disease known to man), but as I lay there, wrapped in a soaking apron and immersed to the head, I felt an indescribable peace possessing my soul.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The water was cold and not very clean (for hours it had received bodies carrying every disease known to man), but as I lay there, wrapped in a soaking apron and immersed to the head, I felt an indescribable peace possessing my soul.
TodaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading A Week Later._ Today, with a multitude of the afflicted, I bathed in the _piscine_, a long trough filled with holy water from the grotto.
troughnounUS /trɔːf/
a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)
From this reading A Week Later._ Today, with a multitude of the afflicted, I bathed in the _piscine_, a long trough filled with holy water from the grotto.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Was it the two priests who held my hands and encouraged me with kindly eyes?
precisely as stated
From this reading The water was cold and not very clean (for hours it had received bodies carrying every disease known to man), but as I lay there, wrapped in a soaking apron and immersed to the head, I felt an indescribable peace possessing my soul.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The water was cold and not very clean (for hours it had received bodies carrying every disease known to man), but as I lay there, wrapped in a soaking apron and immersed to the head, I felt an indescribable peace possessing my soul.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading A Week Later._ Today, with a multitude of the afflicted, I bathed in the _piscine_, a long trough filled with holy water from the grotto.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A Week Later._ Today, with a multitude of the afflicted, I bathed in the _piscine_, a long trough filled with holy water from the grotto.
which person or people
From this reading Was it the two priests who held my hands and encouraged me with kindly eyes?
in the company of; together with
From this reading A Week Later._ Today, with a multitude of the afflicted, I bathed in the _piscine_, a long trough filled with holy water from the grotto.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading The water was cold and not very clean (for hours it had received bodies carrying every disease known to man), but as I lay there, wrapped in a soaking apron and immersed to the head, I felt an indescribable peace possessing my soul.
