Chapter XXV

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

From this reading Her father, for whom he now felt a passionate, enthusiastic reverence and love, had trusted him in the matter.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading HOW THE CURÉ ACTED AGAINST HIS CONSCIENCE If the old priest had come in faith at Monsieur de Sainfoy's call, not knowing, not even suspecting what was wanted of him, Angelot, who knew all, yet found it impossible to believe.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading HOW THE CURÉ ACTED AGAINST HIS CONSCIENCE If the old priest had come in faith at Monsieur de Sainfoy's call, not knowing, not even suspecting what was wanted of him, Angelot, who knew all, yet found it impossible to believe.

(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 HOW THE CURÉ ACTED AGAINST HIS CONSCIENCE If the old priest had come in faith at Monsieur de Sainfoy's call, not knowing, not even suspecting what was wanted of him, Angelot, who knew all, yet found it impossible to believe.

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

From this reading Her father, for whom he now felt a passionate, enthusiastic reverence and love, had trusted him in the matter.

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From this reading HOW THE CURÉ ACTED AGAINST HIS CONSCIENCE If the old priest had come in faith at Monsieur de Sainfoy's call, not knowing, not even suspecting what was wanted of him, Angelot, who knew all, yet found it impossible to believe.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Therefore he could not bring himself to give the Curé any explanation, or even to mention Hélène's name.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HOW THE CURÉ ACTED AGAINST HIS CONSCIENCE If the old priest had come in faith at Monsieur de Sainfoy's call, not knowing, not even suspecting what was wanted of him, Angelot, who knew all, yet found it impossible to believe.

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

From this reading Or leave it to me to tell him all;" and Angelot had felt that the Curé must be brought in ignorance.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading HOW THE CURÉ ACTED AGAINST HIS CONSCIENCE If the old priest had come in faith at Monsieur de Sainfoy's call, not knowing, not even suspecting what was wanted of him, Angelot, who knew all, yet found it impossible to believe.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Therefore he could not bring himself to give the Curé any explanation, or even to mention Hélène's name.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Or leave it to me to tell him all;" and Angelot had felt that the Curé must be brought in ignorance.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading HOW THE CURÉ ACTED AGAINST HIS CONSCIENCE If the old priest had come in faith at Monsieur de Sainfoy's call, not knowing, not even suspecting what was wanted of him, Angelot, who knew all, yet found it impossible to believe.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading HOW THE CURÉ ACTED AGAINST HIS CONSCIENCE If the old priest had come in faith at Monsieur de Sainfoy's call, not knowing, not even suspecting what was wanted of him, Angelot, who knew all, yet found it impossible to believe.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading HOW THE CURÉ ACTED AGAINST HIS CONSCIENCE If the old priest had come in faith at Monsieur de Sainfoy's call, not knowing, not even suspecting what was wanted of him, Angelot, who knew all, yet found it impossible to believe.

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

From this reading Therefore he could not bring himself to give the Curé any explanation, or even to mention Hélène's name.

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From this reading HOW THE CURÉ ACTED AGAINST HIS CONSCIENCE If the old priest had come in faith at Monsieur de Sainfoy's call, not knowing, not even suspecting what was wanted of him, Angelot, who knew all, yet found it impossible to believe.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading HOW THE CURÉ ACTED AGAINST HIS CONSCIENCE If the old priest had come in faith at Monsieur de Sainfoy's call, not knowing, not even suspecting what was wanted of him, Angelot, who knew all, yet found it impossible to believe.

having or showing great excitement and interest

From this reading Her father, for whom he now felt a passionate, enthusiastic reverence and love, had trusted him in the matter.

divisible by two

From this reading HOW THE CURÉ ACTED AGAINST HIS CONSCIENCE If the old priest had come in faith at Monsieur de Sainfoy's call, not knowing, not even suspecting what was wanted of him, Angelot, who knew all, yet found it impossible to believe.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading Therefore he could not bring himself to give the Curé any explanation, or even to mention Hélène's name.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading HOW THE CURÉ ACTED AGAINST HIS CONSCIENCE If the old priest had come in faith at Monsieur de Sainfoy's call, not knowing, not even suspecting what was wanted of him, Angelot, who knew all, yet found it impossible to believe.

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

From this reading Her father, for whom he now felt a passionate, enthusiastic reverence and love, had trusted him in the matter.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Her father, for whom he now felt a passionate, enthusiastic reverence and love, had trusted him in the matter.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Her father, for whom he now felt a passionate, enthusiastic reverence and love, had trusted him in the matter.

set up or found

From this reading HOW THE CURÉ ACTED AGAINST HIS CONSCIENCE If the old priest had come in faith at Monsieur de Sainfoy's call, not knowing, not even suspecting what was wanted of him, Angelot, who knew all, yet found it impossible to believe.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Therefore he could not bring himself to give the Curé any explanation, or even to mention Hélène's name.

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

From this reading HOW THE CURÉ ACTED AGAINST HIS CONSCIENCE If the old priest had come in faith at Monsieur de Sainfoy's call, not knowing, not even suspecting what was wanted of him, Angelot, who knew all, yet found it impossible to believe.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He had said, resting his hand on his shoulder: "Tell Monsieur le Curé what you please.

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

From this reading Therefore he could not bring himself to give the Curé any explanation, or even to mention Hélène's name.

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

From this reading Her father, for whom he now felt a passionate, enthusiastic reverence and love, had trusted him in the matter.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading HOW THE CURÉ ACTED AGAINST HIS CONSCIENCE If the old priest had come in faith at Monsieur de Sainfoy's call, not knowing, not even suspecting what was wanted of him, Angelot, who knew all, yet found it impossible to believe.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Therefore he could not bring himself to give the Curé any explanation, or even to mention Hélène's name.

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

From this reading HOW THE CURÉ ACTED AGAINST HIS CONSCIENCE If the old priest had come in faith at Monsieur de Sainfoy's call, not knowing, not even suspecting what was wanted of him, Angelot, who knew all, yet found it impossible to believe.

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

From this reading HOW THE CURÉ ACTED AGAINST HIS CONSCIENCE If the old priest had come in faith at Monsieur de Sainfoy's call, not knowing, not even suspecting what was wanted of him, Angelot, who knew all, yet found it impossible to believe.

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

From this reading Therefore he could not bring himself to give the Curé any explanation, or even to mention Hélène's name.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading HOW THE CURÉ ACTED AGAINST HIS CONSCIENCE If the old priest had come in faith at Monsieur de Sainfoy's call, not knowing, not even suspecting what was wanted of him, Angelot, who knew all, yet found it impossible to believe.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading Or leave it to me to tell him all;" and Angelot had felt that the Curé must be brought in ignorance.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading HOW THE CURÉ ACTED AGAINST HIS CONSCIENCE If the old priest had come in faith at Monsieur de Sainfoy's call, not knowing, not even suspecting what was wanted of him, Angelot, who knew all, yet found it impossible to believe.

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

From this reading HOW THE CURÉ ACTED AGAINST HIS CONSCIENCE If the old priest had come in faith at Monsieur de Sainfoy's call, not knowing, not even suspecting what was wanted of him, Angelot, who knew all, yet found it impossible to believe.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HOW THE CURÉ ACTED AGAINST HIS CONSCIENCE If the old priest had come in faith at Monsieur de Sainfoy's call, not knowing, not even suspecting what was wanted of him, Angelot, who knew all, yet found it impossible to believe.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading HOW THE CURÉ ACTED AGAINST HIS CONSCIENCE If the old priest had come in faith at Monsieur de Sainfoy's call, not knowing, not even suspecting what was wanted of him, Angelot, who knew all, yet found it impossible to believe.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading HOW THE CURÉ ACTED AGAINST HIS CONSCIENCE If the old priest had come in faith at Monsieur de Sainfoy's call, not knowing, not even suspecting what was wanted of him, Angelot, who knew all, yet found it impossible to believe.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading He had said, resting his hand on his shoulder: "Tell Monsieur le Curé what you please.

go away from a place

From this reading Or leave it to me to tell him all;" and Angelot had felt that the Curé must be brought in ignorance.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Her father, for whom he now felt a passionate, enthusiastic reverence and love, had trusted him in the matter.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Her father, for whom he now felt a passionate, enthusiastic reverence and love, had trusted him in the matter.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Or leave it to me to tell him all;" and Angelot had felt that the Curé must be brought in ignorance.

make reference to

From this reading Therefore he could not bring himself to give the Curé any explanation, or even to mention Hélène's name.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading HOW THE CURÉ ACTED AGAINST HIS CONSCIENCE If the old priest had come in faith at Monsieur de Sainfoy's call, not knowing, not even suspecting what was wanted of him, Angelot, who knew all, yet found it impossible to believe.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Or leave it to me to tell him all;" and Angelot had felt that the Curé must be brought in ignorance.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Therefore he could not bring himself to give the Curé any explanation, or even to mention Hélène's name.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading HOW THE CURÉ ACTED AGAINST HIS CONSCIENCE If the old priest had come in faith at Monsieur de Sainfoy's call, not knowing, not even suspecting what was wanted of him, Angelot, who knew all, yet found it impossible to believe.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Her father, for whom he now felt a passionate, enthusiastic reverence and love, had trusted him in the matter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW THE CURÉ ACTED AGAINST HIS CONSCIENCE If the old priest had come in faith at Monsieur de Sainfoy's call, not knowing, not even suspecting what was wanted of him, Angelot, who knew all, yet found it impossible to believe.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading HOW THE CURÉ ACTED AGAINST HIS CONSCIENCE If the old priest had come in faith at Monsieur de Sainfoy's call, not knowing, not even suspecting what was wanted of him, Angelot, who knew all, yet found it impossible to believe.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had said, resting his hand on his shoulder: "Tell Monsieur le Curé what you please.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Therefore he could not bring himself to give the Curé any explanation, or even to mention Hélène's name.

having or expressing strong emotions

From this reading Her father, for whom he now felt a passionate, enthusiastic reverence and love, had trusted him in the matter.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading He had said, resting his hand on his shoulder: "Tell Monsieur le Curé what you please.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading HOW THE CURÉ ACTED AGAINST HIS CONSCIENCE If the old priest had come in faith at Monsieur de Sainfoy's call, not knowing, not even suspecting what was wanted of him, Angelot, who knew all, yet found it impossible to believe.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He had said, resting his hand on his shoulder: "Tell Monsieur le Curé what you please.

regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

From this reading Her father, for whom he now felt a passionate, enthusiastic reverence and love, had trusted him in the matter.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He had said, resting his hand on his shoulder: "Tell Monsieur le Curé what you please.

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From this reading HOW THE CURÉ ACTED AGAINST HIS CONSCIENCE If the old priest had come in faith at Monsieur de Sainfoy's call, not knowing, not even suspecting what was wanted of him, Angelot, who knew all, yet found it impossible to believe.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading He had said, resting his hand on his shoulder: "Tell Monsieur le Curé what you please.

-ing form of “suspect” — imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading HOW THE CURÉ ACTED AGAINST HIS CONSCIENCE If the old priest had come in faith at Monsieur de Sainfoy's call, not knowing, not even suspecting what was wanted of him, Angelot, who knew all, yet found it impossible to believe.

express in words

From this reading He had said, resting his hand on his shoulder: "Tell Monsieur le Curé what you please.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Or leave it to me to tell him all;" and Angelot had felt that the Curé must be brought in ignorance.

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

From this reading HOW THE CURÉ ACTED AGAINST HIS CONSCIENCE If the old priest had come in faith at Monsieur de Sainfoy's call, not knowing, not even suspecting what was wanted of him, Angelot, who knew all, yet found it impossible to believe.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore he could not bring himself to give the Curé any explanation, or even to mention Hélène's name.

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

From this reading HOW THE CURÉ ACTED AGAINST HIS CONSCIENCE If the old priest had come in faith at Monsieur de Sainfoy's call, not knowing, not even suspecting what was wanted of him, Angelot, who knew all, yet found it impossible to believe.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading Her father, for whom he now felt a passionate, enthusiastic reverence and love, had trusted him in the matter.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading HOW THE CURÉ ACTED AGAINST HIS CONSCIENCE If the old priest had come in faith at Monsieur de Sainfoy's call, not knowing, not even suspecting what was wanted of him, Angelot, who knew all, yet found it impossible to believe.

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

From this reading HOW THE CURÉ ACTED AGAINST HIS CONSCIENCE If the old priest had come in faith at Monsieur de Sainfoy's call, not knowing, not even suspecting what was wanted of him, Angelot, who knew all, yet found it impossible to believe.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading HOW THE CURÉ ACTED AGAINST HIS CONSCIENCE If the old priest had come in faith at Monsieur de Sainfoy's call, not knowing, not even suspecting what was wanted of him, Angelot, who knew all, yet found it impossible to believe.

which person or people

From this reading HOW THE CURÉ ACTED AGAINST HIS CONSCIENCE If the old priest had come in faith at Monsieur de Sainfoy's call, not knowing, not even suspecting what was wanted of him, Angelot, who knew all, yet found it impossible to believe.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Her father, for whom he now felt a passionate, enthusiastic reverence and love, had trusted him in the matter.

but in spite of that

From this reading HOW THE CURÉ ACTED AGAINST HIS CONSCIENCE If the old priest had come in faith at Monsieur de Sainfoy's call, not knowing, not even suspecting what was wanted of him, Angelot, who knew all, yet found it impossible to believe.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading He had said, resting his hand on his shoulder: "Tell Monsieur le Curé what you please.