adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An hour after mass Father Esteban had quietly installed Hurlstone in a small cell-like apartment off the refectory.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading An hour after mass Father Esteban had quietly installed Hurlstone in a small cell-like apartment off the refectory.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading The household of the priest consisted of an old Indian woman of fabulous age and miraculous propriety, two Indian boys who served at mass, a gardener, and a muleteer.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OPEN-AIR PRISON.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The household of the priest consisted of an old Indian woman of fabulous age and miraculous propriety, two Indian boys who served at mass, a gardener, and a muleteer.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The first three, who were immediately in attendance upon the priest, were cognizant of a stranger's presence, but, under instructions from the reverend Padre, were loyally and superstitiously silent; the vocations of the gardener and muleteer made any intrusion from them impossible.
apartmentnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənt/
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading An hour after mass Father Esteban had quietly installed Hurlstone in a small cell-like apartment off the refectory.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A breakfast of fruit, tortillas, chocolate, and red wine, of which Hurlstone partook sparingly and only to please his entertainer, nevertheless seemed to restore his strength, as it did the Padre's equanimity.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The household of the priest consisted of an old Indian woman of fabulous age and miraculous propriety, two Indian boys who served at mass, a gardener, and a muleteer.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading The first three, who were immediately in attendance upon the priest, were cognizant of a stranger's presence, but, under instructions from the reverend Padre, were loyally and superstitiously silent; the vocations of the gardener and muleteer made any intrusion from them impossible.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The household of the priest consisted of an old Indian woman of fabulous age and miraculous propriety, two Indian boys who served at mass, a gardener, and a muleteer.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading A breakfast of fruit, tortillas, chocolate, and red wine, of which Hurlstone partook sparingly and only to please his entertainer, nevertheless seemed to restore his strength, as it did the Padre's equanimity.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The first three, who were immediately in attendance upon the priest, were cognizant of a stranger's presence, but, under instructions from the reverend Padre, were loyally and superstitiously silent; the vocations of the gardener and muleteer made any intrusion from them impossible.
cell-likeadjective
resembling a cell
From this reading An hour after mass Father Esteban had quietly installed Hurlstone in a small cell-like apartment off the refectory.
chocolatenounUS /ˈtʃɔːklət/
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading A breakfast of fruit, tortillas, chocolate, and red wine, of which Hurlstone partook sparingly and only to please his entertainer, nevertheless seemed to restore his strength, as it did the Padre's equanimity.
cognizantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːɡnəzənt/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading The first three, who were immediately in attendance upon the priest, were cognizant of a stranger's presence, but, under instructions from the reverend Padre, were loyally and superstitiously silent; the vocations of the gardener and muleteer made any intrusion from them impossible.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The household of the priest consisted of an old Indian woman of fabulous age and miraculous propriety, two Indian boys who served at mass, a gardener, and a muleteer.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A breakfast of fruit, tortillas, chocolate, and red wine, of which Hurlstone partook sparingly and only to please his entertainer, nevertheless seemed to restore his strength, as it did the Padre's equanimity.
entertainernounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnər/
a person who tries to please or amuse
From this reading A breakfast of fruit, tortillas, chocolate, and red wine, of which Hurlstone partook sparingly and only to please his entertainer, nevertheless seemed to restore his strength, as it did the Padre's equanimity.
equanimitynounUS /ˌek.wəˈnɪm.ə.t̬i/
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
From this reading A breakfast of fruit, tortillas, chocolate, and red wine, of which Hurlstone partook sparingly and only to please his entertainer, nevertheless seemed to restore his strength, as it did the Padre's equanimity.
Esteban
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From this reading An hour after mass Father Esteban had quietly installed Hurlstone in a small cell-like apartment off the refectory.
fabulousadjectiveUS /ˈfæbjələs/
extremely pleasing
From this reading The household of the priest consisted of an old Indian woman of fabulous age and miraculous propriety, two Indian boys who served at mass, a gardener, and a muleteer.
FathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading An hour after mass Father Esteban had quietly installed Hurlstone in a small cell-like apartment off the refectory.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first three, who were immediately in attendance upon the priest, were cognizant of a stranger's presence, but, under instructions from the reverend Padre, were loyally and superstitiously silent; the vocations of the gardener and muleteer made any intrusion from them impossible.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The first three, who were immediately in attendance upon the priest, were cognizant of a stranger's presence, but, under instructions from the reverend Padre, were loyally and superstitiously silent; the vocations of the gardener and muleteer made any intrusion from them impossible.
fruitnounUS /fruːt/
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading A breakfast of fruit, tortillas, chocolate, and red wine, of which Hurlstone partook sparingly and only to please his entertainer, nevertheless seemed to restore his strength, as it did the Padre's equanimity.
gardenernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənər/
someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading The household of the priest consisted of an old Indian woman of fabulous age and miraculous propriety, two Indian boys who served at mass, a gardener, and a muleteer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading An hour after mass Father Esteban had quietly installed Hurlstone in a small cell-like apartment off the refectory.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A breakfast of fruit, tortillas, chocolate, and red wine, of which Hurlstone partook sparingly and only to please his entertainer, nevertheless seemed to restore his strength, as it did the Padre's equanimity.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading An hour after mass Father Esteban had quietly installed Hurlstone in a small cell-like apartment off the refectory.
householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading The household of the priest consisted of an old Indian woman of fabulous age and miraculous propriety, two Indian boys who served at mass, a gardener, and a muleteer.
Hurlstone
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From this reading An hour after mass Father Esteban had quietly installed Hurlstone in a small cell-like apartment off the refectory.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The first three, who were immediately in attendance upon the priest, were cognizant of a stranger's presence, but, under instructions from the reverend Padre, were loyally and superstitiously silent; the vocations of the gardener and muleteer made any intrusion from them impossible.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The first three, who were immediately in attendance upon the priest, were cognizant of a stranger's presence, but, under instructions from the reverend Padre, were loyally and superstitiously silent; the vocations of the gardener and muleteer made any intrusion from them impossible.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An hour after mass Father Esteban had quietly installed Hurlstone in a small cell-like apartment off the refectory.
IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The household of the priest consisted of an old Indian woman of fabulous age and miraculous propriety, two Indian boys who served at mass, a gardener, and a muleteer.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading An hour after mass Father Esteban had quietly installed Hurlstone in a small cell-like apartment off the refectory.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading The first three, who were immediately in attendance upon the priest, were cognizant of a stranger's presence, but, under instructions from the reverend Padre, were loyally and superstitiously silent; the vocations of the gardener and muleteer made any intrusion from them impossible.
intrusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːʒən/
any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading The first three, who were immediately in attendance upon the priest, were cognizant of a stranger's presence, but, under instructions from the reverend Padre, were loyally and superstitiously silent; the vocations of the gardener and muleteer made any intrusion from them impossible.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A breakfast of fruit, tortillas, chocolate, and red wine, of which Hurlstone partook sparingly and only to please his entertainer, nevertheless seemed to restore his strength, as it did the Padre's equanimity.
loyallyadverbUS /ˈlɔɪəli/
with loyalty; in a loyal manner
From this reading The first three, who were immediately in attendance upon the priest, were cognizant of a stranger's presence, but, under instructions from the reverend Padre, were loyally and superstitiously silent; the vocations of the gardener and muleteer made any intrusion from them impossible.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The first three, who were immediately in attendance upon the priest, were cognizant of a stranger's presence, but, under instructions from the reverend Padre, were loyally and superstitiously silent; the vocations of the gardener and muleteer made any intrusion from them impossible.
massnounUS /mæs/
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading An hour after mass Father Esteban had quietly installed Hurlstone in a small cell-like apartment off the refectory.
miraculousadjectiveUS /mərˈækjələs/
being or having the character of a miracle
From this reading The household of the priest consisted of an old Indian woman of fabulous age and miraculous propriety, two Indian boys who served at mass, a gardener, and a muleteer.
muleteernoun
a worker who drives mules
From this reading The household of the priest consisted of an old Indian woman of fabulous age and miraculous propriety, two Indian boys who served at mass, a gardener, and a muleteer.
neverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading A breakfast of fruit, tortillas, chocolate, and red wine, of which Hurlstone partook sparingly and only to please his entertainer, nevertheless seemed to restore his strength, as it did the Padre's equanimity.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The household of the priest consisted of an old Indian woman of fabulous age and miraculous propriety, two Indian boys who served at mass, a gardener, and a muleteer.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading An hour after mass Father Esteban had quietly installed Hurlstone in a small cell-like apartment off the refectory.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The household of the priest consisted of an old Indian woman of fabulous age and miraculous propriety, two Indian boys who served at mass, a gardener, and a muleteer.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading A breakfast of fruit, tortillas, chocolate, and red wine, of which Hurlstone partook sparingly and only to please his entertainer, nevertheless seemed to restore his strength, as it did the Padre's equanimity.
OPEN-AIRadjective
in the open air
From this reading AN OPEN-AIR PRISON.
PadrenounUS /ˈpædreɪ/
a chaplain in one of the military services
From this reading The first three, who were immediately in attendance upon the priest, were cognizant of a stranger's presence, but, under instructions from the reverend Padre, were loyally and superstitiously silent; the vocations of the gardener and muleteer made any intrusion from them impossible.
Padre's
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From this reading A breakfast of fruit, tortillas, chocolate, and red wine, of which Hurlstone partook sparingly and only to please his entertainer, nevertheless seemed to restore his strength, as it did the Padre's equanimity.
partook
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From this reading A breakfast of fruit, tortillas, chocolate, and red wine, of which Hurlstone partook sparingly and only to please his entertainer, nevertheless seemed to restore his strength, as it did the Padre's equanimity.
pleaseverbUS /pliːz/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading A breakfast of fruit, tortillas, chocolate, and red wine, of which Hurlstone partook sparingly and only to please his entertainer, nevertheless seemed to restore his strength, as it did the Padre's equanimity.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The first three, who were immediately in attendance upon the priest, were cognizant of a stranger's presence, but, under instructions from the reverend Padre, were loyally and superstitiously silent; the vocations of the gardener and muleteer made any intrusion from them impossible.
priestnounUS /priːst/
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading The household of the priest consisted of an old Indian woman of fabulous age and miraculous propriety, two Indian boys who served at mass, a gardener, and a muleteer.
PRISONnounUS /ˈprɪzən/
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading AN OPEN-AIR PRISON.
proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/
correct or appropriate behavior
From this reading The household of the priest consisted of an old Indian woman of fabulous age and miraculous propriety, two Indian boys who served at mass, a gardener, and a muleteer.
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/
with low volume
From this reading An hour after mass Father Esteban had quietly installed Hurlstone in a small cell-like apartment off the refectory.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading A breakfast of fruit, tortillas, chocolate, and red wine, of which Hurlstone partook sparingly and only to please his entertainer, nevertheless seemed to restore his strength, as it did the Padre's equanimity.
refectorynoun
a communal dining-hall (usually in a monastery)
From this reading An hour after mass Father Esteban had quietly installed Hurlstone in a small cell-like apartment off the refectory.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading A breakfast of fruit, tortillas, chocolate, and red wine, of which Hurlstone partook sparingly and only to please his entertainer, nevertheless seemed to restore his strength, as it did the Padre's equanimity.
reverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading The first three, who were immediately in attendance upon the priest, were cognizant of a stranger's presence, but, under instructions from the reverend Padre, were loyally and superstitiously silent; the vocations of the gardener and muleteer made any intrusion from them impossible.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A breakfast of fruit, tortillas, chocolate, and red wine, of which Hurlstone partook sparingly and only to please his entertainer, nevertheless seemed to restore his strength, as it did the Padre's equanimity.
servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The household of the priest consisted of an old Indian woman of fabulous age and miraculous propriety, two Indian boys who served at mass, a gardener, and a muleteer.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The first three, who were immediately in attendance upon the priest, were cognizant of a stranger's presence, but, under instructions from the reverend Padre, were loyally and superstitiously silent; the vocations of the gardener and muleteer made any intrusion from them impossible.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading An hour after mass Father Esteban had quietly installed Hurlstone in a small cell-like apartment off the refectory.
sparinglyadverbUS /ˈsperɪŋli/
to a meager degree or in a meager manner
From this reading A breakfast of fruit, tortillas, chocolate, and red wine, of which Hurlstone partook sparingly and only to please his entertainer, nevertheless seemed to restore his strength, as it did the Padre's equanimity.
stranger'snounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/
possessive form of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The first three, who were immediately in attendance upon the priest, were cognizant of a stranger's presence, but, under instructions from the reverend Padre, were loyally and superstitiously silent; the vocations of the gardener and muleteer made any intrusion from them impossible.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading A breakfast of fruit, tortillas, chocolate, and red wine, of which Hurlstone partook sparingly and only to please his entertainer, nevertheless seemed to restore his strength, as it did the Padre's equanimity.
superstitiouslyadverb
in a superstitious manner
From this reading The first three, who were immediately in attendance upon the priest, were cognizant of a stranger's presence, but, under instructions from the reverend Padre, were loyally and superstitiously silent; the vocations of the gardener and muleteer made any intrusion from them impossible.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An hour after mass Father Esteban had quietly installed Hurlstone in a small cell-like apartment off the refectory.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The first three, who were immediately in attendance upon the priest, were cognizant of a stranger's presence, but, under instructions from the reverend Padre, were loyally and superstitiously silent; the vocations of the gardener and muleteer made any intrusion from them impossible.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The first three, who were immediately in attendance upon the priest, were cognizant of a stranger's presence, but, under instructions from the reverend Padre, were loyally and superstitiously silent; the vocations of the gardener and muleteer made any intrusion from them impossible.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A breakfast of fruit, tortillas, chocolate, and red wine, of which Hurlstone partook sparingly and only to please his entertainer, nevertheless seemed to restore his strength, as it did the Padre's equanimity.
tortillasnounUS /ˌtɔːrˈtiːəz/
plural of “tortilla” — thin unleavened pancake made from cornmeal or wheat flour
From this reading A breakfast of fruit, tortillas, chocolate, and red wine, of which Hurlstone partook sparingly and only to please his entertainer, nevertheless seemed to restore his strength, as it did the Padre's equanimity.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The household of the priest consisted of an old Indian woman of fabulous age and miraculous propriety, two Indian boys who served at mass, a gardener, and a muleteer.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The first three, who were immediately in attendance upon the priest, were cognizant of a stranger's presence, but, under instructions from the reverend Padre, were loyally and superstitiously silent; the vocations of the gardener and muleteer made any intrusion from them impossible.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The first three, who were immediately in attendance upon the priest, were cognizant of a stranger's presence, but, under instructions from the reverend Padre, were loyally and superstitiously silent; the vocations of the gardener and muleteer made any intrusion from them impossible.
vocationsnounUS /voʊˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “vocation” — the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading The first three, who were immediately in attendance upon the priest, were cognizant of a stranger's presence, but, under instructions from the reverend Padre, were loyally and superstitiously silent; the vocations of the gardener and muleteer made any intrusion from them impossible.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The first three, who were immediately in attendance upon the priest, were cognizant of a stranger's presence, but, under instructions from the reverend Padre, were loyally and superstitiously silent; the vocations of the gardener and muleteer made any intrusion from them impossible.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A breakfast of fruit, tortillas, chocolate, and red wine, of which Hurlstone partook sparingly and only to please his entertainer, nevertheless seemed to restore his strength, as it did the Padre's equanimity.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The household of the priest consisted of an old Indian woman of fabulous age and miraculous propriety, two Indian boys who served at mass, a gardener, and a muleteer.
winenounUS /waɪn/
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading A breakfast of fruit, tortillas, chocolate, and red wine, of which Hurlstone partook sparingly and only to please his entertainer, nevertheless seemed to restore his strength, as it did the Padre's equanimity.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The household of the priest consisted of an old Indian woman of fabulous age and miraculous propriety, two Indian boys who served at mass, a gardener, and a muleteer.
