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From this reading 1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation became hidden from us."
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From this reading 2 Then God the Lord said to Adam, "When you were under subjection to Me, you had a bright nature within you, and for that reason could you see things far away.
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From this reading 3 When Adam and Eve had heard these words from God, they went their way; praising and worshipping Him with a sorrowful heart.
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From this reading 4 And God ceased to commune with them.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 2 Then God the Lord said to Adam, "When you were under subjection to Me, you had a bright nature within you, and for that reason could you see things far away.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading But after your transgression your bright nature was withdrawn from you; and it was not left to you to see things far away, but only near at hand; after the ability of the flesh; for it is brutish."
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading 1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation became hidden from us."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But after your transgression your bright nature was withdrawn from you; and it was not left to you to see things far away, but only near at hand; after the ability of the flesh; for it is brutish."
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 1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation became hidden from us."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation became hidden from us."
angelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading 1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation became hidden from us."
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But after your transgression your bright nature was withdrawn from you; and it was not left to you to see things far away, but only near at hand; after the ability of the flesh; for it is brutish."
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading 2 Then God the Lord said to Adam, "When you were under subjection to Me, you had a bright nature within you, and for that reason could you see things far away.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading 1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation became hidden from us."
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading 2 Then God the Lord said to Adam, "When you were under subjection to Me, you had a bright nature within you, and for that reason could you see things far away.
brutishadjectiveUS /ˈbruːtɪʃ/
resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility
From this reading But after your transgression your bright nature was withdrawn from you; and it was not left to you to see things far away, but only near at hand; after the ability of the flesh; for it is brutish."
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation became hidden from us."
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From this reading 1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation became hidden from us."
cavenounUS /keɪv/
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading 1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation became hidden from us."
ceasedverbUS /siːst/
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading 4 And God ceased to commune with them.
communenounUS /ˈkɑːmjuːn/
the smallest administrative district of several European countries
From this reading 4 And God ceased to commune with them.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading 2 Then God the Lord said to Adam, "When you were under subjection to Me, you had a bright nature within you, and for that reason could you see things far away.
creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
From this reading 1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation became hidden from us."
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading 1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation became hidden from us."
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading 1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation became hidden from us."
EvenounUS /iːv/
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading 3 When Adam and Eve had heard these words from God, they went their way; praising and worshipping Him with a sorrowful heart.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading 2 Then God the Lord said to Adam, "When you were under subjection to Me, you had a bright nature within you, and for that reason could you see things far away.
fleshnounUS /fleʃ/
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading But after your transgression your bright nature was withdrawn from you; and it was not left to you to see things far away, but only near at hand; after the ability of the flesh; for it is brutish."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 2 Then God the Lord said to Adam, "When you were under subjection to Me, you had a bright nature within you, and for that reason could you see things far away.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading 1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation became hidden from us."
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading 1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation became hidden from us."
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 1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation became hidden from us."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading 2 Then God the Lord said to Adam, "When you were under subjection to Me, you had a bright nature within you, and for that reason could you see things far away.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But after your transgression your bright nature was withdrawn from you; and it was not left to you to see things far away, but only near at hand; after the ability of the flesh; for it is brutish."
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading 3 When Adam and Eve had heard these words from God, they went their way; praising and worshipping Him with a sorrowful heart.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading 3 When Adam and Eve had heard these words from God, they went their way; praising and worshipping Him with a sorrowful heart.
heartsnounUS /hɑːrts/
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading 1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation became hidden from us."
heavennounUS /ˈhevən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading 1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation became hidden from us."
hiddenadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdən/
not accessible to view
From this reading 1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation became hidden from us."
HimpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 3 When Adam and Eve had heard these words from God, they went their way; praising and worshipping Him with a sorrowful heart.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation became hidden from us."
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But after your transgression your bright nature was withdrawn from you; and it was not left to you to see things far away, but only near at hand; after the ability of the flesh; for it is brutish."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But after your transgression your bright nature was withdrawn from you; and it was not left to you to see things far away, but only near at hand; after the ability of the flesh; for it is brutish."
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading But after your transgression your bright nature was withdrawn from you; and it was not left to you to see things far away, but only near at hand; after the ability of the flesh; for it is brutish."
liftedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪftəd/
held up in the air
From this reading 1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation became hidden from us."
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading 1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation became hidden from us."
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading 1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation became hidden from us."
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading 2 Then God the Lord said to Adam, "When you were under subjection to Me, you had a bright nature within you, and for that reason could you see things far away.
MepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 2 Then God the Lord said to Adam, "When you were under subjection to Me, you had a bright nature within you, and for that reason could you see things far away.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading 2 Then God the Lord said to Adam, "When you were under subjection to Me, you had a bright nature within you, and for that reason could you see things far away.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading But after your transgression your bright nature was withdrawn from you; and it was not left to you to see things far away, but only near at hand; after the ability of the flesh; for it is brutish."
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading 1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation became hidden from us."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But after your transgression your bright nature was withdrawn from you; and it was not left to you to see things far away, but only near at hand; after the ability of the flesh; for it is brutish."
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading 1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation became hidden from us."
OnounUS /oʊ/
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading 1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation became hidden from us."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But after your transgression your bright nature was withdrawn from you; and it was not left to you to see things far away, but only near at hand; after the ability of the flesh; for it is brutish."
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading But after your transgression your bright nature was withdrawn from you; and it was not left to you to see things far away, but only near at hand; after the ability of the flesh; for it is brutish."
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading 1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation became hidden from us."
praisesnounUS /ˈpreɪzəz/
plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading 1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation became hidden from us."
praisingadjectiveUS /ˈpreɪzɪŋ/
full of or giving praise
From this reading 3 When Adam and Eve had heard these words from God, they went their way; praising and worshipping Him with a sorrowful heart.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading 2 Then God the Lord said to Adam, "When you were under subjection to Me, you had a bright nature within you, and for that reason could you see things far away.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation became hidden from us."
sangnounUS /sæŋ/
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading 1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation became hidden from us."
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading 1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation became hidden from us."
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading 1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation became hidden from us."
sorrowfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɑːroʊfəl/
experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss
From this reading 3 When Adam and Eve had heard these words from God, they went their way; praising and worshipping Him with a sorrowful heart.
subjectionnoun
forced submission to control by others
From this reading 2 Then God the Lord said to Adam, "When you were under subjection to Me, you had a bright nature within you, and for that reason could you see things far away.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation became hidden from us."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation became hidden from us."
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading 3 When Adam and Eve had heard these words from God, they went their way; praising and worshipping Him with a sorrowful heart.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading 4 And God ceased to commune with them.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading 1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation became hidden from us."
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading 3 When Adam and Eve had heard these words from God, they went their way; praising and worshipping Him with a sorrowful heart.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 3 When Adam and Eve had heard these words from God, they went their way; praising and worshipping Him with a sorrowful heart.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading 2 Then God the Lord said to Adam, "When you were under subjection to Me, you had a bright nature within you, and for that reason could you see things far away.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation became hidden from us."
transgressionnounUS /trænzˈɡreʃən/
the act of transgressing; the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle
From this reading But after your transgression your bright nature was withdrawn from you; and it was not left to you to see things far away, but only near at hand; after the ability of the flesh; for it is brutish."
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading 2 Then God the Lord said to Adam, "When you were under subjection to Me, you had a bright nature within you, and for that reason could you see things far away.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading 1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation became hidden from us."
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation became hidden from us."
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading 1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation became hidden from us."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But after your transgression your bright nature was withdrawn from you; and it was not left to you to see things far away, but only near at hand; after the ability of the flesh; for it is brutish."
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading 3 When Adam and Eve had heard these words from God, they went their way; praising and worshipping Him with a sorrowful heart.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading 1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation became hidden from us."
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading 3 When Adam and Eve had heard these words from God, they went their way; praising and worshipping Him with a sorrowful heart.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation became hidden from us."
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading 1 Then Adam cried and said, "O God, when we lived in the garden, and our hearts were lifted up, we saw the angels that sang praises in heaven, but now we can't see like we used to; no, when we entered the cave, all creation became hidden from us."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading 3 When Adam and Eve had heard these words from God, they went their way; praising and worshipping Him with a sorrowful heart.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading But after your transgression your bright nature was withdrawn from you; and it was not left to you to see things far away, but only near at hand; after the ability of the flesh; for it is brutish."
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading 2 Then God the Lord said to Adam, "When you were under subjection to Me, you had a bright nature within you, and for that reason could you see things far away.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading 3 When Adam and Eve had heard these words from God, they went their way; praising and worshipping Him with a sorrowful heart.
worshippingverbUS /ˈwɜːrʃəpɪŋ/
inflected form of “worship” — love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading 3 When Adam and Eve had heard these words from God, they went their way; praising and worshipping Him with a sorrowful heart.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 2 Then God the Lord said to Adam, "When you were under subjection to Me, you had a bright nature within you, and for that reason could you see things far away.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But after your transgression your bright nature was withdrawn from you; and it was not left to you to see things far away, but only near at hand; after the ability of the flesh; for it is brutish."
