adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sure all things wear a heavenly dress, Which sanctifies their loveliness, Types of that endless resting day, When we shall be as changed as they.
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 Sure all things wear a heavenly dress, Which sanctifies their loveliness, Types of that endless resting day, When we shall be as changed as they.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Day by day, almost hour by hour, he was rallying, spending most of his time profitably in sleep, and looking very contented in his short intervals of waking.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Philip was, indeed, exceedingly reduced, unable to turn in bed, to lift his head, or to speak except now and then a feeble whisper; but the fever was entirely gone, and his excellent constitution began rapidly to repair its ravages.
anxietynounUS /æŋˈzaɪəti/
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading --HYMN FOR SUNDAY From that time there was little more cause for anxiety.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sure all things wear a heavenly dress, Which sanctifies their loveliness, Types of that endless resting day, When we shall be as changed as they.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sure all things wear a heavenly dress, Which sanctifies their loveliness, Types of that endless resting day, When we shall be as changed as they.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading These became each day rather longer, his voice became stronger, and he made more remarks and inquiries.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Philip was, indeed, exceedingly reduced, unable to turn in bed, to lift his head, or to speak except now and then a feeble whisper; but the fever was entirely gone, and his excellent constitution began rapidly to repair its ravages.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Philip was, indeed, exceedingly reduced, unable to turn in bed, to lift his head, or to speak except now and then a feeble whisper; but the fever was entirely gone, and his excellent constitution began rapidly to repair its ravages.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Philip was, indeed, exceedingly reduced, unable to turn in bed, to lift his head, or to speak except now and then a feeble whisper; but the fever was entirely gone, and his excellent constitution began rapidly to repair its ravages.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Day by day, almost hour by hour, he was rallying, spending most of his time profitably in sleep, and looking very contented in his short intervals of waking.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading --HYMN FOR SUNDAY From that time there was little more cause for anxiety.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Sure all things wear a heavenly dress, Which sanctifies their loveliness, Types of that endless resting day, When we shall be as changed as they.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading Philip was, indeed, exceedingly reduced, unable to turn in bed, to lift his head, or to speak except now and then a feeble whisper; but the fever was entirely gone, and his excellent constitution began rapidly to repair its ravages.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading Day by day, almost hour by hour, he was rallying, spending most of his time profitably in sleep, and looking very contented in his short intervals of waking.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Sure all things wear a heavenly dress, Which sanctifies their loveliness, Types of that endless resting day, When we shall be as changed as they.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading Sure all things wear a heavenly dress, Which sanctifies their loveliness, Types of that endless resting day, When we shall be as changed as they.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading These became each day rather longer, his voice became stronger, and he made more remarks and inquiries.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading Sure all things wear a heavenly dress, Which sanctifies their loveliness, Types of that endless resting day, When we shall be as changed as they.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Philip was, indeed, exceedingly reduced, unable to turn in bed, to lift his head, or to speak except now and then a feeble whisper; but the fever was entirely gone, and his excellent constitution began rapidly to repair its ravages.
exceedinglyadverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/
to an extreme degree
From this reading Philip was, indeed, exceedingly reduced, unable to turn in bed, to lift his head, or to speak except now and then a feeble whisper; but the fever was entirely gone, and his excellent constitution began rapidly to repair its ravages.
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Philip was, indeed, exceedingly reduced, unable to turn in bed, to lift his head, or to speak except now and then a feeble whisper; but the fever was entirely gone, and his excellent constitution began rapidly to repair its ravages.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading Philip was, indeed, exceedingly reduced, unable to turn in bed, to lift his head, or to speak except now and then a feeble whisper; but the fever was entirely gone, and his excellent constitution began rapidly to repair its ravages.
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading Philip was, indeed, exceedingly reduced, unable to turn in bed, to lift his head, or to speak except now and then a feeble whisper; but the fever was entirely gone, and his excellent constitution began rapidly to repair its ravages.
fevernounUS /ˈfiːvər/
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading Philip was, indeed, exceedingly reduced, unable to turn in bed, to lift his head, or to speak except now and then a feeble whisper; but the fever was entirely gone, and his excellent constitution began rapidly to repair its ravages.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading --HYMN FOR SUNDAY From that time there was little more cause for anxiety.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading --HYMN FOR SUNDAY From that time there was little more cause for anxiety.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading Philip was, indeed, exceedingly reduced, unable to turn in bed, to lift his head, or to speak except now and then a feeble whisper; but the fever was entirely gone, and his excellent constitution began rapidly to repair its ravages.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Day by day, almost hour by hour, he was rallying, spending most of his time profitably in sleep, and looking very contented in his short intervals of waking.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Philip was, indeed, exceedingly reduced, unable to turn in bed, to lift his head, or to speak except now and then a feeble whisper; but the fever was entirely gone, and his excellent constitution began rapidly to repair its ravages.
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading Sure all things wear a heavenly dress, Which sanctifies their loveliness, Types of that endless resting day, When we shall be as changed as they.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Philip was, indeed, exceedingly reduced, unable to turn in bed, to lift his head, or to speak except now and then a feeble whisper; but the fever was entirely gone, and his excellent constitution began rapidly to repair its ravages.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Day by day, almost hour by hour, he was rallying, spending most of his time profitably in sleep, and looking very contented in his short intervals of waking.
HYMNnounUS /hɪm/
a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
From this reading --HYMN FOR SUNDAY From that time there was little more cause for anxiety.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Philip was, indeed, exceedingly reduced, unable to turn in bed, to lift his head, or to speak except now and then a feeble whisper; but the fever was entirely gone, and his excellent constitution began rapidly to repair its ravages.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Philip was, indeed, exceedingly reduced, unable to turn in bed, to lift his head, or to speak except now and then a feeble whisper; but the fever was entirely gone, and his excellent constitution began rapidly to repair its ravages.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading These became each day rather longer, his voice became stronger, and he made more remarks and inquiries.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Day by day, almost hour by hour, he was rallying, spending most of his time profitably in sleep, and looking very contented in his short intervals of waking.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Philip was, indeed, exceedingly reduced, unable to turn in bed, to lift his head, or to speak except now and then a feeble whisper; but the fever was entirely gone, and his excellent constitution began rapidly to repair its ravages.
liftverbUS /lɪft/
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Philip was, indeed, exceedingly reduced, unable to turn in bed, to lift his head, or to speak except now and then a feeble whisper; but the fever was entirely gone, and his excellent constitution began rapidly to repair its ravages.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading --HYMN FOR SUNDAY From that time there was little more cause for anxiety.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading These became each day rather longer, his voice became stronger, and he made more remarks and inquiries.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Day by day, almost hour by hour, he was rallying, spending most of his time profitably in sleep, and looking very contented in his short intervals of waking.
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading Sure all things wear a heavenly dress, Which sanctifies their loveliness, Types of that endless resting day, When we shall be as changed as they.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading These became each day rather longer, his voice became stronger, and he made more remarks and inquiries.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading --HYMN FOR SUNDAY From that time there was little more cause for anxiety.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Day by day, almost hour by hour, he was rallying, spending most of his time profitably in sleep, and looking very contented in his short intervals of waking.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Philip was, indeed, exceedingly reduced, unable to turn in bed, to lift his head, or to speak except now and then a feeble whisper; but the fever was entirely gone, and his excellent constitution began rapidly to repair its ravages.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sure all things wear a heavenly dress, Which sanctifies their loveliness, Types of that endless resting day, When we shall be as changed as they.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Philip was, indeed, exceedingly reduced, unable to turn in bed, to lift his head, or to speak except now and then a feeble whisper; but the fever was entirely gone, and his excellent constitution began rapidly to repair its ravages.
PhilipnounUS /ˈfɪləp/
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Philip was, indeed, exceedingly reduced, unable to turn in bed, to lift his head, or to speak except now and then a feeble whisper; but the fever was entirely gone, and his excellent constitution began rapidly to repair its ravages.
profitablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːfətəbli/
in a productive way
From this reading Day by day, almost hour by hour, he was rallying, spending most of his time profitably in sleep, and looking very contented in his short intervals of waking.
rallyingnounUS /ˈræliɪŋ/
the act of mobilizing for a common purpose
From this reading Day by day, almost hour by hour, he was rallying, spending most of his time profitably in sleep, and looking very contented in his short intervals of waking.
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading Philip was, indeed, exceedingly reduced, unable to turn in bed, to lift his head, or to speak except now and then a feeble whisper; but the fever was entirely gone, and his excellent constitution began rapidly to repair its ravages.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading These became each day rather longer, his voice became stronger, and he made more remarks and inquiries.
ravagesnounUS /ˈrævɪdʒɪz/
plural of “ravage” — (usually plural) a destructive action
From this reading Philip was, indeed, exceedingly reduced, unable to turn in bed, to lift his head, or to speak except now and then a feeble whisper; but the fever was entirely gone, and his excellent constitution began rapidly to repair its ravages.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading Philip was, indeed, exceedingly reduced, unable to turn in bed, to lift his head, or to speak except now and then a feeble whisper; but the fever was entirely gone, and his excellent constitution began rapidly to repair its ravages.
remarksnounUS /rɪˈmɑːrks/
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading These became each day rather longer, his voice became stronger, and he made more remarks and inquiries.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading Philip was, indeed, exceedingly reduced, unable to turn in bed, to lift his head, or to speak except now and then a feeble whisper; but the fever was entirely gone, and his excellent constitution began rapidly to repair its ravages.
restingverbUS /ˈrestɪŋ/
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Sure all things wear a heavenly dress, Which sanctifies their loveliness, Types of that endless resting day, When we shall be as changed as they.
sanctifies
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From this reading Sure all things wear a heavenly dress, Which sanctifies their loveliness, Types of that endless resting day, When we shall be as changed as they.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Sure all things wear a heavenly dress, Which sanctifies their loveliness, Types of that endless resting day, When we shall be as changed as they.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Day by day, almost hour by hour, he was rallying, spending most of his time profitably in sleep, and looking very contented in his short intervals of waking.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Day by day, almost hour by hour, he was rallying, spending most of his time profitably in sleep, and looking very contented in his short intervals of waking.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading Philip was, indeed, exceedingly reduced, unable to turn in bed, to lift his head, or to speak except now and then a feeble whisper; but the fever was entirely gone, and his excellent constitution began rapidly to repair its ravages.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading Day by day, almost hour by hour, he was rallying, spending most of his time profitably in sleep, and looking very contented in his short intervals of waking.
strongeradjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋər/
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading These became each day rather longer, his voice became stronger, and he made more remarks and inquiries.
SUNDAYnounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading --HYMN FOR SUNDAY From that time there was little more cause for anxiety.
SureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Sure all things wear a heavenly dress, Which sanctifies their loveliness, Types of that endless resting day, When we shall be as changed as they.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sure all things wear a heavenly dress, Which sanctifies their loveliness, Types of that endless resting day, When we shall be as changed as they.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Philip was, indeed, exceedingly reduced, unable to turn in bed, to lift his head, or to speak except now and then a feeble whisper; but the fever was entirely gone, and his excellent constitution began rapidly to repair its ravages.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Sure all things wear a heavenly dress, Which sanctifies their loveliness, Types of that endless resting day, When we shall be as changed as they.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Philip was, indeed, exceedingly reduced, unable to turn in bed, to lift his head, or to speak except now and then a feeble whisper; but the fever was entirely gone, and his excellent constitution began rapidly to repair its ravages.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading --HYMN FOR SUNDAY From that time there was little more cause for anxiety.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These became each day rather longer, his voice became stronger, and he made more remarks and inquiries.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sure all things wear a heavenly dress, Which sanctifies their loveliness, Types of that endless resting day, When we shall be as changed as they.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Sure all things wear a heavenly dress, Which sanctifies their loveliness, Types of that endless resting day, When we shall be as changed as they.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading --HYMN FOR SUNDAY From that time there was little more cause for anxiety.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Philip was, indeed, exceedingly reduced, unable to turn in bed, to lift his head, or to speak except now and then a feeble whisper; but the fever was entirely gone, and his excellent constitution began rapidly to repair its ravages.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Philip was, indeed, exceedingly reduced, unable to turn in bed, to lift his head, or to speak except now and then a feeble whisper; but the fever was entirely gone, and his excellent constitution began rapidly to repair its ravages.
TypesnounUS /taɪps/
plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Sure all things wear a heavenly dress, Which sanctifies their loveliness, Types of that endless resting day, When we shall be as changed as they.
unableadjectiveUS /əˈneɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Philip was, indeed, exceedingly reduced, unable to turn in bed, to lift his head, or to speak except now and then a feeble whisper; but the fever was entirely gone, and his excellent constitution began rapidly to repair its ravages.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Day by day, almost hour by hour, he was rallying, spending most of his time profitably in sleep, and looking very contented in his short intervals of waking.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading These became each day rather longer, his voice became stronger, and he made more remarks and inquiries.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading Day by day, almost hour by hour, he was rallying, spending most of his time profitably in sleep, and looking very contented in his short intervals of waking.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading --HYMN FOR SUNDAY From that time there was little more cause for anxiety.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Sure all things wear a heavenly dress, Which sanctifies their loveliness, Types of that endless resting day, When we shall be as changed as they.
wearverbUS /wer/
be dressed in
From this reading Sure all things wear a heavenly dress, Which sanctifies their loveliness, Types of that endless resting day, When we shall be as changed as they.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Sure all things wear a heavenly dress, Which sanctifies their loveliness, Types of that endless resting day, When we shall be as changed as they.
WhichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sure all things wear a heavenly dress, Which sanctifies their loveliness, Types of that endless resting day, When we shall be as changed as they.
whispernounUS /ˈwɪspər/
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading Philip was, indeed, exceedingly reduced, unable to turn in bed, to lift his head, or to speak except now and then a feeble whisper; but the fever was entirely gone, and his excellent constitution began rapidly to repair its ravages.
