used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sunday morning, a fortnight later, found all the personages of our story assembled at Mass, with Priest Elias officiating.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Apart from this, however, she had fallen into a state of lethargy, and appeared to be quite unable to move about, to go anywhere, to work, or even to pray.
not being in a specified place
From this reading Giovanna alone was absent; and this for two reasons.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Sunday morning, a fortnight later, found all the personages of our story assembled at Mass, with Priest Elias officiating.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Giovanna alone was absent; and this for two reasons.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Giovanna alone was absent; and this for two reasons.
at or in or to any place
From this reading Apart from this, however, she had fallen into a state of lethargy, and appeared to be quite unable to move about, to go anywhere, to work, or even to pray.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Apart from this, however, she had fallen into a state of lethargy, and appeared to be quite unable to move about, to go anywhere, to work, or even to pray.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Apart from this, however, she had fallen into a state of lethargy, and appeared to be quite unable to move about, to go anywhere, to work, or even to pray.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading Sunday morning, a fortnight later, found all the personages of our story assembled at Mass, with Priest Elias officiating.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sunday morning, a fortnight later, found all the personages of our story assembled at Mass, with Priest Elias officiating.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Apart from this, however, she had fallen into a state of lethargy, and appeared to be quite unable to move about, to go anywhere, to work, or even to pray.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The country people said that when he celebrated he seemed to have wings.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The country people said that when he celebrated he seemed to have wings.
EliasnounUS /əˈlaɪəs/
plural of “elia” — English essayist (1775-1834)
From this reading Sunday morning, a fortnight later, found all the personages of our story assembled at Mass, with Priest Elias officiating.
divisible by two
From this reading Apart from this, however, she had fallen into a state of lethargy, and appeared to be quite unable to move about, to go anywhere, to work, or even to pray.
apart from; not including
From this reading First, her late misfortune required the observance of a sort of mourning; she was expected not to show herself outside the house except when her work made it necessary.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading First, her late misfortune required the observance of a sort of mourning; she was expected not to show herself outside the house except when her work made it necessary.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Apart from this, however, she had fallen into a state of lethargy, and appeared to be quite unable to move about, to go anywhere, to work, or even to pray.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, her late misfortune required the observance of a sort of mourning; she was expected not to show herself outside the house except when her work made it necessary.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Giovanna alone was absent; and this for two reasons.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading Sunday morning, a fortnight later, found all the personages of our story assembled at Mass, with Priest Elias officiating.
set up or found
From this reading Sunday morning, a fortnight later, found all the personages of our story assembled at Mass, with Priest Elias officiating.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Apart from this, however, she had fallen into a state of lethargy, and appeared to be quite unable to move about, to go anywhere, to work, or even to pray.
Giovanna
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From this reading Giovanna alone was absent; and this for two reasons.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Apart from this, however, she had fallen into a state of lethargy, and appeared to be quite unable to move about, to go anywhere, to work, or even to pray.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Apart from this, however, she had fallen into a state of lethargy, and appeared to be quite unable to move about, to go anywhere, to work, or even to pray.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The country people said that when he celebrated he seemed to have wings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The country people said that when he celebrated he seemed to have wings.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading First, her late misfortune required the observance of a sort of mourning; she was expected not to show herself outside the house except when her work made it necessary.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading First, her late misfortune required the observance of a sort of mourning; she was expected not to show herself outside the house except when her work made it necessary.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading First, her late misfortune required the observance of a sort of mourning; she was expected not to show herself outside the house except when her work made it necessary.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Apart from this, however, she had fallen into a state of lethargy, and appeared to be quite unable to move about, to go anywhere, to work, or even to pray.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Apart from this, however, she had fallen into a state of lethargy, and appeared to be quite unable to move about, to go anywhere, to work, or even to pray.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading First, her late misfortune required the observance of a sort of mourning; she was expected not to show herself outside the house except when her work made it necessary.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading First, her late misfortune required the observance of a sort of mourning; she was expected not to show herself outside the house except when her work made it necessary.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Sunday morning, a fortnight later, found all the personages of our story assembled at Mass, with Priest Elias officiating.
lethargynounUS /ˈleθərdʒi/
a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)
From this reading Apart from this, however, she had fallen into a state of lethargy, and appeared to be quite unable to move about, to go anywhere, to work, or even to pray.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading First, her late misfortune required the observance of a sort of mourning; she was expected not to show herself outside the house except when her work made it necessary.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading Sunday morning, a fortnight later, found all the personages of our story assembled at Mass, with Priest Elias officiating.
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading First, her late misfortune required the observance of a sort of mourning; she was expected not to show herself outside the house except when her work made it necessary.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Sunday morning, a fortnight later, found all the personages of our story assembled at Mass, with Priest Elias officiating.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading First, her late misfortune required the observance of a sort of mourning; she was expected not to show herself outside the house except when her work made it necessary.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Apart from this, however, she had fallen into a state of lethargy, and appeared to be quite unable to move about, to go anywhere, to work, or even to pray.
absolutely essential
From this reading First, her late misfortune required the observance of a sort of mourning; she was expected not to show herself outside the house except when her work made it necessary.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading First, her late misfortune required the observance of a sort of mourning; she was expected not to show herself outside the house except when her work made it necessary.
observancenounUS /əbˈzɜːrvəns/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading First, her late misfortune required the observance of a sort of mourning; she was expected not to show herself outside the house except when her work made it necessary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sunday morning, a fortnight later, found all the personages of our story assembled at Mass, with Priest Elias officiating.
officiatingnounUS /əˈfɪʃieɪtɪŋ/
the act of umpiring
From this reading Sunday morning, a fortnight later, found all the personages of our story assembled at Mass, with Priest Elias officiating.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Apart from this, however, she had fallen into a state of lethargy, and appeared to be quite unable to move about, to go anywhere, to work, or even to pray.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Sunday morning, a fortnight later, found all the personages of our story assembled at Mass, with Priest Elias officiating.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading First, her late misfortune required the observance of a sort of mourning; she was expected not to show herself outside the house except when her work made it necessary.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The country people said that when he celebrated he seemed to have wings.
personages
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From this reading Sunday morning, a fortnight later, found all the personages of our story assembled at Mass, with Priest Elias officiating.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Apart from this, however, she had fallen into a state of lethargy, and appeared to be quite unable to move about, to go anywhere, to work, or even to pray.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Sunday morning, a fortnight later, found all the personages of our story assembled at Mass, with Priest Elias officiating.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Apart from this, however, she had fallen into a state of lethargy, and appeared to be quite unable to move about, to go anywhere, to work, or even to pray.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Giovanna alone was absent; and this for two reasons.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading First, her late misfortune required the observance of a sort of mourning; she was expected not to show herself outside the house except when her work made it necessary.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The country people said that when he celebrated he seemed to have wings.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The country people said that when he celebrated he seemed to have wings.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading First, her late misfortune required the observance of a sort of mourning; she was expected not to show herself outside the house except when her work made it necessary.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading First, her late misfortune required the observance of a sort of mourning; she was expected not to show herself outside the house except when her work made it necessary.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading First, her late misfortune required the observance of a sort of mourning; she was expected not to show herself outside the house except when her work made it necessary.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Apart from this, however, she had fallen into a state of lethargy, and appeared to be quite unable to move about, to go anywhere, to work, or even to pray.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Sunday morning, a fortnight later, found all the personages of our story assembled at Mass, with Priest Elias officiating.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Sunday morning, a fortnight later, found all the personages of our story assembled at Mass, with Priest Elias officiating.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The country people said that when he celebrated he seemed to have wings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sunday morning, a fortnight later, found all the personages of our story assembled at Mass, with Priest Elias officiating.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Giovanna alone was absent; and this for two reasons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The country people said that when he celebrated he seemed to have wings.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Giovanna alone was absent; and this for two reasons.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Apart from this, however, she had fallen into a state of lethargy, and appeared to be quite unable to move about, to go anywhere, to work, or even to pray.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Giovanna alone was absent; and this for two reasons.
at the time that
From this reading The country people said that when he celebrated he seemed to have wings.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading The country people said that when he celebrated he seemed to have wings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sunday morning, a fortnight later, found all the personages of our story assembled at Mass, with Priest Elias officiating.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading First, her late misfortune required the observance of a sort of mourning; she was expected not to show herself outside the house except when her work made it necessary.
