used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I shall make myself a prisoner in two days," sighed Durtal; "it is time to think about packing.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I shall make myself a prisoner in two days," sighed Durtal; "it is time to think about packing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He searched his library, and turned over the mystical books, which had, by degrees, replaced profane works on the shelves.
apocryphaladjectiveUS /əˈpɑːkrəfəl/
being of questionable authenticity
From this reading "Saint Denys the Areopagite, or the apocryphal book known under that name?
Areopagitenoun
a member of the council of the Areopagus
From this reading "Saint Denys the Areopagite, or the apocryphal book known under that name?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I will not talk of Saint Teresa," he thought; "neither she, nor Saint John of the Cross, would be indulgent enough to me in solitude; I have need of more pardon and consolation."
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading "Saint Denys the Areopagite, or the apocryphal book known under that name?
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading What books shall I take to help me to live down there?"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He searched his library, and turned over the mystical books, which had, by degrees, replaced profane works on the shelves.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading "I will not talk of Saint Teresa," he thought; "neither she, nor Saint John of the Cross, would be indulgent enough to me in solitude; I have need of more pardon and consolation."
travel across or pass over
From this reading "I will not talk of Saint Teresa," he thought; "neither she, nor Saint John of the Cross, would be indulgent enough to me in solitude; I have need of more pardon and consolation."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "I shall make myself a prisoner in two days," sighed Durtal; "it is time to think about packing.
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading He searched his library, and turned over the mystical books, which had, by degrees, replaced profane works on the shelves.
DenysverbUS /ˈdenɪs/
third-person singular of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading "Saint Denys the Areopagite, or the apocryphal book known under that name?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading What books shall I take to help me to live down there?"
Durtal
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From this reading "I shall make myself a prisoner in two days," sighed Durtal; "it is time to think about packing.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "I will not talk of Saint Teresa," he thought; "neither she, nor Saint John of the Cross, would be indulgent enough to me in solitude; I have need of more pardon and consolation."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He searched his library, and turned over the mystical books, which had, by degrees, replaced profane works on the shelves.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I will not talk of Saint Teresa," he thought; "neither she, nor Saint John of the Cross, would be indulgent enough to me in solitude; I have need of more pardon and consolation."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He searched his library, and turned over the mystical books, which had, by degrees, replaced profane works on the shelves.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading What books shall I take to help me to live down there?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He searched his library, and turned over the mystical books, which had, by degrees, replaced profane works on the shelves.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I shall make myself a prisoner in two days," sighed Durtal; "it is time to think about packing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I shall make myself a prisoner in two days," sighed Durtal; "it is time to think about packing.
indulgentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒənt/
characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone
From this reading "I will not talk of Saint Teresa," he thought; "neither she, nor Saint John of the Cross, would be indulgent enough to me in solitude; I have need of more pardon and consolation."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I shall make myself a prisoner in two days," sighed Durtal; "it is time to think about packing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I shall make myself a prisoner in two days," sighed Durtal; "it is time to think about packing.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "I will not talk of Saint Teresa," he thought; "neither she, nor Saint John of the Cross, would be indulgent enough to me in solitude; I have need of more pardon and consolation."
apprehended with certainty
From this reading "Saint Denys the Areopagite, or the apocryphal book known under that name?
a room where books are kept
From this reading He searched his library, and turned over the mystical books, which had, by degrees, replaced profane works on the shelves.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading What books shall I take to help me to live down there?"
engage in
From this reading "I shall make myself a prisoner in two days," sighed Durtal; "it is time to think about packing.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What books shall I take to help me to live down there?"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I will not talk of Saint Teresa," he thought; "neither she, nor Saint John of the Cross, would be indulgent enough to me in solitude; I have need of more pardon and consolation."
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I shall make myself a prisoner in two days," sighed Durtal; "it is time to think about packing.
mysticaladjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪkəl/
relating to or characteristic of mysticism
From this reading He searched his library, and turned over the mystical books, which had, by degrees, replaced profane works on the shelves.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Saint Denys the Areopagite, or the apocryphal book known under that name?
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "I will not talk of Saint Teresa," he thought; "neither she, nor Saint John of the Cross, would be indulgent enough to me in solitude; I have need of more pardon and consolation."
not one and not the other of two
From this reading "I will not talk of Saint Teresa," he thought; "neither she, nor Saint John of the Cross, would be indulgent enough to me in solitude; I have need of more pardon and consolation."
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "I will not talk of Saint Teresa," he thought; "neither she, nor Saint John of the Cross, would be indulgent enough to me in solitude; I have need of more pardon and consolation."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I will not talk of Saint Teresa," he thought; "neither she, nor Saint John of the Cross, would be indulgent enough to me in solitude; I have need of more pardon and consolation."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I will not talk of Saint Teresa," he thought; "neither she, nor Saint John of the Cross, would be indulgent enough to me in solitude; I have need of more pardon and consolation."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He searched his library, and turned over the mystical books, which had, by degrees, replaced profane works on the shelves.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Saint Denys the Areopagite, or the apocryphal book known under that name?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He searched his library, and turned over the mystical books, which had, by degrees, replaced profane works on the shelves.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading "I shall make myself a prisoner in two days," sighed Durtal; "it is time to think about packing.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "I will not talk of Saint Teresa," he thought; "neither she, nor Saint John of the Cross, would be indulgent enough to me in solitude; I have need of more pardon and consolation."
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading "I shall make myself a prisoner in two days," sighed Durtal; "it is time to think about packing.
profaneadjectiveUS /proʊˈfeɪn/
characterized by profanity or cursing
From this reading He searched his library, and turned over the mystical books, which had, by degrees, replaced profane works on the shelves.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading He searched his library, and turned over the mystical books, which had, by degrees, replaced profane works on the shelves.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading "I will not talk of Saint Teresa," he thought; "neither she, nor Saint John of the Cross, would be indulgent enough to me in solitude; I have need of more pardon and consolation."
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading He searched his library, and turned over the mystical books, which had, by degrees, replaced profane works on the shelves.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I shall make myself a prisoner in two days," sighed Durtal; "it is time to think about packing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I will not talk of Saint Teresa," he thought; "neither she, nor Saint John of the Cross, would be indulgent enough to me in solitude; I have need of more pardon and consolation."
shelvesnounUS /ʃelvz/
Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.
From this reading He searched his library, and turned over the mystical books, which had, by degrees, replaced profane works on the shelves.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "I shall make myself a prisoner in two days," sighed Durtal; "it is time to think about packing.
a state of social isolation
From this reading "I will not talk of Saint Teresa," he thought; "neither she, nor Saint John of the Cross, would be indulgent enough to me in solitude; I have need of more pardon and consolation."
carry out
From this reading What books shall I take to help me to live down there?"
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "I will not talk of Saint Teresa," he thought; "neither she, nor Saint John of the Cross, would be indulgent enough to me in solitude; I have need of more pardon and consolation."
TeresanounUS /tərˈiːsə/
Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)
From this reading "I will not talk of Saint Teresa," he thought; "neither she, nor Saint John of the Cross, would be indulgent enough to me in solitude; I have need of more pardon and consolation."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Saint Denys the Areopagite, or the apocryphal book known under that name?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He searched his library, and turned over the mystical books, which had, by degrees, replaced profane works on the shelves.
in or at that place or location
From this reading What books shall I take to help me to live down there?"
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I shall make myself a prisoner in two days," sighed Durtal; "it is time to think about packing.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I will not talk of Saint Teresa," he thought; "neither she, nor Saint John of the Cross, would be indulgent enough to me in solitude; I have need of more pardon and consolation."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I shall make myself a prisoner in two days," sighed Durtal; "it is time to think about packing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I shall make myself a prisoner in two days," sighed Durtal; "it is time to think about packing.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He searched his library, and turned over the mystical books, which had, by degrees, replaced profane works on the shelves.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "I shall make myself a prisoner in two days," sighed Durtal; "it is time to think about packing.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Saint Denys the Areopagite, or the apocryphal book known under that name?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What books shall I take to help me to live down there?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He searched his library, and turned over the mystical books, which had, by degrees, replaced profane works on the shelves.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will not talk of Saint Teresa," he thought; "neither she, nor Saint John of the Cross, would be indulgent enough to me in solitude; I have need of more pardon and consolation."
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading He searched his library, and turned over the mystical books, which had, by degrees, replaced profane works on the shelves.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I will not talk of Saint Teresa," he thought; "neither she, nor Saint John of the Cross, would be indulgent enough to me in solitude; I have need of more pardon and consolation."
