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From this reading [3] On the morning after the dinner party, Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went to mass early: the former carefully carrying her glasses, so that she might be able to read "The Anchor of Salvation" during communion; the latter beautifully dressed, carrying her rosary of blue beads as a bracelet.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [3] On the morning after the dinner party, Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went to mass early: the former carefully carrying her glasses, so that she might be able to read "The Anchor of Salvation" during communion; the latter beautifully dressed, carrying her rosary of blue beads as a bracelet.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading [3] On the morning after the dinner party, Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went to mass early: the former carefully carrying her glasses, so that she might be able to read "The Anchor of Salvation" during communion; the latter beautifully dressed, carrying her rosary of blue beads as a bracelet.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading [3] On the morning after the dinner party, Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went to mass early: the former carefully carrying her glasses, so that she might be able to read "The Anchor of Salvation" during communion; the latter beautifully dressed, carrying her rosary of blue beads as a bracelet.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading The priest had scarcely left the altar when, to the disgust and surprise of her good aunt, who thought that her niece was as pious and as fond of prayer as a nun, the young girl desired to go home.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN IDYL ON THE AZOTEA.
AnchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading [3] On the morning after the dinner party, Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went to mass early: the former carefully carrying her glasses, so that she might be able to read "The Anchor of Salvation" during communion; the latter beautifully dressed, carrying her rosary of blue beads as a bracelet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [3] On the morning after the dinner party, Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went to mass early: the former carefully carrying her glasses, so that she might be able to read "The Anchor of Salvation" during communion; the latter beautifully dressed, carrying her rosary of blue beads as a bracelet.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading After a great deal of grumbling, the old lady crossed herself several times, and the two arose to leave.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading [3] On the morning after the dinner party, Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went to mass early: the former carefully carrying her glasses, so that she might be able to read "The Anchor of Salvation" during communion; the latter beautifully dressed, carrying her rosary of blue beads as a bracelet.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading [3] On the morning after the dinner party, Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went to mass early: the former carefully carrying her glasses, so that she might be able to read "The Anchor of Salvation" during communion; the latter beautifully dressed, carrying her rosary of blue beads as a bracelet.
AZOTEA
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From this reading AN IDYL ON THE AZOTEA.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading [3] On the morning after the dinner party, Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went to mass early: the former carefully carrying her glasses, so that she might be able to read "The Anchor of Salvation" during communion; the latter beautifully dressed, carrying her rosary of blue beads as a bracelet.
beadsnounUS /biːdz/
several beads threaded together on a string
From this reading [3] On the morning after the dinner party, Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went to mass early: the former carefully carrying her glasses, so that she might be able to read "The Anchor of Salvation" during communion; the latter beautifully dressed, carrying her rosary of blue beads as a bracelet.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading [3] On the morning after the dinner party, Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went to mass early: the former carefully carrying her glasses, so that she might be able to read "The Anchor of Salvation" during communion; the latter beautifully dressed, carrying her rosary of blue beads as a bracelet.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading [3] On the morning after the dinner party, Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went to mass early: the former carefully carrying her glasses, so that she might be able to read "The Anchor of Salvation" during communion; the latter beautifully dressed, carrying her rosary of blue beads as a bracelet.
braceletnounUS /ˈbreɪslət/
a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist
From this reading [3] On the morning after the dinner party, Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went to mass early: the former carefully carrying her glasses, so that she might be able to read "The Anchor of Salvation" during communion; the latter beautifully dressed, carrying her rosary of blue beads as a bracelet.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading [3] On the morning after the dinner party, Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went to mass early: the former carefully carrying her glasses, so that she might be able to read "The Anchor of Salvation" during communion; the latter beautifully dressed, carrying her rosary of blue beads as a bracelet.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading [3] On the morning after the dinner party, Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went to mass early: the former carefully carrying her glasses, so that she might be able to read "The Anchor of Salvation" during communion; the latter beautifully dressed, carrying her rosary of blue beads as a bracelet.
Clara
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From this reading [3] On the morning after the dinner party, Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went to mass early: the former carefully carrying her glasses, so that she might be able to read "The Anchor of Salvation" during communion; the latter beautifully dressed, carrying her rosary of blue beads as a bracelet.
communionnounUS /kəˈmjuːnjən/
the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
From this reading [3] On the morning after the dinner party, Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went to mass early: the former carefully carrying her glasses, so that she might be able to read "The Anchor of Salvation" during communion; the latter beautifully dressed, carrying her rosary of blue beads as a bracelet.
placed crosswise
From this reading After a great deal of grumbling, the old lady crossed herself several times, and the two arose to leave.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading "Never mind," said Maria, to cut off the scolding, "the good God will pardon me.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading After a great deal of grumbling, the old lady crossed herself several times, and the two arose to leave.
wanted intensely
From this reading The priest had scarcely left the altar when, to the disgust and surprise of her good aunt, who thought that her niece was as pious and as fond of prayer as a nun, the young girl desired to go home.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading [3] On the morning after the dinner party, Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went to mass early: the former carefully carrying her glasses, so that she might be able to read "The Anchor of Salvation" during communion; the latter beautifully dressed, carrying her rosary of blue beads as a bracelet.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading The priest had scarcely left the altar when, to the disgust and surprise of her good aunt, who thought that her niece was as pious and as fond of prayer as a nun, the young girl desired to go home.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading [3] On the morning after the dinner party, Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went to mass early: the former carefully carrying her glasses, so that she might be able to read "The Anchor of Salvation" during communion; the latter beautifully dressed, carrying her rosary of blue beads as a bracelet.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading [3] On the morning after the dinner party, Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went to mass early: the former carefully carrying her glasses, so that she might be able to read "The Anchor of Salvation" during communion; the latter beautifully dressed, carrying her rosary of blue beads as a bracelet.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading [3] On the morning after the dinner party, Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went to mass early: the former carefully carrying her glasses, so that she might be able to read "The Anchor of Salvation" during communion; the latter beautifully dressed, carrying her rosary of blue beads as a bracelet.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading The priest had scarcely left the altar when, to the disgust and surprise of her good aunt, who thought that her niece was as pious and as fond of prayer as a nun, the young girl desired to go home.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading [3] On the morning after the dinner party, Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went to mass early: the former carefully carrying her glasses, so that she might be able to read "The Anchor of Salvation" during communion; the latter beautifully dressed, carrying her rosary of blue beads as a bracelet.
a young female
From this reading The priest had scarcely left the altar when, to the disgust and surprise of her good aunt, who thought that her niece was as pious and as fond of prayer as a nun, the young girl desired to go home.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading [3] On the morning after the dinner party, Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went to mass early: the former carefully carrying her glasses, so that she might be able to read "The Anchor of Salvation" during communion; the latter beautifully dressed, carrying her rosary of blue beads as a bracelet.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The priest had scarcely left the altar when, to the disgust and surprise of her good aunt, who thought that her niece was as pious and as fond of prayer as a nun, the young girl desired to go home.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "Never mind," said Maria, to cut off the scolding, "the good God will pardon me.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The priest had scarcely left the altar when, to the disgust and surprise of her good aunt, who thought that her niece was as pious and as fond of prayer as a nun, the young girl desired to go home.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading After a great deal of grumbling, the old lady crossed herself several times, and the two arose to leave.
grumblingnounUS /ˈɡrʌmbəlɪŋ/
a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading After a great deal of grumbling, the old lady crossed herself several times, and the two arose to leave.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The priest had scarcely left the altar when, to the disgust and surprise of her good aunt, who thought that her niece was as pious and as fond of prayer as a nun, the young girl desired to go home.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading [3] On the morning after the dinner party, Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went to mass early: the former carefully carrying her glasses, so that she might be able to read "The Anchor of Salvation" during communion; the latter beautifully dressed, carrying her rosary of blue beads as a bracelet.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading After a great deal of grumbling, the old lady crossed herself several times, and the two arose to leave.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The priest had scarcely left the altar when, to the disgust and surprise of her good aunt, who thought that her niece was as pious and as fond of prayer as a nun, the young girl desired to go home.
IDYLnoun
a musical composition that evokes rural life
From this reading AN IDYL ON THE AZOTEA.
Isabel
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From this reading [3] On the morning after the dinner party, Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went to mass early: the former carefully carrying her glasses, so that she might be able to read "The Anchor of Salvation" during communion; the latter beautifully dressed, carrying her rosary of blue beads as a bracelet.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading After a great deal of grumbling, the old lady crossed herself several times, and the two arose to leave.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading [3] On the morning after the dinner party, Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went to mass early: the former carefully carrying her glasses, so that she might be able to read "The Anchor of Salvation" during communion; the latter beautifully dressed, carrying her rosary of blue beads as a bracelet.
go away from a place
From this reading After a great deal of grumbling, the old lady crossed herself several times, and the two arose to leave.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The priest had scarcely left the altar when, to the disgust and surprise of her good aunt, who thought that her niece was as pious and as fond of prayer as a nun, the young girl desired to go home.
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading [3] On the morning after the dinner party, Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went to mass early: the former carefully carrying her glasses, so that she might be able to read "The Anchor of Salvation" during communion; the latter beautifully dressed, carrying her rosary of blue beads as a bracelet.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading [3] On the morning after the dinner party, Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went to mass early: the former carefully carrying her glasses, so that she might be able to read "The Anchor of Salvation" during communion; the latter beautifully dressed, carrying her rosary of blue beads as a bracelet.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Never mind," said Maria, to cut off the scolding, "the good God will pardon me.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading [3] On the morning after the dinner party, Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went to mass early: the former carefully carrying her glasses, so that she might be able to read "The Anchor of Salvation" during communion; the latter beautifully dressed, carrying her rosary of blue beads as a bracelet.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Never mind," said Maria, to cut off the scolding, "the good God will pardon me.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading [3] On the morning after the dinner party, Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went to mass early: the former carefully carrying her glasses, so that she might be able to read "The Anchor of Salvation" during communion; the latter beautifully dressed, carrying her rosary of blue beads as a bracelet.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Never mind," said Maria, to cut off the scolding, "the good God will pardon me.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading The priest had scarcely left the altar when, to the disgust and surprise of her good aunt, who thought that her niece was as pious and as fond of prayer as a nun, the young girl desired to go home.
nunnounUS /nʌn/
a woman religious
From this reading The priest had scarcely left the altar when, to the disgust and surprise of her good aunt, who thought that her niece was as pious and as fond of prayer as a nun, the young girl desired to go home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [3] On the morning after the dinner party, Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went to mass early: the former carefully carrying her glasses, so that she might be able to read "The Anchor of Salvation" during communion; the latter beautifully dressed, carrying her rosary of blue beads as a bracelet.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Never mind," said Maria, to cut off the scolding, "the good God will pardon me.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading After a great deal of grumbling, the old lady crossed herself several times, and the two arose to leave.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN IDYL ON THE AZOTEA.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "Never mind," said Maria, to cut off the scolding, "the good God will pardon me.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading [3] On the morning after the dinner party, Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went to mass early: the former carefully carrying her glasses, so that she might be able to read "The Anchor of Salvation" during communion; the latter beautifully dressed, carrying her rosary of blue beads as a bracelet.
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading The priest had scarcely left the altar when, to the disgust and surprise of her good aunt, who thought that her niece was as pious and as fond of prayer as a nun, the young girl desired to go home.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading The priest had scarcely left the altar when, to the disgust and surprise of her good aunt, who thought that her niece was as pious and as fond of prayer as a nun, the young girl desired to go home.
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 had scarcely left the altar when, to the disgust and surprise of her good aunt, who thought that her niece was as pious and as fond of prayer as a nun, the young girl desired to go home.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading [3] On the morning after the dinner party, Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went to mass early: the former carefully carrying her glasses, so that she might be able to read "The Anchor of Salvation" during communion; the latter beautifully dressed, carrying her rosary of blue beads as a bracelet.
rosarynounUS /ˈroʊzəri/
a string of beads used in counting prayers (especially by Catholics)
From this reading [3] On the morning after the dinner party, Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went to mass early: the former carefully carrying her glasses, so that she might be able to read "The Anchor of Salvation" during communion; the latter beautifully dressed, carrying her rosary of blue beads as a bracelet.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Never mind," said Maria, to cut off the scolding, "the good God will pardon me.
SalvationnounUS /sælˈveɪʃən/
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
From this reading [3] On the morning after the dinner party, Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went to mass early: the former carefully carrying her glasses, so that she might be able to read "The Anchor of Salvation" during communion; the latter beautifully dressed, carrying her rosary of blue beads as a bracelet.
only a very short time before
From this reading The priest had scarcely left the altar when, to the disgust and surprise of her good aunt, who thought that her niece was as pious and as fond of prayer as a nun, the young girl desired to go home.
scoldingnounUS /ˈskoʊldɪŋ/
rebuking a person harshly
From this reading "Never mind," said Maria, to cut off the scolding, "the good God will pardon me.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading After a great deal of grumbling, the old lady crossed herself several times, and the two arose to leave.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading [3] On the morning after the dinner party, Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went to mass early: the former carefully carrying her glasses, so that she might be able to read "The Anchor of Salvation" during communion; the latter beautifully dressed, carrying her rosary of blue beads as a bracelet.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading [3] On the morning after the dinner party, Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went to mass early: the former carefully carrying her glasses, so that she might be able to read "The Anchor of Salvation" during communion; the latter beautifully dressed, carrying her rosary of blue beads as a bracelet.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The priest had scarcely left the altar when, to the disgust and surprise of her good aunt, who thought that her niece was as pious and as fond of prayer as a nun, the young girl desired to go home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading [3] On the morning after the dinner party, Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went to mass early: the former carefully carrying her glasses, so that she might be able to read "The Anchor of Salvation" during communion; the latter beautifully dressed, carrying her rosary of blue beads as a bracelet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN IDYL ON THE AZOTEA.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The priest had scarcely left the altar when, to the disgust and surprise of her good aunt, who thought that her niece was as pious and as fond of prayer as a nun, the young girl desired to go home.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading After a great deal of grumbling, the old lady crossed herself several times, and the two arose to leave.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [3] On the morning after the dinner party, Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went to mass early: the former carefully carrying her glasses, so that she might be able to read "The Anchor of Salvation" during communion; the latter beautifully dressed, carrying her rosary of blue beads as a bracelet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After a great deal of grumbling, the old lady crossed herself several times, and the two arose to leave.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The priest had scarcely left the altar when, to the disgust and surprise of her good aunt, who thought that her niece was as pious and as fond of prayer as a nun, the young girl desired to go home.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading [3] On the morning after the dinner party, Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went to mass early: the former carefully carrying her glasses, so that she might be able to read "The Anchor of Salvation" during communion; the latter beautifully dressed, carrying her rosary of blue beads as a bracelet.
at the time that
From this reading The priest had scarcely left the altar when, to the disgust and surprise of her good aunt, who thought that her niece was as pious and as fond of prayer as a nun, the young girl desired to go home.
which person or people
From this reading The priest had scarcely left the altar when, to the disgust and surprise of her good aunt, who thought that her niece was as pious and as fond of prayer as a nun, the young girl desired to go home.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Never mind," said Maria, to cut off the scolding, "the good God will pardon me.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The priest had scarcely left the altar when, to the disgust and surprise of her good aunt, who thought that her niece was as pious and as fond of prayer as a nun, the young girl desired to go home.
