Chapter XX · Chapter 20

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading To his astonishment, he found the church in a blaze of lights.

the table in Christian churches where communion is given

From this reading Through the wide open door could be seen the sanctuary and altar, brilliantly illuminated with tapers and decorated with flowers, as though in anticipation of some imposing ceremony, while grouped in the street and surrounding windows, a throng of curiosity seekers and belated wayfarers excitedly discussed the approaching event.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Through the wide open door could be seen the sanctuary and altar, brilliantly illuminated with tapers and decorated with flowers, as though in anticipation of some imposing ceremony, while grouped in the street and surrounding windows, a throng of curiosity seekers and belated wayfarers excitedly discussed the approaching event.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "No, for it is nearly midnight," rejoined another.

an expectation

From this reading Through the wide open door could be seen the sanctuary and altar, brilliantly illuminated with tapers and decorated with flowers, as though in anticipation of some imposing ceremony, while grouped in the street and surrounding windows, a throng of curiosity seekers and belated wayfarers excitedly discussed the approaching event.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading Through the wide open door could be seen the sanctuary and altar, brilliantly illuminated with tapers and decorated with flowers, as though in anticipation of some imposing ceremony, while grouped in the street and surrounding windows, a throng of curiosity seekers and belated wayfarers excitedly discussed the approaching event.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Through the wide open door could be seen the sanctuary and altar, brilliantly illuminated with tapers and decorated with flowers, as though in anticipation of some imposing ceremony, while grouped in the street and surrounding windows, a throng of curiosity seekers and belated wayfarers excitedly discussed the approaching event.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading To his astonishment, he found the church in a blaze of lights.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Through the wide open door could be seen the sanctuary and altar, brilliantly illuminated with tapers and decorated with flowers, as though in anticipation of some imposing ceremony, while grouped in the street and surrounding windows, a throng of curiosity seekers and belated wayfarers excitedly discussed the approaching event.

after the expected or usual time; delayed

From this reading Through the wide open door could be seen the sanctuary and altar, brilliantly illuminated with tapers and decorated with flowers, as though in anticipation of some imposing ceremony, while grouped in the street and surrounding windows, a throng of curiosity seekers and belated wayfarers excitedly discussed the approaching event.

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading To his astonishment, he found the church in a blaze of lights.

with brightness

From this reading Through the wide open door could be seen the sanctuary and altar, brilliantly illuminated with tapers and decorated with flowers, as though in anticipation of some imposing ceremony, while grouped in the street and surrounding windows, a throng of curiosity seekers and belated wayfarers excitedly discussed the approaching event.

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From this reading "They cannot delay much longer," observed one.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading Through the wide open door could be seen the sanctuary and altar, brilliantly illuminated with tapers and decorated with flowers, as though in anticipation of some imposing ceremony, while grouped in the street and surrounding windows, a throng of curiosity seekers and belated wayfarers excitedly discussed the approaching event.

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From this reading The old mulatto wended his way slowly toward the heights of Chaillot, until he reached the church of that poor, populous _faubourg_.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading The old mulatto wended his way slowly toward the heights of Chaillot, until he reached the church of that poor, populous _faubourg_.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Through the wide open door could be seen the sanctuary and altar, brilliantly illuminated with tapers and decorated with flowers, as though in anticipation of some imposing ceremony, while grouped in the street and surrounding windows, a throng of curiosity seekers and belated wayfarers excitedly discussed the approaching event.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading Through the wide open door could be seen the sanctuary and altar, brilliantly illuminated with tapers and decorated with flowers, as though in anticipation of some imposing ceremony, while grouped in the street and surrounding windows, a throng of curiosity seekers and belated wayfarers excitedly discussed the approaching event.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading Through the wide open door could be seen the sanctuary and altar, brilliantly illuminated with tapers and decorated with flowers, as though in anticipation of some imposing ceremony, while grouped in the street and surrounding windows, a throng of curiosity seekers and belated wayfarers excitedly discussed the approaching event.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading "They cannot delay much longer," observed one.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Through the wide open door could be seen the sanctuary and altar, brilliantly illuminated with tapers and decorated with flowers, as though in anticipation of some imposing ceremony, while grouped in the street and surrounding windows, a throng of curiosity seekers and belated wayfarers excitedly discussed the approaching event.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Through the wide open door could be seen the sanctuary and altar, brilliantly illuminated with tapers and decorated with flowers, as though in anticipation of some imposing ceremony, while grouped in the street and surrounding windows, a throng of curiosity seekers and belated wayfarers excitedly discussed the approaching event.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Through the wide open door could be seen the sanctuary and altar, brilliantly illuminated with tapers and decorated with flowers, as though in anticipation of some imposing ceremony, while grouped in the street and surrounding windows, a throng of curiosity seekers and belated wayfarers excitedly discussed the approaching event.

with excitement; in an excited manner

From this reading Through the wide open door could be seen the sanctuary and altar, brilliantly illuminated with tapers and decorated with flowers, as though in anticipation of some imposing ceremony, while grouped in the street and surrounding windows, a throng of curiosity seekers and belated wayfarers excitedly discussed the approaching event.

a New Orleans district lying outside the original city limits; used in combination with the names of various quarters of the city

From this reading The old mulatto wended his way slowly toward the heights of Chaillot, until he reached the church of that poor, populous _faubourg_.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Through the wide open door could be seen the sanctuary and altar, brilliantly illuminated with tapers and decorated with flowers, as though in anticipation of some imposing ceremony, while grouped in the street and surrounding windows, a throng of curiosity seekers and belated wayfarers excitedly discussed the approaching event.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "No, for it is nearly midnight," rejoined another.

set up or found

From this reading To his astonishment, he found the church in a blaze of lights.

arranged into groups

From this reading Through the wide open door could be seen the sanctuary and altar, brilliantly illuminated with tapers and decorated with flowers, as though in anticipation of some imposing ceremony, while grouped in the street and surrounding windows, a throng of curiosity seekers and belated wayfarers excitedly discussed the approaching event.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The old mulatto wended his way slowly toward the heights of Chaillot, until he reached the church of that poor, populous _faubourg_.

a high place

From this reading The old mulatto wended his way slowly toward the heights of Chaillot, until he reached the church of that poor, populous _faubourg_.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The old mulatto wended his way slowly toward the heights of Chaillot, until he reached the church of that poor, populous _faubourg_.

provided with artificial light

From this reading Through the wide open door could be seen the sanctuary and altar, brilliantly illuminated with tapers and decorated with flowers, as though in anticipation of some imposing ceremony, while grouped in the street and surrounding windows, a throng of curiosity seekers and belated wayfarers excitedly discussed the approaching event.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Through the wide open door could be seen the sanctuary and altar, brilliantly illuminated with tapers and decorated with flowers, as though in anticipation of some imposing ceremony, while grouped in the street and surrounding windows, a throng of curiosity seekers and belated wayfarers excitedly discussed the approaching event.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading To his astonishment, he found the church in a blaze of lights.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "No, for it is nearly midnight," rejoined another.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "No, for it is nearly midnight," rejoined another.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading To his astonishment, he found the church in a blaze of lights.

for more time

From this reading "They cannot delay much longer," observed one.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading "No, for it is nearly midnight," rejoined another.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "They cannot delay much longer," observed one.

an offspring of a black and a white parent

From this reading The old mulatto wended his way slowly toward the heights of Chaillot, until he reached the church of that poor, populous _faubourg_.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading "No, for it is nearly midnight," rejoined another.

not any; not one

From this reading "No, for it is nearly midnight," rejoined another.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "They cannot delay much longer," observed one.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The old mulatto wended his way slowly toward the heights of Chaillot, until he reached the church of that poor, populous _faubourg_.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The old mulatto wended his way slowly toward the heights of Chaillot, until he reached the church of that poor, populous _faubourg_.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "They cannot delay much longer," observed one.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Through the wide open door could be seen the sanctuary and altar, brilliantly illuminated with tapers and decorated with flowers, as though in anticipation of some imposing ceremony, while grouped in the street and surrounding windows, a throng of curiosity seekers and belated wayfarers excitedly discussed the approaching event.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading The old mulatto wended his way slowly toward the heights of Chaillot, until he reached the church of that poor, populous _faubourg_.

densely populated

From this reading The old mulatto wended his way slowly toward the heights of Chaillot, until he reached the church of that poor, populous _faubourg_.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The old mulatto wended his way slowly toward the heights of Chaillot, until he reached the church of that poor, populous _faubourg_.

past form of “rejoin” — join again

From this reading "No, for it is nearly midnight," rejoined another.

A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.

From this reading Through the wide open door could be seen the sanctuary and altar, brilliantly illuminated with tapers and decorated with flowers, as though in anticipation of some imposing ceremony, while grouped in the street and surrounding windows, a throng of curiosity seekers and belated wayfarers excitedly discussed the approaching event.

plural of “seeker” — someone making a search or inquiry

From this reading Through the wide open door could be seen the sanctuary and altar, brilliantly illuminated with tapers and decorated with flowers, as though in anticipation of some imposing ceremony, while grouped in the street and surrounding windows, a throng of curiosity seekers and belated wayfarers excitedly discussed the approaching event.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Through the wide open door could be seen the sanctuary and altar, brilliantly illuminated with tapers and decorated with flowers, as though in anticipation of some imposing ceremony, while grouped in the street and surrounding windows, a throng of curiosity seekers and belated wayfarers excitedly discussed the approaching event.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading The old mulatto wended his way slowly toward the heights of Chaillot, until he reached the church of that poor, populous _faubourg_.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Through the wide open door could be seen the sanctuary and altar, brilliantly illuminated with tapers and decorated with flowers, as though in anticipation of some imposing ceremony, while grouped in the street and surrounding windows, a throng of curiosity seekers and belated wayfarers excitedly discussed the approaching event.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Through the wide open door could be seen the sanctuary and altar, brilliantly illuminated with tapers and decorated with flowers, as though in anticipation of some imposing ceremony, while grouped in the street and surrounding windows, a throng of curiosity seekers and belated wayfarers excitedly discussed the approaching event.

closely encircling

From this reading Through the wide open door could be seen the sanctuary and altar, brilliantly illuminated with tapers and decorated with flowers, as though in anticipation of some imposing ceremony, while grouped in the street and surrounding windows, a throng of curiosity seekers and belated wayfarers excitedly discussed the approaching event.

plural of “taper” — a convex shape that narrows toward a point

From this reading Through the wide open door could be seen the sanctuary and altar, brilliantly illuminated with tapers and decorated with flowers, as though in anticipation of some imposing ceremony, while grouped in the street and surrounding windows, a throng of curiosity seekers and belated wayfarers excitedly discussed the approaching event.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The old mulatto wended his way slowly toward the heights of Chaillot, until he reached the church of that poor, populous _faubourg_.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The old mulatto wended his way slowly toward the heights of Chaillot, until he reached the church of that poor, populous _faubourg_.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "They cannot delay much longer," observed one.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Through the wide open door could be seen the sanctuary and altar, brilliantly illuminated with tapers and decorated with flowers, as though in anticipation of some imposing ceremony, while grouped in the street and surrounding windows, a throng of curiosity seekers and belated wayfarers excitedly discussed the approaching event.

a large gathering of people

From this reading Through the wide open door could be seen the sanctuary and altar, brilliantly illuminated with tapers and decorated with flowers, as though in anticipation of some imposing ceremony, while grouped in the street and surrounding windows, a throng of curiosity seekers and belated wayfarers excitedly discussed the approaching event.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through the wide open door could be seen the sanctuary and altar, brilliantly illuminated with tapers and decorated with flowers, as though in anticipation of some imposing ceremony, while grouped in the street and surrounding windows, a throng of curiosity seekers and belated wayfarers excitedly discussed the approaching event.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading To his astonishment, he found the church in a blaze of lights.

in the direction of

From this reading The old mulatto wended his way slowly toward the heights of Chaillot, until he reached the church of that poor, populous _faubourg_.

up to a particular time

From this reading The old mulatto wended his way slowly toward the heights of Chaillot, until he reached the church of that poor, populous _faubourg_.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The old mulatto wended his way slowly toward the heights of Chaillot, until he reached the church of that poor, populous _faubourg_.

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From this reading Through the wide open door could be seen the sanctuary and altar, brilliantly illuminated with tapers and decorated with flowers, as though in anticipation of some imposing ceremony, while grouped in the street and surrounding windows, a throng of curiosity seekers and belated wayfarers excitedly discussed the approaching event.

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From this reading The old mulatto wended his way slowly toward the heights of Chaillot, until he reached the church of that poor, populous _faubourg_.

during the time that

From this reading Through the wide open door could be seen the sanctuary and altar, brilliantly illuminated with tapers and decorated with flowers, as though in anticipation of some imposing ceremony, while grouped in the street and surrounding windows, a throng of curiosity seekers and belated wayfarers excitedly discussed the approaching event.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Through the wide open door could be seen the sanctuary and altar, brilliantly illuminated with tapers and decorated with flowers, as though in anticipation of some imposing ceremony, while grouped in the street and surrounding windows, a throng of curiosity seekers and belated wayfarers excitedly discussed the approaching event.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Through the wide open door could be seen the sanctuary and altar, brilliantly illuminated with tapers and decorated with flowers, as though in anticipation of some imposing ceremony, while grouped in the street and surrounding windows, a throng of curiosity seekers and belated wayfarers excitedly discussed the approaching event.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Through the wide open door could be seen the sanctuary and altar, brilliantly illuminated with tapers and decorated with flowers, as though in anticipation of some imposing ceremony, while grouped in the street and surrounding windows, a throng of curiosity seekers and belated wayfarers excitedly discussed the approaching event.