AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PLAGUE OF CRIME Sergius' life in Constantinople had been almost void of incident.
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading The gentleness of his nature, his youth, his simplicity, respectfulness, intelligence and obvious piety were all in his favor; at the same time the strongest attraction he possessed with the strangers amongst whom he found himself was his likeness according to the received Byzantine ideal to Christ.
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 The gentleness of his nature, his youth, his simplicity, respectfulness, intelligence and obvious piety were all in his favor; at the same time the strongest attraction he possessed with the strangers amongst whom he found himself was his likeness according to the received Byzantine ideal to Christ.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A PLAGUE OF CRIME Sergius' life in Constantinople had been almost void of incident.
amongstprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋst/
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading The gentleness of his nature, his youth, his simplicity, respectfulness, intelligence and obvious piety were all in his favor; at the same time the strongest attraction he possessed with the strangers amongst whom he found himself was his likeness according to the received Byzantine ideal to Christ.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His introduction to the Patriarch by the Princess Irene started him well with that reverend official, whose confidence and love she commanded to a singular degree.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The gentleness of his nature, his youth, his simplicity, respectfulness, intelligence and obvious piety were all in his favor; at the same time the strongest attraction he possessed with the strangers amongst whom he found himself was his likeness according to the received Byzantine ideal to Christ.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading The gentleness of his nature, his youth, his simplicity, respectfulness, intelligence and obvious piety were all in his favor; at the same time the strongest attraction he possessed with the strangers amongst whom he found himself was his likeness according to the received Byzantine ideal to Christ.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A PLAGUE OF CRIME Sergius' life in Constantinople had been almost void of incident.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had a habit, moreover, of walking slowly, and with a quiet tread, his head lowered, his hands clasped before him.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His introduction to the Patriarch by the Princess Irene started him well with that reverend official, whose confidence and love she commanded to a singular degree.
ByzantineadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzəntaɪn/
of or relating to the Eastern Orthodox Church or the rites performed in it
From this reading The gentleness of his nature, his youth, his simplicity, respectfulness, intelligence and obvious piety were all in his favor; at the same time the strongest attraction he possessed with the strangers amongst whom he found himself was his likeness according to the received Byzantine ideal to Christ.
ChristnounUS /kraɪst/
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading The gentleness of his nature, his youth, his simplicity, respectfulness, intelligence and obvious piety were all in his favor; at the same time the strongest attraction he possessed with the strangers amongst whom he found himself was his likeness according to the received Byzantine ideal to Christ.
claspedverbUS /klæspt/
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading He had a habit, moreover, of walking slowly, and with a quiet tread, his head lowered, his hands clasped before him.
commandedverbUS /kəˈmændɪd/
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading His introduction to the Patriarch by the Princess Irene started him well with that reverend official, whose confidence and love she commanded to a singular degree.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading His introduction to the Patriarch by the Princess Irene started him well with that reverend official, whose confidence and love she commanded to a singular degree.
ConstantinoplenounUS /ˌkɑːnstæntəˈnoʊpəl/
the largest city and former capital of Turkey
From this reading A PLAGUE OF CRIME Sergius' life in Constantinople had been almost void of incident.
CRIMEnounUS /kraɪm/
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading A PLAGUE OF CRIME Sergius' life in Constantinople had been almost void of incident.
degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading His introduction to the Patriarch by the Princess Irene started him well with that reverend official, whose confidence and love she commanded to a singular degree.
favorverbUS /ˈfeɪvər/
promote over another
From this reading The gentleness of his nature, his youth, his simplicity, respectfulness, intelligence and obvious piety were all in his favor; at the same time the strongest attraction he possessed with the strangers amongst whom he found himself was his likeness according to the received Byzantine ideal to Christ.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading The gentleness of his nature, his youth, his simplicity, respectfulness, intelligence and obvious piety were all in his favor; at the same time the strongest attraction he possessed with the strangers amongst whom he found himself was his likeness according to the received Byzantine ideal to Christ.
gentlenessnounUS /ˈdʒentəlnəs/
the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
From this reading The gentleness of his nature, his youth, his simplicity, respectfulness, intelligence and obvious piety were all in his favor; at the same time the strongest attraction he possessed with the strangers amongst whom he found himself was his likeness according to the received Byzantine ideal to Christ.
habitnounUS /ˈhæbət/
an established custom
From this reading He had a habit, moreover, of walking slowly, and with a quiet tread, his head lowered, his hands clasped before him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A PLAGUE OF CRIME Sergius' life in Constantinople had been almost void of incident.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He had a habit, moreover, of walking slowly, and with a quiet tread, his head lowered, his hands clasped before him.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The gentleness of his nature, his youth, his simplicity, respectfulness, intelligence and obvious piety were all in his favor; at the same time the strongest attraction he possessed with the strangers amongst whom he found himself was his likeness according to the received Byzantine ideal to Christ.
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 He had a habit, moreover, of walking slowly, and with a quiet tread, his head lowered, his hands clasped before him.
helpfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelpfəl/
providing assistance or serving a useful function
From this reading His personal qualities, however, were very helpful.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His introduction to the Patriarch by the Princess Irene started him well with that reverend official, whose confidence and love she commanded to a singular degree.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The gentleness of his nature, his youth, his simplicity, respectfulness, intelligence and obvious piety were all in his favor; at the same time the strongest attraction he possessed with the strangers amongst whom he found himself was his likeness according to the received Byzantine ideal to Christ.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His introduction to the Patriarch by the Princess Irene started him well with that reverend official, whose confidence and love she commanded to a singular degree.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading His personal qualities, however, were very helpful.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading The gentleness of his nature, his youth, his simplicity, respectfulness, intelligence and obvious piety were all in his favor; at the same time the strongest attraction he possessed with the strangers amongst whom he found himself was his likeness according to the received Byzantine ideal to Christ.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A PLAGUE OF CRIME Sergius' life in Constantinople had been almost void of incident.
incidentnounUS /ˈɪnsədənt/
a single distinct event
From this reading A PLAGUE OF CRIME Sergius' life in Constantinople had been almost void of incident.
intelligencenounUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəns/
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading The gentleness of his nature, his youth, his simplicity, respectfulness, intelligence and obvious piety were all in his favor; at the same time the strongest attraction he possessed with the strangers amongst whom he found himself was his likeness according to the received Byzantine ideal to Christ.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading His introduction to the Patriarch by the Princess Irene started him well with that reverend official, whose confidence and love she commanded to a singular degree.
Irene
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From this reading His introduction to the Patriarch by the Princess Irene started him well with that reverend official, whose confidence and love she commanded to a singular degree.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A PLAGUE OF CRIME Sergius' life in Constantinople had been almost void of incident.
likenessnounUS /ˈlaɪknəs/
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading The gentleness of his nature, his youth, his simplicity, respectfulness, intelligence and obvious piety were all in his favor; at the same time the strongest attraction he possessed with the strangers amongst whom he found himself was his likeness according to the received Byzantine ideal to Christ.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading His introduction to the Patriarch by the Princess Irene started him well with that reverend official, whose confidence and love she commanded to a singular degree.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading He had a habit, moreover, of walking slowly, and with a quiet tread, his head lowered, his hands clasped before him.
moreoveradverbUS /mɔːˈroʊvər/
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading He had a habit, moreover, of walking slowly, and with a quiet tread, his head lowered, his hands clasped before him.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The gentleness of his nature, his youth, his simplicity, respectfulness, intelligence and obvious piety were all in his favor; at the same time the strongest attraction he possessed with the strangers amongst whom he found himself was his likeness according to the received Byzantine ideal to Christ.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading The gentleness of his nature, his youth, his simplicity, respectfulness, intelligence and obvious piety were all in his favor; at the same time the strongest attraction he possessed with the strangers amongst whom he found himself was his likeness according to the received Byzantine ideal to Christ.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PLAGUE OF CRIME Sergius' life in Constantinople had been almost void of incident.
officialadjectiveUS /əˈfɪʃəl/
having official authority or sanction
From this reading His introduction to the Patriarch by the Princess Irene started him well with that reverend official, whose confidence and love she commanded to a singular degree.
PatriarchnounUS /ˈpeɪtriɑːrk/
title for the heads of the Eastern Orthodox Churches (in Istanbul and Alexandria and Moscow and Jerusalem)
From this reading His introduction to the Patriarch by the Princess Irene started him well with that reverend official, whose confidence and love she commanded to a singular degree.
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading His personal qualities, however, were very helpful.
pietynounUS /ˈpaɪəti/
righteousness by virtue of being pious
From this reading The gentleness of his nature, his youth, his simplicity, respectfulness, intelligence and obvious piety were all in his favor; at the same time the strongest attraction he possessed with the strangers amongst whom he found himself was his likeness according to the received Byzantine ideal to Christ.
PLAGUEverbUS /pleɪɡ/
cause to suffer a blight
From this reading A PLAGUE OF CRIME Sergius' life in Constantinople had been almost void of incident.
possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading The gentleness of his nature, his youth, his simplicity, respectfulness, intelligence and obvious piety were all in his favor; at the same time the strongest attraction he possessed with the strangers amongst whom he found himself was his likeness according to the received Byzantine ideal to Christ.
PrincessnounUS /ˈprɪn.ses/
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading His introduction to the Patriarch by the Princess Irene started him well with that reverend official, whose confidence and love she commanded to a singular degree.
qualitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːlətiz/
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading His personal qualities, however, were very helpful.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He had a habit, moreover, of walking slowly, and with a quiet tread, his head lowered, his hands clasped before him.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The gentleness of his nature, his youth, his simplicity, respectfulness, intelligence and obvious piety were all in his favor; at the same time the strongest attraction he possessed with the strangers amongst whom he found himself was his likeness according to the received Byzantine ideal to Christ.
respectfulnessnoun
courteous regard for people's feelings
From this reading The gentleness of his nature, his youth, his simplicity, respectfulness, intelligence and obvious piety were all in his favor; at the same time the strongest attraction he possessed with the strangers amongst whom he found himself was his likeness according to the received Byzantine ideal to Christ.
reverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading His introduction to the Patriarch by the Princess Irene started him well with that reverend official, whose confidence and love she commanded to a singular degree.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading The gentleness of his nature, his youth, his simplicity, respectfulness, intelligence and obvious piety were all in his favor; at the same time the strongest attraction he possessed with the strangers amongst whom he found himself was his likeness according to the received Byzantine ideal to Christ.
Sergius
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From this reading A PLAGUE OF CRIME Sergius' life in Constantinople had been almost void of incident.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His introduction to the Patriarch by the Princess Irene started him well with that reverend official, whose confidence and love she commanded to a singular degree.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading The gentleness of his nature, his youth, his simplicity, respectfulness, intelligence and obvious piety were all in his favor; at the same time the strongest attraction he possessed with the strangers amongst whom he found himself was his likeness according to the received Byzantine ideal to Christ.
singularadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/
unusual or striking
From this reading His introduction to the Patriarch by the Princess Irene started him well with that reverend official, whose confidence and love she commanded to a singular degree.
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading He had a habit, moreover, of walking slowly, and with a quiet tread, his head lowered, his hands clasped before him.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading His introduction to the Patriarch by the Princess Irene started him well with that reverend official, whose confidence and love she commanded to a singular degree.
strangersnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The gentleness of his nature, his youth, his simplicity, respectfulness, intelligence and obvious piety were all in his favor; at the same time the strongest attraction he possessed with the strangers amongst whom he found himself was his likeness according to the received Byzantine ideal to Christ.
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The gentleness of his nature, his youth, his simplicity, respectfulness, intelligence and obvious piety were all in his favor; at the same time the strongest attraction he possessed with the strangers amongst whom he found himself was his likeness according to the received Byzantine ideal to Christ.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His introduction to the Patriarch by the Princess Irene started him well with that reverend official, whose confidence and love she commanded to a singular degree.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His introduction to the Patriarch by the Princess Irene started him well with that reverend official, whose confidence and love she commanded to a singular degree.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The gentleness of his nature, his youth, his simplicity, respectfulness, intelligence and obvious piety were all in his favor; at the same time the strongest attraction he possessed with the strangers amongst whom he found himself was his likeness according to the received Byzantine ideal to Christ.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His introduction to the Patriarch by the Princess Irene started him well with that reverend official, whose confidence and love she commanded to a singular degree.
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading He had a habit, moreover, of walking slowly, and with a quiet tread, his head lowered, his hands clasped before him.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading His personal qualities, however, were very helpful.
voidadjectiveUS /vɔɪd/
lacking any legal or binding force
From this reading A PLAGUE OF CRIME Sergius' life in Constantinople had been almost void of incident.
walkingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/
close enough to be walked to
From this reading He had a habit, moreover, of walking slowly, and with a quiet tread, his head lowered, his hands clasped before him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The gentleness of his nature, his youth, his simplicity, respectfulness, intelligence and obvious piety were all in his favor; at the same time the strongest attraction he possessed with the strangers amongst whom he found himself was his likeness according to the received Byzantine ideal to Christ.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading His introduction to the Patriarch by the Princess Irene started him well with that reverend official, whose confidence and love she commanded to a singular degree.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His personal qualities, however, were very helpful.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The gentleness of his nature, his youth, his simplicity, respectfulness, intelligence and obvious piety were all in his favor; at the same time the strongest attraction he possessed with the strangers amongst whom he found himself was his likeness according to the received Byzantine ideal to Christ.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading His introduction to the Patriarch by the Princess Irene started him well with that reverend official, whose confidence and love she commanded to a singular degree.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading His introduction to the Patriarch by the Princess Irene started him well with that reverend official, whose confidence and love she commanded to a singular degree.
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The gentleness of his nature, his youth, his simplicity, respectfulness, intelligence and obvious piety were all in his favor; at the same time the strongest attraction he possessed with the strangers amongst whom he found himself was his likeness according to the received Byzantine ideal to Christ.
