used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And thinking of the communities of women, he murmured as he hastened his steps: "Here is a surprising fact, which proves once more, the incomparable genius with which the Church is endowed; she has been able to bring into common life women who do not assassinate each other, and obey without recalcitrancy the orders of another woman--wonderful!
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading And thinking of the communities of women, he murmured as he hastened his steps: "Here is a surprising fact, which proves once more, the incomparable genius with which the Church is endowed; she has been able to bring into common life women who do not assassinate each other, and obey without recalcitrancy the orders of another woman--wonderful!
accumulatedadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtɪd/
periodically accumulated over time
From this reading "It is certain," he thought, "that in the accumulated filth of ages, they alone have remained clean, are truly in relation with heaven, and serve as interpreters between it and earth.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading "It is certain," he thought, "that in the accumulated filth of ages, they alone have remained clean, are truly in relation with heaven, and serve as interpreters between it and earth.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "It is certain," he thought, "that in the accumulated filth of ages, they alone have remained clean, are truly in relation with heaven, and serve as interpreters between it and earth.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Well, here I am"--and Durtal, who knew he was late, hastened into the court of the Benedictine nunnery, took the steps of the little church four at a time, and pushed the door open.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It is certain," he thought, "that in the accumulated filth of ages, they alone have remained clean, are truly in relation with heaven, and serve as interpreters between it and earth.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading And thinking of the communities of women, he murmured as he hastened his steps: "Here is a surprising fact, which proves once more, the incomparable genius with which the Church is endowed; she has been able to bring into common life women who do not assassinate each other, and obey without recalcitrancy the orders of another woman--wonderful!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "It is certain," he thought, "that in the accumulated filth of ages, they alone have remained clean, are truly in relation with heaven, and serve as interpreters between it and earth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It is certain," he thought, "that in the accumulated filth of ages, they alone have remained clean, are truly in relation with heaven, and serve as interpreters between it and earth.
assassinateverbUS /əˈsæsəneɪt/
murder; especially of socially prominent persons
From this reading And thinking of the communities of women, he murmured as he hastened his steps: "Here is a surprising fact, which proves once more, the incomparable genius with which the Church is endowed; she has been able to bring into common life women who do not assassinate each other, and obey without recalcitrancy the orders of another woman--wonderful!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Well, here I am"--and Durtal, who knew he was late, hastened into the court of the Benedictine nunnery, took the steps of the little church four at a time, and pushed the door open.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And thinking of the communities of women, he murmured as he hastened his steps: "Here is a surprising fact, which proves once more, the incomparable genius with which the Church is endowed; she has been able to bring into common life women who do not assassinate each other, and obey without recalcitrancy the orders of another woman--wonderful!
BenedictinenounUS /ˌbenəˈdɪktin/
a monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint Benedict
From this reading "Well, here I am"--and Durtal, who knew he was late, hastened into the court of the Benedictine nunnery, took the steps of the little church four at a time, and pushed the door open.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "It is certain," he thought, "that in the accumulated filth of ages, they alone have remained clean, are truly in relation with heaven, and serve as interpreters between it and earth.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading And thinking of the communities of women, he murmured as he hastened his steps: "Here is a surprising fact, which proves once more, the incomparable genius with which the Church is endowed; she has been able to bring into common life women who do not assassinate each other, and obey without recalcitrancy the orders of another woman--wonderful!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But we must thoroughly understand and specify that we are speaking only of the cloistered orders, which have remained, as far as possible, poor...."
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "It is certain," he thought, "that in the accumulated filth of ages, they alone have remained clean, are truly in relation with heaven, and serve as interpreters between it and earth.
chewedverbUS /tʃuːd/
past form of “chew” — chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth
From this reading On Sunday morning, on his way to the Rue Monsieur, Durtal chewed the cud of his reflections on the Monasteries.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading And thinking of the communities of women, he murmured as he hastened his steps: "Here is a surprising fact, which proves once more, the incomparable genius with which the Church is endowed; she has been able to bring into common life women who do not assassinate each other, and obey without recalcitrancy the orders of another woman--wonderful!
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading "It is certain," he thought, "that in the accumulated filth of ages, they alone have remained clean, are truly in relation with heaven, and serve as interpreters between it and earth.
cloisteredadjectiveUS /ˈklɔɪstərd/
of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows
From this reading But we must thoroughly understand and specify that we are speaking only of the cloistered orders, which have remained, as far as possible, poor...."
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading And thinking of the communities of women, he murmured as he hastened his steps: "Here is a surprising fact, which proves once more, the incomparable genius with which the Church is endowed; she has been able to bring into common life women who do not assassinate each other, and obey without recalcitrancy the orders of another woman--wonderful!
communitiesnounUS /kəˈmjuːnətiz/
plural of “community” — a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading And thinking of the communities of women, he murmured as he hastened his steps: "Here is a surprising fact, which proves once more, the incomparable genius with which the Church is endowed; she has been able to bring into common life women who do not assassinate each other, and obey without recalcitrancy the orders of another woman--wonderful!
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading "Well, here I am"--and Durtal, who knew he was late, hastened into the court of the Benedictine nunnery, took the steps of the little church four at a time, and pushed the door open.
cudnoun
food of a ruminant regurgitated to be chewed again
From this reading On Sunday morning, on his way to the Rue Monsieur, Durtal chewed the cud of his reflections on the Monasteries.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading And thinking of the communities of women, he murmured as he hastened his steps: "Here is a surprising fact, which proves once more, the incomparable genius with which the Church is endowed; she has been able to bring into common life women who do not assassinate each other, and obey without recalcitrancy the orders of another woman--wonderful!
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Well, here I am"--and Durtal, who knew he was late, hastened into the court of the Benedictine nunnery, took the steps of the little church four at a time, and pushed the door open.
Durtal
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From this reading On Sunday morning, on his way to the Rue Monsieur, Durtal chewed the cud of his reflections on the Monasteries.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading And thinking of the communities of women, he murmured as he hastened his steps: "Here is a surprising fact, which proves once more, the incomparable genius with which the Church is endowed; she has been able to bring into common life women who do not assassinate each other, and obey without recalcitrancy the orders of another woman--wonderful!
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "It is certain," he thought, "that in the accumulated filth of ages, they alone have remained clean, are truly in relation with heaven, and serve as interpreters between it and earth.
endowedadjectiveUS /enˈdaʊd/
provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)
From this reading And thinking of the communities of women, he murmured as he hastened his steps: "Here is a surprising fact, which proves once more, the incomparable genius with which the Church is endowed; she has been able to bring into common life women who do not assassinate each other, and obey without recalcitrancy the orders of another woman--wonderful!
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading And thinking of the communities of women, he murmured as he hastened his steps: "Here is a surprising fact, which proves once more, the incomparable genius with which the Church is endowed; she has been able to bring into common life women who do not assassinate each other, and obey without recalcitrancy the orders of another woman--wonderful!
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But we must thoroughly understand and specify that we are speaking only of the cloistered orders, which have remained, as far as possible, poor...."
filthnounUS /fɪlθ/
any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant
From this reading "It is certain," he thought, "that in the accumulated filth of ages, they alone have remained clean, are truly in relation with heaven, and serve as interpreters between it and earth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "Well, here I am"--and Durtal, who knew he was late, hastened into the court of the Benedictine nunnery, took the steps of the little church four at a time, and pushed the door open.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading And thinking of the communities of women, he murmured as he hastened his steps: "Here is a surprising fact, which proves once more, the incomparable genius with which the Church is endowed; she has been able to bring into common life women who do not assassinate each other, and obey without recalcitrancy the orders of another woman--wonderful!
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And thinking of the communities of women, he murmured as he hastened his steps: "Here is a surprising fact, which proves once more, the incomparable genius with which the Church is endowed; she has been able to bring into common life women who do not assassinate each other, and obey without recalcitrancy the orders of another woman--wonderful!
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading And thinking of the communities of women, he murmured as he hastened his steps: "Here is a surprising fact, which proves once more, the incomparable genius with which the Church is endowed; she has been able to bring into common life women who do not assassinate each other, and obey without recalcitrancy the orders of another woman--wonderful!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "It is certain," he thought, "that in the accumulated filth of ages, they alone have remained clean, are truly in relation with heaven, and serve as interpreters between it and earth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is certain," he thought, "that in the accumulated filth of ages, they alone have remained clean, are truly in relation with heaven, and serve as interpreters between it and earth.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading "It is certain," he thought, "that in the accumulated filth of ages, they alone have remained clean, are truly in relation with heaven, and serve as interpreters between it and earth.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading And thinking of the communities of women, he murmured as he hastened his steps: "Here is a surprising fact, which proves once more, the incomparable genius with which the Church is endowed; she has been able to bring into common life women who do not assassinate each other, and obey without recalcitrancy the orders of another woman--wonderful!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On Sunday morning, on his way to the Rue Monsieur, Durtal chewed the cud of his reflections on the Monasteries.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, here I am"--and Durtal, who knew he was late, hastened into the court of the Benedictine nunnery, took the steps of the little church four at a time, and pushed the door open.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It is certain," he thought, "that in the accumulated filth of ages, they alone have remained clean, are truly in relation with heaven, and serve as interpreters between it and earth.
incomparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːmpərəbəl/
such that comparison is impossible; unsuitable for comparison or lacking features that can be compared
From this reading And thinking of the communities of women, he murmured as he hastened his steps: "Here is a surprising fact, which proves once more, the incomparable genius with which the Church is endowed; she has been able to bring into common life women who do not assassinate each other, and obey without recalcitrancy the orders of another woman--wonderful!
interpretersnounUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətərz/
plural of “interpreter” — someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
From this reading "It is certain," he thought, "that in the accumulated filth of ages, they alone have remained clean, are truly in relation with heaven, and serve as interpreters between it and earth.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading And thinking of the communities of women, he murmured as he hastened his steps: "Here is a surprising fact, which proves once more, the incomparable genius with which the Church is endowed; she has been able to bring into common life women who do not assassinate each other, and obey without recalcitrancy the orders of another woman--wonderful!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is certain," he thought, "that in the accumulated filth of ages, they alone have remained clean, are truly in relation with heaven, and serve as interpreters between it and earth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is certain," he thought, "that in the accumulated filth of ages, they alone have remained clean, are truly in relation with heaven, and serve as interpreters between it and earth.
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 "Well, here I am"--and Durtal, who knew he was late, hastened into the court of the Benedictine nunnery, took the steps of the little church four at a time, and pushed the door open.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "Well, here I am"--and Durtal, who knew he was late, hastened into the court of the Benedictine nunnery, took the steps of the little church four at a time, and pushed the door open.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And thinking of the communities of women, he murmured as he hastened his steps: "Here is a surprising fact, which proves once more, the incomparable genius with which the Church is endowed; she has been able to bring into common life women who do not assassinate each other, and obey without recalcitrancy the orders of another woman--wonderful!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Well, here I am"--and Durtal, who knew he was late, hastened into the court of the Benedictine nunnery, took the steps of the little church four at a time, and pushed the door open.
MonasteriesnounUS /ˈmɑːnəsteriz/
plural of “monastery” — the residence of a religious community
From this reading On Sunday morning, on his way to the Rue Monsieur, Durtal chewed the cud of his reflections on the Monasteries.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading On Sunday morning, on his way to the Rue Monsieur, Durtal chewed the cud of his reflections on the Monasteries.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And thinking of the communities of women, he murmured as he hastened his steps: "Here is a surprising fact, which proves once more, the incomparable genius with which the Church is endowed; she has been able to bring into common life women who do not assassinate each other, and obey without recalcitrancy the orders of another woman--wonderful!
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On Sunday morning, on his way to the Rue Monsieur, Durtal chewed the cud of his reflections on the Monasteries.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading And thinking of the communities of women, he murmured as he hastened his steps: "Here is a surprising fact, which proves once more, the incomparable genius with which the Church is endowed; she has been able to bring into common life women who do not assassinate each other, and obey without recalcitrancy the orders of another woman--wonderful!
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But we must thoroughly understand and specify that we are speaking only of the cloistered orders, which have remained, as far as possible, poor...."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And thinking of the communities of women, he murmured as he hastened his steps: "Here is a surprising fact, which proves once more, the incomparable genius with which the Church is endowed; she has been able to bring into common life women who do not assassinate each other, and obey without recalcitrancy the orders of another woman--wonderful!
nunnerynounUS /ˈnʌnəri/
the convent of a community of nuns
From this reading "Well, here I am"--and Durtal, who knew he was late, hastened into the court of the Benedictine nunnery, took the steps of the little church four at a time, and pushed the door open.
be obedient to
From this reading And thinking of the communities of women, he murmured as he hastened his steps: "Here is a surprising fact, which proves once more, the incomparable genius with which the Church is endowed; she has been able to bring into common life women who do not assassinate each other, and obey without recalcitrancy the orders of another woman--wonderful!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On Sunday morning, on his way to the Rue Monsieur, Durtal chewed the cud of his reflections on the Monasteries.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Sunday morning, on his way to the Rue Monsieur, Durtal chewed the cud of his reflections on the Monasteries.
on one occasion
From this reading And thinking of the communities of women, he murmured as he hastened his steps: "Here is a surprising fact, which proves once more, the incomparable genius with which the Church is endowed; she has been able to bring into common life women who do not assassinate each other, and obey without recalcitrancy the orders of another woman--wonderful!
and nothing more
From this reading But we must thoroughly understand and specify that we are speaking only of the cloistered orders, which have remained, as far as possible, poor...."
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "Well, here I am"--and Durtal, who knew he was late, hastened into the court of the Benedictine nunnery, took the steps of the little church four at a time, and pushed the door open.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading But we must thoroughly understand and specify that we are speaking only of the cloistered orders, which have remained, as far as possible, poor...."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading And thinking of the communities of women, he murmured as he hastened his steps: "Here is a surprising fact, which proves once more, the incomparable genius with which the Church is endowed; she has been able to bring into common life women who do not assassinate each other, and obey without recalcitrancy the orders of another woman--wonderful!
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading But we must thoroughly understand and specify that we are speaking only of the cloistered orders, which have remained, as far as possible, poor...."
capable of happening or existing
From this reading But we must thoroughly understand and specify that we are speaking only of the cloistered orders, which have remained, as far as possible, poor...."
provesverbUS /pruːvz/
third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading And thinking of the communities of women, he murmured as he hastened his steps: "Here is a surprising fact, which proves once more, the incomparable genius with which the Church is endowed; she has been able to bring into common life women who do not assassinate each other, and obey without recalcitrancy the orders of another woman--wonderful!
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading "Well, here I am"--and Durtal, who knew he was late, hastened into the court of the Benedictine nunnery, took the steps of the little church four at a time, and pushed the door open.
recalcitrancynoun
the trait of being unmanageable
From this reading And thinking of the communities of women, he murmured as he hastened his steps: "Here is a surprising fact, which proves once more, the incomparable genius with which the Church is endowed; she has been able to bring into common life women who do not assassinate each other, and obey without recalcitrancy the orders of another woman--wonderful!
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading On Sunday morning, on his way to the Rue Monsieur, Durtal chewed the cud of his reflections on the Monasteries.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading "It is certain," he thought, "that in the accumulated filth of ages, they alone have remained clean, are truly in relation with heaven, and serve as interpreters between it and earth.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "It is certain," he thought, "that in the accumulated filth of ages, they alone have remained clean, are truly in relation with heaven, and serve as interpreters between it and earth.
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading On Sunday morning, on his way to the Rue Monsieur, Durtal chewed the cud of his reflections on the Monasteries.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading "It is certain," he thought, "that in the accumulated filth of ages, they alone have remained clean, are truly in relation with heaven, and serve as interpreters between it and earth.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And thinking of the communities of women, he murmured as he hastened his steps: "Here is a surprising fact, which proves once more, the incomparable genius with which the Church is endowed; she has been able to bring into common life women who do not assassinate each other, and obey without recalcitrancy the orders of another woman--wonderful!
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading But we must thoroughly understand and specify that we are speaking only of the cloistered orders, which have remained, as far as possible, poor...."
specifyverbUS /ˈspesəfaɪ/
specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
From this reading But we must thoroughly understand and specify that we are speaking only of the cloistered orders, which have remained, as far as possible, poor...."
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading And thinking of the communities of women, he murmured as he hastened his steps: "Here is a surprising fact, which proves once more, the incomparable genius with which the Church is endowed; she has been able to bring into common life women who do not assassinate each other, and obey without recalcitrancy the orders of another woman--wonderful!
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading On Sunday morning, on his way to the Rue Monsieur, Durtal chewed the cud of his reflections on the Monasteries.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading And thinking of the communities of women, he murmured as he hastened his steps: "Here is a surprising fact, which proves once more, the incomparable genius with which the Church is endowed; she has been able to bring into common life women who do not assassinate each other, and obey without recalcitrancy the orders of another woman--wonderful!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It is certain," he thought, "that in the accumulated filth of ages, they alone have remained clean, are truly in relation with heaven, and serve as interpreters between it and earth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On Sunday morning, on his way to the Rue Monsieur, Durtal chewed the cud of his reflections on the Monasteries.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is certain," he thought, "that in the accumulated filth of ages, they alone have remained clean, are truly in relation with heaven, and serve as interpreters between it and earth.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading And thinking of the communities of women, he murmured as he hastened his steps: "Here is a surprising fact, which proves once more, the incomparable genius with which the Church is endowed; she has been able to bring into common life women who do not assassinate each other, and obey without recalcitrancy the orders of another woman--wonderful!
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading But we must thoroughly understand and specify that we are speaking only of the cloistered orders, which have remained, as far as possible, poor...."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "It is certain," he thought, "that in the accumulated filth of ages, they alone have remained clean, are truly in relation with heaven, and serve as interpreters between it and earth.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Well, here I am"--and Durtal, who knew he was late, hastened into the court of the Benedictine nunnery, took the steps of the little church four at a time, and pushed the door open.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On Sunday morning, on his way to the Rue Monsieur, Durtal chewed the cud of his reflections on the Monasteries.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "Well, here I am"--and Durtal, who knew he was late, hastened into the court of the Benedictine nunnery, took the steps of the little church four at a time, and pushed the door open.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "It is certain," he thought, "that in the accumulated filth of ages, they alone have remained clean, are truly in relation with heaven, and serve as interpreters between it and earth.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading But we must thoroughly understand and specify that we are speaking only of the cloistered orders, which have remained, as far as possible, poor...."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, here I am"--and Durtal, who knew he was late, hastened into the court of the Benedictine nunnery, took the steps of the little church four at a time, and pushed the door open.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On Sunday morning, on his way to the Rue Monsieur, Durtal chewed the cud of his reflections on the Monasteries.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But we must thoroughly understand and specify that we are speaking only of the cloistered orders, which have remained, as far as possible, poor...."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, here I am"--and Durtal, who knew he was late, hastened into the court of the Benedictine nunnery, took the steps of the little church four at a time, and pushed the door open.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But we must thoroughly understand and specify that we are speaking only of the cloistered orders, which have remained, as far as possible, poor...."
which person or people
From this reading And thinking of the communities of women, he murmured as he hastened his steps: "Here is a surprising fact, which proves once more, the incomparable genius with which the Church is endowed; she has been able to bring into common life women who do not assassinate each other, and obey without recalcitrancy the orders of another woman--wonderful!
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It is certain," he thought, "that in the accumulated filth of ages, they alone have remained clean, are truly in relation with heaven, and serve as interpreters between it and earth.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading And thinking of the communities of women, he murmured as he hastened his steps: "Here is a surprising fact, which proves once more, the incomparable genius with which the Church is endowed; she has been able to bring into common life women who do not assassinate each other, and obey without recalcitrancy the orders of another woman--wonderful!
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading And thinking of the communities of women, he murmured as he hastened his steps: "Here is a surprising fact, which proves once more, the incomparable genius with which the Church is endowed; she has been able to bring into common life women who do not assassinate each other, and obey without recalcitrancy the orders of another woman--wonderful!
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading And thinking of the communities of women, he murmured as he hastened his steps: "Here is a surprising fact, which proves once more, the incomparable genius with which the Church is endowed; she has been able to bring into common life women who do not assassinate each other, and obey without recalcitrancy the orders of another woman--wonderful!
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading And thinking of the communities of women, he murmured as he hastened his steps: "Here is a surprising fact, which proves once more, the incomparable genius with which the Church is endowed; she has been able to bring into common life women who do not assassinate each other, and obey without recalcitrancy the orders of another woman--wonderful!
