used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The anchorites sat near each other on a low block of stone, which Hermas had made into a soft couch for his father by heaping up a high pile of fresh herbs.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The next day, after the sun had passed the meridian and it was beginning to grow cool, Hermas and Paulus yielded to Stephanus' wish, as he began to feel stronger, and carried him out into the air.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The next day, after the sun had passed the meridian and it was beginning to grow cool, Hermas and Paulus yielded to Stephanus' wish, as he began to feel stronger, and carried him out into the air.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading Then Stephanus said, "How much he has altered since I have been ill.
anchorites
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From this reading The anchorites sat near each other on a low block of stone, which Hermas had made into a soft couch for his father by heaping up a high pile of fresh herbs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next day, after the sun had passed the meridian and it was beginning to grow cool, Hermas and Paulus yielded to Stephanus' wish, as he began to feel stronger, and carried him out into the air.
arrowsnounUS /ˈæroʊz/
plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading They looked after the youth, who had taken his bow and arrows, as he went up the mountain to hunt a wild goat; for Petrus had prescribed a strengthening diet for the sick man.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The next day, after the sun had passed the meridian and it was beginning to grow cool, Hermas and Paulus yielded to Stephanus' wish, as he began to feel stronger, and carried him out into the air.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Then Stephanus said, "How much he has altered since I have been ill.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The next day, after the sun had passed the meridian and it was beginning to grow cool, Hermas and Paulus yielded to Stephanus' wish, as he began to feel stronger, and carried him out into the air.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The next day, after the sun had passed the meridian and it was beginning to grow cool, Hermas and Paulus yielded to Stephanus' wish, as he began to feel stronger, and carried him out into the air.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading The anchorites sat near each other on a low block of stone, which Hermas had made into a soft couch for his father by heaping up a high pile of fresh herbs.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading They looked after the youth, who had taken his bow and arrows, as he went up the mountain to hunt a wild goat; for Petrus had prescribed a strengthening diet for the sick man.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The anchorites sat near each other on a low block of stone, which Hermas had made into a soft couch for his father by heaping up a high pile of fresh herbs.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The next day, after the sun had passed the meridian and it was beginning to grow cool, Hermas and Paulus yielded to Stephanus' wish, as he began to feel stronger, and carried him out into the air.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The next day, after the sun had passed the meridian and it was beginning to grow cool, Hermas and Paulus yielded to Stephanus' wish, as he began to feel stronger, and carried him out into the air.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading The anchorites sat near each other on a low block of stone, which Hermas had made into a soft couch for his father by heaping up a high pile of fresh herbs.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day, after the sun had passed the meridian and it was beginning to grow cool, Hermas and Paulus yielded to Stephanus' wish, as he began to feel stronger, and carried him out into the air.
dietnounUS /ˈdaɪət/
a prescribed selection of foods
From this reading They looked after the youth, who had taken his bow and arrows, as he went up the mountain to hunt a wild goat; for Petrus had prescribed a strengthening diet for the sick man.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Not a word was spoken by either of them till the hunter had disappeared.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The anchorites sat near each other on a low block of stone, which Hermas had made into a soft couch for his father by heaping up a high pile of fresh herbs.
one or the other of two
From this reading Not a word was spoken by either of them till the hunter had disappeared.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The anchorites sat near each other on a low block of stone, which Hermas had made into a soft couch for his father by heaping up a high pile of fresh herbs.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading The next day, after the sun had passed the meridian and it was beginning to grow cool, Hermas and Paulus yielded to Stephanus' wish, as he began to feel stronger, and carried him out into the air.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The anchorites sat near each other on a low block of stone, which Hermas had made into a soft couch for his father by heaping up a high pile of fresh herbs.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The anchorites sat near each other on a low block of stone, which Hermas had made into a soft couch for his father by heaping up a high pile of fresh herbs.
goatnounUS /ɡoʊt/
any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading They looked after the youth, who had taken his bow and arrows, as he went up the mountain to hunt a wild goat; for Petrus had prescribed a strengthening diet for the sick man.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The next day, after the sun had passed the meridian and it was beginning to grow cool, Hermas and Paulus yielded to Stephanus' wish, as he began to feel stronger, and carried him out into the air.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The next day, after the sun had passed the meridian and it was beginning to grow cool, Hermas and Paulus yielded to Stephanus' wish, as he began to feel stronger, and carried him out into the air.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then Stephanus said, "How much he has altered since I have been ill.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Then Stephanus said, "How much he has altered since I have been ill.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next day, after the sun had passed the meridian and it was beginning to grow cool, Hermas and Paulus yielded to Stephanus' wish, as he began to feel stronger, and carried him out into the air.
heapingverbUS /ˈhiːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities
From this reading The anchorites sat near each other on a low block of stone, which Hermas had made into a soft couch for his father by heaping up a high pile of fresh herbs.
herbsnounUS /ɜːrbz/
plural of “herb” — a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
From this reading The anchorites sat near each other on a low block of stone, which Hermas had made into a soft couch for his father by heaping up a high pile of fresh herbs.
Hermas
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From this reading The next day, after the sun had passed the meridian and it was beginning to grow cool, Hermas and Paulus yielded to Stephanus' wish, as he began to feel stronger, and carried him out into the air.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The anchorites sat near each other on a low block of stone, which Hermas had made into a soft couch for his father by heaping up a high pile of fresh herbs.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The next day, after the sun had passed the meridian and it was beginning to grow cool, Hermas and Paulus yielded to Stephanus' wish, as he began to feel stronger, and carried him out into the air.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The anchorites sat near each other on a low block of stone, which Hermas had made into a soft couch for his father by heaping up a high pile of fresh herbs.
How
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From this reading Then Stephanus said, "How much he has altered since I have been ill.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading They looked after the youth, who had taken his bow and arrows, as he went up the mountain to hunt a wild goat; for Petrus had prescribed a strengthening diet for the sick man.
hunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading Not a word was spoken by either of them till the hunter had disappeared.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Then Stephanus said, "How much he has altered since I have been ill.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Then Stephanus said, "How much he has altered since I have been ill.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The next day, after the sun had passed the meridian and it was beginning to grow cool, Hermas and Paulus yielded to Stephanus' wish, as he began to feel stronger, and carried him out into the air.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The next day, after the sun had passed the meridian and it was beginning to grow cool, Hermas and Paulus yielded to Stephanus' wish, as he began to feel stronger, and carried him out into the air.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They looked after the youth, who had taken his bow and arrows, as he went up the mountain to hunt a wild goat; for Petrus had prescribed a strengthening diet for the sick man.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The anchorites sat near each other on a low block of stone, which Hermas had made into a soft couch for his father by heaping up a high pile of fresh herbs.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The anchorites sat near each other on a low block of stone, which Hermas had made into a soft couch for his father by heaping up a high pile of fresh herbs.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They looked after the youth, who had taken his bow and arrows, as he went up the mountain to hunt a wild goat; for Petrus had prescribed a strengthening diet for the sick man.
meridiannounUS /mərˈɪdiən/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading The next day, after the sun had passed the meridian and it was beginning to grow cool, Hermas and Paulus yielded to Stephanus' wish, as he began to feel stronger, and carried him out into the air.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading They looked after the youth, who had taken his bow and arrows, as he went up the mountain to hunt a wild goat; for Petrus had prescribed a strengthening diet for the sick man.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Then Stephanus said, "How much he has altered since I have been ill.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The anchorites sat near each other on a low block of stone, which Hermas had made into a soft couch for his father by heaping up a high pile of fresh herbs.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day, after the sun had passed the meridian and it was beginning to grow cool, Hermas and Paulus yielded to Stephanus' wish, as he began to feel stronger, and carried him out into the air.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a word was spoken by either of them till the hunter had disappeared.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The anchorites sat near each other on a low block of stone, which Hermas had made into a soft couch for his father by heaping up a high pile of fresh herbs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The anchorites sat near each other on a low block of stone, which Hermas had made into a soft couch for his father by heaping up a high pile of fresh herbs.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The anchorites sat near each other on a low block of stone, which Hermas had made into a soft couch for his father by heaping up a high pile of fresh herbs.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The next day, after the sun had passed the meridian and it was beginning to grow cool, Hermas and Paulus yielded to Stephanus' wish, as he began to feel stronger, and carried him out into the air.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The next day, after the sun had passed the meridian and it was beginning to grow cool, Hermas and Paulus yielded to Stephanus' wish, as he began to feel stronger, and carried him out into the air.
Paulus
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From this reading The next day, after the sun had passed the meridian and it was beginning to grow cool, Hermas and Paulus yielded to Stephanus' wish, as he began to feel stronger, and carried him out into the air.
Petrus
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From this reading They looked after the youth, who had taken his bow and arrows, as he went up the mountain to hunt a wild goat; for Petrus had prescribed a strengthening diet for the sick man.
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading The anchorites sat near each other on a low block of stone, which Hermas had made into a soft couch for his father by heaping up a high pile of fresh herbs.
prescribedadjectiveUS /priˈskraɪbd/
set down as a rule or guide
From this reading They looked after the youth, who had taken his bow and arrows, as he went up the mountain to hunt a wild goat; for Petrus had prescribed a strengthening diet for the sick man.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Then Stephanus said, "How much he has altered since I have been ill.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The anchorites sat near each other on a low block of stone, which Hermas had made into a soft couch for his father by heaping up a high pile of fresh herbs.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading They looked after the youth, who had taken his bow and arrows, as he went up the mountain to hunt a wild goat; for Petrus had prescribed a strengthening diet for the sick man.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Then Stephanus said, "How much he has altered since I have been ill.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The anchorites sat near each other on a low block of stone, which Hermas had made into a soft couch for his father by heaping up a high pile of fresh herbs.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Not a word was spoken by either of them till the hunter had disappeared.
Stephanus
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From this reading The next day, after the sun had passed the meridian and it was beginning to grow cool, Hermas and Paulus yielded to Stephanus' wish, as he began to feel stronger, and carried him out into the air.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The anchorites sat near each other on a low block of stone, which Hermas had made into a soft couch for his father by heaping up a high pile of fresh herbs.
strengtheningnounUS /ˈstreŋθənɪŋ/
becoming stronger
From this reading They looked after the youth, who had taken his bow and arrows, as he went up the mountain to hunt a wild goat; for Petrus had prescribed a strengthening diet for the sick man.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The next day, after the sun had passed the meridian and it was beginning to grow cool, Hermas and Paulus yielded to Stephanus' wish, as he began to feel stronger, and carried him out into the air.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The next day, after the sun had passed the meridian and it was beginning to grow cool, Hermas and Paulus yielded to Stephanus' wish, as he began to feel stronger, and carried him out into the air.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading They looked after the youth, who had taken his bow and arrows, as he went up the mountain to hunt a wild goat; for Petrus had prescribed a strengthening diet for the sick man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day, after the sun had passed the meridian and it was beginning to grow cool, Hermas and Paulus yielded to Stephanus' wish, as he began to feel stronger, and carried him out into the air.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Not a word was spoken by either of them till the hunter had disappeared.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Stephanus said, "How much he has altered since I have been ill.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They looked after the youth, who had taken his bow and arrows, as he went up the mountain to hunt a wild goat; for Petrus had prescribed a strengthening diet for the sick man.
up to a particular time
From this reading Not a word was spoken by either of them till the hunter had disappeared.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day, after the sun had passed the meridian and it was beginning to grow cool, Hermas and Paulus yielded to Stephanus' wish, as he began to feel stronger, and carried him out into the air.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The anchorites sat near each other on a low block of stone, which Hermas had made into a soft couch for his father by heaping up a high pile of fresh herbs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next day, after the sun had passed the meridian and it was beginning to grow cool, Hermas and Paulus yielded to Stephanus' wish, as he began to feel stronger, and carried him out into the air.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They looked after the youth, who had taken his bow and arrows, as he went up the mountain to hunt a wild goat; for Petrus had prescribed a strengthening diet for the sick man.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The anchorites sat near each other on a low block of stone, which Hermas had made into a soft couch for his father by heaping up a high pile of fresh herbs.
which person or people
From this reading They looked after the youth, who had taken his bow and arrows, as he went up the mountain to hunt a wild goat; for Petrus had prescribed a strengthening diet for the sick man.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading They looked after the youth, who had taken his bow and arrows, as he went up the mountain to hunt a wild goat; for Petrus had prescribed a strengthening diet for the sick man.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading The next day, after the sun had passed the meridian and it was beginning to grow cool, Hermas and Paulus yielded to Stephanus' wish, as he began to feel stronger, and carried him out into the air.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Not a word was spoken by either of them till the hunter had disappeared.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading The next day, after the sun had passed the meridian and it was beginning to grow cool, Hermas and Paulus yielded to Stephanus' wish, as he began to feel stronger, and carried him out into the air.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading They looked after the youth, who had taken his bow and arrows, as he went up the mountain to hunt a wild goat; for Petrus had prescribed a strengthening diet for the sick man.
