adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rosalie crossed the hall and stood in the doorway of the shop, a figure of concentrated indignation, despair, and shame.
aloudadverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
using the voice; not silently
From this reading He was reading aloud, translating into English the German text of the narrative the Cure had given him:
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rosalie crossed the hall and stood in the doorway of the shop, a figure of concentrated indignation, despair, and shame.
ASconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING The kitchen was empty, but light fell through the door of the shop opening upon the little hall between.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Leaning on his elbow Charley was bending over a book in the light of a candle on the bench be side him.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading "And because of this divine interposition, consequent upon their faithful prayers and their oblations, they did perform these holy scenes from season to season, with solemn proof of piety and godly living, so that it seemed the life of the Lord our Shepherd was ever present with them, as though, indeed, Ober-Ammergau were Nazareth or Jerusalem.
BEGINNINGnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING The kitchen was empty, but light fell through the door of the shop opening upon the little hall between.
benchnounUS /bentʃ/
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Leaning on his elbow Charley was bending over a book in the light of a candle on the bench be side him.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading Leaning on his elbow Charley was bending over a book in the light of a candle on the bench be side him.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING The kitchen was empty, but light fell through the door of the shop opening upon the little hall between.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Leaning on his elbow Charley was bending over a book in the light of a candle on the bench be side him.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING The kitchen was empty, but light fell through the door of the shop opening upon the little hall between.
candlenounUS /ˈkændəl/
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Leaning on his elbow Charley was bending over a book in the light of a candle on the bench be side him.
Charley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Leaning on his elbow Charley was bending over a book in the light of a candle on the bench be side him.
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading Rosalie crossed the hall and stood in the doorway of the shop, a figure of concentrated indignation, despair, and shame.
consequentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwənt/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading "And because of this divine interposition, consequent upon their faithful prayers and their oblations, they did perform these holy scenes from season to season, with solemn proof of piety and godly living, so that it seemed the life of the Lord our Shepherd was ever present with them, as though, indeed, Ober-Ammergau were Nazareth or Jerusalem.
crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/
placed crosswise
From this reading Rosalie crossed the hall and stood in the doorway of the shop, a figure of concentrated indignation, despair, and shame.
CureverbUS /kjʊr/
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading He was reading aloud, translating into English the German text of the narrative the Cure had given him:
despairnounUS /dɪˈsper/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Rosalie crossed the hall and stood in the doorway of the shop, a figure of concentrated indignation, despair, and shame.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "And because of this divine interposition, consequent upon their faithful prayers and their oblations, they did perform these holy scenes from season to season, with solemn proof of piety and godly living, so that it seemed the life of the Lord our Shepherd was ever present with them, as though, indeed, Ober-Ammergau were Nazareth or Jerusalem.
divineadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪn/
emanating from God
From this reading "And because of this divine interposition, consequent upon their faithful prayers and their oblations, they did perform these holy scenes from season to season, with solemn proof of piety and godly living, so that it seemed the life of the Lord our Shepherd was ever present with them, as though, indeed, Ober-Ammergau were Nazareth or Jerusalem.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING The kitchen was empty, but light fell through the door of the shop opening upon the little hall between.
doorwaynounUS /ˈdɔːrweɪ/
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading Rosalie crossed the hall and stood in the doorway of the shop, a figure of concentrated indignation, despair, and shame.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading Leaning on his elbow Charley was bending over a book in the light of a candle on the bench be side him.
emptyverbUS /ˈempti/
make void or empty of contents
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING The kitchen was empty, but light fell through the door of the shop opening upon the little hall between.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading He was reading aloud, translating into English the German text of the narrative the Cure had given him:
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading "And because of this divine interposition, consequent upon their faithful prayers and their oblations, they did perform these holy scenes from season to season, with solemn proof of piety and godly living, so that it seemed the life of the Lord our Shepherd was ever present with them, as though, indeed, Ober-Ammergau were Nazareth or Jerusalem.
faithfuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪθfəl/
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading "And because of this divine interposition, consequent upon their faithful prayers and their oblations, they did perform these holy scenes from season to season, with solemn proof of piety and godly living, so that it seemed the life of the Lord our Shepherd was ever present with them, as though, indeed, Ober-Ammergau were Nazareth or Jerusalem.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING The kitchen was empty, but light fell through the door of the shop opening upon the little hall between.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Rosalie crossed the hall and stood in the doorway of the shop, a figure of concentrated indignation, despair, and shame.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "And because of this divine interposition, consequent upon their faithful prayers and their oblations, they did perform these holy scenes from season to season, with solemn proof of piety and godly living, so that it seemed the life of the Lord our Shepherd was ever present with them, as though, indeed, Ober-Ammergau were Nazareth or Jerusalem.
GermannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/
a person of German nationality
From this reading He was reading aloud, translating into English the German text of the narrative the Cure had given him:
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He was reading aloud, translating into English the German text of the narrative the Cure had given him:
godlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːdli/
showing great reverence for god
From this reading "And because of this divine interposition, consequent upon their faithful prayers and their oblations, they did perform these holy scenes from season to season, with solemn proof of piety and godly living, so that it seemed the life of the Lord our Shepherd was ever present with them, as though, indeed, Ober-Ammergau were Nazareth or Jerusalem.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was reading aloud, translating into English the German text of the narrative the Cure had given him:
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING The kitchen was empty, but light fell through the door of the shop opening upon the little hall between.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was reading aloud, translating into English the German text of the narrative the Cure had given him:
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Leaning on his elbow Charley was bending over a book in the light of a candle on the bench be side him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Leaning on his elbow Charley was bending over a book in the light of a candle on the bench be side him.
holynounUS /ˈhoʊli/
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading "And because of this divine interposition, consequent upon their faithful prayers and their oblations, they did perform these holy scenes from season to season, with solemn proof of piety and godly living, so that it seemed the life of the Lord our Shepherd was ever present with them, as though, indeed, Ober-Ammergau were Nazareth or Jerusalem.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING The kitchen was empty, but light fell through the door of the shop opening upon the little hall between.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "And because of this divine interposition, consequent upon their faithful prayers and their oblations, they did perform these holy scenes from season to season, with solemn proof of piety and godly living, so that it seemed the life of the Lord our Shepherd was ever present with them, as though, indeed, Ober-Ammergau were Nazareth or Jerusalem.
indignationnounUS /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Rosalie crossed the hall and stood in the doorway of the shop, a figure of concentrated indignation, despair, and shame.
interpositionnoun
the action of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interrupts
From this reading "And because of this divine interposition, consequent upon their faithful prayers and their oblations, they did perform these holy scenes from season to season, with solemn proof of piety and godly living, so that it seemed the life of the Lord our Shepherd was ever present with them, as though, indeed, Ober-Ammergau were Nazareth or Jerusalem.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was reading aloud, translating into English the German text of the narrative the Cure had given him:
ITpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING The kitchen was empty, but light fell through the door of the shop opening upon the little hall between.
JerusalemnounUS /dʒərˈuːsələm/
capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)
From this reading "And because of this divine interposition, consequent upon their faithful prayers and their oblations, they did perform these holy scenes from season to season, with solemn proof of piety and godly living, so that it seemed the life of the Lord our Shepherd was ever present with them, as though, indeed, Ober-Ammergau were Nazareth or Jerusalem.
kitchennounUS /ˈkɪtʃən/
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING The kitchen was empty, but light fell through the door of the shop opening upon the little hall between.
LeaningadjectiveUS /ˈliːnɪŋ/
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Leaning on his elbow Charley was bending over a book in the light of a candle on the bench be side him.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "And because of this divine interposition, consequent upon their faithful prayers and their oblations, they did perform these holy scenes from season to season, with solemn proof of piety and godly living, so that it seemed the life of the Lord our Shepherd was ever present with them, as though, indeed, Ober-Ammergau were Nazareth or Jerusalem.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING The kitchen was empty, but light fell through the door of the shop opening upon the little hall between.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING The kitchen was empty, but light fell through the door of the shop opening upon the little hall between.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading "And because of this divine interposition, consequent upon their faithful prayers and their oblations, they did perform these holy scenes from season to season, with solemn proof of piety and godly living, so that it seemed the life of the Lord our Shepherd was ever present with them, as though, indeed, Ober-Ammergau were Nazareth or Jerusalem.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "And because of this divine interposition, consequent upon their faithful prayers and their oblations, they did perform these holy scenes from season to season, with solemn proof of piety and godly living, so that it seemed the life of the Lord our Shepherd was ever present with them, as though, indeed, Ober-Ammergau were Nazareth or Jerusalem.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading He was reading aloud, translating into English the German text of the narrative the Cure had given him:
NazarethnounUS /ˈnæzərɪθ/
a historic town in northern Israel that is mentioned in the Gospels as the home of Joseph and Mary
From this reading "And because of this divine interposition, consequent upon their faithful prayers and their oblations, they did perform these holy scenes from season to season, with solemn proof of piety and godly living, so that it seemed the life of the Lord our Shepherd was ever present with them, as though, indeed, Ober-Ammergau were Nazareth or Jerusalem.
Ober-Ammergau
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And because of this divine interposition, consequent upon their faithful prayers and their oblations, they did perform these holy scenes from season to season, with solemn proof of piety and godly living, so that it seemed the life of the Lord our Shepherd was ever present with them, as though, indeed, Ober-Ammergau were Nazareth or Jerusalem.
oblations
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And because of this divine interposition, consequent upon their faithful prayers and their oblations, they did perform these holy scenes from season to season, with solemn proof of piety and godly living, so that it seemed the life of the Lord our Shepherd was ever present with them, as though, indeed, Ober-Ammergau were Nazareth or Jerusalem.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING The kitchen was empty, but light fell through the door of the shop opening upon the little hall between.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Leaning on his elbow Charley was bending over a book in the light of a candle on the bench be side him.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING The kitchen was empty, but light fell through the door of the shop opening upon the little hall between.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "And because of this divine interposition, consequent upon their faithful prayers and their oblations, they did perform these holy scenes from season to season, with solemn proof of piety and godly living, so that it seemed the life of the Lord our Shepherd was ever present with them, as though, indeed, Ober-Ammergau were Nazareth or Jerusalem.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "And because of this divine interposition, consequent upon their faithful prayers and their oblations, they did perform these holy scenes from season to season, with solemn proof of piety and godly living, so that it seemed the life of the Lord our Shepherd was ever present with them, as though, indeed, Ober-Ammergau were Nazareth or Jerusalem.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Leaning on his elbow Charley was bending over a book in the light of a candle on the bench be side him.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading "And because of this divine interposition, consequent upon their faithful prayers and their oblations, they did perform these holy scenes from season to season, with solemn proof of piety and godly living, so that it seemed the life of the Lord our Shepherd was ever present with them, as though, indeed, Ober-Ammergau were Nazareth or Jerusalem.
pietynounUS /ˈpaɪəti/
righteousness by virtue of being pious
From this reading "And because of this divine interposition, consequent upon their faithful prayers and their oblations, they did perform these holy scenes from season to season, with solemn proof of piety and godly living, so that it seemed the life of the Lord our Shepherd was ever present with them, as though, indeed, Ober-Ammergau were Nazareth or Jerusalem.
prayersnounUS /prerz/
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading "And because of this divine interposition, consequent upon their faithful prayers and their oblations, they did perform these holy scenes from season to season, with solemn proof of piety and godly living, so that it seemed the life of the Lord our Shepherd was ever present with them, as though, indeed, Ober-Ammergau were Nazareth or Jerusalem.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "And because of this divine interposition, consequent upon their faithful prayers and their oblations, they did perform these holy scenes from season to season, with solemn proof of piety and godly living, so that it seemed the life of the Lord our Shepherd was ever present with them, as though, indeed, Ober-Ammergau were Nazareth or Jerusalem.
proofnounUS /pruːf/
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading "And because of this divine interposition, consequent upon their faithful prayers and their oblations, they did perform these holy scenes from season to season, with solemn proof of piety and godly living, so that it seemed the life of the Lord our Shepherd was ever present with them, as though, indeed, Ober-Ammergau were Nazareth or Jerusalem.
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading He was reading aloud, translating into English the German text of the narrative the Cure had given him:
Rosalie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rosalie crossed the hall and stood in the doorway of the shop, a figure of concentrated indignation, despair, and shame.
scenesnounUS /siːnz/
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading "And because of this divine interposition, consequent upon their faithful prayers and their oblations, they did perform these holy scenes from season to season, with solemn proof of piety and godly living, so that it seemed the life of the Lord our Shepherd was ever present with them, as though, indeed, Ober-Ammergau were Nazareth or Jerusalem.
seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading "And because of this divine interposition, consequent upon their faithful prayers and their oblations, they did perform these holy scenes from season to season, with solemn proof of piety and godly living, so that it seemed the life of the Lord our Shepherd was ever present with them, as though, indeed, Ober-Ammergau were Nazareth or Jerusalem.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "And because of this divine interposition, consequent upon their faithful prayers and their oblations, they did perform these holy scenes from season to season, with solemn proof of piety and godly living, so that it seemed the life of the Lord our Shepherd was ever present with them, as though, indeed, Ober-Ammergau were Nazareth or Jerusalem.
shamenounUS /ʃeɪm/
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading Rosalie crossed the hall and stood in the doorway of the shop, a figure of concentrated indignation, despair, and shame.
ShepherdnounUS /ˈʃepərd/
a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading "And because of this divine interposition, consequent upon their faithful prayers and their oblations, they did perform these holy scenes from season to season, with solemn proof of piety and godly living, so that it seemed the life of the Lord our Shepherd was ever present with them, as though, indeed, Ober-Ammergau were Nazareth or Jerusalem.
shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING The kitchen was empty, but light fell through the door of the shop opening upon the little hall between.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Leaning on his elbow Charley was bending over a book in the light of a candle on the bench be side him.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "And because of this divine interposition, consequent upon their faithful prayers and their oblations, they did perform these holy scenes from season to season, with solemn proof of piety and godly living, so that it seemed the life of the Lord our Shepherd was ever present with them, as though, indeed, Ober-Ammergau were Nazareth or Jerusalem.
solemnadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləm/
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading "And because of this divine interposition, consequent upon their faithful prayers and their oblations, they did perform these holy scenes from season to season, with solemn proof of piety and godly living, so that it seemed the life of the Lord our Shepherd was ever present with them, as though, indeed, Ober-Ammergau were Nazareth or Jerusalem.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Rosalie crossed the hall and stood in the doorway of the shop, a figure of concentrated indignation, despair, and shame.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading He was reading aloud, translating into English the German text of the narrative the Cure had given him:
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "And because of this divine interposition, consequent upon their faithful prayers and their oblations, they did perform these holy scenes from season to season, with solemn proof of piety and godly living, so that it seemed the life of the Lord our Shepherd was ever present with them, as though, indeed, Ober-Ammergau were Nazareth or Jerusalem.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING The kitchen was empty, but light fell through the door of the shop opening upon the little hall between.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "And because of this divine interposition, consequent upon their faithful prayers and their oblations, they did perform these holy scenes from season to season, with solemn proof of piety and godly living, so that it seemed the life of the Lord our Shepherd was ever present with them, as though, indeed, Ober-Ammergau were Nazareth or Jerusalem.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "And because of this divine interposition, consequent upon their faithful prayers and their oblations, they did perform these holy scenes from season to season, with solemn proof of piety and godly living, so that it seemed the life of the Lord our Shepherd was ever present with them, as though, indeed, Ober-Ammergau were Nazareth or Jerusalem.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "And because of this divine interposition, consequent upon their faithful prayers and their oblations, they did perform these holy scenes from season to season, with solemn proof of piety and godly living, so that it seemed the life of the Lord our Shepherd was ever present with them, as though, indeed, Ober-Ammergau were Nazareth or Jerusalem.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And because of this divine interposition, consequent upon their faithful prayers and their oblations, they did perform these holy scenes from season to season, with solemn proof of piety and godly living, so that it seemed the life of the Lord our Shepherd was ever present with them, as though, indeed, Ober-Ammergau were Nazareth or Jerusalem.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "And because of this divine interposition, consequent upon their faithful prayers and their oblations, they did perform these holy scenes from season to season, with solemn proof of piety and godly living, so that it seemed the life of the Lord our Shepherd was ever present with them, as though, indeed, Ober-Ammergau were Nazareth or Jerusalem.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "And because of this divine interposition, consequent upon their faithful prayers and their oblations, they did perform these holy scenes from season to season, with solemn proof of piety and godly living, so that it seemed the life of the Lord our Shepherd was ever present with them, as though, indeed, Ober-Ammergau were Nazareth or Jerusalem.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING The kitchen was empty, but light fell through the door of the shop opening upon the little hall between.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "And because of this divine interposition, consequent upon their faithful prayers and their oblations, they did perform these holy scenes from season to season, with solemn proof of piety and godly living, so that it seemed the life of the Lord our Shepherd was ever present with them, as though, indeed, Ober-Ammergau were Nazareth or Jerusalem.
translatingverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading He was reading aloud, translating into English the German text of the narrative the Cure had given him:
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING The kitchen was empty, but light fell through the door of the shop opening upon the little hall between.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING The kitchen was empty, but light fell through the door of the shop opening upon the little hall between.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "And because of this divine interposition, consequent upon their faithful prayers and their oblations, they did perform these holy scenes from season to season, with solemn proof of piety and godly living, so that it seemed the life of the Lord our Shepherd was ever present with them, as though, indeed, Ober-Ammergau were Nazareth or Jerusalem.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "And because of this divine interposition, consequent upon their faithful prayers and their oblations, they did perform these holy scenes from season to season, with solemn proof of piety and godly living, so that it seemed the life of the Lord our Shepherd was ever present with them, as though, indeed, Ober-Ammergau were Nazareth or Jerusalem.
