adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE VISION OF THE EVENING AND THE MORNING MEANWHILE, news came to the Monastery of the ill case of the village, for it lay scarce a league away across the forest; but the pine-trees stood as guardian angels in between.
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading The Prior summoned the whole Convent, according to the ruling of Blessed Benedict when the matter is a grave one, and told the tidings.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading THE VISION OF THE EVENING AND THE MORNING MEANWHILE, news came to the Monastery of the ill case of the village, for it lay scarce a league away across the forest; but the pine-trees stood as guardian angels in between.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading “My Brethren, it is in my heart that we dare not leave these poor, stricken sheep to die alone without shepherding; moreover, in their fear and desolation, they may flee to other villages, and so the terror and pest spread ever further.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading And I deem that, inasmuch as Charity is greater than Faith or Hope, so it is greater than obedience also.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE VISION OF THE EVENING AND THE MORNING MEANWHILE, news came to the Monastery of the ill case of the village, for it lay scarce a league away across the forest; but the pine-trees stood as guardian angels in between.
angelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading THE VISION OF THE EVENING AND THE MORNING MEANWHILE, news came to the Monastery of the ill case of the village, for it lay scarce a league away across the forest; but the pine-trees stood as guardian angels in between.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE VISION OF THE EVENING AND THE MORNING MEANWHILE, news came to the Monastery of the ill case of the village, for it lay scarce a league away across the forest; but the pine-trees stood as guardian angels in between.
assemblingnounUS /əˈsembəlɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading Then he went on to give reason for their assembling.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE VISION OF THE EVENING AND THE MORNING MEANWHILE, news came to the Monastery of the ill case of the village, for it lay scarce a league away across the forest; but the pine-trees stood as guardian angels in between.
BenedictnounUS /ˈbenədɪkt/
United States anthropologist (1887-1948)
From this reading The Prior summoned the whole Convent, according to the ruling of Blessed Benedict when the matter is a grave one, and told the tidings.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE VISION OF THE EVENING AND THE MORNING MEANWHILE, news came to the Monastery of the ill case of the village, for it lay scarce a league away across the forest; but the pine-trees stood as guardian angels in between.
BlessedadjectiveUS /blest/
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading The Prior summoned the whole Convent, according to the ruling of Blessed Benedict when the matter is a grave one, and told the tidings.
BrethrennounUS /ˈbreðrən/
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
From this reading “My Brethren, it is in my heart that we dare not leave these poor, stricken sheep to die alone without shepherding; moreover, in their fear and desolation, they may flee to other villages, and so the terror and pest spread ever further.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE VISION OF THE EVENING AND THE MORNING MEANWHILE, news came to the Monastery of the ill case of the village, for it lay scarce a league away across the forest; but the pine-trees stood as guardian angels in between.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE VISION OF THE EVENING AND THE MORNING MEANWHILE, news came to the Monastery of the ill case of the village, for it lay scarce a league away across the forest; but the pine-trees stood as guardian angels in between.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading THE VISION OF THE EVENING AND THE MORNING MEANWHILE, news came to the Monastery of the ill case of the village, for it lay scarce a league away across the forest; but the pine-trees stood as guardian angels in between.
CharitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading And I deem that, inasmuch as Charity is greater than Faith or Hope, so it is greater than obedience also.
ConventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading The Prior summoned the whole Convent, according to the ruling of Blessed Benedict when the matter is a grave one, and told the tidings.
dareverbUS /der/
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading “My Brethren, it is in my heart that we dare not leave these poor, stricken sheep to die alone without shepherding; moreover, in their fear and desolation, they may flee to other villages, and so the terror and pest spread ever further.
deemverbUS /diːm/
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading And I deem that, inasmuch as Charity is greater than Faith or Hope, so it is greater than obedience also.
desolationnounUS /ˌdesəˈleɪʃən/
the state of being decayed or destroyed
From this reading “My Brethren, it is in my heart that we dare not leave these poor, stricken sheep to die alone without shepherding; moreover, in their fear and desolation, they may flee to other villages, and so the terror and pest spread ever further.
dieverbUS /daɪ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading “My Brethren, it is in my heart that we dare not leave these poor, stricken sheep to die alone without shepherding; moreover, in their fear and desolation, they may flee to other villages, and so the terror and pest spread ever further.
EVENINGnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE VISION OF THE EVENING AND THE MORNING MEANWHILE, news came to the Monastery of the ill case of the village, for it lay scarce a league away across the forest; but the pine-trees stood as guardian angels in between.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading “My Brethren, it is in my heart that we dare not leave these poor, stricken sheep to die alone without shepherding; moreover, in their fear and desolation, they may flee to other villages, and so the terror and pest spread ever further.
FaithnounUS /feɪθ/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading And I deem that, inasmuch as Charity is greater than Faith or Hope, so it is greater than obedience also.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading “My Brethren, it is in my heart that we dare not leave these poor, stricken sheep to die alone without shepherding; moreover, in their fear and desolation, they may flee to other villages, and so the terror and pest spread ever further.
fleeverbUS /fliː/
run away quickly
From this reading “My Brethren, it is in my heart that we dare not leave these poor, stricken sheep to die alone without shepherding; moreover, in their fear and desolation, they may flee to other villages, and so the terror and pest spread ever further.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE VISION OF THE EVENING AND THE MORNING MEANWHILE, news came to the Monastery of the ill case of the village, for it lay scarce a league away across the forest; but the pine-trees stood as guardian angels in between.
forestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE VISION OF THE EVENING AND THE MORNING MEANWHILE, news came to the Monastery of the ill case of the village, for it lay scarce a league away across the forest; but the pine-trees stood as guardian angels in between.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading “My Brethren, it is in my heart that we dare not leave these poor, stricken sheep to die alone without shepherding; moreover, in their fear and desolation, they may flee to other villages, and so the terror and pest spread ever further.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Then he went on to give reason for their assembling.
gravenounUS /ɡreɪv/
death of a person
From this reading The Prior summoned the whole Convent, according to the ruling of Blessed Benedict when the matter is a grave one, and told the tidings.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading And I deem that, inasmuch as Charity is greater than Faith or Hope, so it is greater than obedience also.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading THE VISION OF THE EVENING AND THE MORNING MEANWHILE, news came to the Monastery of the ill case of the village, for it lay scarce a league away across the forest; but the pine-trees stood as guardian angels in between.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he went on to give reason for their assembling.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading “My Brethren, it is in my heart that we dare not leave these poor, stricken sheep to die alone without shepherding; moreover, in their fear and desolation, they may flee to other villages, and so the terror and pest spread ever further.
HopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading And I deem that, inasmuch as Charity is greater than Faith or Hope, so it is greater than obedience also.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And I deem that, inasmuch as Charity is greater than Faith or Hope, so it is greater than obedience also.
illadjectiveUS /ɪl/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading THE VISION OF THE EVENING AND THE MORNING MEANWHILE, news came to the Monastery of the ill case of the village, for it lay scarce a league away across the forest; but the pine-trees stood as guardian angels in between.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE VISION OF THE EVENING AND THE MORNING MEANWHILE, news came to the Monastery of the ill case of the village, for it lay scarce a league away across the forest; but the pine-trees stood as guardian angels in between.
inasmuch
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And I deem that, inasmuch as Charity is greater than Faith or Hope, so it is greater than obedience also.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Prior summoned the whole Convent, according to the ruling of Blessed Benedict when the matter is a grave one, and told the tidings.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE VISION OF THE EVENING AND THE MORNING MEANWHILE, news came to the Monastery of the ill case of the village, for it lay scarce a league away across the forest; but the pine-trees stood as guardian angels in between.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE VISION OF THE EVENING AND THE MORNING MEANWHILE, news came to the Monastery of the ill case of the village, for it lay scarce a league away across the forest; but the pine-trees stood as guardian angels in between.
leaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading THE VISION OF THE EVENING AND THE MORNING MEANWHILE, news came to the Monastery of the ill case of the village, for it lay scarce a league away across the forest; but the pine-trees stood as guardian angels in between.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading “My Brethren, it is in my heart that we dare not leave these poor, stricken sheep to die alone without shepherding; moreover, in their fear and desolation, they may flee to other villages, and so the terror and pest spread ever further.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The Prior summoned the whole Convent, according to the ruling of Blessed Benedict when the matter is a grave one, and told the tidings.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “My Brethren, it is in my heart that we dare not leave these poor, stricken sheep to die alone without shepherding; moreover, in their fear and desolation, they may flee to other villages, and so the terror and pest spread ever further.
MEANWHILEadverbUS /ˈmiːnwaɪl/
at the same time but in another place
From this reading THE VISION OF THE EVENING AND THE MORNING MEANWHILE, news came to the Monastery of the ill case of the village, for it lay scarce a league away across the forest; but the pine-trees stood as guardian angels in between.
MonasterynounUS /ˈmɑːnəsteri/
the residence of a religious community
From this reading THE VISION OF THE EVENING AND THE MORNING MEANWHILE, news came to the Monastery of the ill case of the village, for it lay scarce a league away across the forest; but the pine-trees stood as guardian angels in between.
moreoveradverbUS /mɔːˈroʊvər/
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading “My Brethren, it is in my heart that we dare not leave these poor, stricken sheep to die alone without shepherding; moreover, in their fear and desolation, they may flee to other villages, and so the terror and pest spread ever further.
MORNINGnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE VISION OF THE EVENING AND THE MORNING MEANWHILE, news came to the Monastery of the ill case of the village, for it lay scarce a league away across the forest; but the pine-trees stood as guardian angels in between.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My Brethren, it is in my heart that we dare not leave these poor, stricken sheep to die alone without shepherding; moreover, in their fear and desolation, they may flee to other villages, and so the terror and pest spread ever further.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE VISION OF THE EVENING AND THE MORNING MEANWHILE, news came to the Monastery of the ill case of the village, for it lay scarce a league away across the forest; but the pine-trees stood as guardian angels in between.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “My Brethren, it is in my heart that we dare not leave these poor, stricken sheep to die alone without shepherding; moreover, in their fear and desolation, they may flee to other villages, and so the terror and pest spread ever further.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading And I deem that, inasmuch as Charity is greater than Faith or Hope, so it is greater than obedience also.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VISION OF THE EVENING AND THE MORNING MEANWHILE, news came to the Monastery of the ill case of the village, for it lay scarce a league away across the forest; but the pine-trees stood as guardian angels in between.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then he went on to give reason for their assembling.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Prior summoned the whole Convent, according to the ruling of Blessed Benedict when the matter is a grave one, and told the tidings.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And I deem that, inasmuch as Charity is greater than Faith or Hope, so it is greater than obedience also.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “My Brethren, it is in my heart that we dare not leave these poor, stricken sheep to die alone without shepherding; moreover, in their fear and desolation, they may flee to other villages, and so the terror and pest spread ever further.
pestnounUS /pest/
a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal
From this reading “My Brethren, it is in my heart that we dare not leave these poor, stricken sheep to die alone without shepherding; moreover, in their fear and desolation, they may flee to other villages, and so the terror and pest spread ever further.
pine-trees
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE VISION OF THE EVENING AND THE MORNING MEANWHILE, news came to the Monastery of the ill case of the village, for it lay scarce a league away across the forest; but the pine-trees stood as guardian angels in between.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “My Brethren, it is in my heart that we dare not leave these poor, stricken sheep to die alone without shepherding; moreover, in their fear and desolation, they may flee to other villages, and so the terror and pest spread ever further.
PrioradjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/
earlier in time
From this reading The Prior summoned the whole Convent, according to the ruling of Blessed Benedict when the matter is a grave one, and told the tidings.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Then he went on to give reason for their assembling.
rulingnounUS /ˈruːlɪŋ/
the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
From this reading The Prior summoned the whole Convent, according to the ruling of Blessed Benedict when the matter is a grave one, and told the tidings.
scarceadverbUS /skers/
only a very short time before
From this reading THE VISION OF THE EVENING AND THE MORNING MEANWHILE, news came to the Monastery of the ill case of the village, for it lay scarce a league away across the forest; but the pine-trees stood as guardian angels in between.
sheepnounUS /ʃiːp/
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading “My Brethren, it is in my heart that we dare not leave these poor, stricken sheep to die alone without shepherding; moreover, in their fear and desolation, they may flee to other villages, and so the terror and pest spread ever further.
shepherdingverbUS /ˈʃepərdɪŋ/
-ing form of “shepherd” — watch over like a shepherd, as a teacher of her pupils
From this reading “My Brethren, it is in my heart that we dare not leave these poor, stricken sheep to die alone without shepherding; moreover, in their fear and desolation, they may flee to other villages, and so the terror and pest spread ever further.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “My Brethren, it is in my heart that we dare not leave these poor, stricken sheep to die alone without shepherding; moreover, in their fear and desolation, they may flee to other villages, and so the terror and pest spread ever further.
spreadverbUS /spred/
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading “My Brethren, it is in my heart that we dare not leave these poor, stricken sheep to die alone without shepherding; moreover, in their fear and desolation, they may flee to other villages, and so the terror and pest spread ever further.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE VISION OF THE EVENING AND THE MORNING MEANWHILE, news came to the Monastery of the ill case of the village, for it lay scarce a league away across the forest; but the pine-trees stood as guardian angels in between.
strickenadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪkən/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading “My Brethren, it is in my heart that we dare not leave these poor, stricken sheep to die alone without shepherding; moreover, in their fear and desolation, they may flee to other villages, and so the terror and pest spread ever further.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading The Prior summoned the whole Convent, according to the ruling of Blessed Benedict when the matter is a grave one, and told the tidings.
terrornounUS /ˈterər/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading “My Brethren, it is in my heart that we dare not leave these poor, stricken sheep to die alone without shepherding; moreover, in their fear and desolation, they may flee to other villages, and so the terror and pest spread ever further.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And I deem that, inasmuch as Charity is greater than Faith or Hope, so it is greater than obedience also.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “My Brethren, it is in my heart that we dare not leave these poor, stricken sheep to die alone without shepherding; moreover, in their fear and desolation, they may flee to other villages, and so the terror and pest spread ever further.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VISION OF THE EVENING AND THE MORNING MEANWHILE, news came to the Monastery of the ill case of the village, for it lay scarce a league away across the forest; but the pine-trees stood as guardian angels in between.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then he went on to give reason for their assembling.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he went on to give reason for their assembling.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “My Brethren, it is in my heart that we dare not leave these poor, stricken sheep to die alone without shepherding; moreover, in their fear and desolation, they may flee to other villages, and so the terror and pest spread ever further.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “My Brethren, it is in my heart that we dare not leave these poor, stricken sheep to die alone without shepherding; moreover, in their fear and desolation, they may flee to other villages, and so the terror and pest spread ever further.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading The Prior summoned the whole Convent, according to the ruling of Blessed Benedict when the matter is a grave one, and told the tidings.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE VISION OF THE EVENING AND THE MORNING MEANWHILE, news came to the Monastery of the ill case of the village, for it lay scarce a league away across the forest; but the pine-trees stood as guardian angels in between.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The Prior summoned the whole Convent, according to the ruling of Blessed Benedict when the matter is a grave one, and told the tidings.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading THE VISION OF THE EVENING AND THE MORNING MEANWHILE, news came to the Monastery of the ill case of the village, for it lay scarce a league away across the forest; but the pine-trees stood as guardian angels in between.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading “My Brethren, it is in my heart that we dare not leave these poor, stricken sheep to die alone without shepherding; moreover, in their fear and desolation, they may flee to other villages, and so the terror and pest spread ever further.
VISIONnounUS /ˈvɪʒən/
a vivid mental image
From this reading THE VISION OF THE EVENING AND THE MORNING MEANWHILE, news came to the Monastery of the ill case of the village, for it lay scarce a league away across the forest; but the pine-trees stood as guardian angels in between.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “My Brethren, it is in my heart that we dare not leave these poor, stricken sheep to die alone without shepherding; moreover, in their fear and desolation, they may flee to other villages, and so the terror and pest spread ever further.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then he went on to give reason for their assembling.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The Prior summoned the whole Convent, according to the ruling of Blessed Benedict when the matter is a grave one, and told the tidings.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The Prior summoned the whole Convent, according to the ruling of Blessed Benedict when the matter is a grave one, and told the tidings.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “My Brethren, it is in my heart that we dare not leave these poor, stricken sheep to die alone without shepherding; moreover, in their fear and desolation, they may flee to other villages, and so the terror and pest spread ever further.
