AbbenounUS /ˈæbi/
a French abbot
From this reading "This is Abbe Gabriel de Rennepont," said Rodin, as he introduced his companion, "one of the descendants of the family of the Renneponts."
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Happy to hear it, sir," said the Jew, almost involuntarily, struck with the angelic countenance of Gabriel--for nobleness and serenity of soul were visible in the glance of the young priest, and were written upon his pure, white brow, already crowned with the halo of martyrdom.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "Happy to hear it, sir," said the Jew, almost involuntarily, struck with the angelic countenance of Gabriel--for nobleness and serenity of soul were visible in the glance of the young priest, and were written upon his pure, white brow, already crowned with the halo of martyrdom.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HEIR Samuel opened the door to Gabriel and Rodin.
angelicadjectiveUS /ˌænˈdʒelɪk/
marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
From this reading "Happy to hear it, sir," said the Jew, almost involuntarily, struck with the angelic countenance of Gabriel--for nobleness and serenity of soul were visible in the glance of the young priest, and were written upon his pure, white brow, already crowned with the halo of martyrdom.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The latter said to the Jew, "You, sir, are the keeper of this house?"
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "This is Abbe Gabriel de Rennepont," said Rodin, as he introduced his companion, "one of the descendants of the family of the Renneponts."
brownounUS /braʊ/
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading "Happy to hear it, sir," said the Jew, almost involuntarily, struck with the angelic countenance of Gabriel--for nobleness and serenity of soul were visible in the glance of the young priest, and were written upon his pure, white brow, already crowned with the halo of martyrdom.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "This is Abbe Gabriel de Rennepont," said Rodin, as he introduced his companion, "one of the descendants of the family of the Renneponts."
countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading "Happy to hear it, sir," said the Jew, almost involuntarily, struck with the angelic countenance of Gabriel--for nobleness and serenity of soul were visible in the glance of the young priest, and were written upon his pure, white brow, already crowned with the halo of martyrdom.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading "Happy to hear it, sir," said the Jew, almost involuntarily, struck with the angelic countenance of Gabriel--for nobleness and serenity of soul were visible in the glance of the young priest, and were written upon his pure, white brow, already crowned with the halo of martyrdom.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "This is Abbe Gabriel de Rennepont," said Rodin, as he introduced his companion, "one of the descendants of the family of the Renneponts."
descendantsnounUS /dɪˈsendənts/
all of the offspring of a given progenitor
From this reading "This is Abbe Gabriel de Rennepont," said Rodin, as he introduced his companion, "one of the descendants of the family of the Renneponts."
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE HEIR Samuel opened the door to Gabriel and Rodin.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading "This is Abbe Gabriel de Rennepont," said Rodin, as he introduced his companion, "one of the descendants of the family of the Renneponts."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Happy to hear it, sir," said the Jew, almost involuntarily, struck with the angelic countenance of Gabriel--for nobleness and serenity of soul were visible in the glance of the young priest, and were written upon his pure, white brow, already crowned with the halo of martyrdom.
GabrielnounUS /ˈɡeɪbriəl/
(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
From this reading THE HEIR Samuel opened the door to Gabriel and Rodin.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "Happy to hear it, sir," said the Jew, almost involuntarily, struck with the angelic countenance of Gabriel--for nobleness and serenity of soul were visible in the glance of the young priest, and were written upon his pure, white brow, already crowned with the halo of martyrdom.
halonounUS /ˈheɪloʊ/
an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
From this reading "Happy to hear it, sir," said the Jew, almost involuntarily, struck with the angelic countenance of Gabriel--for nobleness and serenity of soul were visible in the glance of the young priest, and were written upon his pure, white brow, already crowned with the halo of martyrdom.
HappyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "Happy to hear it, sir," said the Jew, almost involuntarily, struck with the angelic countenance of Gabriel--for nobleness and serenity of soul were visible in the glance of the young priest, and were written upon his pure, white brow, already crowned with the halo of martyrdom.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "This is Abbe Gabriel de Rennepont," said Rodin, as he introduced his companion, "one of the descendants of the family of the Renneponts."
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "Happy to hear it, sir," said the Jew, almost involuntarily, struck with the angelic countenance of Gabriel--for nobleness and serenity of soul were visible in the glance of the young priest, and were written upon his pure, white brow, already crowned with the halo of martyrdom.
HEIRnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading THE HEIR Samuel opened the door to Gabriel and Rodin.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "This is Abbe Gabriel de Rennepont," said Rodin, as he introduced his companion, "one of the descendants of the family of the Renneponts."
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The latter said to the Jew, "You, sir, are the keeper of this house?"
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Happy to hear it, sir," said the Jew, almost involuntarily, struck with the angelic countenance of Gabriel--for nobleness and serenity of soul were visible in the glance of the young priest, and were written upon his pure, white brow, already crowned with the halo of martyrdom.
introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading "This is Abbe Gabriel de Rennepont," said Rodin, as he introduced his companion, "one of the descendants of the family of the Renneponts."
involuntarilyadverbUS /ˌɪnvoʊˈlʌntərɪli/
against your will
From this reading "Happy to hear it, sir," said the Jew, almost involuntarily, struck with the angelic countenance of Gabriel--for nobleness and serenity of soul were visible in the glance of the young priest, and were written upon his pure, white brow, already crowned with the halo of martyrdom.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is Abbe Gabriel de Rennepont," said Rodin, as he introduced his companion, "one of the descendants of the family of the Renneponts."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Happy to hear it, sir," said the Jew, almost involuntarily, struck with the angelic countenance of Gabriel--for nobleness and serenity of soul were visible in the glance of the young priest, and were written upon his pure, white brow, already crowned with the halo of martyrdom.
JewnounUS /dʒuː/
a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading The latter said to the Jew, "You, sir, are the keeper of this house?"
keepernounUS /ˈkiːpər/
someone in charge of other people
From this reading The latter said to the Jew, "You, sir, are the keeper of this house?"
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter said to the Jew, "You, sir, are the keeper of this house?"
martyrdomnounUS /ˈmɑːrtərdəm/
death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause
From this reading "Happy to hear it, sir," said the Jew, almost involuntarily, struck with the angelic countenance of Gabriel--for nobleness and serenity of soul were visible in the glance of the young priest, and were written upon his pure, white brow, already crowned with the halo of martyrdom.
noblenessnoun
the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct
From this reading "Happy to hear it, sir," said the Jew, almost involuntarily, struck with the angelic countenance of Gabriel--for nobleness and serenity of soul were visible in the glance of the young priest, and were written upon his pure, white brow, already crowned with the halo of martyrdom.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The latter said to the Jew, "You, sir, are the keeper of this house?"
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "This is Abbe Gabriel de Rennepont," said Rodin, as he introduced his companion, "one of the descendants of the family of the Renneponts."
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading THE HEIR Samuel opened the door to Gabriel and Rodin.
priestnounUS /priːst/
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading "Happy to hear it, sir," said the Jew, almost involuntarily, struck with the angelic countenance of Gabriel--for nobleness and serenity of soul were visible in the glance of the young priest, and were written upon his pure, white brow, already crowned with the halo of martyrdom.
pureadjectiveUS /pjʊr/
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading "Happy to hear it, sir," said the Jew, almost involuntarily, struck with the angelic countenance of Gabriel--for nobleness and serenity of soul were visible in the glance of the young priest, and were written upon his pure, white brow, already crowned with the halo of martyrdom.
Rennepont
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From this reading "This is Abbe Gabriel de Rennepont," said Rodin, as he introduced his companion, "one of the descendants of the family of the Renneponts."
Renneponts
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From this reading "This is Abbe Gabriel de Rennepont," said Rodin, as he introduced his companion, "one of the descendants of the family of the Renneponts."
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Samuel.
RodinnounUS /ˈroʊdɪn/
French sculptor noted for his renderings of the human form (1840-1917)
From this reading THE HEIR Samuel opened the door to Gabriel and Rodin.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The latter said to the Jew, "You, sir, are the keeper of this house?"
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading THE HEIR Samuel opened the door to Gabriel and Rodin.
serenitynounUS /səˈren.ə.t̬i/
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.
From this reading "Happy to hear it, sir," said the Jew, almost involuntarily, struck with the angelic countenance of Gabriel--for nobleness and serenity of soul were visible in the glance of the young priest, and were written upon his pure, white brow, already crowned with the halo of martyrdom.
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading The latter said to the Jew, "You, sir, are the keeper of this house?"
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading "Happy to hear it, sir," said the Jew, almost involuntarily, struck with the angelic countenance of Gabriel--for nobleness and serenity of soul were visible in the glance of the young priest, and were written upon his pure, white brow, already crowned with the halo of martyrdom.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading "Happy to hear it, sir," said the Jew, almost involuntarily, struck with the angelic countenance of Gabriel--for nobleness and serenity of soul were visible in the glance of the young priest, and were written upon his pure, white brow, already crowned with the halo of martyrdom.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HEIR Samuel opened the door to Gabriel and Rodin.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The latter said to the Jew, "You, sir, are the keeper of this house?"
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HEIR Samuel opened the door to Gabriel and Rodin.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Happy to hear it, sir," said the Jew, almost involuntarily, struck with the angelic countenance of Gabriel--for nobleness and serenity of soul were visible in the glance of the young priest, and were written upon his pure, white brow, already crowned with the halo of martyrdom.
visibleadjectiveUS /ˈvɪzəbəl/
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading "Happy to hear it, sir," said the Jew, almost involuntarily, struck with the angelic countenance of Gabriel--for nobleness and serenity of soul were visible in the glance of the young priest, and were written upon his pure, white brow, already crowned with the halo of martyrdom.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Happy to hear it, sir," said the Jew, almost involuntarily, struck with the angelic countenance of Gabriel--for nobleness and serenity of soul were visible in the glance of the young priest, and were written upon his pure, white brow, already crowned with the halo of martyrdom.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading "Happy to hear it, sir," said the Jew, almost involuntarily, struck with the angelic countenance of Gabriel--for nobleness and serenity of soul were visible in the glance of the young priest, and were written upon his pure, white brow, already crowned with the halo of martyrdom.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Happy to hear it, sir," said the Jew, almost involuntarily, struck with the angelic countenance of Gabriel--for nobleness and serenity of soul were visible in the glance of the young priest, and were written upon his pure, white brow, already crowned with the halo of martyrdom.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading "Happy to hear it, sir," said the Jew, almost involuntarily, struck with the angelic countenance of Gabriel--for nobleness and serenity of soul were visible in the glance of the young priest, and were written upon his pure, white brow, already crowned with the halo of martyrdom.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Samuel.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The latter said to the Jew, "You, sir, are the keeper of this house?"
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Happy to hear it, sir," said the Jew, almost involuntarily, struck with the angelic countenance of Gabriel--for nobleness and serenity of soul were visible in the glance of the young priest, and were written upon his pure, white brow, already crowned with the halo of martyrdom.
