used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was against his principles to permit himself too high a degree of physical comfort, but as the current of his blood ran less swiftly he drew unconsciously closer to the stove.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It was against his principles to permit himself too high a degree of physical comfort, but as the current of his blood ran less swiftly he drew unconsciously closer to the stove.
AMOSnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading AMOS VENTURES INTO THE WORLD In the autumn evenings Grandfather sat beside his stove in meditation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As he had often sat here and ordered his life, so he was ordering now his departure from life.
antiphonaladjective
containing or using responses; alternating
From this reading He dreamed sometimes of a burial such as the fathers had had, at midnight under the light of torches, with antiphonal singing and solemn tolling of bells, and with a procession of the Brotherhood of Zion and the Sisterhood of Spiritual Virgins.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was against his principles to permit himself too high a degree of physical comfort, but as the current of his blood ran less swiftly he drew unconsciously closer to the stove.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He dreamed sometimes of a burial such as the fathers had had, at midnight under the light of torches, with antiphonal singing and solemn tolling of bells, and with a procession of the Brotherhood of Zion and the Sisterhood of Spiritual Virgins.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading AMOS VENTURES INTO THE WORLD In the autumn evenings Grandfather sat beside his stove in meditation.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading He dreamed sometimes of a burial such as the fathers had had, at midnight under the light of torches, with antiphonal singing and solemn tolling of bells, and with a procession of the Brotherhood of Zion and the Sisterhood of Spiritual Virgins.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Amos was at the pine table, now correcting the papers of the children in his school, now bent over his Latin manuscript.
next to; at the side of
From this reading AMOS VENTURES INTO THE WORLD In the autumn evenings Grandfather sat beside his stove in meditation.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading It was against his principles to permit himself too high a degree of physical comfort, but as the current of his blood ran less swiftly he drew unconsciously closer to the stove.
BrotherhoodnounUS /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/
the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings
From this reading He dreamed sometimes of a burial such as the fathers had had, at midnight under the light of torches, with antiphonal singing and solemn tolling of bells, and with a procession of the Brotherhood of Zion and the Sisterhood of Spiritual Virgins.
burialnounUS /ˈberiəl/
the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
From this reading He dreamed sometimes of a burial such as the fathers had had, at midnight under the light of torches, with antiphonal singing and solemn tolling of bells, and with a procession of the Brotherhood of Zion and the Sisterhood of Spiritual Virgins.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was against his principles to permit himself too high a degree of physical comfort, but as the current of his blood ran less swiftly he drew unconsciously closer to the stove.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Amos was at the pine table, now correcting the papers of the children in his school, now bent over his Latin manuscript.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading It was against his principles to permit himself too high a degree of physical comfort, but as the current of his blood ran less swiftly he drew unconsciously closer to the stove.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading It was against his principles to permit himself too high a degree of physical comfort, but as the current of his blood ran less swiftly he drew unconsciously closer to the stove.
correctingverbUS /kərˈektɪŋ/
-ing form of “correct” — make right or correct
From this reading Amos was at the pine table, now correcting the papers of the children in his school, now bent over his Latin manuscript.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading It was against his principles to permit himself too high a degree of physical comfort, but as the current of his blood ran less swiftly he drew unconsciously closer to the stove.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading It was against his principles to permit himself too high a degree of physical comfort, but as the current of his blood ran less swiftly he drew unconsciously closer to the stove.
the act of departing
From this reading As he had often sat here and ordered his life, so he was ordering now his departure from life.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading He dreamed sometimes of a burial such as the fathers had had, at midnight under the light of torches, with antiphonal singing and solemn tolling of bells, and with a procession of the Brotherhood of Zion and the Sisterhood of Spiritual Virgins.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading It was against his principles to permit himself too high a degree of physical comfort, but as the current of his blood ran less swiftly he drew unconsciously closer to the stove.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading AMOS VENTURES INTO THE WORLD In the autumn evenings Grandfather sat beside his stove in meditation.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He dreamed sometimes of a burial such as the fathers had had, at midnight under the light of torches, with antiphonal singing and solemn tolling of bells, and with a procession of the Brotherhood of Zion and the Sisterhood of Spiritual Virgins.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As he had often sat here and ordered his life, so he was ordering now his departure from life.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading AMOS VENTURES INTO THE WORLD In the autumn evenings Grandfather sat beside his stove in meditation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As he had often sat here and ordered his life, so he was ordering now his departure from life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was against his principles to permit himself too high a degree of physical comfort, but as the current of his blood ran less swiftly he drew unconsciously closer to the stove.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading As he had often sat here and ordered his life, so he was ordering now his departure from life.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was against his principles to permit himself too high a degree of physical comfort, but as the current of his blood ran less swiftly he drew unconsciously closer to the stove.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was against his principles to permit himself too high a degree of physical comfort, but as the current of his blood ran less swiftly he drew unconsciously closer to the stove.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AMOS VENTURES INTO THE WORLD In the autumn evenings Grandfather sat beside his stove in meditation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AMOS VENTURES INTO THE WORLD In the autumn evenings Grandfather sat beside his stove in meditation.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading AMOS VENTURES INTO THE WORLD In the autumn evenings Grandfather sat beside his stove in meditation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was against his principles to permit himself too high a degree of physical comfort, but as the current of his blood ran less swiftly he drew unconsciously closer to the stove.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading Amos was at the pine table, now correcting the papers of the children in his school, now bent over his Latin manuscript.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It was against his principles to permit himself too high a degree of physical comfort, but as the current of his blood ran less swiftly he drew unconsciously closer to the stove.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading As he had often sat here and ordered his life, so he was ordering now his departure from life.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He dreamed sometimes of a burial such as the fathers had had, at midnight under the light of torches, with antiphonal singing and solemn tolling of bells, and with a procession of the Brotherhood of Zion and the Sisterhood of Spiritual Virgins.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading Amos was at the pine table, now correcting the papers of the children in his school, now bent over his Latin manuscript.
meditationnounUS /ˌmedəˈteɪʃən/
continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading AMOS VENTURES INTO THE WORLD In the autumn evenings Grandfather sat beside his stove in meditation.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading He dreamed sometimes of a burial such as the fathers had had, at midnight under the light of torches, with antiphonal singing and solemn tolling of bells, and with a procession of the Brotherhood of Zion and the Sisterhood of Spiritual Virgins.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As he had often sat here and ordered his life, so he was ordering now his departure from life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was against his principles to permit himself too high a degree of physical comfort, but as the current of his blood ran less swiftly he drew unconsciously closer to the stove.
many times at short intervals
From this reading As he had often sat here and ordered his life, so he was ordering now his departure from life.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading As he had often sat here and ordered his life, so he was ordering now his departure from life.
orderingnounUS /ˈɔːrdərɪŋ/
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
From this reading As he had often sat here and ordered his life, so he was ordering now his departure from life.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Amos was at the pine table, now correcting the papers of the children in his school, now bent over his Latin manuscript.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Amos was at the pine table, now correcting the papers of the children in his school, now bent over his Latin manuscript.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading It was against his principles to permit himself too high a degree of physical comfort, but as the current of his blood ran less swiftly he drew unconsciously closer to the stove.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading It was against his principles to permit himself too high a degree of physical comfort, but as the current of his blood ran less swiftly he drew unconsciously closer to the stove.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading Amos was at the pine table, now correcting the papers of the children in his school, now bent over his Latin manuscript.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading It was against his principles to permit himself too high a degree of physical comfort, but as the current of his blood ran less swiftly he drew unconsciously closer to the stove.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading He dreamed sometimes of a burial such as the fathers had had, at midnight under the light of torches, with antiphonal singing and solemn tolling of bells, and with a procession of the Brotherhood of Zion and the Sisterhood of Spiritual Virgins.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It was against his principles to permit himself too high a degree of physical comfort, but as the current of his blood ran less swiftly he drew unconsciously closer to the stove.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading AMOS VENTURES INTO THE WORLD In the autumn evenings Grandfather sat beside his stove in meditation.
an educational institution
From this reading Amos was at the pine table, now correcting the papers of the children in his school, now bent over his Latin manuscript.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading He dreamed sometimes of a burial such as the fathers had had, at midnight under the light of torches, with antiphonal singing and solemn tolling of bells, and with a procession of the Brotherhood of Zion and the Sisterhood of Spiritual Virgins.
SisterhoodnounUS /ˈsɪstərhʊd/
the kinship relation between a female offspring and the siblings
From this reading He dreamed sometimes of a burial such as the fathers had had, at midnight under the light of torches, with antiphonal singing and solemn tolling of bells, and with a procession of the Brotherhood of Zion and the Sisterhood of Spiritual Virgins.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As he had often sat here and ordered his life, so he was ordering now his departure from life.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading He dreamed sometimes of a burial such as the fathers had had, at midnight under the light of torches, with antiphonal singing and solemn tolling of bells, and with a procession of the Brotherhood of Zion and the Sisterhood of Spiritual Virgins.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading He dreamed sometimes of a burial such as the fathers had had, at midnight under the light of torches, with antiphonal singing and solemn tolling of bells, and with a procession of the Brotherhood of Zion and the Sisterhood of Spiritual Virgins.
SpiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading He dreamed sometimes of a burial such as the fathers had had, at midnight under the light of torches, with antiphonal singing and solemn tolling of bells, and with a procession of the Brotherhood of Zion and the Sisterhood of Spiritual Virgins.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading AMOS VENTURES INTO THE WORLD In the autumn evenings Grandfather sat beside his stove in meditation.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He dreamed sometimes of a burial such as the fathers had had, at midnight under the light of torches, with antiphonal singing and solemn tolling of bells, and with a procession of the Brotherhood of Zion and the Sisterhood of Spiritual Virgins.
in a swift manner
From this reading It was against his principles to permit himself too high a degree of physical comfort, but as the current of his blood ran less swiftly he drew unconsciously closer to the stove.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Amos was at the pine table, now correcting the papers of the children in his school, now bent over his Latin manuscript.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AMOS VENTURES INTO THE WORLD In the autumn evenings Grandfather sat beside his stove in meditation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was against his principles to permit himself too high a degree of physical comfort, but as the current of his blood ran less swiftly he drew unconsciously closer to the stove.
tollingverbUS /ˈtoʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “toll” — ring slowly
From this reading He dreamed sometimes of a burial such as the fathers had had, at midnight under the light of torches, with antiphonal singing and solemn tolling of bells, and with a procession of the Brotherhood of Zion and the Sisterhood of Spiritual Virgins.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was against his principles to permit himself too high a degree of physical comfort, but as the current of his blood ran less swiftly he drew unconsciously closer to the stove.
torchesnounUS /ˈtɔːrtʃɪz/
plural of “torch” — a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading He dreamed sometimes of a burial such as the fathers had had, at midnight under the light of torches, with antiphonal singing and solemn tolling of bells, and with a procession of the Brotherhood of Zion and the Sisterhood of Spiritual Virgins.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading It was against his principles to permit himself too high a degree of physical comfort, but as the current of his blood ran less swiftly he drew unconsciously closer to the stove.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He dreamed sometimes of a burial such as the fathers had had, at midnight under the light of torches, with antiphonal singing and solemn tolling of bells, and with a procession of the Brotherhood of Zion and the Sisterhood of Spiritual Virgins.
VENTURESnounUS /ˈventʃərz/
plural of “venture” — any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading AMOS VENTURES INTO THE WORLD In the autumn evenings Grandfather sat beside his stove in meditation.
VirginsnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒənz/
plural of “virgin” — a person who has never had sex
From this reading He dreamed sometimes of a burial such as the fathers had had, at midnight under the light of torches, with antiphonal singing and solemn tolling of bells, and with a procession of the Brotherhood of Zion and the Sisterhood of Spiritual Virgins.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was against his principles to permit himself too high a degree of physical comfort, but as the current of his blood ran less swiftly he drew unconsciously closer to the stove.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He dreamed sometimes of a burial such as the fathers had had, at midnight under the light of torches, with antiphonal singing and solemn tolling of bells, and with a procession of the Brotherhood of Zion and the Sisterhood of Spiritual Virgins.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading AMOS VENTURES INTO THE WORLD In the autumn evenings Grandfather sat beside his stove in meditation.
ZionnounUS /ˈzaɪən/
originally a stronghold captured by David (the 2nd king of the Israelites); above it was built a temple and later the name extended to the whole hill; finally it became a synonym for the city of Jerusalem
From this reading He dreamed sometimes of a burial such as the fathers had had, at midnight under the light of torches, with antiphonal singing and solemn tolling of bells, and with a procession of the Brotherhood of Zion and the Sisterhood of Spiritual Virgins.
