used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The priest put on his stole and murmured a Latin prayer, making the sign of the Cross over the head of his penitent.
anew
From this reading "I must confess now; I could not put it off again;" and glancing round the room, she slipped suddenly upon her knees.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "I fear I shall never remember all my sins.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "The priest looked at her, his narrow, hard face concentrated in an ardent scrutiny.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I must confess now; I could not put it off again;" and glancing round the room, she slipped suddenly upon her knees.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading "The priest looked at her, his narrow, hard face concentrated in an ardent scrutiny.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Certainly, my child, if you think you are sufficiently prepared."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "The priest looked at her, his narrow, hard face concentrated in an ardent scrutiny.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Certainly, my child, if you think you are sufficiently prepared."
a young person of either sex
From this reading "Certainly, my child, if you think you are sufficiently prepared."
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading "The priest looked at her, his narrow, hard face concentrated in an ardent scrutiny.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading "I must confess now; I could not put it off again;" and glancing round the room, she slipped suddenly upon her knees.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I must confess now; I could not put it off again;" and glancing round the room, she slipped suddenly upon her knees.
travel across or pass over
From this reading The priest put on his stole and murmured a Latin prayer, making the sign of the Cross over the head of his penitent.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "The priest looked at her, his narrow, hard face concentrated in an ardent scrutiny.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "I fear I shall never remember all my sins.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "I must confess now; I could not put it off again;" and glancing round the room, she slipped suddenly upon her knees.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "The priest looked at her, his narrow, hard face concentrated in an ardent scrutiny.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The priest put on his stole and murmured a Latin prayer, making the sign of the Cross over the head of his penitent.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "The priest looked at her, his narrow, hard face concentrated in an ardent scrutiny.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "The priest looked at her, his narrow, hard face concentrated in an ardent scrutiny.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I must confess now; I could not put it off again;" and glancing round the room, she slipped suddenly upon her knees.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Certainly, my child, if you think you are sufficiently prepared."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The priest looked at her, his narrow, hard face concentrated in an ardent scrutiny.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I must confess now; I could not put it off again;" and glancing round the room, she slipped suddenly upon her knees.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading "I must confess now; I could not put it off again;" and glancing round the room, she slipped suddenly upon her knees.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading The priest put on his stole and murmured a Latin prayer, making the sign of the Cross over the head of his penitent.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "The priest looked at her, his narrow, hard face concentrated in an ardent scrutiny.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The priest put on his stole and murmured a Latin prayer, making the sign of the Cross over the head of his penitent.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading The priest put on his stole and murmured a Latin prayer, making the sign of the Cross over the head of his penitent.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I must confess now; I could not put it off again;" and glancing round the room, she slipped suddenly upon her knees.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Certainly, my child, if you think you are sufficiently prepared."
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading "The priest looked at her, his narrow, hard face concentrated in an ardent scrutiny.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I fear I shall never remember all my sins.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I must confess now; I could not put it off again;" and glancing round the room, she slipped suddenly upon her knees.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I must confess now; I could not put it off again;" and glancing round the room, she slipped suddenly upon her knees.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The priest put on his stole and murmured a Latin prayer, making the sign of the Cross over the head of his penitent.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I must confess now; I could not put it off again;" and glancing round the room, she slipped suddenly upon her knees.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The priest put on his stole and murmured a Latin prayer, making the sign of the Cross over the head of his penitent.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The priest put on his stole and murmured a Latin prayer, making the sign of the Cross over the head of his penitent.
penitentnounUS /ˈpenɪtɪnt/
(Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)
From this reading The priest put on his stole and murmured a Latin prayer, making the sign of the Cross over the head of his penitent.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading The priest put on his stole and murmured a Latin prayer, making the sign of the Cross over the head of his penitent.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading "Certainly, my child, if you think you are sufficiently prepared."
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading "The priest looked at her, his narrow, hard face concentrated in an ardent scrutiny.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I must confess now; I could not put it off again;" and glancing round the room, she slipped suddenly upon her knees.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "I fear I shall never remember all my sins.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "I must confess now; I could not put it off again;" and glancing round the room, she slipped suddenly upon her knees.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "I must confess now; I could not put it off again;" and glancing round the room, she slipped suddenly upon her knees.
scrutinynounUS /ˈskruːtəni/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading "The priest looked at her, his narrow, hard face concentrated in an ardent scrutiny.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I fear I shall never remember all my sins.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I must confess now; I could not put it off again;" and glancing round the room, she slipped suddenly upon her knees.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The priest put on his stole and murmured a Latin prayer, making the sign of the Cross over the head of his penitent.
sinsnounUS /sɪnz/
plural of “sin” — estrangement from god
From this reading "I fear I shall never remember all my sins.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading "I must confess now; I could not put it off again;" and glancing round the room, she slipped suddenly upon her knees.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading The priest put on his stole and murmured a Latin prayer, making the sign of the Cross over the head of his penitent.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "I must confess now; I could not put it off again;" and glancing round the room, she slipped suddenly upon her knees.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading "Certainly, my child, if you think you are sufficiently prepared."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The priest looked at her, his narrow, hard face concentrated in an ardent scrutiny.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Certainly, my child, if you think you are sufficiently prepared."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "I must confess now; I could not put it off again;" and glancing round the room, she slipped suddenly upon her knees.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Certainly, my child, if you think you are sufficiently prepared."
