aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Pater Bonifácius came in at about four o'clock to remind all these children of their duty to God.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The company soon made ready to go after that.
(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 Pater Bonifácius came in at about four o'clock to remind all these children of their duty to God.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am here to see that you be kind to her."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To-day was the vigil of St. Michael and All Angels, there would be vespers at half-past four, and the bride and bridegroom should certainly find the time to go to church for half an hour and thank the good God for all His gifts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To-day was the vigil of St. Michael and All Angels, there would be vespers at half-past four, and the bride and bridegroom should certainly find the time to go to church for half an hour and thank the good God for all His gifts.
AngelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading To-day was the vigil of St. Michael and All Angels, there would be vespers at half-past four, and the bride and bridegroom should certainly find the time to go to church for half an hour and thank the good God for all His gifts.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Pater Bonifácius came in at about four o'clock to remind all these children of their duty to God.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading Everyone there intended to go to church, and in the meanwhile the gipsies would have the remnants of the feast, after which they would instal themselves in the big barn and dancing could begin by about six.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I am here to see that you be kind to her."
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Everyone there intended to go to church, and in the meanwhile the gipsies would have the remnants of the feast, after which they would instal themselves in the big barn and dancing could begin by about six.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Everyone there intended to go to church, and in the meanwhile the gipsies would have the remnants of the feast, after which they would instal themselves in the big barn and dancing could begin by about six.
Bonifácius
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From this reading Pater Bonifácius came in at about four o'clock to remind all these children of their duty to God.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading To-day was the vigil of St. Michael and All Angels, there would be vespers at half-past four, and the bride and bridegroom should certainly find the time to go to church for half an hour and thank the good God for all His gifts.
bridegroomnounUS /ˈbraɪdɡruːm/
a man who has recently been married
From this reading To-day was the vigil of St. Michael and All Angels, there would be vespers at half-past four, and the bride and bridegroom should certainly find the time to go to church for half an hour and thank the good God for all His gifts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Everyone there intended to go to church, and in the meanwhile the gipsies would have the remnants of the feast, after which they would instal themselves in the big barn and dancing could begin by about six.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Pater Bonifácius came in at about four o'clock to remind all these children of their duty to God.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading To-day was the vigil of St. Michael and All Angels, there would be vespers at half-past four, and the bride and bridegroom should certainly find the time to go to church for half an hour and thank the good God for all His gifts.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Pater Bonifácius came in at about four o'clock to remind all these children of their duty to God.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading To-day was the vigil of St. Michael and All Angels, there would be vespers at half-past four, and the bride and bridegroom should certainly find the time to go to church for half an hour and thank the good God for all His gifts.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The company soon made ready to go after that.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Everyone there intended to go to church, and in the meanwhile the gipsies would have the remnants of the feast, after which they would instal themselves in the big barn and dancing could begin by about six.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Everyone there intended to go to church, and in the meanwhile the gipsies would have the remnants of the feast, after which they would instal themselves in the big barn and dancing could begin by about six.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Pater Bonifácius came in at about four o'clock to remind all these children of their duty to God.
every person
From this reading Everyone there intended to go to church, and in the meanwhile the gipsies would have the remnants of the feast, after which they would instal themselves in the big barn and dancing could begin by about six.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading Everyone there intended to go to church, and in the meanwhile the gipsies would have the remnants of the feast, after which they would instal themselves in the big barn and dancing could begin by about six.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading To-day was the vigil of St. Michael and All Angels, there would be vespers at half-past four, and the bride and bridegroom should certainly find the time to go to church for half an hour and thank the good God for all His gifts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To-day was the vigil of St. Michael and All Angels, there would be vespers at half-past four, and the bride and bridegroom should certainly find the time to go to church for half an hour and thank the good God for all His gifts.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Pater Bonifácius came in at about four o'clock to remind all these children of their duty to God.
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading To-day was the vigil of St. Michael and All Angels, there would be vespers at half-past four, and the bride and bridegroom should certainly find the time to go to church for half an hour and thank the good God for all His gifts.
gipsies
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From this reading Everyone there intended to go to church, and in the meanwhile the gipsies would have the remnants of the feast, after which they would instal themselves in the big barn and dancing could begin by about six.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading To-day was the vigil of St. Michael and All Angels, there would be vespers at half-past four, and the bride and bridegroom should certainly find the time to go to church for half an hour and thank the good God for all His gifts.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Pater Bonifácius came in at about four o'clock to remind all these children of their duty to God.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading To-day was the vigil of St. Michael and All Angels, there would be vespers at half-past four, and the bride and bridegroom should certainly find the time to go to church for half an hour and thank the good God for all His gifts.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading To-day was the vigil of St. Michael and All Angels, there would be vespers at half-past four, and the bride and bridegroom should certainly find the time to go to church for half an hour and thank the good God for all His gifts.
half-past
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From this reading To-day was the vigil of St. Michael and All Angels, there would be vespers at half-past four, and the bride and bridegroom should certainly find the time to go to church for half an hour and thank the good God for all His gifts.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Everyone there intended to go to church, and in the meanwhile the gipsies would have the remnants of the feast, after which they would instal themselves in the big barn and dancing could begin by about six.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I am here to see that you be kind to her."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I am here to see that you be kind to her."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To-day was the vigil of St. Michael and All Angels, there would be vespers at half-past four, and the bride and bridegroom should certainly find the time to go to church for half an hour and thank the good God for all His gifts.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading To-day was the vigil of St. Michael and All Angels, there would be vespers at half-past four, and the bride and bridegroom should certainly find the time to go to church for half an hour and thank the good God for all His gifts.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am here to see that you be kind to her."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pater Bonifácius came in at about four o'clock to remind all these children of their duty to God.
instalverb
set up for use
From this reading Everyone there intended to go to church, and in the meanwhile the gipsies would have the remnants of the feast, after which they would instal themselves in the big barn and dancing could begin by about six.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Everyone there intended to go to church, and in the meanwhile the gipsies would have the remnants of the feast, after which they would instal themselves in the big barn and dancing could begin by about six.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "I am here to see that you be kind to her."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The company soon made ready to go after that.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Everyone there intended to go to church, and in the meanwhile the gipsies would have the remnants of the feast, after which they would instal themselves in the big barn and dancing could begin by about six.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading To-day was the vigil of St. Michael and All Angels, there would be vespers at half-past four, and the bride and bridegroom should certainly find the time to go to church for half an hour and thank the good God for all His gifts.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Pater Bonifácius came in at about four o'clock to remind all these children of their duty to God.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pater Bonifácius came in at about four o'clock to remind all these children of their duty to God.
PaternounUS /ˈpeɪtər/
an informal use of the Latin word for father; sometimes used by British schoolboys or used facetiously
From this reading Pater Bonifácius came in at about four o'clock to remind all these children of their duty to God.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The company soon made ready to go after that.
remindverbUS /riˈmaɪnd/
put in the mind of someone
From this reading Pater Bonifácius came in at about four o'clock to remind all these children of their duty to God.
remnantsnounUS /ˈremnənts/
plural of “remnant” — a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading Everyone there intended to go to church, and in the meanwhile the gipsies would have the remnants of the feast, after which they would instal themselves in the big barn and dancing could begin by about six.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I am here to see that you be kind to her."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading To-day was the vigil of St. Michael and All Angels, there would be vespers at half-past four, and the bride and bridegroom should certainly find the time to go to church for half an hour and thank the good God for all His gifts.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Everyone there intended to go to church, and in the meanwhile the gipsies would have the remnants of the feast, after which they would instal themselves in the big barn and dancing could begin by about six.
in the near future
From this reading The company soon made ready to go after that.
St
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From this reading To-day was the vigil of St. Michael and All Angels, there would be vespers at half-past four, and the bride and bridegroom should certainly find the time to go to church for half an hour and thank the good God for all His gifts.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading To-day was the vigil of St. Michael and All Angels, there would be vespers at half-past four, and the bride and bridegroom should certainly find the time to go to church for half an hour and thank the good God for all His gifts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I am here to see that you be kind to her."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To-day was the vigil of St. Michael and All Angels, there would be vespers at half-past four, and the bride and bridegroom should certainly find the time to go to church for half an hour and thank the good God for all His gifts.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Pater Bonifácius came in at about four o'clock to remind all these children of their duty to God.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Everyone there intended to go to church, and in the meanwhile the gipsies would have the remnants of the feast, after which they would instal themselves in the big barn and dancing could begin by about six.
in or at that place or location
From this reading To-day was the vigil of St. Michael and All Angels, there would be vespers at half-past four, and the bride and bridegroom should certainly find the time to go to church for half an hour and thank the good God for all His gifts.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Pater Bonifácius came in at about four o'clock to remind all these children of their duty to God.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Everyone there intended to go to church, and in the meanwhile the gipsies would have the remnants of the feast, after which they would instal themselves in the big barn and dancing could begin by about six.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading To-day was the vigil of St. Michael and All Angels, there would be vespers at half-past four, and the bride and bridegroom should certainly find the time to go to church for half an hour and thank the good God for all His gifts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I am here to see that you be kind to her."
To-day
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From this reading To-day was the vigil of St. Michael and All Angels, there would be vespers at half-past four, and the bride and bridegroom should certainly find the time to go to church for half an hour and thank the good God for all His gifts.
vespersnoun
the sixth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office; early evening; now often made a public service on Sundays
From this reading To-day was the vigil of St. Michael and All Angels, there would be vespers at half-past four, and the bride and bridegroom should certainly find the time to go to church for half an hour and thank the good God for all His gifts.
vigilnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəl/
a period of sleeplessness
From this reading To-day was the vigil of St. Michael and All Angels, there would be vespers at half-past four, and the bride and bridegroom should certainly find the time to go to church for half an hour and thank the good God for all His gifts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To-day was the vigil of St. Michael and All Angels, there would be vespers at half-past four, and the bride and bridegroom should certainly find the time to go to church for half an hour and thank the good God for all His gifts.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Everyone there intended to go to church, and in the meanwhile the gipsies would have the remnants of the feast, after which they would instal themselves in the big barn and dancing could begin by about six.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To-day was the vigil of St. Michael and All Angels, there would be vespers at half-past four, and the bride and bridegroom should certainly find the time to go to church for half an hour and thank the good God for all His gifts.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am here to see that you be kind to her."
