adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FOOL’S LUCK My return to consciousness seemed to afford me such sensations as a diver may experience as he rises up and up through the depth of water he has plumbed—or as a disembodied soul may know in its gentle ascent towards Heaven.
affordverbUS /əˈfɔːrd/
be able to spare or give up
From this reading FOOL’S LUCK My return to consciousness seemed to afford me such sensations as a diver may experience as he rises up and up through the depth of water he has plumbed—or as a disembodied soul may know in its gentle ascent towards Heaven.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FOOL’S LUCK My return to consciousness seemed to afford me such sensations as a diver may experience as he rises up and up through the depth of water he has plumbed—or as a disembodied soul may know in its gentle ascent towards Heaven.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A very litany of intercession was it, not quite, it would appear, devoid of self-seeking.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading Indeed the latter parallel may be more apt.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FOOL’S LUCK My return to consciousness seemed to afford me such sensations as a diver may experience as he rises up and up through the depth of water he has plumbed—or as a disembodied soul may know in its gentle ascent towards Heaven.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading FOOL’S LUCK My return to consciousness seemed to afford me such sensations as a diver may experience as he rises up and up through the depth of water he has plumbed—or as a disembodied soul may know in its gentle ascent towards Heaven.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Indeed the latter parallel may be more apt.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading For through the mist that suffused my senses there penetrated from overhead a voice that seemed to invoke every saint in the calendar on the behalf of some poor mortal.
calendarnounUS /ˈkæləndər/
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading For through the mist that suffused my senses there penetrated from overhead a voice that seemed to invoke every saint in the calendar on the behalf of some poor mortal.
consciousnessnounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading FOOL’S LUCK My return to consciousness seemed to afford me such sensations as a diver may experience as he rises up and up through the depth of water he has plumbed—or as a disembodied soul may know in its gentle ascent towards Heaven.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading FOOL’S LUCK My return to consciousness seemed to afford me such sensations as a diver may experience as he rises up and up through the depth of water he has plumbed—or as a disembodied soul may know in its gentle ascent towards Heaven.
devoidadjectiveUS /dɪˈvɔɪd/
completely wanting or lacking
From this reading A very litany of intercession was it, not quite, it would appear, devoid of self-seeking.
disembodiedadjectiveUS /dɪsɪˈbɑːdid/
not having a material body
From this reading FOOL’S LUCK My return to consciousness seemed to afford me such sensations as a diver may experience as he rises up and up through the depth of water he has plumbed—or as a disembodied soul may know in its gentle ascent towards Heaven.
divernounUS /ˈdaɪvər/
someone who works underwater
From this reading FOOL’S LUCK My return to consciousness seemed to afford me such sensations as a diver may experience as he rises up and up through the depth of water he has plumbed—or as a disembodied soul may know in its gentle ascent towards Heaven.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading For through the mist that suffused my senses there penetrated from overhead a voice that seemed to invoke every saint in the calendar on the behalf of some poor mortal.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading FOOL’S LUCK My return to consciousness seemed to afford me such sensations as a diver may experience as he rises up and up through the depth of water he has plumbed—or as a disembodied soul may know in its gentle ascent towards Heaven.
FOOL'SnounUS /fuːlz/
possessive form of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading FOOL’S LUCK My return to consciousness seemed to afford me such sensations as a diver may experience as he rises up and up through the depth of water he has plumbed—or as a disembodied soul may know in its gentle ascent towards Heaven.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For through the mist that suffused my senses there penetrated from overhead a voice that seemed to invoke every saint in the calendar on the behalf of some poor mortal.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For through the mist that suffused my senses there penetrated from overhead a voice that seemed to invoke every saint in the calendar on the behalf of some poor mortal.
gentleadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəl/
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading FOOL’S LUCK My return to consciousness seemed to afford me such sensations as a diver may experience as he rises up and up through the depth of water he has plumbed—or as a disembodied soul may know in its gentle ascent towards Heaven.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FOOL’S LUCK My return to consciousness seemed to afford me such sensations as a diver may experience as he rises up and up through the depth of water he has plumbed—or as a disembodied soul may know in its gentle ascent towards Heaven.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FOOL’S LUCK My return to consciousness seemed to afford me such sensations as a diver may experience as he rises up and up through the depth of water he has plumbed—or as a disembodied soul may know in its gentle ascent towards Heaven.
HeavennounUS /ˈhevən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading FOOL’S LUCK My return to consciousness seemed to afford me such sensations as a diver may experience as he rises up and up through the depth of water he has plumbed—or as a disembodied soul may know in its gentle ascent towards Heaven.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Sainted Virgin, restore him!
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FOOL’S LUCK My return to consciousness seemed to afford me such sensations as a diver may experience as he rises up and up through the depth of water he has plumbed—or as a disembodied soul may know in its gentle ascent towards Heaven.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed the latter parallel may be more apt.
intercessionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈseʃən/
a prayer to God on behalf of another person
From this reading A very litany of intercession was it, not quite, it would appear, devoid of self-seeking.
invokeverbUS /ˌɪnˈvoʊk/
summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
From this reading For through the mist that suffused my senses there penetrated from overhead a voice that seemed to invoke every saint in the calendar on the behalf of some poor mortal.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A very litany of intercession was it, not quite, it would appear, devoid of self-seeking.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading FOOL’S LUCK My return to consciousness seemed to afford me such sensations as a diver may experience as he rises up and up through the depth of water he has plumbed—or as a disembodied soul may know in its gentle ascent towards Heaven.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading FOOL’S LUCK My return to consciousness seemed to afford me such sensations as a diver may experience as he rises up and up through the depth of water he has plumbed—or as a disembodied soul may know in its gentle ascent towards Heaven.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Indeed the latter parallel may be more apt.
litanynounUS /ˈlɪtəni/
any long and tedious address or recital
From this reading A very litany of intercession was it, not quite, it would appear, devoid of self-seeking.
LUCKnounUS /lʌk/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading FOOL’S LUCK My return to consciousness seemed to afford me such sensations as a diver may experience as he rises up and up through the depth of water he has plumbed—or as a disembodied soul may know in its gentle ascent towards Heaven.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading FOOL’S LUCK My return to consciousness seemed to afford me such sensations as a diver may experience as he rises up and up through the depth of water he has plumbed—or as a disembodied soul may know in its gentle ascent towards Heaven.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading FOOL’S LUCK My return to consciousness seemed to afford me such sensations as a diver may experience as he rises up and up through the depth of water he has plumbed—or as a disembodied soul may know in its gentle ascent towards Heaven.
mistverbUS /mɪst/
become covered with mist
From this reading For through the mist that suffused my senses there penetrated from overhead a voice that seemed to invoke every saint in the calendar on the behalf of some poor mortal.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Indeed the latter parallel may be more apt.
mortaladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrtəl/
subject to death
From this reading For through the mist that suffused my senses there penetrated from overhead a voice that seemed to invoke every saint in the calendar on the behalf of some poor mortal.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading FOOL’S LUCK My return to consciousness seemed to afford me such sensations as a diver may experience as he rises up and up through the depth of water he has plumbed—or as a disembodied soul may know in its gentle ascent towards Heaven.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A very litany of intercession was it, not quite, it would appear, devoid of self-seeking.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOOL’S LUCK My return to consciousness seemed to afford me such sensations as a diver may experience as he rises up and up through the depth of water he has plumbed—or as a disembodied soul may know in its gentle ascent towards Heaven.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For through the mist that suffused my senses there penetrated from overhead a voice that seemed to invoke every saint in the calendar on the behalf of some poor mortal.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading FOOL’S LUCK My return to consciousness seemed to afford me such sensations as a diver may experience as he rises up and up through the depth of water he has plumbed—or as a disembodied soul may know in its gentle ascent towards Heaven.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading For through the mist that suffused my senses there penetrated from overhead a voice that seemed to invoke every saint in the calendar on the behalf of some poor mortal.
parallelnounUS /ˈperəlel/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading Indeed the latter parallel may be more apt.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading For through the mist that suffused my senses there penetrated from overhead a voice that seemed to invoke every saint in the calendar on the behalf of some poor mortal.
plumbedverbUS /plʌmd/
past form of “plumb” — measure the depth of something
From this reading FOOL’S LUCK My return to consciousness seemed to afford me such sensations as a diver may experience as he rises up and up through the depth of water he has plumbed—or as a disembodied soul may know in its gentle ascent towards Heaven.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading For through the mist that suffused my senses there penetrated from overhead a voice that seemed to invoke every saint in the calendar on the behalf of some poor mortal.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading A very litany of intercession was it, not quite, it would appear, devoid of self-seeking.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading “Sainted Virgin, restore him!
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading FOOL’S LUCK My return to consciousness seemed to afford me such sensations as a diver may experience as he rises up and up through the depth of water he has plumbed—or as a disembodied soul may know in its gentle ascent towards Heaven.
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading FOOL’S LUCK My return to consciousness seemed to afford me such sensations as a diver may experience as he rises up and up through the depth of water he has plumbed—or as a disembodied soul may know in its gentle ascent towards Heaven.
saintnounUS /seɪnt/
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading For through the mist that suffused my senses there penetrated from overhead a voice that seemed to invoke every saint in the calendar on the behalf of some poor mortal.
SaintedadjectiveUS /ˈseɪntɪd/
marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
From this reading “Sainted Virgin, restore him!
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading FOOL’S LUCK My return to consciousness seemed to afford me such sensations as a diver may experience as he rises up and up through the depth of water he has plumbed—or as a disembodied soul may know in its gentle ascent towards Heaven.
self-seekingnoun
taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
From this reading A very litany of intercession was it, not quite, it would appear, devoid of self-seeking.
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading FOOL’S LUCK My return to consciousness seemed to afford me such sensations as a diver may experience as he rises up and up through the depth of water he has plumbed—or as a disembodied soul may know in its gentle ascent towards Heaven.
sensesnounUS /ˈsensɪz/
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading For through the mist that suffused my senses there penetrated from overhead a voice that seemed to invoke every saint in the calendar on the behalf of some poor mortal.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For through the mist that suffused my senses there penetrated from overhead a voice that seemed to invoke every saint in the calendar on the behalf of some poor mortal.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading FOOL’S LUCK My return to consciousness seemed to afford me such sensations as a diver may experience as he rises up and up through the depth of water he has plumbed—or as a disembodied soul may know in its gentle ascent towards Heaven.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading FOOL’S LUCK My return to consciousness seemed to afford me such sensations as a diver may experience as he rises up and up through the depth of water he has plumbed—or as a disembodied soul may know in its gentle ascent towards Heaven.
suffusedverbUS /səˈfjuːzd/
past form of “suffuse” — cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across
From this reading For through the mist that suffused my senses there penetrated from overhead a voice that seemed to invoke every saint in the calendar on the behalf of some poor mortal.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For through the mist that suffused my senses there penetrated from overhead a voice that seemed to invoke every saint in the calendar on the behalf of some poor mortal.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOOL’S LUCK My return to consciousness seemed to afford me such sensations as a diver may experience as he rises up and up through the depth of water he has plumbed—or as a disembodied soul may know in its gentle ascent towards Heaven.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading For through the mist that suffused my senses there penetrated from overhead a voice that seemed to invoke every saint in the calendar on the behalf of some poor mortal.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading FOOL’S LUCK My return to consciousness seemed to afford me such sensations as a diver may experience as he rises up and up through the depth of water he has plumbed—or as a disembodied soul may know in its gentle ascent towards Heaven.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FOOL’S LUCK My return to consciousness seemed to afford me such sensations as a diver may experience as he rises up and up through the depth of water he has plumbed—or as a disembodied soul may know in its gentle ascent towards Heaven.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading FOOL’S LUCK My return to consciousness seemed to afford me such sensations as a diver may experience as he rises up and up through the depth of water he has plumbed—or as a disembodied soul may know in its gentle ascent towards Heaven.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading FOOL’S LUCK My return to consciousness seemed to afford me such sensations as a diver may experience as he rises up and up through the depth of water he has plumbed—or as a disembodied soul may know in its gentle ascent towards Heaven.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading A very litany of intercession was it, not quite, it would appear, devoid of self-seeking.
VirginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading “Sainted Virgin, restore him!
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading For through the mist that suffused my senses there penetrated from overhead a voice that seemed to invoke every saint in the calendar on the behalf of some poor mortal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A very litany of intercession was it, not quite, it would appear, devoid of self-seeking.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading FOOL’S LUCK My return to consciousness seemed to afford me such sensations as a diver may experience as he rises up and up through the depth of water he has plumbed—or as a disembodied soul may know in its gentle ascent towards Heaven.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A very litany of intercession was it, not quite, it would appear, devoid of self-seeking.
