Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading THE SINFUL VILLAGE OF SPELLINO This was the story we told, and there was not a face among the audience that did not blanch, and in that village there were undoubtedly some who that night did not sleep.

in addition

From this reading For as soon as we ceased the children ran off to their homes to bring their mothers, who also had to hear.

an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading So we had to tell as before, without the alteration of a word.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading THE SINFUL VILLAGE OF SPELLINO This was the story we told, and there was not a face among the audience that did not blanch, and in that village there were undoubtedly some who that night did not sleep.

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

From this reading THE SINFUL VILLAGE OF SPELLINO This was the story we told, and there was not a face among the audience that did not blanch, and in that village there were undoubtedly some who that night did not sleep.

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

From this reading For as soon as we ceased the children ran off to their homes to bring their mothers, who also had to hear.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading THE SINFUL VILLAGE OF SPELLINO This was the story we told, and there was not a face among the audience that did not blanch, and in that village there were undoubtedly some who that night did not sleep.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Then home from the meadow pastures where they had been mowing, past the ripening grain, the fathers came, ill-pleased to find the dinner still not ready.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading So we had to tell as before, without the alteration of a word.

turn pale, as if in fear

From this reading THE SINFUL VILLAGE OF SPELLINO This was the story we told, and there was not a face among the audience that did not blanch, and in that village there were undoubtedly some who that night did not sleep.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading For as soon as we ceased the children ran off to their homes to bring their mothers, who also had to hear.

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

From this reading Then home from the meadow pastures where they had been mowing, past the ripening grain, the fathers came, ill-pleased to find the dinner still not ready.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading For as soon as we ceased the children ran off to their homes to bring their mothers, who also had to hear.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading For as soon as we ceased the children ran off to their homes to bring their mothers, who also had to hear.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Now, the success of the story of the Seven Dead Men was great, surprising, embarrassing.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading THE SINFUL VILLAGE OF SPELLINO This was the story we told, and there was not a face among the audience that did not blanch, and in that village there were undoubtedly some who that night did not sleep.

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

From this reading Then home from the meadow pastures where they had been mowing, past the ripening grain, the fathers came, ill-pleased to find the dinner still not ready.

hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment

From this reading Now, the success of the story of the Seven Dead Men was great, surprising, embarrassing.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading THE SINFUL VILLAGE OF SPELLINO This was the story we told, and there was not a face among the audience that did not blanch, and in that village there were undoubtedly some who that night did not sleep.

plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Then home from the meadow pastures where they had been mowing, past the ripening grain, the fathers came, ill-pleased to find the dinner still not ready.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Then home from the meadow pastures where they had been mowing, past the ripening grain, the fathers came, ill-pleased to find the dinner still not ready.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For as soon as we ceased the children ran off to their homes to bring their mothers, who also had to hear.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Then home from the meadow pastures where they had been mowing, past the ripening grain, the fathers came, ill-pleased to find the dinner still not ready.

a relatively small granular particle of a substance

From this reading Then home from the meadow pastures where they had been mowing, past the ripening grain, the fathers came, ill-pleased to find the dinner still not ready.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Now, the success of the story of the Seven Dead Men was great, surprising, embarrassing.

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

From this reading For as soon as we ceased the children ran off to their homes to bring their mothers, who also had to hear.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading For as soon as we ceased the children ran off to their homes to bring their mothers, who also had to hear.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Then home from the meadow pastures where they had been mowing, past the ripening grain, the fathers came, ill-pleased to find the dinner still not ready.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading For as soon as we ceased the children ran off to their homes to bring their mothers, who also had to hear.

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

From this reading Then home from the meadow pastures where they had been mowing, past the ripening grain, the fathers came, ill-pleased to find the dinner still not ready.

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

From this reading THE SINFUL VILLAGE OF SPELLINO This was the story we told, and there was not a face among the audience that did not blanch, and in that village there were undoubtedly some who that night did not sleep.

a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading Then home from the meadow pastures where they had been mowing, past the ripening grain, the fathers came, ill-pleased to find the dinner still not ready.

the force of workers available

From this reading Now, the success of the story of the Seven Dead Men was great, surprising, embarrassing.

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

From this reading For as soon as we ceased the children ran off to their homes to bring their mothers, who also had to hear.

-ing form of “mow” — cut with a blade or mower

From this reading Then home from the meadow pastures where they had been mowing, past the ripening grain, the fathers came, ill-pleased to find the dinner still not ready.

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

From this reading THE SINFUL VILLAGE OF SPELLINO This was the story we told, and there was not a face among the audience that did not blanch, and in that village there were undoubtedly some who that night did not sleep.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE SINFUL VILLAGE OF SPELLINO This was the story we told, and there was not a face among the audience that did not blanch, and in that village there were undoubtedly some who that night did not sleep.

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

From this reading Now, the success of the story of the Seven Dead Men was great, surprising, embarrassing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SINFUL VILLAGE OF SPELLINO This was the story we told, and there was not a face among the audience that did not blanch, and in that village there were undoubtedly some who that night did not sleep.

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

From this reading For as soon as we ceased the children ran off to their homes to bring their mothers, who also had to hear.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Then home from the meadow pastures where they had been mowing, past the ripening grain, the fathers came, ill-pleased to find the dinner still not ready.

plural of “pasture” — a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock

From this reading Then home from the meadow pastures where they had been mowing, past the ripening grain, the fathers came, ill-pleased to find the dinner still not ready.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading For as soon as we ceased the children ran off to their homes to bring their mothers, who also had to hear.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Then home from the meadow pastures where they had been mowing, past the ripening grain, the fathers came, ill-pleased to find the dinner still not ready.

coming to full development; becoming mature

From this reading Then home from the meadow pastures where they had been mowing, past the ripening grain, the fathers came, ill-pleased to find the dinner still not ready.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Now, the success of the story of the Seven Dead Men was great, surprising, embarrassing.

characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin

From this reading THE SINFUL VILLAGE OF SPELLINO This was the story we told, and there was not a face among the audience that did not blanch, and in that village there were undoubtedly some who that night did not sleep.

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

From this reading THE SINFUL VILLAGE OF SPELLINO This was the story we told, and there was not a face among the audience that did not blanch, and in that village there were undoubtedly some who that night did not sleep.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So we had to tell as before, without the alteration of a word.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading THE SINFUL VILLAGE OF SPELLINO This was the story we told, and there was not a face among the audience that did not blanch, and in that village there were undoubtedly some who that night did not sleep.

in the near future

From this reading For as soon as we ceased the children ran off to their homes to bring their mothers, who also had to hear.

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

From this reading THE SINFUL VILLAGE OF SPELLINO This was the story we told, and there was not a face among the audience that did not blanch, and in that village there were undoubtedly some who that night did not sleep.

not in physical motion

From this reading Then home from the meadow pastures where they had been mowing, past the ripening grain, the fathers came, ill-pleased to find the dinner still not ready.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE SINFUL VILLAGE OF SPELLINO This was the story we told, and there was not a face among the audience that did not blanch, and in that village there were undoubtedly some who that night did not sleep.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Now, the success of the story of the Seven Dead Men was great, surprising, embarrassing.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading Now, the success of the story of the Seven Dead Men was great, surprising, embarrassing.

express in words

From this reading So we had to tell as before, without the alteration of a word.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE SINFUL VILLAGE OF SPELLINO This was the story we told, and there was not a face among the audience that did not blanch, and in that village there were undoubtedly some who that night did not sleep.

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

From this reading THE SINFUL VILLAGE OF SPELLINO This was the story we told, and there was not a face among the audience that did not blanch, and in that village there were undoubtedly some who that night did not sleep.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading For as soon as we ceased the children ran off to their homes to bring their mothers, who also had to hear.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then home from the meadow pastures where they had been mowing, past the ripening grain, the fathers came, ill-pleased to find the dinner still not ready.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE SINFUL VILLAGE OF SPELLINO This was the story we told, and there was not a face among the audience that did not blanch, and in that village there were undoubtedly some who that night did not sleep.

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

From this reading Then home from the meadow pastures where they had been mowing, past the ripening grain, the fathers came, ill-pleased to find the dinner still not ready.

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

From this reading THE SINFUL VILLAGE OF SPELLINO This was the story we told, and there was not a face among the audience that did not blanch, and in that village there were undoubtedly some who that night did not sleep.

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

From this reading For as soon as we ceased the children ran off to their homes to bring their mothers, who also had to hear.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading THE SINFUL VILLAGE OF SPELLINO This was the story we told, and there was not a face among the audience that did not blanch, and in that village there were undoubtedly some who that night did not sleep.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading THE SINFUL VILLAGE OF SPELLINO This was the story we told, and there was not a face among the audience that did not blanch, and in that village there were undoubtedly some who that night did not sleep.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading THE SINFUL VILLAGE OF SPELLINO This was the story we told, and there was not a face among the audience that did not blanch, and in that village there were undoubtedly some who that night did not sleep.

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

From this reading THE SINFUL VILLAGE OF SPELLINO This was the story we told, and there was not a face among the audience that did not blanch, and in that village there were undoubtedly some who that night did not sleep.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE SINFUL VILLAGE OF SPELLINO This was the story we told, and there was not a face among the audience that did not blanch, and in that village there were undoubtedly some who that night did not sleep.

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

From this reading THE SINFUL VILLAGE OF SPELLINO This was the story we told, and there was not a face among the audience that did not blanch, and in that village there were undoubtedly some who that night did not sleep.

in or at the place that

From this reading Then home from the meadow pastures where they had been mowing, past the ripening grain, the fathers came, ill-pleased to find the dinner still not ready.

which person or people

From this reading THE SINFUL VILLAGE OF SPELLINO This was the story we told, and there was not a face among the audience that did not blanch, and in that village there were undoubtedly some who that night did not sleep.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading So we had to tell as before, without the alteration of a word.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading So we had to tell as before, without the alteration of a word.