Chapter X

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

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

later than; following

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

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

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "Oh, how glad I am!" exclaimed Agnes, springing up with vivacity, and looking eagerly down the path by which the stranger was approaching.

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

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

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

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

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

From this reading "Isn't that Brother Antonio?" said Dame Elsie, leaning forward to observe more narrowly.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading "Oh, how glad I am!" exclaimed Agnes, springing up with vivacity, and looking eagerly down the path by which the stranger was approaching.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

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

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A few moments more of clambering, and the stranger met the two women at the gate with a gesture of benediction.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

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

From this reading "Yes, to be sure it is!"

the act of praying for divine protection

From this reading A few moments more of clambering, and the stranger met the two women at the gate with a gesture of benediction.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading "Isn't that Brother Antonio?" said Dame Elsie, leaning forward to observe more narrowly.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

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

From this reading A few moments more of clambering, and the stranger met the two women at the gate with a gesture of benediction.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading "Isn't that Brother Antonio?" said Dame Elsie, leaning forward to observe more narrowly.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Oh, how glad I am!" exclaimed Agnes, springing up with vivacity, and looking eagerly down the path by which the stranger was approaching.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading "Oh, how glad I am!" exclaimed Agnes, springing up with vivacity, and looking eagerly down the path by which the stranger was approaching.

of or associated with a church (especially a Christian Church)

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

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

From this reading "Isn't that Brother Antonio?" said Dame Elsie, leaning forward to observe more narrowly.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Oh, how glad I am!" exclaimed Agnes, springing up with vivacity, and looking eagerly down the path by which the stranger was approaching.

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

From this reading A few moments more of clambering, and the stranger met the two women at the gate with a gesture of benediction.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading "Isn't that Brother Antonio?" said Dame Elsie, leaning forward to observe more narrowly.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading A few moments more of clambering, and the stranger met the two women at the gate with a gesture of benediction.

motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

From this reading A few moments more of clambering, and the stranger met the two women at the gate with a gesture of benediction.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading "Oh, how glad I am!" exclaimed Agnes, springing up with vivacity, and looking eagerly down the path by which the stranger was approaching.

overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

an established custom

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

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

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

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

From this reading "Oh, how glad I am!" exclaimed Agnes, springing up with vivacity, and looking eagerly down the path by which the stranger was approaching.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Oh, how glad I am!" exclaimed Agnes, springing up with vivacity, and looking eagerly down the path by which the stranger was approaching.

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

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

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

From this reading "Yes, to be sure it is!"

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

From this reading "Isn't that Brother Antonio?" said Dame Elsie, leaning forward to observe more narrowly.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Yes, to be sure it is!"

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading "Isn't that Brother Antonio?" said Dame Elsie, leaning forward to observe more narrowly.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading A few moments more of clambering, and the stranger met the two women at the gate with a gesture of benediction.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading A few moments more of clambering, and the stranger met the two women at the gate with a gesture of benediction.

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

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "Isn't that Brother Antonio?" said Dame Elsie, leaning forward to observe more narrowly.

in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions

From this reading "Isn't that Brother Antonio?" said Dame Elsie, leaning forward to observe more narrowly.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading "Isn't that Brother Antonio?" said Dame Elsie, leaning forward to observe more narrowly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A few moments more of clambering, and the stranger met the two women at the gate with a gesture of benediction.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, how glad I am!" exclaimed Agnes, springing up with vivacity, and looking eagerly down the path by which the stranger was approaching.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

a course of conduct

From this reading "Oh, how glad I am!" exclaimed Agnes, springing up with vivacity, and looking eagerly down the path by which the stranger was approaching.

a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Isn't that Brother Antonio?" said Dame Elsie, leaning forward to observe more narrowly.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading "Oh, how glad I am!" exclaimed Agnes, springing up with vivacity, and looking eagerly down the path by which the stranger was approaching.

having a supporting base

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading "Oh, how glad I am!" exclaimed Agnes, springing up with vivacity, and looking eagerly down the path by which the stranger was approaching.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "Yes, to be sure it is!"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Isn't that Brother Antonio?" said Dame Elsie, leaning forward to observe more narrowly.

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

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

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

From this reading "Isn't that Brother Antonio?" said Dame Elsie, leaning forward to observe more narrowly.

in the direction of

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

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

From this reading A few moments more of clambering, and the stranger met the two women at the gate with a gesture of benediction.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "Oh, how glad I am!" exclaimed Agnes, springing up with vivacity, and looking eagerly down the path by which the stranger was approaching.

characterized by high spirits and animation

From this reading "Oh, how glad I am!" exclaimed Agnes, springing up with vivacity, and looking eagerly down the path by which the stranger was approaching.

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

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

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

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

at the time that

From this reading THE ARTIST MONK On the evening when Agnes and her grandmother returned from the Convent, as they were standing after supper looking over the garden parapet into the gorge, their attention was caught by a man in an ecclesiastical habit, slowly climbing the rocky pathway towards them.

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

From this reading "Oh, how glad I am!" exclaimed Agnes, springing up with vivacity, and looking eagerly down the path by which the stranger was approaching.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Oh, how glad I am!" exclaimed Agnes, springing up with vivacity, and looking eagerly down the path by which the stranger was approaching.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A few moments more of clambering, and the stranger met the two women at the gate with a gesture of benediction.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, to be sure it is!"