Chapter VIII

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

From this reading With fast beating heart he knocked at the gate, and delivering the letter through a grating to a lay-sister, awaited a message from the abbess.

the superior of a group of nuns

From this reading With fast beating heart he knocked at the gate, and delivering the letter through a grating to a lay-sister, awaited a message from the abbess.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The night, however, seemed long to the youth, for his trusty friend sleep came not as usual to speed it away; he envied the servant (who had only arrived about midnight with the baggage-horse,) the influence of the strong convent wine, and the deep unconsciousness that followed.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Before long the answer came, saying the command of the Count would be obeyed, that with the dawn of morning both the young girls would be given over to the messenger's charge, and that meanwhile he might spend the night at the house of the convent bailiff, who was accustomed to receive strangers, and dwelt in the vineyards of Mont Salvair.

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

From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

react verbally

From this reading Before long the answer came, saying the command of the Count would be obeyed, that with the dawn of morning both the young girls would be given over to the messenger's charge, and that meanwhile he might spend the night at the house of the convent bailiff, who was accustomed to receive strangers, and dwelt in the vineyards of Mont Salvair.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading As he approached the convent at evening, his mood became quieter, and his brow clouded.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The night, however, seemed long to the youth, for his trusty friend sleep came not as usual to speed it away; he envied the servant (who had only arrived about midnight with the baggage-horse,) the influence of the strong convent wine, and the deep unconsciousness that followed.

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

From this reading As he approached the convent at evening, his mood became quieter, and his brow clouded.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As he approached the convent at evening, his mood became quieter, and his brow clouded.

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From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

expected hopefully

From this reading With fast beating heart he knocked at the gate, and delivering the letter through a grating to a lay-sister, awaited a message from the abbess.

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

From this reading The night, however, seemed long to the youth, for his trusty friend sleep came not as usual to speed it away; he envied the servant (who had only arrived about midnight with the baggage-horse,) the influence of the strong convent wine, and the deep unconsciousness that followed.

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From this reading The night, however, seemed long to the youth, for his trusty friend sleep came not as usual to speed it away; he envied the servant (who had only arrived about midnight with the baggage-horse,) the influence of the strong convent wine, and the deep unconsciousness that followed.

an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.

From this reading Before long the answer came, saying the command of the Count would be obeyed, that with the dawn of morning both the young girls would be given over to the messenger's charge, and that meanwhile he might spend the night at the house of the convent bailiff, who was accustomed to receive strangers, and dwelt in the vineyards of Mont Salvair.

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

From this reading Before long the answer came, saying the command of the Count would be obeyed, that with the dawn of morning both the young girls would be given over to the messenger's charge, and that meanwhile he might spend the night at the house of the convent bailiff, who was accustomed to receive strangers, and dwelt in the vineyards of Mont Salvair.

the act of overcoming or outdoing

From this reading With fast beating heart he knocked at the gate, and delivering the letter through a grating to a lay-sister, awaited a message from the abbess.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading As he approached the convent at evening, his mood became quieter, and his brow clouded.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before long the answer came, saying the command of the Count would be obeyed, that with the dawn of morning both the young girls would be given over to the messenger's charge, and that meanwhile he might spend the night at the house of the convent bailiff, who was accustomed to receive strangers, and dwelt in the vineyards of Mont Salvair.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Before long the answer came, saying the command of the Count would be obeyed, that with the dawn of morning both the young girls would be given over to the messenger's charge, and that meanwhile he might spend the night at the house of the convent bailiff, who was accustomed to receive strangers, and dwelt in the vineyards of Mont Salvair.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading As he approached the convent at evening, his mood became quieter, and his brow clouded.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Before long the answer came, saying the command of the Count would be obeyed, that with the dawn of morning both the young girls would be given over to the messenger's charge, and that meanwhile he might spend the night at the house of the convent bailiff, who was accustomed to receive strangers, and dwelt in the vineyards of Mont Salvair.

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From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

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From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

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From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Before long the answer came, saying the command of the Count would be obeyed, that with the dawn of morning both the young girls would be given over to the messenger's charge, and that meanwhile he might spend the night at the house of the convent bailiff, who was accustomed to receive strangers, and dwelt in the vineyards of Mont Salvair.

rid of obstructions

From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance

From this reading As he approached the convent at evening, his mood became quieter, and his brow clouded.

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

From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Before long the answer came, saying the command of the Count would be obeyed, that with the dawn of morning both the young girls would be given over to the messenger's charge, and that meanwhile he might spend the night at the house of the convent bailiff, who was accustomed to receive strangers, and dwelt in the vineyards of Mont Salvair.

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading As he approached the convent at evening, his mood became quieter, and his brow clouded.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading Before long the answer came, saying the command of the Count would be obeyed, that with the dawn of morning both the young girls would be given over to the messenger's charge, and that meanwhile he might spend the night at the house of the convent bailiff, who was accustomed to receive strangers, and dwelt in the vineyards of Mont Salvair.

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From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

the first light of day

From this reading Before long the answer came, saying the command of the Count would be obeyed, that with the dawn of morning both the young girls would be given over to the messenger's charge, and that meanwhile he might spend the night at the house of the convent bailiff, who was accustomed to receive strangers, and dwelt in the vineyards of Mont Salvair.

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

From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The night, however, seemed long to the youth, for his trusty friend sleep came not as usual to speed it away; he envied the servant (who had only arrived about midnight with the baggage-horse,) the influence of the strong convent wine, and the deep unconsciousness that followed.

-ing form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading With fast beating heart he knocked at the gate, and delivering the letter through a grating to a lay-sister, awaited a message from the abbess.

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From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

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From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading Before long the answer came, saying the command of the Count would be obeyed, that with the dawn of morning both the young girls would be given over to the messenger's charge, and that meanwhile he might spend the night at the house of the convent bailiff, who was accustomed to receive strangers, and dwelt in the vineyards of Mont Salvair.

half the width of an em

From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

inflected form of “envy” — feel envious towards; admire enviously

From this reading The night, however, seemed long to the youth, for his trusty friend sleep came not as usual to speed it away; he envied the servant (who had only arrived about midnight with the baggage-horse,) the influence of the strong convent wine, and the deep unconsciousness that followed.

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

From this reading As he approached the convent at evening, his mood became quieter, and his brow clouded.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading With fast beating heart he knocked at the gate, and delivering the letter through a grating to a lay-sister, awaited a message from the abbess.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The night, however, seemed long to the youth, for his trusty friend sleep came not as usual to speed it away; he envied the servant (who had only arrived about midnight with the baggage-horse,) the influence of the strong convent wine, and the deep unconsciousness that followed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The night, however, seemed long to the youth, for his trusty friend sleep came not as usual to speed it away; he envied the servant (who had only arrived about midnight with the baggage-horse,) the influence of the strong convent wine, and the deep unconsciousness that followed.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The night, however, seemed long to the youth, for his trusty friend sleep came not as usual to speed it away; he envied the servant (who had only arrived about midnight with the baggage-horse,) the influence of the strong convent wine, and the deep unconsciousness that followed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading With fast beating heart he knocked at the gate, and delivering the letter through a grating to a lay-sister, awaited a message from the abbess.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading With fast beating heart he knocked at the gate, and delivering the letter through a grating to a lay-sister, awaited a message from the abbess.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Before long the answer came, saying the command of the Count would be obeyed, that with the dawn of morning both the young girls would be given over to the messenger's charge, and that meanwhile he might spend the night at the house of the convent bailiff, who was accustomed to receive strangers, and dwelt in the vineyards of Mont Salvair.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Before long the answer came, saying the command of the Count would be obeyed, that with the dawn of morning both the young girls would be given over to the messenger's charge, and that meanwhile he might spend the night at the house of the convent bailiff, who was accustomed to receive strangers, and dwelt in the vineyards of Mont Salvair.

a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air

From this reading With fast beating heart he knocked at the gate, and delivering the letter through a grating to a lay-sister, awaited a message from the abbess.

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

From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

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

From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

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

From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Before long the answer came, saying the command of the Count would be obeyed, that with the dawn of morning both the young girls would be given over to the messenger's charge, and that meanwhile he might spend the night at the house of the convent bailiff, who was accustomed to receive strangers, and dwelt in the vineyards of Mont Salvair.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The night, however, seemed long to the youth, for his trusty friend sleep came not as usual to speed it away; he envied the servant (who had only arrived about midnight with the baggage-horse,) the influence of the strong convent wine, and the deep unconsciousness that followed.

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

From this reading Before long the answer came, saying the command of the Count would be obeyed, that with the dawn of morning both the young girls would be given over to the messenger's charge, and that meanwhile he might spend the night at the house of the convent bailiff, who was accustomed to receive strangers, and dwelt in the vineyards of Mont Salvair.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading The night, however, seemed long to the youth, for his trusty friend sleep came not as usual to speed it away; he envied the servant (who had only arrived about midnight with the baggage-horse,) the influence of the strong convent wine, and the deep unconsciousness that followed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

full of or characterized by joy

From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

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 "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading With fast beating heart he knocked at the gate, and delivering the letter through a grating to a lay-sister, awaited a message from the abbess.

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From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

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From this reading With fast beating heart he knocked at the gate, and delivering the letter through a grating to a lay-sister, awaited a message from the abbess.

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

From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading With fast beating heart he knocked at the gate, and delivering the letter through a grating to a lay-sister, awaited a message from the abbess.

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

From this reading Before long the answer came, saying the command of the Count would be obeyed, that with the dawn of morning both the young girls would be given over to the messenger's charge, and that meanwhile he might spend the night at the house of the convent bailiff, who was accustomed to receive strangers, and dwelt in the vineyards of Mont Salvair.

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

From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Before long the answer came, saying the command of the Count would be obeyed, that with the dawn of morning both the young girls would be given over to the messenger's charge, and that meanwhile he might spend the night at the house of the convent bailiff, who was accustomed to receive strangers, and dwelt in the vineyards of Mont Salvair.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading With fast beating heart he knocked at the gate, and delivering the letter through a grating to a lay-sister, awaited a message from the abbess.

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From this reading Before long the answer came, saying the command of the Count would be obeyed, that with the dawn of morning both the young girls would be given over to the messenger's charge, and that meanwhile he might spend the night at the house of the convent bailiff, who was accustomed to receive strangers, and dwelt in the vineyards of Mont Salvair.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading The night, however, seemed long to the youth, for his trusty friend sleep came not as usual to speed it away; he envied the servant (who had only arrived about midnight with the baggage-horse,) the influence of the strong convent wine, and the deep unconsciousness that followed.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Before long the answer came, saying the command of the Count would be obeyed, that with the dawn of morning both the young girls would be given over to the messenger's charge, and that meanwhile he might spend the night at the house of the convent bailiff, who was accustomed to receive strangers, and dwelt in the vineyards of Mont Salvair.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

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From this reading Before long the answer came, saying the command of the Count would be obeyed, that with the dawn of morning both the young girls would be given over to the messenger's charge, and that meanwhile he might spend the night at the house of the convent bailiff, who was accustomed to receive strangers, and dwelt in the vineyards of Mont Salvair.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading As he approached the convent at evening, his mood became quieter, and his brow clouded.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Before long the answer came, saying the command of the Count would be obeyed, that with the dawn of morning both the young girls would be given over to the messenger's charge, and that meanwhile he might spend the night at the house of the convent bailiff, who was accustomed to receive strangers, and dwelt in the vineyards of Mont Salvair.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Before long the answer came, saying the command of the Count would be obeyed, that with the dawn of morning both the young girls would be given over to the messenger's charge, and that meanwhile he might spend the night at the house of the convent bailiff, who was accustomed to receive strangers, and dwelt in the vineyards of Mont Salvair.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

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

From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

past form of “obey” — be obedient to

From this reading Before long the answer came, saying the command of the Count would be obeyed, that with the dawn of morning both the young girls would be given over to the messenger's charge, and that meanwhile he might spend the night at the house of the convent bailiff, who was accustomed to receive strangers, and dwelt in the vineyards of Mont Salvair.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

and nothing more

From this reading The night, however, seemed long to the youth, for his trusty friend sleep came not as usual to speed it away; he envied the servant (who had only arrived about midnight with the baggage-horse,) the influence of the strong convent wine, and the deep unconsciousness that followed.

above and across; more than

From this reading Before long the answer came, saying the command of the Count would be obeyed, that with the dawn of morning both the young girls would be given over to the messenger's charge, and that meanwhile he might spend the night at the house of the convent bailiff, who was accustomed to receive strangers, and dwelt in the vineyards of Mont Salvair.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

comparative of “quiet” — characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading As he approached the convent at evening, his mood became quieter, and his brow clouded.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Before long the answer came, saying the command of the Count would be obeyed, that with the dawn of morning both the young girls would be given over to the messenger's charge, and that meanwhile he might spend the night at the house of the convent bailiff, who was accustomed to receive strangers, and dwelt in the vineyards of Mont Salvair.

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From this reading Before long the answer came, saying the command of the Count would be obeyed, that with the dawn of morning both the young girls would be given over to the messenger's charge, and that meanwhile he might spend the night at the house of the convent bailiff, who was accustomed to receive strangers, and dwelt in the vineyards of Mont Salvair.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Before long the answer came, saying the command of the Count would be obeyed, that with the dawn of morning both the young girls would be given over to the messenger's charge, and that meanwhile he might spend the night at the house of the convent bailiff, who was accustomed to receive strangers, and dwelt in the vineyards of Mont Salvair.

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

From this reading The night, however, seemed long to the youth, for his trusty friend sleep came not as usual to speed it away; he envied the servant (who had only arrived about midnight with the baggage-horse,) the influence of the strong convent wine, and the deep unconsciousness that followed.

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

From this reading The night, however, seemed long to the youth, for his trusty friend sleep came not as usual to speed it away; he envied the servant (who had only arrived about midnight with the baggage-horse,) the influence of the strong convent wine, and the deep unconsciousness that followed.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading The night, however, seemed long to the youth, for his trusty friend sleep came not as usual to speed it away; he envied the servant (who had only arrived about midnight with the baggage-horse,) the influence of the strong convent wine, and the deep unconsciousness that followed.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

move hurridly

From this reading The night, however, seemed long to the youth, for his trusty friend sleep came not as usual to speed it away; he envied the servant (who had only arrived about midnight with the baggage-horse,) the influence of the strong convent wine, and the deep unconsciousness that followed.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading Before long the answer came, saying the command of the Count would be obeyed, that with the dawn of morning both the young girls would be given over to the messenger's charge, and that meanwhile he might spend the night at the house of the convent bailiff, who was accustomed to receive strangers, and dwelt in the vineyards of Mont Salvair.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Before long the answer came, saying the command of the Count would be obeyed, that with the dawn of morning both the young girls would be given over to the messenger's charge, and that meanwhile he might spend the night at the house of the convent bailiff, who was accustomed to receive strangers, and dwelt in the vineyards of Mont Salvair.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The night, however, seemed long to the youth, for his trusty friend sleep came not as usual to speed it away; he envied the servant (who had only arrived about midnight with the baggage-horse,) the influence of the strong convent wine, and the deep unconsciousness that followed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Before long the answer came, saying the command of the Count would be obeyed, that with the dawn of morning both the young girls would be given over to the messenger's charge, and that meanwhile he might spend the night at the house of the convent bailiff, who was accustomed to receive strangers, and dwelt in the vineyards of Mont Salvair.

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

From this reading As he approached the convent at evening, his mood became quieter, and his brow clouded.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading With fast beating heart he knocked at the gate, and delivering the letter through a grating to a lay-sister, awaited a message from the abbess.

up to a particular time

From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

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

From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

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From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges

From this reading The night, however, seemed long to the youth, for his trusty friend sleep came not as usual to speed it away; he envied the servant (who had only arrived about midnight with the baggage-horse,) the influence of the strong convent wine, and the deep unconsciousness that followed.

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From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security

From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment

From this reading The night, however, seemed long to the youth, for his trusty friend sleep came not as usual to speed it away; he envied the servant (who had only arrived about midnight with the baggage-horse,) the influence of the strong convent wine, and the deep unconsciousness that followed.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The night, however, seemed long to the youth, for his trusty friend sleep came not as usual to speed it away; he envied the servant (who had only arrived about midnight with the baggage-horse,) the influence of the strong convent wine, and the deep unconsciousness that followed.

plural of “vineyard” — a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced

From this reading Before long the answer came, saying the command of the Count would be obeyed, that with the dawn of morning both the young girls would be given over to the messenger's charge, and that meanwhile he might spend the night at the house of the convent bailiff, who was accustomed to receive strangers, and dwelt in the vineyards of Mont Salvair.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

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

From this reading Before long the answer came, saying the command of the Count would be obeyed, that with the dawn of morning both the young girls would be given over to the messenger's charge, and that meanwhile he might spend the night at the house of the convent bailiff, who was accustomed to receive strangers, and dwelt in the vineyards of Mont Salvair.

which person or people

From this reading Before long the answer came, saying the command of the Count would be obeyed, that with the dawn of morning both the young girls would be given over to the messenger's charge, and that meanwhile he might spend the night at the house of the convent bailiff, who was accustomed to receive strangers, and dwelt in the vineyards of Mont Salvair.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading The night, however, seemed long to the youth, for his trusty friend sleep came not as usual to speed it away; he envied the servant (who had only arrived about midnight with the baggage-horse,) the influence of the strong convent wine, and the deep unconsciousness that followed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Le donz chans d'un auzelh, Tue chantava en un plays, Me desviet l'autr'ier De mon camin--" He knew not why this particular song should come to his mind: he had never till now thought of it but with sorrow, but to-day he sang it with clear voice and joyous heart.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Before long the answer came, saying the command of the Count would be obeyed, that with the dawn of morning both the young girls would be given over to the messenger's charge, and that meanwhile he might spend the night at the house of the convent bailiff, who was accustomed to receive strangers, and dwelt in the vineyards of Mont Salvair.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Before long the answer came, saying the command of the Count would be obeyed, that with the dawn of morning both the young girls would be given over to the messenger's charge, and that meanwhile he might spend the night at the house of the convent bailiff, who was accustomed to receive strangers, and dwelt in the vineyards of Mont Salvair.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading The night, however, seemed long to the youth, for his trusty friend sleep came not as usual to speed it away; he envied the servant (who had only arrived about midnight with the baggage-horse,) the influence of the strong convent wine, and the deep unconsciousness that followed.