Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond sat alone in the winter gloaming after a hard day's work in his parish, which was a large one, covering several of those obscure little slums that lie hidden behind handsome streets in north-western London.

later than; following

From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond sat alone in the winter gloaming after a hard day's work in his parish, which was a large one, covering several of those obscure little slums that lie hidden behind handsome streets in north-western London.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond sat alone in the winter gloaming after a hard day's work in his parish, which was a large one, covering several of those obscure little slums that lie hidden behind handsome streets in north-western London.

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

From this reading It was one of the books which he opened often on an evening of fatigue and depression.

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

From this reading The table had been cleared after his short and simple dinner, and he was half reclining in his deep arm-chair while Sabatier's "Life of St. Francis of Assisi" lay open on the table under the candles that made only a spot of light in the lofty room.

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From this reading The table had been cleared after his short and simple dinner, and he was half reclining in his deep arm-chair while Sabatier's "Life of St. Francis of Assisi" lay open on the table under the candles that made only a spot of light in the lofty room.

The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.

From this reading He lay back in his chair with his eyes closed, not asleep, but resting, and listening with a kind of sensuous pleasure to the light fall of wood ashes on the hearth.

in a state of sleep

From this reading He lay back in his chair with his eyes closed, not asleep, but resting, and listening with a kind of sensuous pleasure to the light fall of wood ashes on the hearth.

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From this reading The table had been cleared after his short and simple dinner, and he was half reclining in his deep arm-chair while Sabatier's "Life of St. Francis of Assisi" lay open on the table under the candles that made only a spot of light in the lofty room.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He lay back in his chair with his eyes closed, not asleep, but resting, and listening with a kind of sensuous pleasure to the light fall of wood ashes on the hearth.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The table had been cleared after his short and simple dinner, and he was half reclining in his deep arm-chair while Sabatier's "Life of St. Francis of Assisi" lay open on the table under the candles that made only a spot of light in the lofty room.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond sat alone in the winter gloaming after a hard day's work in his parish, which was a large one, covering several of those obscure little slums that lie hidden behind handsome streets in north-western London.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading It was one of the books which he opened often on an evening of fatigue and depression.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading The "Life" or the "Fioretti" were books that rested his brain and soothed his spirits.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He lay back in his chair with his eyes closed, not asleep, but resting, and listening with a kind of sensuous pleasure to the light fall of wood ashes on the hearth.

plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading The table had been cleared after his short and simple dinner, and he was half reclining in his deep arm-chair while Sabatier's "Life of St. Francis of Assisi" lay open on the table under the candles that made only a spot of light in the lofty room.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading He lay back in his chair with his eyes closed, not asleep, but resting, and listening with a kind of sensuous pleasure to the light fall of wood ashes on the hearth.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading The table had been cleared after his short and simple dinner, and he was half reclining in his deep arm-chair while Sabatier's "Life of St. Francis of Assisi" lay open on the table under the candles that made only a spot of light in the lofty room.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading He lay back in his chair with his eyes closed, not asleep, but resting, and listening with a kind of sensuous pleasure to the light fall of wood ashes on the hearth.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond sat alone in the winter gloaming after a hard day's work in his parish, which was a large one, covering several of those obscure little slums that lie hidden behind handsome streets in north-western London.

a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money

From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond sat alone in the winter gloaming after a hard day's work in his parish, which was a large one, covering several of those obscure little slums that lie hidden behind handsome streets in north-western London.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond sat alone in the winter gloaming after a hard day's work in his parish, which was a large one, covering several of those obscure little slums that lie hidden behind handsome streets in north-western London.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The table had been cleared after his short and simple dinner, and he was half reclining in his deep arm-chair while Sabatier's "Life of St. Francis of Assisi" lay open on the table under the candles that made only a spot of light in the lofty room.

a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

From this reading It was one of the books which he opened often on an evening of fatigue and depression.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading The table had been cleared after his short and simple dinner, and he was half reclining in his deep arm-chair while Sabatier's "Life of St. Francis of Assisi" lay open on the table under the candles that made only a spot of light in the lofty room.

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

From this reading It was one of the books which he opened often on an evening of fatigue and depression.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He lay back in his chair with his eyes closed, not asleep, but resting, and listening with a kind of sensuous pleasure to the light fall of wood ashes on the hearth.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading He lay back in his chair with his eyes closed, not asleep, but resting, and listening with a kind of sensuous pleasure to the light fall of wood ashes on the hearth.

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

From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond sat alone in the winter gloaming after a hard day's work in his parish, which was a large one, covering several of those obscure little slums that lie hidden behind handsome streets in north-western London.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading It was one of the books which he opened often on an evening of fatigue and depression.

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From this reading The "Life" or the "Fioretti" were books that rested his brain and soothed his spirits.

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From this reading The table had been cleared after his short and simple dinner, and he was half reclining in his deep arm-chair while Sabatier's "Life of St. Francis of Assisi" lay open on the table under the candles that made only a spot of light in the lofty room.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond sat alone in the winter gloaming after a hard day's work in his parish, which was a large one, covering several of those obscure little slums that lie hidden behind handsome streets in north-western London.

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

From this reading The table had been cleared after his short and simple dinner, and he was half reclining in his deep arm-chair while Sabatier's "Life of St. Francis of Assisi" lay open on the table under the candles that made only a spot of light in the lofty room.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The table had been cleared after his short and simple dinner, and he was half reclining in his deep arm-chair while Sabatier's "Life of St. Francis of Assisi" lay open on the table under the candles that made only a spot of light in the lofty room.

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From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond sat alone in the winter gloaming after a hard day's work in his parish, which was a large one, covering several of those obscure little slums that lie hidden behind handsome streets in north-western London.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond sat alone in the winter gloaming after a hard day's work in his parish, which was a large one, covering several of those obscure little slums that lie hidden behind handsome streets in north-western London.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond sat alone in the winter gloaming after a hard day's work in his parish, which was a large one, covering several of those obscure little slums that lie hidden behind handsome streets in north-western London.

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

From this reading The table had been cleared after his short and simple dinner, and he was half reclining in his deep arm-chair while Sabatier's "Life of St. Francis of Assisi" lay open on the table under the candles that made only a spot of light in the lofty room.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading He lay back in his chair with his eyes closed, not asleep, but resting, and listening with a kind of sensuous pleasure to the light fall of wood ashes on the hearth.

not accessible to view

From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond sat alone in the winter gloaming after a hard day's work in his parish, which was a large one, covering several of those obscure little slums that lie hidden behind handsome streets in north-western London.

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

From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond sat alone in the winter gloaming after a hard day's work in his parish, which was a large one, covering several of those obscure little slums that lie hidden behind handsome streets in north-western London.

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

From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond sat alone in the winter gloaming after a hard day's work in his parish, which was a large one, covering several of those obscure little slums that lie hidden behind handsome streets in north-western London.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was one of the books which he opened often on an evening of fatigue and depression.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading He lay back in his chair with his eyes closed, not asleep, but resting, and listening with a kind of sensuous pleasure to the light fall of wood ashes on the hearth.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond sat alone in the winter gloaming after a hard day's work in his parish, which was a large one, covering several of those obscure little slums that lie hidden behind handsome streets in north-western London.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The table had been cleared after his short and simple dinner, and he was half reclining in his deep arm-chair while Sabatier's "Life of St. Francis of Assisi" lay open on the table under the candles that made only a spot of light in the lofty room.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond sat alone in the winter gloaming after a hard day's work in his parish, which was a large one, covering several of those obscure little slums that lie hidden behind handsome streets in north-western London.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The table had been cleared after his short and simple dinner, and he was half reclining in his deep arm-chair while Sabatier's "Life of St. Francis of Assisi" lay open on the table under the candles that made only a spot of light in the lofty room.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The table had been cleared after his short and simple dinner, and he was half reclining in his deep arm-chair while Sabatier's "Life of St. Francis of Assisi" lay open on the table under the candles that made only a spot of light in the lofty room.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading He lay back in his chair with his eyes closed, not asleep, but resting, and listening with a kind of sensuous pleasure to the light fall of wood ashes on the hearth.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond sat alone in the winter gloaming after a hard day's work in his parish, which was a large one, covering several of those obscure little slums that lie hidden behind handsome streets in north-western London.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading The table had been cleared after his short and simple dinner, and he was half reclining in his deep arm-chair while Sabatier's "Life of St. Francis of Assisi" lay open on the table under the candles that made only a spot of light in the lofty room.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond sat alone in the winter gloaming after a hard day's work in his parish, which was a large one, covering several of those obscure little slums that lie hidden behind handsome streets in north-western London.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The table had been cleared after his short and simple dinner, and he was half reclining in his deep arm-chair while Sabatier's "Life of St. Francis of Assisi" lay open on the table under the candles that made only a spot of light in the lofty room.

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From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond sat alone in the winter gloaming after a hard day's work in his parish, which was a large one, covering several of those obscure little slums that lie hidden behind handsome streets in north-western London.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He lay back in his chair with his eyes closed, not asleep, but resting, and listening with a kind of sensuous pleasure to the light fall of wood ashes on the hearth.

make less visible or unclear

From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond sat alone in the winter gloaming after a hard day's work in his parish, which was a large one, covering several of those obscure little slums that lie hidden behind handsome streets in north-western London.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond sat alone in the winter gloaming after a hard day's work in his parish, which was a large one, covering several of those obscure little slums that lie hidden behind handsome streets in north-western London.

many times at short intervals

From this reading It was one of the books which he opened often on an evening of fatigue and depression.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The table had been cleared after his short and simple dinner, and he was half reclining in his deep arm-chair while Sabatier's "Life of St. Francis of Assisi" lay open on the table under the candles that made only a spot of light in the lofty room.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond sat alone in the winter gloaming after a hard day's work in his parish, which was a large one, covering several of those obscure little slums that lie hidden behind handsome streets in north-western London.

and nothing more

From this reading The table had been cleared after his short and simple dinner, and he was half reclining in his deep arm-chair while Sabatier's "Life of St. Francis of Assisi" lay open on the table under the candles that made only a spot of light in the lofty room.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The table had been cleared after his short and simple dinner, and he was half reclining in his deep arm-chair while Sabatier's "Life of St. Francis of Assisi" lay open on the table under the candles that made only a spot of light in the lofty room.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading It was one of the books which he opened often on an evening of fatigue and depression.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The "Life" or the "Fioretti" were books that rested his brain and soothed his spirits.

a local church community

From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond sat alone in the winter gloaming after a hard day's work in his parish, which was a large one, covering several of those obscure little slums that lie hidden behind handsome streets in north-western London.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading He lay back in his chair with his eyes closed, not asleep, but resting, and listening with a kind of sensuous pleasure to the light fall of wood ashes on the hearth.

the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position

From this reading The table had been cleared after his short and simple dinner, and he was half reclining in his deep arm-chair while Sabatier's "Life of St. Francis of Assisi" lay open on the table under the candles that made only a spot of light in the lofty room.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading The "Life" or the "Fioretti" were books that rested his brain and soothed his spirits.

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

From this reading He lay back in his chair with his eyes closed, not asleep, but resting, and listening with a kind of sensuous pleasure to the light fall of wood ashes on the hearth.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The table had been cleared after his short and simple dinner, and he was half reclining in his deep arm-chair while Sabatier's "Life of St. Francis of Assisi" lay open on the table under the candles that made only a spot of light in the lofty room.

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From this reading The table had been cleared after his short and simple dinner, and he was half reclining in his deep arm-chair while Sabatier's "Life of St. Francis of Assisi" lay open on the table under the candles that made only a spot of light in the lofty room.

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

From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond sat alone in the winter gloaming after a hard day's work in his parish, which was a large one, covering several of those obscure little slums that lie hidden behind handsome streets in north-western London.

taking delight in beauty

From this reading He lay back in his chair with his eyes closed, not asleep, but resting, and listening with a kind of sensuous pleasure to the light fall of wood ashes on the hearth.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond sat alone in the winter gloaming after a hard day's work in his parish, which was a large one, covering several of those obscure little slums that lie hidden behind handsome streets in north-western London.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The table had been cleared after his short and simple dinner, and he was half reclining in his deep arm-chair while Sabatier's "Life of St. Francis of Assisi" lay open on the table under the candles that made only a spot of light in the lofty room.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading The table had been cleared after his short and simple dinner, and he was half reclining in his deep arm-chair while Sabatier's "Life of St. Francis of Assisi" lay open on the table under the candles that made only a spot of light in the lofty room.

plural of “slum” — a district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions

From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond sat alone in the winter gloaming after a hard day's work in his parish, which was a large one, covering several of those obscure little slums that lie hidden behind handsome streets in north-western London.

past form of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to

From this reading The "Life" or the "Fioretti" were books that rested his brain and soothed his spirits.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading The "Life" or the "Fioretti" were books that rested his brain and soothed his spirits.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The table had been cleared after his short and simple dinner, and he was half reclining in his deep arm-chair while Sabatier's "Life of St. Francis of Assisi" lay open on the table under the candles that made only a spot of light in the lofty room.

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From this reading The table had been cleared after his short and simple dinner, and he was half reclining in his deep arm-chair while Sabatier's "Life of St. Francis of Assisi" lay open on the table under the candles that made only a spot of light in the lofty room.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond sat alone in the winter gloaming after a hard day's work in his parish, which was a large one, covering several of those obscure little slums that lie hidden behind handsome streets in north-western London.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The table had been cleared after his short and simple dinner, and he was half reclining in his deep arm-chair while Sabatier's "Life of St. Francis of Assisi" lay open on the table under the candles that made only a spot of light in the lofty room.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond sat alone in the winter gloaming after a hard day's work in his parish, which was a large one, covering several of those obscure little slums that lie hidden behind handsome streets in north-western London.

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

From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond sat alone in the winter gloaming after a hard day's work in his parish, which was a large one, covering several of those obscure little slums that lie hidden behind handsome streets in north-western London.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond sat alone in the winter gloaming after a hard day's work in his parish, which was a large one, covering several of those obscure little slums that lie hidden behind handsome streets in north-western London.

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

From this reading He lay back in his chair with his eyes closed, not asleep, but resting, and listening with a kind of sensuous pleasure to the light fall of wood ashes on the hearth.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The table had been cleared after his short and simple dinner, and he was half reclining in his deep arm-chair while Sabatier's "Life of St. Francis of Assisi" lay open on the table under the candles that made only a spot of light in the lofty room.

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

From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond sat alone in the winter gloaming after a hard day's work in his parish, which was a large one, covering several of those obscure little slums that lie hidden behind handsome streets in north-western London.

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

From this reading The "Life" or the "Fioretti" were books that rested his brain and soothed his spirits.

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

From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond sat alone in the winter gloaming after a hard day's work in his parish, which was a large one, covering several of those obscure little slums that lie hidden behind handsome streets in north-western London.

during the time that

From this reading The table had been cleared after his short and simple dinner, and he was half reclining in his deep arm-chair while Sabatier's "Life of St. Francis of Assisi" lay open on the table under the candles that made only a spot of light in the lofty room.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond sat alone in the winter gloaming after a hard day's work in his parish, which was a large one, covering several of those obscure little slums that lie hidden behind handsome streets in north-western London.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He lay back in his chair with his eyes closed, not asleep, but resting, and listening with a kind of sensuous pleasure to the light fall of wood ashes on the hearth.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading He lay back in his chair with his eyes closed, not asleep, but resting, and listening with a kind of sensuous pleasure to the light fall of wood ashes on the hearth.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond sat alone in the winter gloaming after a hard day's work in his parish, which was a large one, covering several of those obscure little slums that lie hidden behind handsome streets in north-western London.