adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sepulchral chamber resembled a basket-maker’s workshop, and Paphnutius could pass without difficulty from work to prayer.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sepulchral chamber resembled a basket-maker’s workshop, and Paphnutius could pass without difficulty from work to prayer.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading Yet still God was not merciful to him, for one night he was awakened by a voice which froze him with horror, for he guessed that it was the voice of the dead man.
basket-maker's
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From this reading The sepulchral chamber resembled a basket-maker’s workshop, and Paphnutius could pass without difficulty from work to prayer.
batheverbUS /beɪð/
cleanse the entire body
From this reading Helen! come and bathe with me! come quickly!”
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Yet still God was not merciful to him, for one night he was awakened by a voice which froze him with horror, for he guessed that it was the voice of the dead man.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The voice called quickly, in a light whisper-- “Helen!
cannot
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From this reading A woman, whose mouth was close to the monk’s ear, replied-- “Friend, I cannot rise; a man is lying on me.”
chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading The sepulchral chamber resembled a basket-maker’s workshop, and Paphnutius could pass without difficulty from work to prayer.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading A woman, whose mouth was close to the monk’s ear, replied-- “Friend, I cannot rise; a man is lying on me.”
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Helen! come and bathe with me! come quickly!”
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The sepulchral chamber resembled a basket-maker’s workshop, and Paphnutius could pass without difficulty from work to prayer.
deadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Yet still God was not merciful to him, for one night he was awakened by a voice which froze him with horror, for he guessed that it was the voice of the dead man.
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The sepulchral chamber resembled a basket-maker’s workshop, and Paphnutius could pass without difficulty from work to prayer.
earnounUS /iːr/
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading A woman, whose mouth was close to the monk’s ear, replied-- “Friend, I cannot rise; a man is lying on me.”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yet still God was not merciful to him, for one night he was awakened by a voice which froze him with horror, for he guessed that it was the voice of the dead man.
FriendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A woman, whose mouth was close to the monk’s ear, replied-- “Friend, I cannot rise; a man is lying on me.”
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sepulchral chamber resembled a basket-maker’s workshop, and Paphnutius could pass without difficulty from work to prayer.
frozeverbUS /froʊz/
inflected form of “freeze” — stop moving or become immobilized
From this reading Yet still God was not merciful to him, for one night he was awakened by a voice which froze him with horror, for he guessed that it was the voice of the dead man.
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 Yet still God was not merciful to him, for one night he was awakened by a voice which froze him with horror, for he guessed that it was the voice of the dead man.
guessedverbUS /ɡest/
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Yet still God was not merciful to him, for one night he was awakened by a voice which froze him with horror, for he guessed that it was the voice of the dead man.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet still God was not merciful to him, for one night he was awakened by a voice which froze him with horror, for he guessed that it was the voice of the dead man.
HelennounUS /ˈhelən/
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading The voice called quickly, in a light whisper-- “Helen!
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yet still God was not merciful to him, for one night he was awakened by a voice which froze him with horror, for he guessed that it was the voice of the dead man.
horrornounUS /ˈhɔːrər/
intense and profound fear
From this reading Yet still God was not merciful to him, for one night he was awakened by a voice which froze him with horror, for he guessed that it was the voice of the dead man.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A woman, whose mouth was close to the monk’s ear, replied-- “Friend, I cannot rise; a man is lying on me.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The voice called quickly, in a light whisper-- “Helen!
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A woman, whose mouth was close to the monk’s ear, replied-- “Friend, I cannot rise; a man is lying on me.”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yet still God was not merciful to him, for one night he was awakened by a voice which froze him with horror, for he guessed that it was the voice of the dead man.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The voice called quickly, in a light whisper-- “Helen!
lyingnounUS /ˈlaɪɪŋ/
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading A woman, whose mouth was close to the monk’s ear, replied-- “Friend, I cannot rise; a man is lying on me.”
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Yet still God was not merciful to him, for one night he was awakened by a voice which froze him with horror, for he guessed that it was the voice of the dead man.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Helen! come and bathe with me! come quickly!”
mercifuladjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsɪfəl/
showing or giving mercy
From this reading Yet still God was not merciful to him, for one night he was awakened by a voice which froze him with horror, for he guessed that it was the voice of the dead man.
monk'snounUS /mʌŋks/
possessive form of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading A woman, whose mouth was close to the monk’s ear, replied-- “Friend, I cannot rise; a man is lying on me.”
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading A woman, whose mouth was close to the monk’s ear, replied-- “Friend, I cannot rise; a man is lying on me.”
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Yet still God was not merciful to him, for one night he was awakened by a voice which froze him with horror, for he guessed that it was the voice of the dead man.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet still God was not merciful to him, for one night he was awakened by a voice which froze him with horror, for he guessed that it was the voice of the dead man.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yet still God was not merciful to him, for one night he was awakened by a voice which froze him with horror, for he guessed that it was the voice of the dead man.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A woman, whose mouth was close to the monk’s ear, replied-- “Friend, I cannot rise; a man is lying on me.”
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Yet still God was not merciful to him, for one night he was awakened by a voice which froze him with horror, for he guessed that it was the voice of the dead man.
Paphnutius
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sepulchral chamber resembled a basket-maker’s workshop, and Paphnutius could pass without difficulty from work to prayer.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading The sepulchral chamber resembled a basket-maker’s workshop, and Paphnutius could pass without difficulty from work to prayer.
prayernounUS /prer/
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading The sepulchral chamber resembled a basket-maker’s workshop, and Paphnutius could pass without difficulty from work to prayer.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading The voice called quickly, in a light whisper-- “Helen!
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading A woman, whose mouth was close to the monk’s ear, replied-- “Friend, I cannot rise; a man is lying on me.”
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading The sepulchral chamber resembled a basket-maker’s workshop, and Paphnutius could pass without difficulty from work to prayer.
riseverbUS /raɪz/
move upward
From this reading A woman, whose mouth was close to the monk’s ear, replied-- “Friend, I cannot rise; a man is lying on me.”
sepulchraladjective
of or relating to a sepulchre
From this reading The sepulchral chamber resembled a basket-maker’s workshop, and Paphnutius could pass without difficulty from work to prayer.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Yet still God was not merciful to him, for one night he was awakened by a voice which froze him with horror, for he guessed that it was the voice of the dead man.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet still God was not merciful to him, for one night he was awakened by a voice which froze him with horror, for he guessed that it was the voice of the dead man.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sepulchral chamber resembled a basket-maker’s workshop, and Paphnutius could pass without difficulty from work to prayer.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sepulchral chamber resembled a basket-maker’s workshop, and Paphnutius could pass without difficulty from work to prayer.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Yet still God was not merciful to him, for one night he was awakened by a voice which froze him with horror, for he guessed that it was the voice of the dead man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet still God was not merciful to him, for one night he was awakened by a voice which froze him with horror, for he guessed that it was the voice of the dead man.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Yet still God was not merciful to him, for one night he was awakened by a voice which froze him with horror, for he guessed that it was the voice of the dead man.
whispernounUS /ˈwɪspər/
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading The voice called quickly, in a light whisper-- “Helen!
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading A woman, whose mouth was close to the monk’s ear, replied-- “Friend, I cannot rise; a man is lying on me.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yet still God was not merciful to him, for one night he was awakened by a voice which froze him with horror, for he guessed that it was the voice of the dead man.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The sepulchral chamber resembled a basket-maker’s workshop, and Paphnutius could pass without difficulty from work to prayer.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A woman, whose mouth was close to the monk’s ear, replied-- “Friend, I cannot rise; a man is lying on me.”
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The sepulchral chamber resembled a basket-maker’s workshop, and Paphnutius could pass without difficulty from work to prayer.
workshopnounUS /ˈwɜːrkʃɑːp/
small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done
From this reading The sepulchral chamber resembled a basket-maker’s workshop, and Paphnutius could pass without difficulty from work to prayer.
YetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet still God was not merciful to him, for one night he was awakened by a voice which froze him with horror, for he guessed that it was the voice of the dead man.
