Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race

From this reading Adam had gone out, but could not be far away, for the door leading from the shop into the sitting-room, was also unlocked.

possessive form of “adam” — (Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

in addition

From this reading Adam had gone out, but could not be far away, for the door leading from the shop into the sitting-room, was also unlocked.

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

From this reading The forge stood open, but spite of knocking and shouting, neither the master of the place, nor any other living soul appeared.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The forge stood open, but spite of knocking and shouting, neither the master of the place, nor any other living soul appeared.

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

From this reading The forge stood open, but spite of knocking and shouting, neither the master of the place, nor any other living soul appeared.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading It was a difficult task, though he was no weakling, yet it was not hard for Adam's arm to swing and guide the burden.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Adam had gone out, but could not be far away, for the door leading from the shop into the sitting-room, was also unlocked.

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

From this reading Adam had gone out, but could not be far away, for the door leading from the shop into the sitting-room, was also unlocked.

United States anthropologist (1887-1948)

From this reading The time was growing long to Father Benedict, so for occupation he tried to lift the heavy hammer.

next to; at the side of

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

a youthful male person

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

the wood from bushes or small branches

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

plural of “bundle” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading It was a difficult task, though he was no weakling, yet it was not hard for Adam's arm to swing and guide the burden.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The forge stood open, but spite of knocking and shouting, neither the master of the place, nor any other living soul appeared.

a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

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

From this reading Adam had gone out, but could not be far away, for the door leading from the shop into the sitting-room, was also unlocked.

having the color of fresh cream

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

slightly wet

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It was a difficult task, though he was no weakling, yet it was not hard for Adam's arm to swing and guide the burden.

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

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

From this reading Adam had gone out, but could not be far away, for the door leading from the shop into the sitting-room, was also unlocked.

plural of “ember” — a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Adam had gone out, but could not be far away, for the door leading from the shop into the sitting-room, was also unlocked.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The time was growing long to Father Benedict, so for occupation he tried to lift the heavy hammer.

start firing a weapon

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Adam had gone out, but could not be far away, for the door leading from the shop into the sitting-room, was also unlocked.

create by hammering

From this reading The forge stood open, but spite of knocking and shouting, neither the master of the place, nor any other living soul appeared.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Adam had gone out, but could not be far away, for the door leading from the shop into the sitting-room, was also unlocked.

showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading The time was growing long to Father Benedict, so for occupation he tried to lift the heavy hammer.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading It was a difficult task, though he was no weakling, yet it was not hard for Adam's arm to swing and guide the burden.

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

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled

From this reading The time was growing long to Father Benedict, so for occupation he tried to lift the heavy hammer.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It was a difficult task, though he was no weakling, yet it was not hard for Adam's arm to swing and guide the burden.

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

From this reading The time was growing long to Father Benedict, so for occupation he tried to lift the heavy hammer.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The time was growing long to Father Benedict, so for occupation he tried to lift the heavy hammer.

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

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

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

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Adam had gone out, but could not be far away, for the door leading from the shop into the sitting-room, was also unlocked.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a difficult task, though he was no weakling, yet it was not hard for Adam's arm to swing and guide the burden.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

From this reading The forge stood open, but spite of knocking and shouting, neither the master of the place, nor any other living soul appeared.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading The time was growing long to Father Benedict, so for occupation he tried to lift the heavy hammer.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading The forge stood open, but spite of knocking and shouting, neither the master of the place, nor any other living soul appeared.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The time was growing long to Father Benedict, so for occupation he tried to lift the heavy hammer.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading The forge stood open, but spite of knocking and shouting, neither the master of the place, nor any other living soul appeared.

the residence of a religious community

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading The forge stood open, but spite of knocking and shouting, neither the master of the place, nor any other living soul appeared.

not any; not one

From this reading It was a difficult task, though he was no weakling, yet it was not hard for Adam's arm to swing and guide the burden.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading The forge stood open, but spite of knocking and shouting, neither the master of the place, nor any other living soul appeared.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Adam had gone out, but could not be far away, for the door leading from the shop into the sitting-room, was also unlocked.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading The time was growing long to Father Benedict, so for occupation he tried to lift the heavy hammer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The forge stood open, but spite of knocking and shouting, neither the master of the place, nor any other living soul appeared.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The forge stood open, but spite of knocking and shouting, neither the master of the place, nor any other living soul appeared.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Adam had gone out, but could not be far away, for the door leading from the shop into the sitting-room, was also unlocked.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The forge stood open, but spite of knocking and shouting, neither the master of the place, nor any other living soul appeared.

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

get rid of

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

do one's shopping

From this reading Adam had gone out, but could not be far away, for the door leading from the shop into the sitting-room, was also unlocked.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading The forge stood open, but spite of knocking and shouting, neither the master of the place, nor any other living soul appeared.

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From this reading Adam had gone out, but could not be far away, for the door leading from the shop into the sitting-room, was also unlocked.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The time was growing long to Father Benedict, so for occupation he tried to lift the heavy hammer.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading The forge stood open, but spite of knocking and shouting, neither the master of the place, nor any other living soul appeared.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading The forge stood open, but spite of knocking and shouting, neither the master of the place, nor any other living soul appeared.

having a supporting base

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

impressive in appearance

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

(literary) a spirited horse for state of war

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The forge stood open, but spite of knocking and shouting, neither the master of the place, nor any other living soul appeared.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading It was a difficult task, though he was no weakling, yet it was not hard for Adam's arm to swing and guide the burden.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading It was a difficult task, though he was no weakling, yet it was not hard for Adam's arm to swing and guide the burden.

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

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was a difficult task, though he was no weakling, yet it was not hard for Adam's arm to swing and guide the burden.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The time was growing long to Father Benedict, so for occupation he tried to lift the heavy hammer.

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

From this reading The time was growing long to Father Benedict, so for occupation he tried to lift the heavy hammer.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading The time was growing long to Father Benedict, so for occupation he tried to lift the heavy hammer.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

not firmly fastened or secured

From this reading Adam had gone out, but could not be far away, for the door leading from the shop into the sitting-room, was also unlocked.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

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

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

a person who is physically weak and ineffectual

From this reading It was a difficult task, though he was no weakling, yet it was not hard for Adam's arm to swing and guide the burden.

during the time that

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

which person or people

From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

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From this reading While the boy flung the damp bundles of brushwood on the floor beside the hearth in the doctor's kitchen, a servant from the monastery was leading three horses under the rude shed in front of the smith Adam's work-shop The stately grey-haired monk, who had ridden the strong cream-colored steed, was already standing beside the embers of the fire, pressing his hands upon the warm chimney.

but in spite of that

From this reading It was a difficult task, though he was no weakling, yet it was not hard for Adam's arm to swing and guide the burden.