Chapter II

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

From this reading “The discipline for to-morrow is this....” said the preacher, reading from a small card.

(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 “You will sacrifice to the Virgin Mary all the sentiments of rancour that you cherish in your hearts, and you will kiss the schoolfellow, the teacher, or the servant whom you think you hate.”

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading In the twilight of the chapel there was a slight stir among the grown-up girls and teachers; the little ones remained quiet; some of them were asleep, others yawned behind tiny hands, and their small round faces twitched with weariness.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The sermon had lasted an hour; and the poor children had not understood a word of it.

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

From this reading “You will sacrifice to the Virgin Mary all the sentiments of rancour that you cherish in your hearts, and you will kiss the schoolfellow, the teacher, or the servant whom you think you hate.”

in a state of sleep

From this reading In the twilight of the chapel there was a slight stir among the grown-up girls and teachers; the little ones remained quiet; some of them were asleep, others yawned behind tiny hands, and their small round faces twitched with weariness.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading In the twilight of the chapel there was a slight stir among the grown-up girls and teachers; the little ones remained quiet; some of them were asleep, others yawned behind tiny hands, and their small round faces twitched with weariness.

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading “The discipline for to-morrow is this....” said the preacher, reading from a small card.

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading In the twilight of the chapel there was a slight stir among the grown-up girls and teachers; the little ones remained quiet; some of them were asleep, others yawned behind tiny hands, and their small round faces twitched with weariness.

be fond of; be attached to

From this reading “You will sacrifice to the Virgin Mary all the sentiments of rancour that you cherish in your hearts, and you will kiss the schoolfellow, the teacher, or the servant whom you think you hate.”

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The sermon had lasted an hour; and the poor children had not understood a word of it.

a branch of knowledge

From this reading “The discipline for to-morrow is this....” said the preacher, reading from a small card.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading In the twilight of the chapel there was a slight stir among the grown-up girls and teachers; the little ones remained quiet; some of them were asleep, others yawned behind tiny hands, and their small round faces twitched with weariness.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “The discipline for to-morrow is this....” said the preacher, reading from a small card.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “The discipline for to-morrow is this....” said the preacher, reading from a small card.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading In the twilight of the chapel there was a slight stir among the grown-up girls and teachers; the little ones remained quiet; some of them were asleep, others yawned behind tiny hands, and their small round faces twitched with weariness.

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

From this reading In the twilight of the chapel there was a slight stir among the grown-up girls and teachers; the little ones remained quiet; some of them were asleep, others yawned behind tiny hands, and their small round faces twitched with weariness.

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

From this reading The sermon had lasted an hour; and the poor children had not understood a word of it.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading In the twilight of the chapel there was a slight stir among the grown-up girls and teachers; the little ones remained quiet; some of them were asleep, others yawned behind tiny hands, and their small round faces twitched with weariness.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading “You will sacrifice to the Virgin Mary all the sentiments of rancour that you cherish in your hearts, and you will kiss the schoolfellow, the teacher, or the servant whom you think you hate.”

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading “You will sacrifice to the Virgin Mary all the sentiments of rancour that you cherish in your hearts, and you will kiss the schoolfellow, the teacher, or the servant whom you think you hate.”

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The sermon had lasted an hour; and the poor children had not understood a word of it.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I.

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

From this reading “You will sacrifice to the Virgin Mary all the sentiments of rancour that you cherish in your hearts, and you will kiss the schoolfellow, the teacher, or the servant whom you think you hate.”

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

From this reading “The discipline for to-morrow is this....” said the preacher, reading from a small card.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The sermon had lasted an hour; and the poor children had not understood a word of it.

the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading “You will sacrifice to the Virgin Mary all the sentiments of rancour that you cherish in your hearts, and you will kiss the schoolfellow, the teacher, or the servant whom you think you hate.”

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading The sermon had lasted an hour; and the poor children had not understood a word of it.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In the twilight of the chapel there was a slight stir among the grown-up girls and teachers; the little ones remained quiet; some of them were asleep, others yawned behind tiny hands, and their small round faces twitched with weariness.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading “You will sacrifice to the Virgin Mary all the sentiments of rancour that you cherish in your hearts, and you will kiss the schoolfellow, the teacher, or the servant whom you think you hate.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The sermon had lasted an hour; and the poor children had not understood a word of it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “You will sacrifice to the Virgin Mary all the sentiments of rancour that you cherish in your hearts, and you will kiss the schoolfellow, the teacher, or the servant whom you think you hate.”

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In the twilight of the chapel there was a slight stir among the grown-up girls and teachers; the little ones remained quiet; some of them were asleep, others yawned behind tiny hands, and their small round faces twitched with weariness.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “You will sacrifice to the Virgin Mary all the sentiments of rancour that you cherish in your hearts, and you will kiss the schoolfellow, the teacher, or the servant whom you think you hate.”

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

From this reading In the twilight of the chapel there was a slight stir among the grown-up girls and teachers; the little ones remained quiet; some of them were asleep, others yawned behind tiny hands, and their small round faces twitched with weariness.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading The sermon had lasted an hour; and the poor children had not understood a word of it.

someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel

From this reading “The discipline for to-morrow is this....” said the preacher, reading from a small card.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading In the twilight of the chapel there was a slight stir among the grown-up girls and teachers; the little ones remained quiet; some of them were asleep, others yawned behind tiny hands, and their small round faces twitched with weariness.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading “You will sacrifice to the Virgin Mary all the sentiments of rancour that you cherish in your hearts, and you will kiss the schoolfellow, the teacher, or the servant whom you think you hate.”

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading “The discipline for to-morrow is this....” said the preacher, reading from a small card.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading In the twilight of the chapel there was a slight stir among the grown-up girls and teachers; the little ones remained quiet; some of them were asleep, others yawned behind tiny hands, and their small round faces twitched with weariness.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading In the twilight of the chapel there was a slight stir among the grown-up girls and teachers; the little ones remained quiet; some of them were asleep, others yawned behind tiny hands, and their small round faces twitched with weariness.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading “You will sacrifice to the Virgin Mary all the sentiments of rancour that you cherish in your hearts, and you will kiss the schoolfellow, the teacher, or the servant whom you think you hate.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “The discipline for to-morrow is this....” said the preacher, reading from a small card.

an acquaintance that you go to school with

From this reading “You will sacrifice to the Virgin Mary all the sentiments of rancour that you cherish in your hearts, and you will kiss the schoolfellow, the teacher, or the servant whom you think you hate.”

plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading “You will sacrifice to the Virgin Mary all the sentiments of rancour that you cherish in your hearts, and you will kiss the schoolfellow, the teacher, or the servant whom you think you hate.”

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading The sermon had lasted an hour; and the poor children had not understood a word of it.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading “You will sacrifice to the Virgin Mary all the sentiments of rancour that you cherish in your hearts, and you will kiss the schoolfellow, the teacher, or the servant whom you think you hate.”

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading In the twilight of the chapel there was a slight stir among the grown-up girls and teachers; the little ones remained quiet; some of them were asleep, others yawned behind tiny hands, and their small round faces twitched with weariness.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “The discipline for to-morrow is this....” said the preacher, reading from a small card.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading In the twilight of the chapel there was a slight stir among the grown-up girls and teachers; the little ones remained quiet; some of them were asleep, others yawned behind tiny hands, and their small round faces twitched with weariness.

move an implement through

From this reading In the twilight of the chapel there was a slight stir among the grown-up girls and teachers; the little ones remained quiet; some of them were asleep, others yawned behind tiny hands, and their small round faces twitched with weariness.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading “You will sacrifice to the Virgin Mary all the sentiments of rancour that you cherish in your hearts, and you will kiss the schoolfellow, the teacher, or the servant whom you think you hate.”

plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading In the twilight of the chapel there was a slight stir among the grown-up girls and teachers; the little ones remained quiet; some of them were asleep, others yawned behind tiny hands, and their small round faces twitched with weariness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “You will sacrifice to the Virgin Mary all the sentiments of rancour that you cherish in your hearts, and you will kiss the schoolfellow, the teacher, or the servant whom you think you hate.”

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

From this reading “The discipline for to-morrow is this....” said the preacher, reading from a small card.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In the twilight of the chapel there was a slight stir among the grown-up girls and teachers; the little ones remained quiet; some of them were asleep, others yawned behind tiny hands, and their small round faces twitched with weariness.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In the twilight of the chapel there was a slight stir among the grown-up girls and teachers; the little ones remained quiet; some of them were asleep, others yawned behind tiny hands, and their small round faces twitched with weariness.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the twilight of the chapel there was a slight stir among the grown-up girls and teachers; the little ones remained quiet; some of them were asleep, others yawned behind tiny hands, and their small round faces twitched with weariness.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “You will sacrifice to the Virgin Mary all the sentiments of rancour that you cherish in your hearts, and you will kiss the schoolfellow, the teacher, or the servant whom you think you hate.”

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “The discipline for to-morrow is this....” said the preacher, reading from a small card.

very small

From this reading In the twilight of the chapel there was a slight stir among the grown-up girls and teachers; the little ones remained quiet; some of them were asleep, others yawned behind tiny hands, and their small round faces twitched with weariness.

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

From this reading “You will sacrifice to the Virgin Mary all the sentiments of rancour that you cherish in your hearts, and you will kiss the schoolfellow, the teacher, or the servant whom you think you hate.”

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

From this reading “The discipline for to-morrow is this....” said the preacher, reading from a small card.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading In the twilight of the chapel there was a slight stir among the grown-up girls and teachers; the little ones remained quiet; some of them were asleep, others yawned behind tiny hands, and their small round faces twitched with weariness.

past form of “twitch” — make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion

From this reading In the twilight of the chapel there was a slight stir among the grown-up girls and teachers; the little ones remained quiet; some of them were asleep, others yawned behind tiny hands, and their small round faces twitched with weariness.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading The sermon had lasted an hour; and the poor children had not understood a word of it.

a person who has never had sex

From this reading “You will sacrifice to the Virgin Mary all the sentiments of rancour that you cherish in your hearts, and you will kiss the schoolfellow, the teacher, or the servant whom you think you hate.”

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

From this reading In the twilight of the chapel there was a slight stir among the grown-up girls and teachers; the little ones remained quiet; some of them were asleep, others yawned behind tiny hands, and their small round faces twitched with weariness.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading In the twilight of the chapel there was a slight stir among the grown-up girls and teachers; the little ones remained quiet; some of them were asleep, others yawned behind tiny hands, and their small round faces twitched with weariness.

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

From this reading In the twilight of the chapel there was a slight stir among the grown-up girls and teachers; the little ones remained quiet; some of them were asleep, others yawned behind tiny hands, and their small round faces twitched with weariness.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “You will sacrifice to the Virgin Mary all the sentiments of rancour that you cherish in your hearts, and you will kiss the schoolfellow, the teacher, or the servant whom you think you hate.”

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “You will sacrifice to the Virgin Mary all the sentiments of rancour that you cherish in your hearts, and you will kiss the schoolfellow, the teacher, or the servant whom you think you hate.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the twilight of the chapel there was a slight stir among the grown-up girls and teachers; the little ones remained quiet; some of them were asleep, others yawned behind tiny hands, and their small round faces twitched with weariness.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading The sermon had lasted an hour; and the poor children had not understood a word of it.

past form of “yawn” — utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired

From this reading In the twilight of the chapel there was a slight stir among the grown-up girls and teachers; the little ones remained quiet; some of them were asleep, others yawned behind tiny hands, and their small round faces twitched with weariness.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You will sacrifice to the Virgin Mary all the sentiments of rancour that you cherish in your hearts, and you will kiss the schoolfellow, the teacher, or the servant whom you think you hate.”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You will sacrifice to the Virgin Mary all the sentiments of rancour that you cherish in your hearts, and you will kiss the schoolfellow, the teacher, or the servant whom you think you hate.”