12th
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From this reading THE BLACK FLAG The curé of the ancient church of Dunkirk rose at five o’clock on the 12th of May, 18—, to perform, according to his custom, low mass for the benefit of a few pious sinners.
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From this reading THE BLACK FLAG The curé of the ancient church of Dunkirk rose at five o’clock on the 12th of May, 18—, to perform, according to his custom, low mass for the benefit of a few pious sinners.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BLACK FLAG The curé of the ancient church of Dunkirk rose at five o’clock on the 12th of May, 18—, to perform, according to his custom, low mass for the benefit of a few pious sinners.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Attired in his priestly robes, he was about to proceed to the altar, when a man entered the sacristy, at once joyous and frightened.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading THE BLACK FLAG The curé of the ancient church of Dunkirk rose at five o’clock on the 12th of May, 18—, to perform, according to his custom, low mass for the benefit of a few pious sinners.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading Attired in his priestly robes, he was about to proceed to the altar, when a man entered the sacristy, at once joyous and frightened.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was a sailor of some sixty years, but still vigorous and sturdy, with, an open, honest countenance.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading THE BLACK FLAG The curé of the ancient church of Dunkirk rose at five o’clock on the 12th of May, 18—, to perform, according to his custom, low mass for the benefit of a few pious sinners.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Attired in his priestly robes, he was about to proceed to the altar, when a man entered the sacristy, at once joyous and frightened.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What do you want so early in the morning, Jean Cornbutte?” asked the curé.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BLACK FLAG The curé of the ancient church of Dunkirk rose at five o’clock on the 12th of May, 18—, to perform, according to his custom, low mass for the benefit of a few pious sinners.
AttiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Attired in his priestly robes, he was about to proceed to the altar, when a man entered the sacristy, at once joyous and frightened.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading THE BLACK FLAG The curé of the ancient church of Dunkirk rose at five o’clock on the 12th of May, 18—, to perform, according to his custom, low mass for the benefit of a few pious sinners.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading THE BLACK FLAG The curé of the ancient church of Dunkirk rose at five o’clock on the 12th of May, 18—, to perform, according to his custom, low mass for the benefit of a few pious sinners.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was a sailor of some sixty years, but still vigorous and sturdy, with, an open, honest countenance.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading THE BLACK FLAG The curé of the ancient church of Dunkirk rose at five o’clock on the 12th of May, 18—, to perform, according to his custom, low mass for the benefit of a few pious sinners.
Cornbutte
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From this reading “What do you want so early in the morning, Jean Cornbutte?” asked the curé.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading He was a sailor of some sixty years, but still vigorous and sturdy, with, an open, honest countenance.
curé
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From this reading THE BLACK FLAG The curé of the ancient church of Dunkirk rose at five o’clock on the 12th of May, 18—, to perform, according to his custom, low mass for the benefit of a few pious sinners.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading THE BLACK FLAG The curé of the ancient church of Dunkirk rose at five o’clock on the 12th of May, 18—, to perform, according to his custom, low mass for the benefit of a few pious sinners.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What do you want so early in the morning, Jean Cornbutte?” asked the curé.
DunkirknounUS /ˈdʌnkərk/
a crisis in which a desperate effort is the only alternative to defeat
From this reading THE BLACK FLAG The curé of the ancient church of Dunkirk rose at five o’clock on the 12th of May, 18—, to perform, according to his custom, low mass for the benefit of a few pious sinners.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading “What do you want so early in the morning, Jean Cornbutte?” asked the curé.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Attired in his priestly robes, he was about to proceed to the altar, when a man entered the sacristy, at once joyous and frightened.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE BLACK FLAG The curé of the ancient church of Dunkirk rose at five o’clock on the 12th of May, 18—, to perform, according to his custom, low mass for the benefit of a few pious sinners.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading THE BLACK FLAG The curé of the ancient church of Dunkirk rose at five o’clock on the 12th of May, 18—, to perform, according to his custom, low mass for the benefit of a few pious sinners.
FLAGnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading THE BLACK FLAG The curé of the ancient church of Dunkirk rose at five o’clock on the 12th of May, 18—, to perform, according to his custom, low mass for the benefit of a few pious sinners.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BLACK FLAG The curé of the ancient church of Dunkirk rose at five o’clock on the 12th of May, 18—, to perform, according to his custom, low mass for the benefit of a few pious sinners.
made afraid
From this reading Attired in his priestly robes, he was about to proceed to the altar, when a man entered the sacristy, at once joyous and frightened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Attired in his priestly robes, he was about to proceed to the altar, when a man entered the sacristy, at once joyous and frightened.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BLACK FLAG The curé of the ancient church of Dunkirk rose at five o’clock on the 12th of May, 18—, to perform, according to his custom, low mass for the benefit of a few pious sinners.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading He was a sailor of some sixty years, but still vigorous and sturdy, with, an open, honest countenance.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Monsieur the curé,” said he, “stop a moment, if you please.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Attired in his priestly robes, he was about to proceed to the altar, when a man entered the sacristy, at once joyous and frightened.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading “What do you want so early in the morning, Jean Cornbutte?” asked the curé.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading Attired in his priestly robes, he was about to proceed to the altar, when a man entered the sacristy, at once joyous and frightened.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE BLACK FLAG The curé of the ancient church of Dunkirk rose at five o’clock on the 12th of May, 18—, to perform, according to his custom, low mass for the benefit of a few pious sinners.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Attired in his priestly robes, he was about to proceed to the altar, when a man entered the sacristy, at once joyous and frightened.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading THE BLACK FLAG The curé of the ancient church of Dunkirk rose at five o’clock on the 12th of May, 18—, to perform, according to his custom, low mass for the benefit of a few pious sinners.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE BLACK FLAG The curé of the ancient church of Dunkirk rose at five o’clock on the 12th of May, 18—, to perform, according to his custom, low mass for the benefit of a few pious sinners.
a particular point in time
From this reading “Monsieur the curé,” said he, “stop a moment, if you please.”
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading “Monsieur the curé,” said he, “stop a moment, if you please.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “What do you want so early in the morning, Jean Cornbutte?” asked the curé.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading THE BLACK FLAG The curé of the ancient church of Dunkirk rose at five o’clock on the 12th of May, 18—, to perform, according to his custom, low mass for the benefit of a few pious sinners.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BLACK FLAG The curé of the ancient church of Dunkirk rose at five o’clock on the 12th of May, 18—, to perform, according to his custom, low mass for the benefit of a few pious sinners.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE BLACK FLAG The curé of the ancient church of Dunkirk rose at five o’clock on the 12th of May, 18—, to perform, according to his custom, low mass for the benefit of a few pious sinners.
on one occasion
From this reading Attired in his priestly robes, he was about to proceed to the altar, when a man entered the sacristy, at once joyous and frightened.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He was a sailor of some sixty years, but still vigorous and sturdy, with, an open, honest countenance.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading THE BLACK FLAG The curé of the ancient church of Dunkirk rose at five o’clock on the 12th of May, 18—, to perform, according to his custom, low mass for the benefit of a few pious sinners.
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading THE BLACK FLAG The curé of the ancient church of Dunkirk rose at five o’clock on the 12th of May, 18—, to perform, according to his custom, low mass for the benefit of a few pious sinners.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading “Monsieur the curé,” said he, “stop a moment, if you please.”
priestlyadjectiveUS /ˈpriːstli/
associated with the priesthood or priests
From this reading Attired in his priestly robes, he was about to proceed to the altar, when a man entered the sacristy, at once joyous and frightened.
continue talking
From this reading Attired in his priestly robes, he was about to proceed to the altar, when a man entered the sacristy, at once joyous and frightened.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading Attired in his priestly robes, he was about to proceed to the altar, when a man entered the sacristy, at once joyous and frightened.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THE BLACK FLAG The curé of the ancient church of Dunkirk rose at five o’clock on the 12th of May, 18—, to perform, according to his custom, low mass for the benefit of a few pious sinners.
sacristynoun
a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept or meetings are held
From this reading Attired in his priestly robes, he was about to proceed to the altar, when a man entered the sacristy, at once joyous and frightened.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Monsieur the curé,” said he, “stop a moment, if you please.”
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading He was a sailor of some sixty years, but still vigorous and sturdy, with, an open, honest countenance.
sinnersnounUS /ˈsɪnərz/
plural of “sinner” — a person who sins (without repenting)
From this reading THE BLACK FLAG The curé of the ancient church of Dunkirk rose at five o’clock on the 12th of May, 18—, to perform, according to his custom, low mass for the benefit of a few pious sinners.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading He was a sailor of some sixty years, but still vigorous and sturdy, with, an open, honest countenance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “What do you want so early in the morning, Jean Cornbutte?” asked the curé.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He was a sailor of some sixty years, but still vigorous and sturdy, with, an open, honest countenance.
not in physical motion
From this reading He was a sailor of some sixty years, but still vigorous and sturdy, with, an open, honest countenance.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading “Monsieur the curé,” said he, “stop a moment, if you please.”
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading He was a sailor of some sixty years, but still vigorous and sturdy, with, an open, honest countenance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BLACK FLAG The curé of the ancient church of Dunkirk rose at five o’clock on the 12th of May, 18—, to perform, according to his custom, low mass for the benefit of a few pious sinners.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BLACK FLAG The curé of the ancient church of Dunkirk rose at five o’clock on the 12th of May, 18—, to perform, according to his custom, low mass for the benefit of a few pious sinners.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading He was a sailor of some sixty years, but still vigorous and sturdy, with, an open, honest countenance.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “What do you want so early in the morning, Jean Cornbutte?” asked the curé.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Attired in his priestly robes, he was about to proceed to the altar, when a man entered the sacristy, at once joyous and frightened.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What do you want so early in the morning, Jean Cornbutte?” asked the curé.
at the time that
From this reading Attired in his priestly robes, he was about to proceed to the altar, when a man entered the sacristy, at once joyous and frightened.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was a sailor of some sixty years, but still vigorous and sturdy, with, an open, honest countenance.
a late time of life
From this reading He was a sailor of some sixty years, but still vigorous and sturdy, with, an open, honest countenance.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Monsieur the curé,” said he, “stop a moment, if you please.”
