Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading The bishop might order the grating to be opened in order to see the bones of the saint; and the judge, accustomed to the ways of criminals, might insist upon a search, seeing that the murder had taken place within arm's length of the altar.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading The bishop might order the grating to be opened in order to see the bones of the saint; and the judge, accustomed to the ways of criminals, might insist upon a search, seeing that the murder had taken place within arm's length of the altar.

the table in Christian churches where communion is given

From this reading The bishop might order the grating to be opened in order to see the bones of the saint; and the judge, accustomed to the ways of criminals, might insist upon a search, seeing that the murder had taken place within arm's length of the altar.

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

From this reading It was of no use for him to argue with himself, and tell himself that the knife would not be found.

present reasons and arguments

From this reading It was of no use for him to argue with himself, and tell himself that the knife would not be found.

possessive form of “arm” — a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading The bishop might order the grating to be opened in order to see the bones of the saint; and the judge, accustomed to the ways of criminals, might insist upon a search, seeing that the murder had taken place within arm's length of the altar.

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

From this reading It was of no use for him to argue with himself, and tell himself that the knife would not be found.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Tebaldo's nerves were beginning to give way.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading No one in Santa Vittoria would look for it, but there was the bishop, who would shortly reconsecrate the church, and there was the judge, who had told San Giacinto that he might go up to visit the scene of the murder.

(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance

From this reading The bishop might order the grating to be opened in order to see the bones of the saint; and the judge, accustomed to the ways of criminals, might insist upon a search, seeing that the murder had taken place within arm's length of the altar.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading No one in Santa Vittoria would look for it, but there was the bishop, who would shortly reconsecrate the church, and there was the judge, who had told San Giacinto that he might go up to visit the scene of the murder.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading No one in Santa Vittoria would look for it, but there was the bishop, who would shortly reconsecrate the church, and there was the judge, who had told San Giacinto that he might go up to visit the scene of the murder.

plural of “criminal” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading The bishop might order the grating to be opened in order to see the bones of the saint; and the judge, accustomed to the ways of criminals, might insist upon a search, seeing that the murder had taken place within arm's length of the altar.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading He knew that the possibility existed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was of no use for him to argue with himself, and tell himself that the knife would not be found.

set up or found

From this reading It was of no use for him to argue with himself, and tell himself that the knife would not be found.

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

From this reading No one in Santa Vittoria would look for it, but there was the bishop, who would shortly reconsecrate the church, and there was the judge, who had told San Giacinto that he might go up to visit the scene of the murder.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Tebaldo's nerves were beginning to give way.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading No one in Santa Vittoria would look for it, but there was the bishop, who would shortly reconsecrate the church, and there was the judge, who had told San Giacinto that he might go up to visit the scene of the murder.

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

From this reading The bishop might order the grating to be opened in order to see the bones of the saint; and the judge, accustomed to the ways of criminals, might insist upon a search, seeing that the murder had taken place within arm's length of the altar.

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

From this reading No one in Santa Vittoria would look for it, but there was the bishop, who would shortly reconsecrate the church, and there was the judge, who had told San Giacinto that he might go up to visit the scene of the murder.

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

From this reading He knew that the possibility existed.

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

From this reading It was of no use for him to argue with himself, and tell himself that the knife would not be found.

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

From this reading It was of no use for him to argue with himself, and tell himself that the knife would not be found.

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

From this reading No one in Santa Vittoria would look for it, but there was the bishop, who would shortly reconsecrate the church, and there was the judge, who had told San Giacinto that he might go up to visit the scene of the murder.

be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading The bishop might order the grating to be opened in order to see the bones of the saint; and the judge, accustomed to the ways of criminals, might insist upon a search, seeing that the murder had taken place within arm's length of the altar.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was of no use for him to argue with himself, and tell himself that the knife would not be found.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading No one in Santa Vittoria would look for it, but there was the bishop, who would shortly reconsecrate the church, and there was the judge, who had told San Giacinto that he might go up to visit the scene of the murder.

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 He knew that the possibility existed.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading It was of no use for him to argue with himself, and tell himself that the knife would not be found.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading The bishop might order the grating to be opened in order to see the bones of the saint; and the judge, accustomed to the ways of criminals, might insist upon a search, seeing that the murder had taken place within arm's length of the altar.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading No one in Santa Vittoria would look for it, but there was the bishop, who would shortly reconsecrate the church, and there was the judge, who had told San Giacinto that he might go up to visit the scene of the murder.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading No one in Santa Vittoria would look for it, but there was the bishop, who would shortly reconsecrate the church, and there was the judge, who had told San Giacinto that he might go up to visit the scene of the murder.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading No one in Santa Vittoria would look for it, but there was the bishop, who would shortly reconsecrate the church, and there was the judge, who had told San Giacinto that he might go up to visit the scene of the murder.

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading Tebaldo's nerves were beginning to give way.

not any; not one

From this reading It was of no use for him to argue with himself, and tell himself that the knife would not be found.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was of no use for him to argue with himself, and tell himself that the knife would not be found.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was of no use for him to argue with himself, and tell himself that the knife would not be found.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No one in Santa Vittoria would look for it, but there was the bishop, who would shortly reconsecrate the church, and there was the judge, who had told San Giacinto that he might go up to visit the scene of the murder.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The bishop might order the grating to be opened in order to see the bones of the saint; and the judge, accustomed to the ways of criminals, might insist upon a search, seeing that the murder had taken place within arm's length of the altar.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The bishop might order the grating to be opened in order to see the bones of the saint; and the judge, accustomed to the ways of criminals, might insist upon a search, seeing that the murder had taken place within arm's length of the altar.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The bishop might order the grating to be opened in order to see the bones of the saint; and the judge, accustomed to the ways of criminals, might insist upon a search, seeing that the murder had taken place within arm's length of the altar.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading He knew that the possibility existed.

consecrate anew, as after a desecration

From this reading No one in Santa Vittoria would look for it, but there was the bishop, who would shortly reconsecrate the church, and there was the judge, who had told San Giacinto that he might go up to visit the scene of the murder.

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading The bishop might order the grating to be opened in order to see the bones of the saint; and the judge, accustomed to the ways of criminals, might insist upon a search, seeing that the murder had taken place within arm's length of the altar.

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

From this reading No one in Santa Vittoria would look for it, but there was the bishop, who would shortly reconsecrate the church, and there was the judge, who had told San Giacinto that he might go up to visit the scene of the murder.

the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas

From this reading No one in Santa Vittoria would look for it, but there was the bishop, who would shortly reconsecrate the church, and there was the judge, who had told San Giacinto that he might go up to visit the scene of the murder.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading No one in Santa Vittoria would look for it, but there was the bishop, who would shortly reconsecrate the church, and there was the judge, who had told San Giacinto that he might go up to visit the scene of the murder.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading The bishop might order the grating to be opened in order to see the bones of the saint; and the judge, accustomed to the ways of criminals, might insist upon a search, seeing that the murder had taken place within arm's length of the altar.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The bishop might order the grating to be opened in order to see the bones of the saint; and the judge, accustomed to the ways of criminals, might insist upon a search, seeing that the murder had taken place within arm's length of the altar.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading The bishop might order the grating to be opened in order to see the bones of the saint; and the judge, accustomed to the ways of criminals, might insist upon a search, seeing that the murder had taken place within arm's length of the altar.

for a short time

From this reading No one in Santa Vittoria would look for it, but there was the bishop, who would shortly reconsecrate the church, and there was the judge, who had told San Giacinto that he might go up to visit the scene of the murder.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The bishop might order the grating to be opened in order to see the bones of the saint; and the judge, accustomed to the ways of criminals, might insist upon a search, seeing that the murder had taken place within arm's length of the altar.

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

From this reading Tebaldo's nerves were beginning to give way.

express in words

From this reading It was of no use for him to argue with himself, and tell himself that the knife would not be found.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was of no use for him to argue with himself, and tell himself that the knife would not be found.

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

From this reading It was of no use for him to argue with himself, and tell himself that the knife would not be found.

in or at that place or location

From this reading No one in Santa Vittoria would look for it, but there was the bishop, who would shortly reconsecrate the church, and there was the judge, who had told San Giacinto that he might go up to visit the scene of the murder.

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

From this reading Tebaldo's nerves were beginning to give way.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading No one in Santa Vittoria would look for it, but there was the bishop, who would shortly reconsecrate the church, and there was the judge, who had told San Giacinto that he might go up to visit the scene of the murder.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading No one in Santa Vittoria would look for it, but there was the bishop, who would shortly reconsecrate the church, and there was the judge, who had told San Giacinto that he might go up to visit the scene of the murder.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The bishop might order the grating to be opened in order to see the bones of the saint; and the judge, accustomed to the ways of criminals, might insist upon a search, seeing that the murder had taken place within arm's length of the altar.

the act of using

From this reading It was of no use for him to argue with himself, and tell himself that the knife would not be found.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading No one in Santa Vittoria would look for it, but there was the bishop, who would shortly reconsecrate the church, and there was the judge, who had told San Giacinto that he might go up to visit the scene of the murder.

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

From this reading No one in Santa Vittoria would look for it, but there was the bishop, who would shortly reconsecrate the church, and there was the judge, who had told San Giacinto that he might go up to visit the scene of the murder.

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

From this reading It was of no use for him to argue with himself, and tell himself that the knife would not be found.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Tebaldo's nerves were beginning to give way.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading The bishop might order the grating to be opened in order to see the bones of the saint; and the judge, accustomed to the ways of criminals, might insist upon a search, seeing that the murder had taken place within arm's length of the altar.

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

From this reading Tebaldo's nerves were beginning to give way.

which person or people

From this reading No one in Santa Vittoria would look for it, but there was the bishop, who would shortly reconsecrate the church, and there was the judge, who had told San Giacinto that he might go up to visit the scene of the murder.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was of no use for him to argue with himself, and tell himself that the knife would not be found.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The bishop might order the grating to be opened in order to see the bones of the saint; and the judge, accustomed to the ways of criminals, might insist upon a search, seeing that the murder had taken place within arm's length of the altar.

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

From this reading It was of no use for him to argue with himself, and tell himself that the knife would not be found.