adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sometimes the veils drop from a man's eyes, and he sees--and speaks of his vision.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They walk beside us, unseen and unheard, calling out to us, asking why we are deaf to their crying, blind to their wonder.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They walk beside us, unseen and unheard, calling out to us, asking why we are deaf to their crying, blind to their wonder.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In this great crucible of life we call the world--in the vaster one we call the universe--the mysteries lie close packed, uncountable as grains of sand on ocean's shores.
askingnounUS /ˈæskɪŋ/
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading They walk beside us, unseen and unheard, calling out to us, asking why we are deaf to their crying, blind to their wonder.
atomicadjectiveUS /əˈtɑːmɪk/
of or relating to or comprising atoms
From this reading They thread gigantic, the star-flung spaces; they creep, atomic, beneath the microscope's peering eye.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Then those who have not seen pass him by with the lifted brows of disbelief, or they mock him, or if his vision has been great enough they fall upon and destroy him.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading They thread gigantic, the star-flung spaces; they creep, atomic, beneath the microscope's peering eye.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading They walk beside us, unseen and unheard, calling out to us, asking why we are deaf to their crying, blind to their wonder.
blindnounUS /blaɪnd/
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading They walk beside us, unseen and unheard, calling out to us, asking why we are deaf to their crying, blind to their wonder.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Then those who have not seen pass him by with the lifted brows of disbelief, or they mock him, or if his vision has been great enough they fall upon and destroy him.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then those who have not seen pass him by with the lifted brows of disbelief, or they mock him, or if his vision has been great enough they fall upon and destroy him.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In this great crucible of life we call the world--in the vaster one we call the universe--the mysteries lie close packed, uncountable as grains of sand on ocean's shores.
callingnounUS /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading They walk beside us, unseen and unheard, calling out to us, asking why we are deaf to their crying, blind to their wonder.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading In this great crucible of life we call the world--in the vaster one we call the universe--the mysteries lie close packed, uncountable as grains of sand on ocean's shores.
creepverbUS /kriːp/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading They thread gigantic, the star-flung spaces; they creep, atomic, beneath the microscope's peering eye.
cruciblenounUS /ˈkruːsəbəl/
a vessel made of material that does not melt easily; used for high temperature chemical reactions
From this reading In this great crucible of life we call the world--in the vaster one we call the universe--the mysteries lie close packed, uncountable as grains of sand on ocean's shores.
cryingadjectiveUS /ˈkraɪɪŋ/
demanding attention
From this reading They walk beside us, unseen and unheard, calling out to us, asking why we are deaf to their crying, blind to their wonder.
deafadjectiveUS /def/
lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
From this reading They walk beside us, unseen and unheard, calling out to us, asking why we are deaf to their crying, blind to their wonder.
destroyverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪ/
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading Then those who have not seen pass him by with the lifted brows of disbelief, or they mock him, or if his vision has been great enough they fall upon and destroy him.
disbeliefnounUS /ˌdɪsbɪˈliːf/
doubt about the truth of something
From this reading Then those who have not seen pass him by with the lifted brows of disbelief, or they mock him, or if his vision has been great enough they fall upon and destroy him.
dropverbUS /drɑːp/
let fall to the ground
From this reading Sometimes the veils drop from a man's eyes, and he sees--and speaks of his vision.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Then those who have not seen pass him by with the lifted brows of disbelief, or they mock him, or if his vision has been great enough they fall upon and destroy him.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading They thread gigantic, the star-flung spaces; they creep, atomic, beneath the microscope's peering eye.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Sometimes the veils drop from a man's eyes, and he sees--and speaks of his vision.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Then those who have not seen pass him by with the lifted brows of disbelief, or they mock him, or if his vision has been great enough they fall upon and destroy him.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sometimes the veils drop from a man's eyes, and he sees--and speaks of his vision.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading They thread gigantic, the star-flung spaces; they creep, atomic, beneath the microscope's peering eye.
grainsnounUS /ɡreɪnz/
plural of “grain” — a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading In this great crucible of life we call the world--in the vaster one we call the universe--the mysteries lie close packed, uncountable as grains of sand on ocean's shores.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In this great crucible of life we call the world--in the vaster one we call the universe--the mysteries lie close packed, uncountable as grains of sand on ocean's shores.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then those who have not seen pass him by with the lifted brows of disbelief, or they mock him, or if his vision has been great enough they fall upon and destroy him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Then those who have not seen pass him by with the lifted brows of disbelief, or they mock him, or if his vision has been great enough they fall upon and destroy him.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sometimes the veils drop from a man's eyes, and he sees--and speaks of his vision.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then those who have not seen pass him by with the lifted brows of disbelief, or they mock him, or if his vision has been great enough they fall upon and destroy him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sometimes the veils drop from a man's eyes, and he sees--and speaks of his vision.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Then those who have not seen pass him by with the lifted brows of disbelief, or they mock him, or if his vision has been great enough they fall upon and destroy him.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this great crucible of life we call the world--in the vaster one we call the universe--the mysteries lie close packed, uncountable as grains of sand on ocean's shores.
lieverbUS /laɪ/
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading In this great crucible of life we call the world--in the vaster one we call the universe--the mysteries lie close packed, uncountable as grains of sand on ocean's shores.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In this great crucible of life we call the world--in the vaster one we call the universe--the mysteries lie close packed, uncountable as grains of sand on ocean's shores.
liftedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪftəd/
held up in the air
From this reading Then those who have not seen pass him by with the lifted brows of disbelief, or they mock him, or if his vision has been great enough they fall upon and destroy him.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Sometimes the veils drop from a man's eyes, and he sees--and speaks of his vision.
microscope's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They thread gigantic, the star-flung spaces; they creep, atomic, beneath the microscope's peering eye.
mockverbUS /mɑːk/
treat with contempt
From this reading Then those who have not seen pass him by with the lifted brows of disbelief, or they mock him, or if his vision has been great enough they fall upon and destroy him.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading In this great crucible of life we call the world--in the vaster one we call the universe--the mysteries lie close packed, uncountable as grains of sand on ocean's shores.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then those who have not seen pass him by with the lifted brows of disbelief, or they mock him, or if his vision has been great enough they fall upon and destroy him.
ocean'snounUS /ˈoʊʃənz/
possessive form of “ocean” — a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading In this great crucible of life we call the world--in the vaster one we call the universe--the mysteries lie close packed, uncountable as grains of sand on ocean's shores.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In this great crucible of life we call the world--in the vaster one we call the universe--the mysteries lie close packed, uncountable as grains of sand on ocean's shores.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In this great crucible of life we call the world--in the vaster one we call the universe--the mysteries lie close packed, uncountable as grains of sand on ocean's shores.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In this great crucible of life we call the world--in the vaster one we call the universe--the mysteries lie close packed, uncountable as grains of sand on ocean's shores.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Then those who have not seen pass him by with the lifted brows of disbelief, or they mock him, or if his vision has been great enough they fall upon and destroy him.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They walk beside us, unseen and unheard, calling out to us, asking why we are deaf to their crying, blind to their wonder.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading In this great crucible of life we call the world--in the vaster one we call the universe--the mysteries lie close packed, uncountable as grains of sand on ocean's shores.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading Then those who have not seen pass him by with the lifted brows of disbelief, or they mock him, or if his vision has been great enough they fall upon and destroy him.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading They thread gigantic, the star-flung spaces; they creep, atomic, beneath the microscope's peering eye.
sandnounUS /sænd/
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading In this great crucible of life we call the world--in the vaster one we call the universe--the mysteries lie close packed, uncountable as grains of sand on ocean's shores.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Then those who have not seen pass him by with the lifted brows of disbelief, or they mock him, or if his vision has been great enough they fall upon and destroy him.
seesnounUS /siːz/
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading Sometimes the veils drop from a man's eyes, and he sees--and speaks of his vision.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading In this great crucible of life we call the world--in the vaster one we call the universe--the mysteries lie close packed, uncountable as grains of sand on ocean's shores.
SometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes the veils drop from a man's eyes, and he sees--and speaks of his vision.
spacesnounUS /ˈspeɪsəz/
plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading They thread gigantic, the star-flung spaces; they creep, atomic, beneath the microscope's peering eye.
speaksverbUS /spiːks/
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading Sometimes the veils drop from a man's eyes, and he sees--and speaks of his vision.
star-flung
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They thread gigantic, the star-flung spaces; they creep, atomic, beneath the microscope's peering eye.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In this great crucible of life we call the world--in the vaster one we call the universe--the mysteries lie close packed, uncountable as grains of sand on ocean's shores.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They walk beside us, unseen and unheard, calling out to us, asking why we are deaf to their crying, blind to their wonder.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then those who have not seen pass him by with the lifted brows of disbelief, or they mock him, or if his vision has been great enough they fall upon and destroy him.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They thread gigantic, the star-flung spaces; they creep, atomic, beneath the microscope's peering eye.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this great crucible of life we call the world--in the vaster one we call the universe--the mysteries lie close packed, uncountable as grains of sand on ocean's shores.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Then those who have not seen pass him by with the lifted brows of disbelief, or they mock him, or if his vision has been great enough they fall upon and destroy him.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading They thread gigantic, the star-flung spaces; they creep, atomic, beneath the microscope's peering eye.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They walk beside us, unseen and unheard, calling out to us, asking why we are deaf to their crying, blind to their wonder.
uncountable
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In this great crucible of life we call the world--in the vaster one we call the universe--the mysteries lie close packed, uncountable as grains of sand on ocean's shores.
unheardadjectiveUS /ənˈhɜːrd/
not necessarily inaudible but not heard
From this reading They walk beside us, unseen and unheard, calling out to us, asking why we are deaf to their crying, blind to their wonder.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In this great crucible of life we call the world--in the vaster one we call the universe--the mysteries lie close packed, uncountable as grains of sand on ocean's shores.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading They walk beside us, unseen and unheard, calling out to us, asking why we are deaf to their crying, blind to their wonder.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Then those who have not seen pass him by with the lifted brows of disbelief, or they mock him, or if his vision has been great enough they fall upon and destroy him.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They walk beside us, unseen and unheard, calling out to us, asking why we are deaf to their crying, blind to their wonder.
vaster
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In this great crucible of life we call the world--in the vaster one we call the universe--the mysteries lie close packed, uncountable as grains of sand on ocean's shores.
veilsnounUS /veɪlz/
plural of “veil” — a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading Sometimes the veils drop from a man's eyes, and he sees--and speaks of his vision.
visionnounUS /ˈvɪʒən/
a vivid mental image
From this reading Sometimes the veils drop from a man's eyes, and he sees--and speaks of his vision.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading They walk beside us, unseen and unheard, calling out to us, asking why we are deaf to their crying, blind to their wonder.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In this great crucible of life we call the world--in the vaster one we call the universe--the mysteries lie close packed, uncountable as grains of sand on ocean's shores.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Then those who have not seen pass him by with the lifted brows of disbelief, or they mock him, or if his vision has been great enough they fall upon and destroy him.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading They walk beside us, unseen and unheard, calling out to us, asking why we are deaf to their crying, blind to their wonder.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then those who have not seen pass him by with the lifted brows of disbelief, or they mock him, or if his vision has been great enough they fall upon and destroy him.
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading They walk beside us, unseen and unheard, calling out to us, asking why we are deaf to their crying, blind to their wonder.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In this great crucible of life we call the world--in the vaster one we call the universe--the mysteries lie close packed, uncountable as grains of sand on ocean's shores.
