Chapter VIII

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

From this reading THE DAY AT THE CONVENT The Mother Theresa sat in a sort of withdrawing-room, the roof of which rose in arches, starred with blue and gold like that of the cloister, and the sides were frescoed with scenes from the life of the Virgin.

the superior of a group of nuns

From this reading The Abbess herself, with two of her nuns, was busily embroidering a new altar-cloth, with a lavish profusion of adornment; and, from time to time, their voices rose in the musical tones of an ancient Latin hymn.

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From this reading The words were full of that quaint and mystical pietism with which the fashion of the times clothed the expression of devotional feeling:-- "Jesu, corona virginum, Quem mater illa concepit, Quæ sola virgo parturit, Hæc vota clemens accipe.

a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness

From this reading The Abbess herself, with two of her nuns, was busily embroidering a new altar-cloth, with a lavish profusion of adornment; and, from time to time, their voices rose in the musical tones of an ancient Latin hymn.

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From this reading The Abbess herself, with two of her nuns, was busily embroidering a new altar-cloth, with a lavish profusion of adornment; and, from time to time, their voices rose in the musical tones of an ancient Latin hymn.

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

From this reading The Abbess herself, with two of her nuns, was busily embroidering a new altar-cloth, with a lavish profusion of adornment; and, from time to time, their voices rose in the musical tones of an ancient Latin hymn.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading The Abbess herself, with two of her nuns, was busily embroidering a new altar-cloth, with a lavish profusion of adornment; and, from time to time, their voices rose in the musical tones of an ancient Latin hymn.

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

From this reading THE DAY AT THE CONVENT The Mother Theresa sat in a sort of withdrawing-room, the roof of which rose in arches, starred with blue and gold like that of the cloister, and the sides were frescoed with scenes from the life of the Virgin.

plural of “arch” — a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

From this reading THE DAY AT THE CONVENT The Mother Theresa sat in a sort of withdrawing-room, the roof of which rose in arches, starred with blue and gold like that of the cloister, and the sides were frescoed with scenes from the life of the Virgin.

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

From this reading Over every door, and in convenient places between the paintings, texts of Holy Writ were illuminated in blue and scarlet and gold, with a richness and fancifulness of outline, as if every sacred letter had blossomed into a mystical flower.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE DAY AT THE CONVENT The Mother Theresa sat in a sort of withdrawing-room, the roof of which rose in arches, starred with blue and gold like that of the cloister, and the sides were frescoed with scenes from the life of the Virgin.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Over every door, and in convenient places between the paintings, texts of Holy Writ were illuminated in blue and scarlet and gold, with a richness and fancifulness of outline, as if every sacred letter had blossomed into a mystical flower.

past form of “blossom” — produce or yield flowers

From this reading Over every door, and in convenient places between the paintings, texts of Holy Writ were illuminated in blue and scarlet and gold, with a richness and fancifulness of outline, as if every sacred letter had blossomed into a mystical flower.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading THE DAY AT THE CONVENT The Mother Theresa sat in a sort of withdrawing-room, the roof of which rose in arches, starred with blue and gold like that of the cloister, and the sides were frescoed with scenes from the life of the Virgin.

in a busy manner

From this reading The Abbess herself, with two of her nuns, was busily embroidering a new altar-cloth, with a lavish profusion of adornment; and, from time to time, their voices rose in the musical tones of an ancient Latin hymn.

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From this reading "Qui pascis inter lilia Septus choreis virginum, Sponsus decoris gloria Sponsisque reddens præmia.

United States writer and humorist best known for his novels about Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn (1835-1910)

From this reading The words were full of that quaint and mystical pietism with which the fashion of the times clothed the expression of devotional feeling:-- "Jesu, corona virginum, Quem mater illa concepit, Quæ sola virgo parturit, Hæc vota clemens accipe.

surround with a cloister, as of a garden

From this reading THE DAY AT THE CONVENT The Mother Theresa sat in a sort of withdrawing-room, the roof of which rose in arches, starred with blue and gold like that of the cloister, and the sides were frescoed with scenes from the life of the Virgin.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The words were full of that quaint and mystical pietism with which the fashion of the times clothed the expression of devotional feeling:-- "Jesu, corona virginum, Quem mater illa concepit, Quæ sola virgo parturit, Hæc vota clemens accipe.

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From this reading The words were full of that quaint and mystical pietism with which the fashion of the times clothed the expression of devotional feeling:-- "Jesu, corona virginum, Quem mater illa concepit, Quæ sola virgo parturit, Hæc vota clemens accipe.

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading Over every door, and in convenient places between the paintings, texts of Holy Writ were illuminated in blue and scarlet and gold, with a richness and fancifulness of outline, as if every sacred letter had blossomed into a mystical flower.

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading THE DAY AT THE CONVENT The Mother Theresa sat in a sort of withdrawing-room, the roof of which rose in arches, starred with blue and gold like that of the cloister, and the sides were frescoed with scenes from the life of the Virgin.

the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse

From this reading The words were full of that quaint and mystical pietism with which the fashion of the times clothed the expression of devotional feeling:-- "Jesu, corona virginum, Quem mater illa concepit, Quæ sola virgo parturit, Hæc vota clemens accipe.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE DAY AT THE CONVENT The Mother Theresa sat in a sort of withdrawing-room, the roof of which rose in arches, starred with blue and gold like that of the cloister, and the sides were frescoed with scenes from the life of the Virgin.

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From this reading "Qui pascis inter lilia Septus choreis virginum, Sponsus decoris gloria Sponsisque reddens præmia.

relating to worship

From this reading The words were full of that quaint and mystical pietism with which the fashion of the times clothed the expression of devotional feeling:-- "Jesu, corona virginum, Quem mater illa concepit, Quæ sola virgo parturit, Hæc vota clemens accipe.

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

From this reading Over every door, and in convenient places between the paintings, texts of Holy Writ were illuminated in blue and scarlet and gold, with a richness and fancifulness of outline, as if every sacred letter had blossomed into a mystical flower.

-ing form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework

From this reading The Abbess herself, with two of her nuns, was busily embroidering a new altar-cloth, with a lavish profusion of adornment; and, from time to time, their voices rose in the musical tones of an ancient Latin hymn.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Over every door, and in convenient places between the paintings, texts of Holy Writ were illuminated in blue and scarlet and gold, with a richness and fancifulness of outline, as if every sacred letter had blossomed into a mystical flower.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading The words were full of that quaint and mystical pietism with which the fashion of the times clothed the expression of devotional feeling:-- "Jesu, corona virginum, Quem mater illa concepit, Quæ sola virgo parturit, Hæc vota clemens accipe.

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From this reading Over every door, and in convenient places between the paintings, texts of Holy Writ were illuminated in blue and scarlet and gold, with a richness and fancifulness of outline, as if every sacred letter had blossomed into a mystical flower.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The words were full of that quaint and mystical pietism with which the fashion of the times clothed the expression of devotional feeling:-- "Jesu, corona virginum, Quem mater illa concepit, Quæ sola virgo parturit, Hæc vota clemens accipe.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading The words were full of that quaint and mystical pietism with which the fashion of the times clothed the expression of devotional feeling:-- "Jesu, corona virginum, Quem mater illa concepit, Quæ sola virgo parturit, Hæc vota clemens accipe.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Over every door, and in convenient places between the paintings, texts of Holy Writ were illuminated in blue and scarlet and gold, with a richness and fancifulness of outline, as if every sacred letter had blossomed into a mystical flower.

past form of “fresco” — paint onto wet plaster on a wall

From this reading THE DAY AT THE CONVENT The Mother Theresa sat in a sort of withdrawing-room, the roof of which rose in arches, starred with blue and gold like that of the cloister, and the sides were frescoed with scenes from the life of the Virgin.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE DAY AT THE CONVENT The Mother Theresa sat in a sort of withdrawing-room, the roof of which rose in arches, starred with blue and gold like that of the cloister, and the sides were frescoed with scenes from the life of the Virgin.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The words were full of that quaint and mystical pietism with which the fashion of the times clothed the expression of devotional feeling:-- "Jesu, corona virginum, Quem mater illa concepit, Quæ sola virgo parturit, Hæc vota clemens accipe.

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From this reading "Qui pascis inter lilia Septus choreis virginum, Sponsus decoris gloria Sponsisque reddens præmia.

coins made of gold

From this reading THE DAY AT THE CONVENT The Mother Theresa sat in a sort of withdrawing-room, the roof of which rose in arches, starred with blue and gold like that of the cloister, and the sides were frescoed with scenes from the life of the Virgin.

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

From this reading Over every door, and in convenient places between the paintings, texts of Holy Writ were illuminated in blue and scarlet and gold, with a richness and fancifulness of outline, as if every sacred letter had blossomed into a mystical flower.

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

From this reading The Abbess herself, with two of her nuns, was busily embroidering a new altar-cloth, with a lavish profusion of adornment; and, from time to time, their voices rose in the musical tones of an ancient Latin hymn.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading The Abbess herself, with two of her nuns, was busily embroidering a new altar-cloth, with a lavish profusion of adornment; and, from time to time, their voices rose in the musical tones of an ancient Latin hymn.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading Over every door, and in convenient places between the paintings, texts of Holy Writ were illuminated in blue and scarlet and gold, with a richness and fancifulness of outline, as if every sacred letter had blossomed into a mystical flower.

a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)

From this reading The Abbess herself, with two of her nuns, was busily embroidering a new altar-cloth, with a lavish profusion of adornment; and, from time to time, their voices rose in the musical tones of an ancient Latin hymn.

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From this reading The words were full of that quaint and mystical pietism with which the fashion of the times clothed the expression of devotional feeling:-- "Jesu, corona virginum, Quem mater illa concepit, Quæ sola virgo parturit, Hæc vota clemens accipe.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Over every door, and in convenient places between the paintings, texts of Holy Writ were illuminated in blue and scarlet and gold, with a richness and fancifulness of outline, as if every sacred letter had blossomed into a mystical flower.

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From this reading The words were full of that quaint and mystical pietism with which the fashion of the times clothed the expression of devotional feeling:-- "Jesu, corona virginum, Quem mater illa concepit, Quæ sola virgo parturit, Hæc vota clemens accipe.

provided with artificial light

From this reading Over every door, and in convenient places between the paintings, texts of Holy Writ were illuminated in blue and scarlet and gold, with a richness and fancifulness of outline, as if every sacred letter had blossomed into a mystical flower.

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

From this reading THE DAY AT THE CONVENT The Mother Theresa sat in a sort of withdrawing-room, the roof of which rose in arches, starred with blue and gold like that of the cloister, and the sides were frescoed with scenes from the life of the Virgin.

place in a grave or tomb

From this reading "Qui pascis inter lilia Septus choreis virginum, Sponsus decoris gloria Sponsisque reddens præmia.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Over every door, and in convenient places between the paintings, texts of Holy Writ were illuminated in blue and scarlet and gold, with a richness and fancifulness of outline, as if every sacred letter had blossomed into a mystical flower.

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From this reading The words were full of that quaint and mystical pietism with which the fashion of the times clothed the expression of devotional feeling:-- "Jesu, corona virginum, Quem mater illa concepit, Quæ sola virgo parturit, Hæc vota clemens accipe.

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading The Abbess herself, with two of her nuns, was busily embroidering a new altar-cloth, with a lavish profusion of adornment; and, from time to time, their voices rose in the musical tones of an ancient Latin hymn.

very generous

From this reading The Abbess herself, with two of her nuns, was busily embroidering a new altar-cloth, with a lavish profusion of adornment; and, from time to time, their voices rose in the musical tones of an ancient Latin hymn.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Over every door, and in convenient places between the paintings, texts of Holy Writ were illuminated in blue and scarlet and gold, with a richness and fancifulness of outline, as if every sacred letter had blossomed into a mystical flower.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE DAY AT THE CONVENT The Mother Theresa sat in a sort of withdrawing-room, the roof of which rose in arches, starred with blue and gold like that of the cloister, and the sides were frescoed with scenes from the life of the Virgin.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE DAY AT THE CONVENT The Mother Theresa sat in a sort of withdrawing-room, the roof of which rose in arches, starred with blue and gold like that of the cloister, and the sides were frescoed with scenes from the life of the Virgin.

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From this reading "Qui pascis inter lilia Septus choreis virginum, Sponsus decoris gloria Sponsisque reddens præmia.

an informal use of the Latin word for mother; sometimes used by British schoolboys or used facetiously

From this reading The words were full of that quaint and mystical pietism with which the fashion of the times clothed the expression of devotional feeling:-- "Jesu, corona virginum, Quem mater illa concepit, Quæ sola virgo parturit, Hæc vota clemens accipe.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading THE DAY AT THE CONVENT The Mother Theresa sat in a sort of withdrawing-room, the roof of which rose in arches, starred with blue and gold like that of the cloister, and the sides were frescoed with scenes from the life of the Virgin.

characterized by or capable of producing music

From this reading The Abbess herself, with two of her nuns, was busily embroidering a new altar-cloth, with a lavish profusion of adornment; and, from time to time, their voices rose in the musical tones of an ancient Latin hymn.

relating to or characteristic of mysticism

From this reading Over every door, and in convenient places between the paintings, texts of Holy Writ were illuminated in blue and scarlet and gold, with a richness and fancifulness of outline, as if every sacred letter had blossomed into a mystical flower.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The Abbess herself, with two of her nuns, was busily embroidering a new altar-cloth, with a lavish profusion of adornment; and, from time to time, their voices rose in the musical tones of an ancient Latin hymn.

plural of “nun” — a woman religious

From this reading The Abbess herself, with two of her nuns, was busily embroidering a new altar-cloth, with a lavish profusion of adornment; and, from time to time, their voices rose in the musical tones of an ancient Latin hymn.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DAY AT THE CONVENT The Mother Theresa sat in a sort of withdrawing-room, the roof of which rose in arches, starred with blue and gold like that of the cloister, and the sides were frescoed with scenes from the life of the Virgin.

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading Over every door, and in convenient places between the paintings, texts of Holy Writ were illuminated in blue and scarlet and gold, with a richness and fancifulness of outline, as if every sacred letter had blossomed into a mystical flower.

above and across; more than

From this reading Over every door, and in convenient places between the paintings, texts of Holy Writ were illuminated in blue and scarlet and gold, with a richness and fancifulness of outline, as if every sacred letter had blossomed into a mystical flower.

plural of “painting” — graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading Over every door, and in convenient places between the paintings, texts of Holy Writ were illuminated in blue and scarlet and gold, with a richness and fancifulness of outline, as if every sacred letter had blossomed into a mystical flower.

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From this reading The words were full of that quaint and mystical pietism with which the fashion of the times clothed the expression of devotional feeling:-- "Jesu, corona virginum, Quem mater illa concepit, Quæ sola virgo parturit, Hæc vota clemens accipe.

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From this reading "Qui pascis inter lilia Septus choreis virginum, Sponsus decoris gloria Sponsisque reddens præmia.

17th and 18th-century German movement in the Lutheran Church stressing personal piety and devotion

From this reading The words were full of that quaint and mystical pietism with which the fashion of the times clothed the expression of devotional feeling:-- "Jesu, corona virginum, Quem mater illa concepit, Quæ sola virgo parturit, Hæc vota clemens accipe.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Over every door, and in convenient places between the paintings, texts of Holy Writ were illuminated in blue and scarlet and gold, with a richness and fancifulness of outline, as if every sacred letter had blossomed into a mystical flower.

the property of being extremely abundant

From this reading The Abbess herself, with two of her nuns, was busily embroidering a new altar-cloth, with a lavish profusion of adornment; and, from time to time, their voices rose in the musical tones of an ancient Latin hymn.

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From this reading "Qui pascis inter lilia Septus choreis virginum, Sponsus decoris gloria Sponsisque reddens præmia.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading The words were full of that quaint and mystical pietism with which the fashion of the times clothed the expression of devotional feeling:-- "Jesu, corona virginum, Quem mater illa concepit, Quæ sola virgo parturit, Hæc vota clemens accipe.

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From this reading The words were full of that quaint and mystical pietism with which the fashion of the times clothed the expression of devotional feeling:-- "Jesu, corona virginum, Quem mater illa concepit, Quæ sola virgo parturit, Hæc vota clemens accipe.

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From this reading "Qui pascis inter lilia Septus choreis virginum, Sponsus decoris gloria Sponsisque reddens præmia.

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

From this reading The words were full of that quaint and mystical pietism with which the fashion of the times clothed the expression of devotional feeling:-- "Jesu, corona virginum, Quem mater illa concepit, Quæ sola virgo parturit, Hæc vota clemens accipe.

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From this reading "Qui pascis inter lilia Septus choreis virginum, Sponsus decoris gloria Sponsisque reddens præmia.

the property of being extremely abundant

From this reading Over every door, and in convenient places between the paintings, texts of Holy Writ were illuminated in blue and scarlet and gold, with a richness and fancifulness of outline, as if every sacred letter had blossomed into a mystical flower.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading THE DAY AT THE CONVENT The Mother Theresa sat in a sort of withdrawing-room, the roof of which rose in arches, starred with blue and gold like that of the cloister, and the sides were frescoed with scenes from the life of the Virgin.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading THE DAY AT THE CONVENT The Mother Theresa sat in a sort of withdrawing-room, the roof of which rose in arches, starred with blue and gold like that of the cloister, and the sides were frescoed with scenes from the life of the Virgin.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading Over every door, and in convenient places between the paintings, texts of Holy Writ were illuminated in blue and scarlet and gold, with a richness and fancifulness of outline, as if every sacred letter had blossomed into a mystical flower.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading THE DAY AT THE CONVENT The Mother Theresa sat in a sort of withdrawing-room, the roof of which rose in arches, starred with blue and gold like that of the cloister, and the sides were frescoed with scenes from the life of the Virgin.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading Over every door, and in convenient places between the paintings, texts of Holy Writ were illuminated in blue and scarlet and gold, with a richness and fancifulness of outline, as if every sacred letter had blossomed into a mystical flower.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading THE DAY AT THE CONVENT The Mother Theresa sat in a sort of withdrawing-room, the roof of which rose in arches, starred with blue and gold like that of the cloister, and the sides were frescoed with scenes from the life of the Virgin.

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From this reading "Qui pascis inter lilia Septus choreis virginum, Sponsus decoris gloria Sponsisque reddens præmia.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading THE DAY AT THE CONVENT The Mother Theresa sat in a sort of withdrawing-room, the roof of which rose in arches, starred with blue and gold like that of the cloister, and the sides were frescoed with scenes from the life of the Virgin.

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From this reading The words were full of that quaint and mystical pietism with which the fashion of the times clothed the expression of devotional feeling:-- "Jesu, corona virginum, Quem mater illa concepit, Quæ sola virgo parturit, Hæc vota clemens accipe.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading THE DAY AT THE CONVENT The Mother Theresa sat in a sort of withdrawing-room, the roof of which rose in arches, starred with blue and gold like that of the cloister, and the sides were frescoed with scenes from the life of the Virgin.

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From this reading "Qui pascis inter lilia Septus choreis virginum, Sponsus decoris gloria Sponsisque reddens præmia.

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From this reading "Qui pascis inter lilia Septus choreis virginum, Sponsus decoris gloria Sponsisque reddens præmia.

marked with an asterisk

From this reading THE DAY AT THE CONVENT The Mother Theresa sat in a sort of withdrawing-room, the roof of which rose in arches, starred with blue and gold like that of the cloister, and the sides were frescoed with scenes from the life of the Virgin.

plural of “text” — the words of something written

From this reading Over every door, and in convenient places between the paintings, texts of Holy Writ were illuminated in blue and scarlet and gold, with a richness and fancifulness of outline, as if every sacred letter had blossomed into a mystical flower.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE DAY AT THE CONVENT The Mother Theresa sat in a sort of withdrawing-room, the roof of which rose in arches, starred with blue and gold like that of the cloister, and the sides were frescoed with scenes from the life of the Virgin.

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

From this reading THE DAY AT THE CONVENT The Mother Theresa sat in a sort of withdrawing-room, the roof of which rose in arches, starred with blue and gold like that of the cloister, and the sides were frescoed with scenes from the life of the Virgin.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Abbess herself, with two of her nuns, was busily embroidering a new altar-cloth, with a lavish profusion of adornment; and, from time to time, their voices rose in the musical tones of an ancient Latin hymn.

Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)

From this reading THE DAY AT THE CONVENT The Mother Theresa sat in a sort of withdrawing-room, the roof of which rose in arches, starred with blue and gold like that of the cloister, and the sides were frescoed with scenes from the life of the Virgin.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The Abbess herself, with two of her nuns, was busily embroidering a new altar-cloth, with a lavish profusion of adornment; and, from time to time, their voices rose in the musical tones of an ancient Latin hymn.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The words were full of that quaint and mystical pietism with which the fashion of the times clothed the expression of devotional feeling:-- "Jesu, corona virginum, Quem mater illa concepit, Quæ sola virgo parturit, Hæc vota clemens accipe.

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

From this reading The Abbess herself, with two of her nuns, was busily embroidering a new altar-cloth, with a lavish profusion of adornment; and, from time to time, their voices rose in the musical tones of an ancient Latin hymn.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading The Abbess herself, with two of her nuns, was busily embroidering a new altar-cloth, with a lavish profusion of adornment; and, from time to time, their voices rose in the musical tones of an ancient Latin hymn.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The Abbess herself, with two of her nuns, was busily embroidering a new altar-cloth, with a lavish profusion of adornment; and, from time to time, their voices rose in the musical tones of an ancient Latin hymn.

a person who has never had sex

From this reading THE DAY AT THE CONVENT The Mother Theresa sat in a sort of withdrawing-room, the roof of which rose in arches, starred with blue and gold like that of the cloister, and the sides were frescoed with scenes from the life of the Virgin.

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

From this reading The words were full of that quaint and mystical pietism with which the fashion of the times clothed the expression of devotional feeling:-- "Jesu, corona virginum, Quem mater illa concepit, Quæ sola virgo parturit, Hæc vota clemens accipe.

(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Virgo

From this reading The words were full of that quaint and mystical pietism with which the fashion of the times clothed the expression of devotional feeling:-- "Jesu, corona virginum, Quem mater illa concepit, Quæ sola virgo parturit, Hæc vota clemens accipe.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The Abbess herself, with two of her nuns, was busily embroidering a new altar-cloth, with a lavish profusion of adornment; and, from time to time, their voices rose in the musical tones of an ancient Latin hymn.

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

From this reading The words were full of that quaint and mystical pietism with which the fashion of the times clothed the expression of devotional feeling:-- "Jesu, corona virginum, Quem mater illa concepit, Quæ sola virgo parturit, Hæc vota clemens accipe.

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

From this reading The Abbess herself, with two of her nuns, was busily embroidering a new altar-cloth, with a lavish profusion of adornment; and, from time to time, their voices rose in the musical tones of an ancient Latin hymn.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE DAY AT THE CONVENT The Mother Theresa sat in a sort of withdrawing-room, the roof of which rose in arches, starred with blue and gold like that of the cloister, and the sides were frescoed with scenes from the life of the Virgin.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE DAY AT THE CONVENT The Mother Theresa sat in a sort of withdrawing-room, the roof of which rose in arches, starred with blue and gold like that of the cloister, and the sides were frescoed with scenes from the life of the Virgin.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE DAY AT THE CONVENT The Mother Theresa sat in a sort of withdrawing-room, the roof of which rose in arches, starred with blue and gold like that of the cloister, and the sides were frescoed with scenes from the life of the Virgin.

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From this reading THE DAY AT THE CONVENT The Mother Theresa sat in a sort of withdrawing-room, the roof of which rose in arches, starred with blue and gold like that of the cloister, and the sides were frescoed with scenes from the life of the Virgin.

the words that are spoken

From this reading The words were full of that quaint and mystical pietism with which the fashion of the times clothed the expression of devotional feeling:-- "Jesu, corona virginum, Quem mater illa concepit, Quæ sola virgo parturit, Hæc vota clemens accipe.

(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer

From this reading Over every door, and in convenient places between the paintings, texts of Holy Writ were illuminated in blue and scarlet and gold, with a richness and fancifulness of outline, as if every sacred letter had blossomed into a mystical flower.