adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “But you know, the Lord in His mercy... forgave this very thing,... forgave a harlot....
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Are you referring to the word harlot?” muttered the shopkeeper, flushing crimson and blinking.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Are you referring to the word harlot?” muttered the shopkeeper, flushing crimson and blinking.
argumentnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənt/
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading The shopkeeper wanted to bring forward some other argument in his justification, but took fright and wiped his lips with his sleeve.
blinkingadjectiveUS /ˈblɪŋkɪŋ/
closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly
From this reading “Are you referring to the word harlot?” muttered the shopkeeper, flushing crimson and blinking.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The shopkeeper wanted to bring forward some other argument in his justification, but took fright and wiped his lips with his sleeve.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But you know, the Lord in His mercy... forgave this very thing,... forgave a harlot....
clasping
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “So that’s what you make of it!” cried Father Grigory, clasping his hands.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “So that’s what you make of it!” cried Father Grigory, clasping his hands.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading “Are you referring to the word harlot?” muttered the shopkeeper, flushing crimson and blinking.
EgyptnounUS /ˈiːdʒəpt/
a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
From this reading He has prepared a place for her, and indeed from the life of the holy saint, Mariya of Egypt, one may see in what sense the word is used--excuse me...”
excuseverbUS /ɪksˈkjuːs/
accept an excuse for
From this reading He has prepared a place for her, and indeed from the life of the holy saint, Mariya of Egypt, one may see in what sense the word is used--excuse me...”
FathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “So that’s what you make of it!” cried Father Grigory, clasping his hands.
flushingverbUS /ˈflʌʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “flush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading “Are you referring to the word harlot?” muttered the shopkeeper, flushing crimson and blinking.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He has prepared a place for her, and indeed from the life of the holy saint, Mariya of Egypt, one may see in what sense the word is used--excuse me...”
forgaveverbUS /fərˈɡeɪv/
inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading “But you know, the Lord in His mercy... forgave this very thing,... forgave a harlot....
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The shopkeeper wanted to bring forward some other argument in his justification, but took fright and wiped his lips with his sleeve.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading The shopkeeper wanted to bring forward some other argument in his justification, but took fright and wiped his lips with his sleeve.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He has prepared a place for her, and indeed from the life of the holy saint, Mariya of Egypt, one may see in what sense the word is used--excuse me...”
Grigory
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “So that’s what you make of it!” cried Father Grigory, clasping his hands.
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 “So that’s what you make of it!” cried Father Grigory, clasping his hands.
harlotnounUS /ˈhɑːrlət/
a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money
From this reading “Are you referring to the word harlot?” muttered the shopkeeper, flushing crimson and blinking.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has prepared a place for her, and indeed from the life of the holy saint, Mariya of Egypt, one may see in what sense the word is used--excuse me...”
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has prepared a place for her, and indeed from the life of the holy saint, Mariya of Egypt, one may see in what sense the word is used--excuse me...”
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He has prepared a place for her, and indeed from the life of the holy saint, Mariya of Egypt, one may see in what sense the word is used--excuse me...”
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “But you know, the Lord in His mercy... forgave this very thing,... forgave a harlot....
holynounUS /ˈhoʊli/
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading He has prepared a place for her, and indeed from the life of the holy saint, Mariya of Egypt, one may see in what sense the word is used--excuse me...”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “But you know, the Lord in His mercy... forgave this very thing,... forgave a harlot....
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He has prepared a place for her, and indeed from the life of the holy saint, Mariya of Egypt, one may see in what sense the word is used--excuse me...”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has prepared a place for her, and indeed from the life of the holy saint, Mariya of Egypt, one may see in what sense the word is used--excuse me...”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “So that’s what you make of it!” cried Father Grigory, clasping his hands.
justificationnounUS /ˌdʒʌstəfəˈkeɪʃən/
something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary
From this reading The shopkeeper wanted to bring forward some other argument in his justification, but took fright and wiped his lips with his sleeve.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “But you know, the Lord in His mercy... forgave this very thing,... forgave a harlot....
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He has prepared a place for her, and indeed from the life of the holy saint, Mariya of Egypt, one may see in what sense the word is used--excuse me...”
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading The shopkeeper wanted to bring forward some other argument in his justification, but took fright and wiped his lips with his sleeve.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “But you know, the Lord in His mercy... forgave this very thing,... forgave a harlot....
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading “So that’s what you make of it!” cried Father Grigory, clasping his hands.
Mariya
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has prepared a place for her, and indeed from the life of the holy saint, Mariya of Egypt, one may see in what sense the word is used--excuse me...”
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He has prepared a place for her, and indeed from the life of the holy saint, Mariya of Egypt, one may see in what sense the word is used--excuse me...”
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He has prepared a place for her, and indeed from the life of the holy saint, Mariya of Egypt, one may see in what sense the word is used--excuse me...”
mercynounUS /ˈmɜːrsi/
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading “But you know, the Lord in His mercy... forgave this very thing,... forgave a harlot....
mutteredverbUS /ˈmʌtərd/
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading “Are you referring to the word harlot?” muttered the shopkeeper, flushing crimson and blinking.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He has prepared a place for her, and indeed from the life of the holy saint, Mariya of Egypt, one may see in what sense the word is used--excuse me...”
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He has prepared a place for her, and indeed from the life of the holy saint, Mariya of Egypt, one may see in what sense the word is used--excuse me...”
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The shopkeeper wanted to bring forward some other argument in his justification, but took fright and wiped his lips with his sleeve.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He has prepared a place for her, and indeed from the life of the holy saint, Mariya of Egypt, one may see in what sense the word is used--excuse me...”
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading He has prepared a place for her, and indeed from the life of the holy saint, Mariya of Egypt, one may see in what sense the word is used--excuse me...”
referringverbUS /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading “Are you referring to the word harlot?” muttered the shopkeeper, flushing crimson and blinking.
saintnounUS /seɪnt/
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading He has prepared a place for her, and indeed from the life of the holy saint, Mariya of Egypt, one may see in what sense the word is used--excuse me...”
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He has prepared a place for her, and indeed from the life of the holy saint, Mariya of Egypt, one may see in what sense the word is used--excuse me...”
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading He has prepared a place for her, and indeed from the life of the holy saint, Mariya of Egypt, one may see in what sense the word is used--excuse me...”
shopkeepernounUS /ˈʃɑːpkiːpər/
a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading “Are you referring to the word harlot?” muttered the shopkeeper, flushing crimson and blinking.
sleevenounUS /sliːv/
the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading The shopkeeper wanted to bring forward some other argument in his justification, but took fright and wiped his lips with his sleeve.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “So that’s what you make of it!” cried Father Grigory, clasping his hands.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The shopkeeper wanted to bring forward some other argument in his justification, but took fright and wiped his lips with his sleeve.
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “So that’s what you make of it!” cried Father Grigory, clasping his hands.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Are you referring to the word harlot?” muttered the shopkeeper, flushing crimson and blinking.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading “But you know, the Lord in His mercy... forgave this very thing,... forgave a harlot....
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “But you know, the Lord in His mercy... forgave this very thing,... forgave a harlot....
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Are you referring to the word harlot?” muttered the shopkeeper, flushing crimson and blinking.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The shopkeeper wanted to bring forward some other argument in his justification, but took fright and wiped his lips with his sleeve.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He has prepared a place for her, and indeed from the life of the holy saint, Mariya of Egypt, one may see in what sense the word is used--excuse me...”
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading “But you know, the Lord in His mercy... forgave this very thing,... forgave a harlot....
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading The shopkeeper wanted to bring forward some other argument in his justification, but took fright and wiped his lips with his sleeve.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He has prepared a place for her, and indeed from the life of the holy saint, Mariya of Egypt, one may see in what sense the word is used--excuse me...”
wipedverbUS /waɪpt/
past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading The shopkeeper wanted to bring forward some other argument in his justification, but took fright and wiped his lips with his sleeve.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The shopkeeper wanted to bring forward some other argument in his justification, but took fright and wiped his lips with his sleeve.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading “Are you referring to the word harlot?” muttered the shopkeeper, flushing crimson and blinking.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Are you referring to the word harlot?” muttered the shopkeeper, flushing crimson and blinking.
