used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a brief interval, but which appeared like an age to Constance, the door was again thrown open, and Philip entered the sacristy.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a brief interval, but which appeared like an age to Constance, the door was again thrown open, and Philip entered the sacristy.
anew
From this reading After a brief interval, but which appeared like an age to Constance, the door was again thrown open, and Philip entered the sacristy.
how long something has existed
From this reading After a brief interval, but which appeared like an age to Constance, the door was again thrown open, and Philip entered the sacristy.
ALFONSO
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From this reading HOW FATHER ALFONSO INTERPOSED IN CONSTANCE’S BEHALF.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After a brief interval, but which appeared like an age to Constance, the door was again thrown open, and Philip entered the sacristy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After a brief interval, but which appeared like an age to Constance, the door was again thrown open, and Philip entered the sacristy.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading After a brief interval, but which appeared like an age to Constance, the door was again thrown open, and Philip entered the sacristy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “The wretch who has just suffered for his contumely smiled as the pile was lighted.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “One would think that burning must be pleasant to those tainted with heresy,” he observed.
BEHALFnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading HOW FATHER ALFONSO INTERPOSED IN CONSTANCE’S BEHALF.
of short duration or distance
From this reading After a brief interval, but which appeared like an age to Constance, the door was again thrown open, and Philip entered the sacristy.
the act of burning something
From this reading “One would think that burning must be pleasant to those tainted with heresy,” he observed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After a brief interval, but which appeared like an age to Constance, the door was again thrown open, and Philip entered the sacristy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To judge by his looks, no one would have supposed that he was fresh from the terrible spectacle he had just witnessed.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading After a brief interval, but which appeared like an age to Constance, the door was again thrown open, and Philip entered the sacristy.
CONSTANCE'S
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From this reading HOW FATHER ALFONSO INTERPOSED IN CONSTANCE’S BEHALF.
contumelynoun
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading “The wretch who has just suffered for his contumely smiled as the pile was lighted.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading After a brief interval, but which appeared like an age to Constance, the door was again thrown open, and Philip entered the sacristy.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading After a brief interval, but which appeared like an age to Constance, the door was again thrown open, and Philip entered the sacristy.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading HOW FATHER ALFONSO INTERPOSED IN CONSTANCE’S BEHALF.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “The wretch who has just suffered for his contumely smiled as the pile was lighted.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading To judge by his looks, no one would have supposed that he was fresh from the terrible spectacle he had just witnessed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To judge by his looks, no one would have supposed that he was fresh from the terrible spectacle he had just witnessed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To judge by his looks, no one would have supposed that he was fresh from the terrible spectacle he had just witnessed.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The wretch who has just suffered for his contumely smiled as the pile was lighted.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To judge by his looks, no one would have supposed that he was fresh from the terrible spectacle he had just witnessed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To judge by his looks, no one would have supposed that he was fresh from the terrible spectacle he had just witnessed.
heresynounUS /ˈherəsi/
any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position
From this reading “One would think that burning must be pleasant to those tainted with heresy,” he observed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To judge by his looks, no one would have supposed that he was fresh from the terrible spectacle he had just witnessed.
HOW
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From this reading HOW FATHER ALFONSO INTERPOSED IN CONSTANCE’S BEHALF.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW FATHER ALFONSO INTERPOSED IN CONSTANCE’S BEHALF.
INTERPOSED
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From this reading HOW FATHER ALFONSO INTERPOSED IN CONSTANCE’S BEHALF.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading After a brief interval, but which appeared like an age to Constance, the door was again thrown open, and Philip entered the sacristy.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading To judge by his looks, no one would have supposed that he was fresh from the terrible spectacle he had just witnessed.
and nothing more
From this reading To judge by his looks, no one would have supposed that he was fresh from the terrible spectacle he had just witnessed.
set afire or burning
From this reading “The wretch who has just suffered for his contumely smiled as the pile was lighted.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading After a brief interval, but which appeared like an age to Constance, the door was again thrown open, and Philip entered the sacristy.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading To judge by his looks, no one would have supposed that he was fresh from the terrible spectacle he had just witnessed.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “One would think that burning must be pleasant to those tainted with heresy,” he observed.
not any; not one
From this reading To judge by his looks, no one would have supposed that he was fresh from the terrible spectacle he had just witnessed.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading “One would think that burning must be pleasant to those tainted with heresy,” he observed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To judge by his looks, no one would have supposed that he was fresh from the terrible spectacle he had just witnessed.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading After a brief interval, but which appeared like an age to Constance, the door was again thrown open, and Philip entered the sacristy.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading After a brief interval, but which appeared like an age to Constance, the door was again thrown open, and Philip entered the sacristy.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading “The wretch who has just suffered for his contumely smiled as the pile was lighted.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading “One would think that burning must be pleasant to those tainted with heresy,” he observed.
sacristynoun
a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept or meetings are held
From this reading After a brief interval, but which appeared like an age to Constance, the door was again thrown open, and Philip entered the sacristy.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading “The wretch who has just suffered for his contumely smiled as the pile was lighted.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading To judge by his looks, no one would have supposed that he was fresh from the terrible spectacle he had just witnessed.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading “The wretch who has just suffered for his contumely smiled as the pile was lighted.
required or under orders
From this reading To judge by his looks, no one would have supposed that he was fresh from the terrible spectacle he had just witnessed.
taintedadjectiveUS /ˈteɪntɪd/
touched by rot or decay
From this reading “One would think that burning must be pleasant to those tainted with heresy,” he observed.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading To judge by his looks, no one would have supposed that he was fresh from the terrible spectacle he had just witnessed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To judge by his looks, no one would have supposed that he was fresh from the terrible spectacle he had just witnessed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After a brief interval, but which appeared like an age to Constance, the door was again thrown open, and Philip entered the sacristy.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “One would think that burning must be pleasant to those tainted with heresy,” he observed.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “One would think that burning must be pleasant to those tainted with heresy,” he observed.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading After a brief interval, but which appeared like an age to Constance, the door was again thrown open, and Philip entered the sacristy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After a brief interval, but which appeared like an age to Constance, the door was again thrown open, and Philip entered the sacristy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After a brief interval, but which appeared like an age to Constance, the door was again thrown open, and Philip entered the sacristy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After a brief interval, but which appeared like an age to Constance, the door was again thrown open, and Philip entered the sacristy.
which person or people
From this reading “The wretch who has just suffered for his contumely smiled as the pile was lighted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “One would think that burning must be pleasant to those tainted with heresy,” he observed.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading To judge by his looks, no one would have supposed that he was fresh from the terrible spectacle he had just witnessed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To judge by his looks, no one would have supposed that he was fresh from the terrible spectacle he had just witnessed.
wretchnounUS /retʃ/
performs some wicked deed
From this reading “The wretch who has just suffered for his contumely smiled as the pile was lighted.
