AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A quiet, fatigued conversation goes on, mingled with gay and peaceful laughter.
abbotnounUS /ˈæbət/
the superior of an abbey of monks
From this reading "What kind of a prayer is our abbot going to say to-day?
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It is already time for him to come."
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Having lost its gloss, the last neglected fish lies on the ground; even the children are too lazy to pick it up; and an indifferent, satiated foot treads it into the mud.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Having lost its gloss, the last neglected fish lies on the ground; even the children are too lazy to pick it up; and an indifferent, satiated foot treads it into the mud.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Having lost its gloss, the last neglected fish lies on the ground; even the children are too lazy to pick it up; and an indifferent, satiated foot treads it into the mud.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Having lost its gloss, the last neglected fish lies on the ground; even the children are too lazy to pick it up; and an indifferent, satiated foot treads it into the mud.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It is already time for him to come."
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading A quiet, fatigued conversation goes on, mingled with gay and peaceful laughter.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The work is ended.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Having lost its gloss, the last neglected fish lies on the ground; even the children are too lazy to pick it up; and an indifferent, satiated foot treads it into the mud.
fatiguedadjectiveUS /fəˈtiːɡd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading A quiet, fatigued conversation goes on, mingled with gay and peaceful laughter.
fishnounUS /fɪʃ/
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Having lost its gloss, the last neglected fish lies on the ground; even the children are too lazy to pick it up; and an indifferent, satiated foot treads it into the mud.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Having lost its gloss, the last neglected fish lies on the ground; even the children are too lazy to pick it up; and an indifferent, satiated foot treads it into the mud.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is already time for him to come."
gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading A quiet, fatigued conversation goes on, mingled with gay and peaceful laughter.
glossnounUS /ɡlɔːs/
an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
From this reading Having lost its gloss, the last neglected fish lies on the ground; even the children are too lazy to pick it up; and an indifferent, satiated foot treads it into the mud.
goesnounUS /ɡoʊz/
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading A quiet, fatigued conversation goes on, mingled with gay and peaceful laughter.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading "What kind of a prayer is our abbot going to say to-day?
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Having lost its gloss, the last neglected fish lies on the ground; even the children are too lazy to pick it up; and an indifferent, satiated foot treads it into the mud.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having lost its gloss, the last neglected fish lies on the ground; even the children are too lazy to pick it up; and an indifferent, satiated foot treads it into the mud.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is already time for him to come."
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading Having lost its gloss, the last neglected fish lies on the ground; even the children are too lazy to pick it up; and an indifferent, satiated foot treads it into the mud.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Having lost its gloss, the last neglected fish lies on the ground; even the children are too lazy to pick it up; and an indifferent, satiated foot treads it into the mud.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The work is ended.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Having lost its gloss, the last neglected fish lies on the ground; even the children are too lazy to pick it up; and an indifferent, satiated foot treads it into the mud.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Having lost its gloss, the last neglected fish lies on the ground; even the children are too lazy to pick it up; and an indifferent, satiated foot treads it into the mud.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "What kind of a prayer is our abbot going to say to-day?
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Having lost its gloss, the last neglected fish lies on the ground; even the children are too lazy to pick it up; and an indifferent, satiated foot treads it into the mud.
laughternounUS /ˈlæftər/
the sound of laughing
From this reading A quiet, fatigued conversation goes on, mingled with gay and peaceful laughter.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading Having lost its gloss, the last neglected fish lies on the ground; even the children are too lazy to pick it up; and an indifferent, satiated foot treads it into the mud.
liesnounUS /laɪz/
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading Having lost its gloss, the last neglected fish lies on the ground; even the children are too lazy to pick it up; and an indifferent, satiated foot treads it into the mud.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Having lost its gloss, the last neglected fish lies on the ground; even the children are too lazy to pick it up; and an indifferent, satiated foot treads it into the mud.
mingledverbUS /ˈmɪŋɡəld/
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading A quiet, fatigued conversation goes on, mingled with gay and peaceful laughter.
mudnounUS /mʌd/
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading Having lost its gloss, the last neglected fish lies on the ground; even the children are too lazy to pick it up; and an indifferent, satiated foot treads it into the mud.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading Having lost its gloss, the last neglected fish lies on the ground; even the children are too lazy to pick it up; and an indifferent, satiated foot treads it into the mud.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What kind of a prayer is our abbot going to say to-day?
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Having lost its gloss, the last neglected fish lies on the ground; even the children are too lazy to pick it up; and an indifferent, satiated foot treads it into the mud.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "What kind of a prayer is our abbot going to say to-day?
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading A quiet, fatigued conversation goes on, mingled with gay and peaceful laughter.
pickverbUS /pɪk/
select carefully from a group
From this reading Having lost its gloss, the last neglected fish lies on the ground; even the children are too lazy to pick it up; and an indifferent, satiated foot treads it into the mud.
prayernounUS /prer/
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading "What kind of a prayer is our abbot going to say to-day?
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading A quiet, fatigued conversation goes on, mingled with gay and peaceful laughter.
satiatedadjectiveUS /ˈseɪʃiːeɪtɪd/
supplied (especially fed) to satisfaction
From this reading Having lost its gloss, the last neglected fish lies on the ground; even the children are too lazy to pick it up; and an indifferent, satiated foot treads it into the mud.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading "What kind of a prayer is our abbot going to say to-day?
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The work is ended.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is already time for him to come."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having lost its gloss, the last neglected fish lies on the ground; even the children are too lazy to pick it up; and an indifferent, satiated foot treads it into the mud.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What kind of a prayer is our abbot going to say to-day?
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Having lost its gloss, the last neglected fish lies on the ground; even the children are too lazy to pick it up; and an indifferent, satiated foot treads it into the mud.
treadsnounUS /tredz/
plural of “tread” — a step in walking or running
From this reading Having lost its gloss, the last neglected fish lies on the ground; even the children are too lazy to pick it up; and an indifferent, satiated foot treads it into the mud.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Having lost its gloss, the last neglected fish lies on the ground; even the children are too lazy to pick it up; and an indifferent, satiated foot treads it into the mud.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What kind of a prayer is our abbot going to say to-day?
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A quiet, fatigued conversation goes on, mingled with gay and peaceful laughter.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The work is ended.
