Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading Her appearances in the hut brought him relief and became connected with the feverish dreams of angels which visited his couch; for Gaspar Ruiz was instructed in the mysteries of his religion, and had even been taught to read and write a little by the priest of his village.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading He accepted her assistance in silence, and the many days of pain went by.

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

From this reading He accepted her assistance in silence, and the many days of pain went by.

plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading Her appearances in the hut brought him relief and became connected with the feverish dreams of angels which visited his couch; for Gaspar Ruiz was instructed in the mysteries of his religion, and had even been taught to read and write a little by the priest of his village.

plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Her appearances in the hut brought him relief and became connected with the feverish dreams of angels which visited his couch; for Gaspar Ruiz was instructed in the mysteries of his religion, and had even been taught to read and write a little by the priest of his village.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading He accepted her assistance in silence, and the many days of pain went by.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Her appearances in the hut brought him relief and became connected with the feverish dreams of angels which visited his couch; for Gaspar Ruiz was instructed in the mysteries of his religion, and had even been taught to read and write a little by the priest of his village.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Her appearances in the hut brought him relief and became connected with the feverish dreams of angels which visited his couch; for Gaspar Ruiz was instructed in the mysteries of his religion, and had even been taught to read and write a little by the priest of his village.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading He waited for her with impatience, and saw her pass out of the dark hut and disappear in the brilliant sunshine with poignant regret.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Her appearances in the hut brought him relief and became connected with the feverish dreams of angels which visited his couch; for Gaspar Ruiz was instructed in the mysteries of his religion, and had even been taught to read and write a little by the priest of his village.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He accepted her assistance in silence, and the many days of pain went by.

strongly attracted

From this reading And this discovered faculty charmed the long solitary hours of his convalescence.

the act of closing something

From this reading He discovered that, while he lay there feeling so very weak, he could, by closing his eyes, evoke her face with considerable distinctness.

being joined in close association

From this reading Her appearances in the hut brought him relief and became connected with the feverish dreams of angels which visited his couch; for Gaspar Ruiz was instructed in the mysteries of his religion, and had even been taught to read and write a little by the priest of his village.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He discovered that, while he lay there feeling so very weak, he could, by closing his eyes, evoke her face with considerable distinctness.

gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury

From this reading And this discovered faculty charmed the long solitary hours of his convalescence.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading Her appearances in the hut brought him relief and became connected with the feverish dreams of angels which visited his couch; for Gaspar Ruiz was instructed in the mysteries of his religion, and had even been taught to read and write a little by the priest of his village.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He discovered that, while he lay there feeling so very weak, he could, by closing his eyes, evoke her face with considerable distinctness.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading He waited for her with impatience, and saw her pass out of the dark hut and disappear in the brilliant sunshine with poignant regret.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He accepted her assistance in silence, and the many days of pain went by.

get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading He waited for her with impatience, and saw her pass out of the dark hut and disappear in the brilliant sunshine with poignant regret.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading He discovered that, while he lay there feeling so very weak, he could, by closing his eyes, evoke her face with considerable distinctness.

the quality of being sharp and clear

From this reading He discovered that, while he lay there feeling so very weak, he could, by closing his eyes, evoke her face with considerable distinctness.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading Her appearances in the hut brought him relief and became connected with the feverish dreams of angels which visited his couch; for Gaspar Ruiz was instructed in the mysteries of his religion, and had even been taught to read and write a little by the priest of his village.

divisible by two

From this reading Her appearances in the hut brought him relief and became connected with the feverish dreams of angels which visited his couch; for Gaspar Ruiz was instructed in the mysteries of his religion, and had even been taught to read and write a little by the priest of his village.

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading He discovered that, while he lay there feeling so very weak, he could, by closing his eyes, evoke her face with considerable distinctness.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He discovered that, while he lay there feeling so very weak, he could, by closing his eyes, evoke her face with considerable distinctness.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He discovered that, while he lay there feeling so very weak, he could, by closing his eyes, evoke her face with considerable distinctness.

one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading And this discovered faculty charmed the long solitary hours of his convalescence.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading He discovered that, while he lay there feeling so very weak, he could, by closing his eyes, evoke her face with considerable distinctness.

marked by intense agitation or emotion

From this reading Her appearances in the hut brought him relief and became connected with the feverish dreams of angels which visited his couch; for Gaspar Ruiz was instructed in the mysteries of his religion, and had even been taught to read and write a little by the priest of his village.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Her appearances in the hut brought him relief and became connected with the feverish dreams of angels which visited his couch; for Gaspar Ruiz was instructed in the mysteries of his religion, and had even been taught to read and write a little by the priest of his village.

(New Testament) one of the three sages from the east who came bearing gifts for the infant Jesus

From this reading Her appearances in the hut brought him relief and became connected with the feverish dreams of angels which visited his couch; for Gaspar Ruiz was instructed in the mysteries of his religion, and had even been taught to read and write a little by the priest of his village.

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

From this reading Her appearances in the hut brought him relief and became connected with the feverish dreams of angels which visited his couch; for Gaspar Ruiz was instructed in the mysteries of his religion, and had even been taught to read and write a little by the priest of his village.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He accepted her assistance in silence, and the many days of pain went by.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He accepted her assistance in silence, and the many days of pain went by.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Her appearances in the hut brought him relief and became connected with the feverish dreams of angels which visited his couch; for Gaspar Ruiz was instructed in the mysteries of his religion, and had even been taught to read and write a little by the priest of his village.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Her appearances in the hut brought him relief and became connected with the feverish dreams of angels which visited his couch; for Gaspar Ruiz was instructed in the mysteries of his religion, and had even been taught to read and write a little by the priest of his village.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading And this discovered faculty charmed the long solitary hours of his convalescence.

temporary military shelter

From this reading Her appearances in the hut brought him relief and became connected with the feverish dreams of angels which visited his couch; for Gaspar Ruiz was instructed in the mysteries of his religion, and had even been taught to read and write a little by the priest of his village.

a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

From this reading He waited for her with impatience, and saw her pass out of the dark hut and disappear in the brilliant sunshine with poignant regret.

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

From this reading He accepted her assistance in silence, and the many days of pain went by.

past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Her appearances in the hut brought him relief and became connected with the feverish dreams of angels which visited his couch; for Gaspar Ruiz was instructed in the mysteries of his religion, and had even been taught to read and write a little by the priest of his village.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He discovered that, while he lay there feeling so very weak, he could, by closing his eyes, evoke her face with considerable distinctness.

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

From this reading Her appearances in the hut brought him relief and became connected with the feverish dreams of angels which visited his couch; for Gaspar Ruiz was instructed in the mysteries of his religion, and had even been taught to read and write a little by the priest of his village.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading And this discovered faculty charmed the long solitary hours of his convalescence.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He accepted her assistance in silence, and the many days of pain went by.

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Her appearances in the hut brought him relief and became connected with the feverish dreams of angels which visited his couch; for Gaspar Ruiz was instructed in the mysteries of his religion, and had even been taught to read and write a little by the priest of his village.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He accepted her assistance in silence, and the many days of pain went by.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He waited for her with impatience, and saw her pass out of the dark hut and disappear in the brilliant sunshine with poignant regret.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading He accepted her assistance in silence, and the many days of pain went by.

go across or through

From this reading He waited for her with impatience, and saw her pass out of the dark hut and disappear in the brilliant sunshine with poignant regret.

arousing affect

From this reading He waited for her with impatience, and saw her pass out of the dark hut and disappear in the brilliant sunshine with poignant regret.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading Her appearances in the hut brought him relief and became connected with the feverish dreams of angels which visited his couch; for Gaspar Ruiz was instructed in the mysteries of his religion, and had even been taught to read and write a little by the priest of his village.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Her appearances in the hut brought him relief and became connected with the feverish dreams of angels which visited his couch; for Gaspar Ruiz was instructed in the mysteries of his religion, and had even been taught to read and write a little by the priest of his village.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading He waited for her with impatience, and saw her pass out of the dark hut and disappear in the brilliant sunshine with poignant regret.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading Her appearances in the hut brought him relief and became connected with the feverish dreams of angels which visited his couch; for Gaspar Ruiz was instructed in the mysteries of his religion, and had even been taught to read and write a little by the priest of his village.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Her appearances in the hut brought him relief and became connected with the feverish dreams of angels which visited his couch; for Gaspar Ruiz was instructed in the mysteries of his religion, and had even been taught to read and write a little by the priest of his village.

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From this reading Her appearances in the hut brought him relief and became connected with the feverish dreams of angels which visited his couch; for Gaspar Ruiz was instructed in the mysteries of his religion, and had even been taught to read and write a little by the priest of his village.

cut with a saw

From this reading He waited for her with impatience, and saw her pass out of the dark hut and disappear in the brilliant sunshine with poignant regret.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading He accepted her assistance in silence, and the many days of pain went by.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He discovered that, while he lay there feeling so very weak, he could, by closing his eyes, evoke her face with considerable distinctness.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading And this discovered faculty charmed the long solitary hours of his convalescence.

the rays of the sun

From this reading He waited for her with impatience, and saw her pass out of the dark hut and disappear in the brilliant sunshine with poignant regret.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Her appearances in the hut brought him relief and became connected with the feverish dreams of angels which visited his couch; for Gaspar Ruiz was instructed in the mysteries of his religion, and had even been taught to read and write a little by the priest of his village.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He discovered that, while he lay there feeling so very weak, he could, by closing his eyes, evoke her face with considerable distinctness.

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

From this reading He accepted her assistance in silence, and the many days of pain went by.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He discovered that, while he lay there feeling so very weak, he could, by closing his eyes, evoke her face with considerable distinctness.

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

From this reading And this discovered faculty charmed the long solitary hours of his convalescence.

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

From this reading Her appearances in the hut brought him relief and became connected with the feverish dreams of angels which visited his couch; for Gaspar Ruiz was instructed in the mysteries of his religion, and had even been taught to read and write a little by the priest of his village.

precisely as stated

From this reading He discovered that, while he lay there feeling so very weak, he could, by closing his eyes, evoke her face with considerable distinctness.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Her appearances in the hut brought him relief and became connected with the feverish dreams of angels which visited his couch; for Gaspar Ruiz was instructed in the mysteries of his religion, and had even been taught to read and write a little by the priest of his village.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Her appearances in the hut brought him relief and became connected with the feverish dreams of angels which visited his couch; for Gaspar Ruiz was instructed in the mysteries of his religion, and had even been taught to read and write a little by the priest of his village.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading He waited for her with impatience, and saw her pass out of the dark hut and disappear in the brilliant sunshine with poignant regret.

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

From this reading Her appearances in the hut brought him relief and became connected with the feverish dreams of angels which visited his couch; for Gaspar Ruiz was instructed in the mysteries of his religion, and had even been taught to read and write a little by the priest of his village.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading He discovered that, while he lay there feeling so very weak, he could, by closing his eyes, evoke her face with considerable distinctness.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He accepted her assistance in silence, and the many days of pain went by.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Her appearances in the hut brought him relief and became connected with the feverish dreams of angels which visited his couch; for Gaspar Ruiz was instructed in the mysteries of his religion, and had even been taught to read and write a little by the priest of his village.

during the time that

From this reading He discovered that, while he lay there feeling so very weak, he could, by closing his eyes, evoke her face with considerable distinctness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Her appearances in the hut brought him relief and became connected with the feverish dreams of angels which visited his couch; for Gaspar Ruiz was instructed in the mysteries of his religion, and had even been taught to read and write a little by the priest of his village.

produce a literary work

From this reading Her appearances in the hut brought him relief and became connected with the feverish dreams of angels which visited his couch; for Gaspar Ruiz was instructed in the mysteries of his religion, and had even been taught to read and write a little by the priest of his village.