Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Poor Joan had already conceived a violent dislike of the reputed Giotto.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading JOAN DECIDES An odd element of fatality seemed to attach itself to the Byzantine Saint Peter in the cathedral of Delgratz.

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

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

possessive form of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was no longing to complete her work that drove her, at the end, to the solemn cathedral, but the compelling need of confiding in Felix.

cause to be attached

From this reading JOAN DECIDES An odd element of fatality seemed to attach itself to the Byzantine Saint Peter in the cathedral of Delgratz.

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

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was no longing to complete her work that drove her, at the end, to the solemn cathedral, but the compelling need of confiding in Felix.

of or relating to the Eastern Orthodox Church or the rites performed in it

From this reading JOAN DECIDES An odd element of fatality seemed to attach itself to the Byzantine Saint Peter in the cathedral of Delgratz.

any large and important church

From this reading JOAN DECIDES An odd element of fatality seemed to attach itself to the Byzantine Saint Peter in the cathedral of Delgratz.

patterned with alternating squares of color

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading For it had come to this: she must fly from Delgratz at once and forever.

driving or forcing

From this reading It was no longing to complete her work that drove her, at the end, to the solemn cathedral, but the compelling need of confiding in Felix.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading It was no longing to complete her work that drove her, at the end, to the solemn cathedral, but the compelling need of confiding in Felix.

past form of “conceive” — have the idea for

From this reading Poor Joan had already conceived a violent dislike of the reputed Giotto.

willing to entrust personal matters

From this reading It was no longing to complete her work that drove her, at the end, to the solemn cathedral, but the compelling need of confiding in Felix.

placed crosswise

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

third-person singular of “decide” — reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading JOAN DECIDES An odd element of fatality seemed to attach itself to the Byzantine Saint Peter in the cathedral of Delgratz.

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From this reading JOAN DECIDES An odd element of fatality seemed to attach itself to the Byzantine Saint Peter in the cathedral of Delgratz.

an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

From this reading Poor Joan had already conceived a violent dislike of the reputed Giotto.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading It was no longing to complete her work that drove her, at the end, to the solemn cathedral, but the compelling need of confiding in Felix.

an abstract part of something

From this reading JOAN DECIDES An odd element of fatality seemed to attach itself to the Byzantine Saint Peter in the cathedral of Delgratz.

special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading It was no longing to complete her work that drove her, at the end, to the solemn cathedral, but the compelling need of confiding in Felix.

a communication intended to urge or persuade the recipients to take some action

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

a death resulting from an accident or a disaster

From this reading JOAN DECIDES An odd element of fatality seemed to attach itself to the Byzantine Saint Peter in the cathedral of Delgratz.

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From this reading It was no longing to complete her work that drove her, at the end, to the solemn cathedral, but the compelling need of confiding in Felix.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading For it had come to this: she must fly from Delgratz at once and forever.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For it had come to this: she must fly from Delgratz at once and forever.

for a limitless time

From this reading For it had come to this: she must fly from Delgratz at once and forever.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For it had come to this: she must fly from Delgratz at once and forever.

Florentine painter who gave up the stiff Byzantine style and developed a more naturalistic style; considered the greatest Italian painter prior to the Renaissance (1267-1337)

From this reading Poor Joan had already conceived a violent dislike of the reputed Giotto.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Poor Joan had already conceived a violent dislike of the reputed Giotto.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

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

From this reading JOAN DECIDES An odd element of fatality seemed to attach itself to the Byzantine Saint Peter in the cathedral of Delgratz.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading JOAN DECIDES An odd element of fatality seemed to attach itself to the Byzantine Saint Peter in the cathedral of Delgratz.

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From this reading JOAN DECIDES An odd element of fatality seemed to attach itself to the Byzantine Saint Peter in the cathedral of Delgratz.

plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

bearing or marked with a label or tag

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

immediately past

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading It was no longing to complete her work that drove her, at the end, to the solemn cathedral, but the compelling need of confiding in Felix.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

resembling sculpture

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading For it had come to this: she must fly from Delgratz at once and forever.

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

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading It was no longing to complete her work that drove her, at the end, to the solemn cathedral, but the compelling need of confiding in Felix.

not any; not one

From this reading It was no longing to complete her work that drove her, at the end, to the solemn cathedral, but the compelling need of confiding in Felix.

not divisible by two

From this reading JOAN DECIDES An odd element of fatality seemed to attach itself to the Byzantine Saint Peter in the cathedral of Delgratz.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JOAN DECIDES An odd element of fatality seemed to attach itself to the Byzantine Saint Peter in the cathedral of Delgratz.

on one occasion

From this reading For it had come to this: she must fly from Delgratz at once and forever.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

fixed or established especially by order or command

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

marked by elaborate rhetoric and elaborated with decorative details

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

of or relating to a pastor

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading JOAN DECIDES An odd element of fatality seemed to attach itself to the Byzantine Saint Peter in the cathedral of Delgratz.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Poor Joan had already conceived a violent dislike of the reputed Giotto.

portray in words

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

unusual or striking

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

an act or expression of criticism and censure

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

past form of “repute” — look on as or consider

From this reading Poor Joan had already conceived a violent dislike of the reputed Giotto.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading JOAN DECIDES An odd element of fatality seemed to attach itself to the Byzantine Saint Peter in the cathedral of Delgratz.

cut with a saw

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading JOAN DECIDES An odd element of fatality seemed to attach itself to the Byzantine Saint Peter in the cathedral of Delgratz.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading It was no longing to complete her work that drove her, at the end, to the solemn cathedral, but the compelling need of confiding in Felix.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

in a stiff manner

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

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

From this reading JOAN DECIDES An odd element of fatality seemed to attach itself to the Byzantine Saint Peter in the cathedral of Delgratz.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading For it had come to this: she must fly from Delgratz at once and forever.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

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

From this reading JOAN DECIDES An odd element of fatality seemed to attach itself to the Byzantine Saint Peter in the cathedral of Delgratz.

exalted emotionally especially with pride

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading Poor Joan had already conceived a violent dislike of the reputed Giotto.

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

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

at the time that

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Joan nearly lost her life within a few hours of the time when first she saw that remarkable work of art, and it was ordained that one of the last clear memories of the checkered life in Kosnovia should be its round staring eyes, its stiffly modeled right hand, uplifted, it might be, in reproof or exhortation, the ornate pastoral staff, and the emblem of the crossed keys that labeled the artist's intent to portray the chief apostle.