used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Ah! yes, yes indeed," in his turn said Father Massias, in a voice which quivered with fervour; "we may all feel proud, and go away with our hearts full of enthusiasm and gratitude.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It is not a train of sufferers, but a train of resurrection, a train of glory, that I am about to take back to Paris!"
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading How many prodigies there have been, in addition to the healing of that young woman you spoke of!
anew
From this reading There is no counting all the miracles: deaf women and dumb women have recovered their faculties, faces disfigured by sores have become as smooth as the hand, moribund consumptives have come to life again and eaten and danced!
Ah
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From this reading "Ah! yes, yes indeed," in his turn said Father Massias, in a voice which quivered with fervour; "we may all feel proud, and go away with our hearts full of enthusiasm and gratitude.
ailingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪlɪŋ/
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading He had ceased to see the ailing creatures around him, and in the blindness of his faith was soaring triumphantly.
(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 "Ah! yes, yes indeed," in his turn said Father Massias, in a voice which quivered with fervour; "we may all feel proud, and go away with our hearts full of enthusiasm and gratitude.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading It is not a train of sufferers, but a train of resurrection, a train of glory, that I am about to take back to Paris!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Ah! yes, yes indeed," in his turn said Father Massias, in a voice which quivered with fervour; "we may all feel proud, and go away with our hearts full of enthusiasm and gratitude.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He had ceased to see the ailing creatures around him, and in the blindness of his faith was soaring triumphantly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There is no counting all the miracles: deaf women and dumb women have recovered their faculties, faces disfigured by sores have become as smooth as the hand, moribund consumptives have come to life again and eaten and danced!
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Ah! yes, yes indeed," in his turn said Father Massias, in a voice which quivered with fervour; "we may all feel proud, and go away with our hearts full of enthusiasm and gratitude.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It is not a train of sufferers, but a train of resurrection, a train of glory, that I am about to take back to Paris!"
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading There is no counting all the miracles: deaf women and dumb women have recovered their faculties, faces disfigured by sores have become as smooth as the hand, moribund consumptives have come to life again and eaten and danced!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading How many prodigies there have been, in addition to the healing of that young woman you spoke of!
blindnessnounUS /ˈblaɪndnəs/
the state of being blind or lacking sight
From this reading He had ceased to see the ailing creatures around him, and in the blindness of his faith was soaring triumphantly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is not a train of sufferers, but a train of resurrection, a train of glory, that I am about to take back to Paris!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There is no counting all the miracles: deaf women and dumb women have recovered their faculties, faces disfigured by sores have become as smooth as the hand, moribund consumptives have come to life again and eaten and danced!
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading He had ceased to see the ailing creatures around him, and in the blindness of his faith was soaring triumphantly.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There is no counting all the miracles: deaf women and dumb women have recovered their faculties, faces disfigured by sores have become as smooth as the hand, moribund consumptives have come to life again and eaten and danced!
consumptives
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From this reading There is no counting all the miracles: deaf women and dumb women have recovered their faculties, faces disfigured by sores have become as smooth as the hand, moribund consumptives have come to life again and eaten and danced!
countingnounUS /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
From this reading There is no counting all the miracles: deaf women and dumb women have recovered their faculties, faces disfigured by sores have become as smooth as the hand, moribund consumptives have come to life again and eaten and danced!
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He had ceased to see the ailing creatures around him, and in the blindness of his faith was soaring triumphantly.
dancedverbUS /dænst/
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading There is no counting all the miracles: deaf women and dumb women have recovered their faculties, faces disfigured by sores have become as smooth as the hand, moribund consumptives have come to life again and eaten and danced!
deafadjectiveUS /def/
lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
From this reading There is no counting all the miracles: deaf women and dumb women have recovered their faculties, faces disfigured by sores have become as smooth as the hand, moribund consumptives have come to life again and eaten and danced!
disfiguredadjectiveUS /dɪˈsfɪɡjərd/
having the appearance spoiled
From this reading There is no counting all the miracles: deaf women and dumb women have recovered their faculties, faces disfigured by sores have become as smooth as the hand, moribund consumptives have come to life again and eaten and danced!
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading There is no counting all the miracles: deaf women and dumb women have recovered their faculties, faces disfigured by sores have become as smooth as the hand, moribund consumptives have come to life again and eaten and danced!
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading There is no counting all the miracles: deaf women and dumb women have recovered their faculties, faces disfigured by sores have become as smooth as the hand, moribund consumptives have come to life again and eaten and danced!
a feeling of excitement
From this reading "Ah! yes, yes indeed," in his turn said Father Massias, in a voice which quivered with fervour; "we may all feel proud, and go away with our hearts full of enthusiasm and gratitude.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There is no counting all the miracles: deaf women and dumb women have recovered their faculties, faces disfigured by sores have become as smooth as the hand, moribund consumptives have come to life again and eaten and danced!
facultiesnounUS /ˈfækəltiz/
plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading There is no counting all the miracles: deaf women and dumb women have recovered their faculties, faces disfigured by sores have become as smooth as the hand, moribund consumptives have come to life again and eaten and danced!
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading He had ceased to see the ailing creatures around him, and in the blindness of his faith was soaring triumphantly.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Ah! yes, yes indeed," in his turn said Father Massias, in a voice which quivered with fervour; "we may all feel proud, and go away with our hearts full of enthusiasm and gratitude.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "Ah! yes, yes indeed," in his turn said Father Massias, in a voice which quivered with fervour; "we may all feel proud, and go away with our hearts full of enthusiasm and gratitude.
fervournoun
the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
From this reading "Ah! yes, yes indeed," in his turn said Father Massias, in a voice which quivered with fervour; "we may all feel proud, and go away with our hearts full of enthusiasm and gratitude.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "Ah! yes, yes indeed," in his turn said Father Massias, in a voice which quivered with fervour; "we may all feel proud, and go away with our hearts full of enthusiasm and gratitude.
a state of high honor
From this reading It is not a train of sufferers, but a train of resurrection, a train of glory, that I am about to take back to Paris!"
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Ah! yes, yes indeed," in his turn said Father Massias, in a voice which quivered with fervour; "we may all feel proud, and go away with our hearts full of enthusiasm and gratitude.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading "Ah! yes, yes indeed," in his turn said Father Massias, in a voice which quivered with fervour; "we may all feel proud, and go away with our hearts full of enthusiasm and gratitude.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had ceased to see the ailing creatures around him, and in the blindness of his faith was soaring triumphantly.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading There is no counting all the miracles: deaf women and dumb women have recovered their faculties, faces disfigured by sores have become as smooth as the hand, moribund consumptives have come to life again and eaten and danced!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading How many prodigies there have been, in addition to the healing of that young woman you spoke of!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had ceased to see the ailing creatures around him, and in the blindness of his faith was soaring triumphantly.
healingnounUS /ˈhiːlɪŋ/
the natural process by which the body repairs itself
From this reading How many prodigies there have been, in addition to the healing of that young woman you spoke of!
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading "Ah! yes, yes indeed," in his turn said Father Massias, in a voice which quivered with fervour; "we may all feel proud, and go away with our hearts full of enthusiasm and gratitude.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had ceased to see the ailing creatures around him, and in the blindness of his faith was soaring triumphantly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Ah! yes, yes indeed," in his turn said Father Massias, in a voice which quivered with fervour; "we may all feel proud, and go away with our hearts full of enthusiasm and gratitude.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How many prodigies there have been, in addition to the healing of that young woman you spoke of!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It is not a train of sufferers, but a train of resurrection, a train of glory, that I am about to take back to Paris!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Ah! yes, yes indeed," in his turn said Father Massias, in a voice which quivered with fervour; "we may all feel proud, and go away with our hearts full of enthusiasm and gratitude.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Ah! yes, yes indeed," in his turn said Father Massias, in a voice which quivered with fervour; "we may all feel proud, and go away with our hearts full of enthusiasm and gratitude.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is no counting all the miracles: deaf women and dumb women have recovered their faculties, faces disfigured by sores have become as smooth as the hand, moribund consumptives have come to life again and eaten and danced!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not a train of sufferers, but a train of resurrection, a train of glory, that I am about to take back to Paris!"
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There is no counting all the miracles: deaf women and dumb women have recovered their faculties, faces disfigured by sores have become as smooth as the hand, moribund consumptives have come to life again and eaten and danced!
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading How many prodigies there have been, in addition to the healing of that young woman you spoke of!
Massias
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ah! yes, yes indeed," in his turn said Father Massias, in a voice which quivered with fervour; "we may all feel proud, and go away with our hearts full of enthusiasm and gratitude.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Ah! yes, yes indeed," in his turn said Father Massias, in a voice which quivered with fervour; "we may all feel proud, and go away with our hearts full of enthusiasm and gratitude.
miraclesnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəlz/
plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading There is no counting all the miracles: deaf women and dumb women have recovered their faculties, faces disfigured by sores have become as smooth as the hand, moribund consumptives have come to life again and eaten and danced!
moribundadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəbənd/
not growing or changing; without force or vitality
From this reading There is no counting all the miracles: deaf women and dumb women have recovered their faculties, faces disfigured by sores have become as smooth as the hand, moribund consumptives have come to life again and eaten and danced!
not any; not one
From this reading There is no counting all the miracles: deaf women and dumb women have recovered their faculties, faces disfigured by sores have become as smooth as the hand, moribund consumptives have come to life again and eaten and danced!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not a train of sufferers, but a train of resurrection, a train of glory, that I am about to take back to Paris!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Ah! yes, yes indeed," in his turn said Father Massias, in a voice which quivered with fervour; "we may all feel proud, and go away with our hearts full of enthusiasm and gratitude.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Ah! yes, yes indeed," in his turn said Father Massias, in a voice which quivered with fervour; "we may all feel proud, and go away with our hearts full of enthusiasm and gratitude.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading It is not a train of sufferers, but a train of resurrection, a train of glory, that I am about to take back to Paris!"
prodigiesnounUS /ˈprɑːdədʒiz/
plural of “prodigy” — an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration
From this reading How many prodigies there have been, in addition to the healing of that young woman you spoke of!
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading "Ah! yes, yes indeed," in his turn said Father Massias, in a voice which quivered with fervour; "we may all feel proud, and go away with our hearts full of enthusiasm and gratitude.
quivered
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From this reading "Ah! yes, yes indeed," in his turn said Father Massias, in a voice which quivered with fervour; "we may all feel proud, and go away with our hearts full of enthusiasm and gratitude.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading There is no counting all the miracles: deaf women and dumb women have recovered their faculties, faces disfigured by sores have become as smooth as the hand, moribund consumptives have come to life again and eaten and danced!
resurrectionnounUS /ˌrezərˈekʃən/
(New Testament) the rising of Christ on the third day after the Crucifixion
From this reading It is not a train of sufferers, but a train of resurrection, a train of glory, that I am about to take back to Paris!"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Ah! yes, yes indeed," in his turn said Father Massias, in a voice which quivered with fervour; "we may all feel proud, and go away with our hearts full of enthusiasm and gratitude.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had ceased to see the ailing creatures around him, and in the blindness of his faith was soaring triumphantly.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading There is no counting all the miracles: deaf women and dumb women have recovered their faculties, faces disfigured by sores have become as smooth as the hand, moribund consumptives have come to life again and eaten and danced!
soaringadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrɪŋ/
ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual
From this reading He had ceased to see the ailing creatures around him, and in the blindness of his faith was soaring triumphantly.
soresnounUS /sɔːrz/
plural of “sore” — an open skin infection
From this reading There is no counting all the miracles: deaf women and dumb women have recovered their faculties, faces disfigured by sores have become as smooth as the hand, moribund consumptives have come to life again and eaten and danced!
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading How many prodigies there have been, in addition to the healing of that young woman you spoke of!
sufferersnounUS /ˈsʌfərərz/
plural of “sufferer” — a person suffering from an illness
From this reading It is not a train of sufferers, but a train of resurrection, a train of glory, that I am about to take back to Paris!"
carry out
From this reading It is not a train of sufferers, but a train of resurrection, a train of glory, that I am about to take back to Paris!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading How many prodigies there have been, in addition to the healing of that young woman you spoke of!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How many prodigies there have been, in addition to the healing of that young woman you spoke of!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There is no counting all the miracles: deaf women and dumb women have recovered their faculties, faces disfigured by sores have become as smooth as the hand, moribund consumptives have come to life again and eaten and danced!
in or at that place or location
From this reading How many prodigies there have been, in addition to the healing of that young woman you spoke of!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How many prodigies there have been, in addition to the healing of that young woman you spoke of!
create by training and teaching
From this reading It is not a train of sufferers, but a train of resurrection, a train of glory, that I am about to take back to Paris!"
triumphantlyadverbUS /traɪˈʌmfəntli/
in a triumphant manner
From this reading He had ceased to see the ailing creatures around him, and in the blindness of his faith was soaring triumphantly.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "Ah! yes, yes indeed," in his turn said Father Massias, in a voice which quivered with fervour; "we may all feel proud, and go away with our hearts full of enthusiasm and gratitude.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Ah! yes, yes indeed," in his turn said Father Massias, in a voice which quivered with fervour; "we may all feel proud, and go away with our hearts full of enthusiasm and gratitude.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had ceased to see the ailing creatures around him, and in the blindness of his faith was soaring triumphantly.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Ah! yes, yes indeed," in his turn said Father Massias, in a voice which quivered with fervour; "we may all feel proud, and go away with our hearts full of enthusiasm and gratitude.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Ah! yes, yes indeed," in his turn said Father Massias, in a voice which quivered with fervour; "we may all feel proud, and go away with our hearts full of enthusiasm and gratitude.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Ah! yes, yes indeed," in his turn said Father Massias, in a voice which quivered with fervour; "we may all feel proud, and go away with our hearts full of enthusiasm and gratitude.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading How many prodigies there have been, in addition to the healing of that young woman you spoke of!
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading There is no counting all the miracles: deaf women and dumb women have recovered their faculties, faces disfigured by sores have become as smooth as the hand, moribund consumptives have come to life again and eaten and danced!
an affirmative
From this reading "Ah! yes, yes indeed," in his turn said Father Massias, in a voice which quivered with fervour; "we may all feel proud, and go away with our hearts full of enthusiasm and gratitude.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading How many prodigies there have been, in addition to the healing of that young woman you spoke of!
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading How many prodigies there have been, in addition to the healing of that young woman you spoke of!
