Chapter XV

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

From this reading In July Urban II, who, as Cardinal of Ostia, had once knelt at the bed of the dying Gregory, had crossed the Alps to see once more his native land,--for he was a Frenchman, born near Chatillon-sur-Marne,--and now that he had become the Vicar of Christ he did not forget that the best servants of Our Lord prayed to Him in the Languedoc or the Languedoil.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading As the days of autumn advanced, Richard began to make ready for his progress to Clermont.

later than; following

From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW PETER THE HERMIT Thus Richard returned to St. Julien, to the great joy and wonderment of Musa and Herbert, who had never expected to see him again after learning his quest.

anew

From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW PETER THE HERMIT Thus Richard returned to St. Julien, to the great joy and wonderment of Musa and Herbert, who had never expected to see him again after learning his quest.

(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 For hither, report had it, all France was flocking, small and great.

a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction

From this reading In July Urban II, who, as Cardinal of Ostia, had once knelt at the bed of the dying Gregory, had crossed the Alps to see once more his native land,--for he was a Frenchman, born near Chatillon-sur-Marne,--and now that he had become the Vicar of Christ he did not forget that the best servants of Our Lord prayed to Him in the Languedoc or the Languedoil.

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

From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW PETER THE HERMIT Thus Richard returned to St. Julien, to the great joy and wonderment of Musa and Herbert, who had never expected to see him again after learning his quest.

someone who is elected pope in opposition to another person who is held to be canonically elected

From this reading And so, leaving behind Italy, with its wrangling prelates, its sordid city-folk, its Antipope, and half-phantom emperor, he returned to his own people.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As the days of autumn advanced, Richard began to make ready for his progress to Clermont.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In July Urban II, who, as Cardinal of Ostia, had once knelt at the bed of the dying Gregory, had crossed the Alps to see once more his native land,--for he was a Frenchman, born near Chatillon-sur-Marne,--and now that he had become the Vicar of Christ he did not forget that the best servants of Our Lord prayed to Him in the Languedoc or the Languedoil.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading As the days of autumn advanced, Richard began to make ready for his progress to Clermont.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading In July Urban II, who, as Cardinal of Ostia, had once knelt at the bed of the dying Gregory, had crossed the Alps to see once more his native land,--for he was a Frenchman, born near Chatillon-sur-Marne,--and now that he had become the Vicar of Christ he did not forget that the best servants of Our Lord prayed to Him in the Languedoc or the Languedoil.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading In July Urban II, who, as Cardinal of Ostia, had once knelt at the bed of the dying Gregory, had crossed the Alps to see once more his native land,--for he was a Frenchman, born near Chatillon-sur-Marne,--and now that he had become the Vicar of Christ he did not forget that the best servants of Our Lord prayed to Him in the Languedoc or the Languedoil.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading As the days of autumn advanced, Richard began to make ready for his progress to Clermont.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading And so, leaving behind Italy, with its wrangling prelates, its sordid city-folk, its Antipope, and half-phantom emperor, he returned to his own people.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading In July Urban II, who, as Cardinal of Ostia, had once knelt at the bed of the dying Gregory, had crossed the Alps to see once more his native land,--for he was a Frenchman, born near Chatillon-sur-Marne,--and now that he had become the Vicar of Christ he did not forget that the best servants of Our Lord prayed to Him in the Languedoc or the Languedoil.

brought into existence

From this reading In July Urban II, who, as Cardinal of Ostia, had once knelt at the bed of the dying Gregory, had crossed the Alps to see once more his native land,--for he was a Frenchman, born near Chatillon-sur-Marne,--and now that he had become the Vicar of Christ he did not forget that the best servants of Our Lord prayed to Him in the Languedoc or the Languedoil.

(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes

From this reading In July Urban II, who, as Cardinal of Ostia, had once knelt at the bed of the dying Gregory, had crossed the Alps to see once more his native land,--for he was a Frenchman, born near Chatillon-sur-Marne,--and now that he had become the Vicar of Christ he did not forget that the best servants of Our Lord prayed to Him in the Languedoc or the Languedoil.

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From this reading In July Urban II, who, as Cardinal of Ostia, had once knelt at the bed of the dying Gregory, had crossed the Alps to see once more his native land,--for he was a Frenchman, born near Chatillon-sur-Marne,--and now that he had become the Vicar of Christ he did not forget that the best servants of Our Lord prayed to Him in the Languedoc or the Languedoil.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading In July Urban II, who, as Cardinal of Ostia, had once knelt at the bed of the dying Gregory, had crossed the Alps to see once more his native land,--for he was a Frenchman, born near Chatillon-sur-Marne,--and now that he had become the Vicar of Christ he did not forget that the best servants of Our Lord prayed to Him in the Languedoc or the Languedoil.

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From this reading And so, leaving behind Italy, with its wrangling prelates, its sordid city-folk, its Antipope, and half-phantom emperor, he returned to his own people.

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From this reading As the days of autumn advanced, Richard began to make ready for his progress to Clermont.

placed crosswise

From this reading In July Urban II, who, as Cardinal of Ostia, had once knelt at the bed of the dying Gregory, had crossed the Alps to see once more his native land,--for he was a Frenchman, born near Chatillon-sur-Marne,--and now that he had become the Vicar of Christ he did not forget that the best servants of Our Lord prayed to Him in the Languedoc or the Languedoil.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading As the days of autumn advanced, Richard began to make ready for his progress to Clermont.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading In July Urban II, who, as Cardinal of Ostia, had once knelt at the bed of the dying Gregory, had crossed the Alps to see once more his native land,--for he was a Frenchman, born near Chatillon-sur-Marne,--and now that he had become the Vicar of Christ he did not forget that the best servants of Our Lord prayed to Him in the Languedoc or the Languedoil.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading In July Urban II, who, as Cardinal of Ostia, had once knelt at the bed of the dying Gregory, had crossed the Alps to see once more his native land,--for he was a Frenchman, born near Chatillon-sur-Marne,--and now that he had become the Vicar of Christ he did not forget that the best servants of Our Lord prayed to Him in the Languedoc or the Languedoil.

the male ruler of an empire

From this reading And so, leaving behind Italy, with its wrangling prelates, its sordid city-folk, its Antipope, and half-phantom emperor, he returned to his own people.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW PETER THE HERMIT Thus Richard returned to St. Julien, to the great joy and wonderment of Musa and Herbert, who had never expected to see him again after learning his quest.

-ing form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group

From this reading For hither, report had it, all France was flocking, small and great.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As the days of autumn advanced, Richard began to make ready for his progress to Clermont.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading In July Urban II, who, as Cardinal of Ostia, had once knelt at the bed of the dying Gregory, had crossed the Alps to see once more his native land,--for he was a Frenchman, born near Chatillon-sur-Marne,--and now that he had become the Vicar of Christ he did not forget that the best servants of Our Lord prayed to Him in the Languedoc or the Languedoil.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading For hither, report had it, all France was flocking, small and great.

a person of French nationality

From this reading In July Urban II, who, as Cardinal of Ostia, had once knelt at the bed of the dying Gregory, had crossed the Alps to see once more his native land,--for he was a Frenchman, born near Chatillon-sur-Marne,--and now that he had become the Vicar of Christ he did not forget that the best servants of Our Lord prayed to Him in the Languedoc or the Languedoil.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW PETER THE HERMIT Thus Richard returned to St. Julien, to the great joy and wonderment of Musa and Herbert, who had never expected to see him again after learning his quest.

(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)

From this reading In July Urban II, who, as Cardinal of Ostia, had once knelt at the bed of the dying Gregory, had crossed the Alps to see once more his native land,--for he was a Frenchman, born near Chatillon-sur-Marne,--and now that he had become the Vicar of Christ he did not forget that the best servants of Our Lord prayed to Him in the Languedoc or the Languedoil.

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

From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW PETER THE HERMIT Thus Richard returned to St. Julien, to the great joy and wonderment of Musa and Herbert, who had never expected to see him again after learning his quest.

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From this reading And so, leaving behind Italy, with its wrangling prelates, its sordid city-folk, its Antipope, and half-phantom emperor, he returned to his own people.

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

From this reading In July Urban II, who, as Cardinal of Ostia, had once knelt at the bed of the dying Gregory, had crossed the Alps to see once more his native land,--for he was a Frenchman, born near Chatillon-sur-Marne,--and now that he had become the Vicar of Christ he did not forget that the best servants of Our Lord prayed to Him in the Languedoc or the Languedoil.

United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)

From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW PETER THE HERMIT Thus Richard returned to St. Julien, to the great joy and wonderment of Musa and Herbert, who had never expected to see him again after learning his quest.

one retired from society for religious reasons

From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW PETER THE HERMIT Thus Richard returned to St. Julien, to the great joy and wonderment of Musa and Herbert, who had never expected to see him again after learning his quest.

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

From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW PETER THE HERMIT Thus Richard returned to St. Julien, to the great joy and wonderment of Musa and Herbert, who had never expected to see him again after learning his quest.

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

From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW PETER THE HERMIT Thus Richard returned to St. Julien, to the great joy and wonderment of Musa and Herbert, who had never expected to see him again after learning his quest.

an old word meaning “to this place”

From this reading For hither, report had it, all France was flocking, small and great.

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From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW PETER THE HERMIT Thus Richard returned to St. Julien, to the great joy and wonderment of Musa and Herbert, who had never expected to see him again after learning his quest.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In July Urban II, who, as Cardinal of Ostia, had once knelt at the bed of the dying Gregory, had crossed the Alps to see once more his native land,--for he was a Frenchman, born near Chatillon-sur-Marne,--and now that he had become the Vicar of Christ he did not forget that the best servants of Our Lord prayed to Him in the Languedoc or the Languedoil.

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

From this reading In July Urban II, who, as Cardinal of Ostia, had once knelt at the bed of the dying Gregory, had crossed the Alps to see once more his native land,--for he was a Frenchman, born near Chatillon-sur-Marne,--and now that he had become the Vicar of Christ he did not forget that the best servants of Our Lord prayed to Him in the Languedoc or the Languedoil.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For hither, report had it, all France was flocking, small and great.

a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD

From this reading And so, leaving behind Italy, with its wrangling prelates, its sordid city-folk, its Antipope, and half-phantom emperor, he returned to his own people.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading And so, leaving behind Italy, with its wrangling prelates, its sordid city-folk, its Antipope, and half-phantom emperor, he returned to his own people.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW PETER THE HERMIT Thus Richard returned to St. Julien, to the great joy and wonderment of Musa and Herbert, who had never expected to see him again after learning his quest.

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From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW PETER THE HERMIT Thus Richard returned to St. Julien, to the great joy and wonderment of Musa and Herbert, who had never expected to see him again after learning his quest.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading In July Urban II, who, as Cardinal of Ostia, had once knelt at the bed of the dying Gregory, had crossed the Alps to see once more his native land,--for he was a Frenchman, born near Chatillon-sur-Marne,--and now that he had become the Vicar of Christ he did not forget that the best servants of Our Lord prayed to Him in the Languedoc or the Languedoil.

inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees

From this reading In July Urban II, who, as Cardinal of Ostia, had once knelt at the bed of the dying Gregory, had crossed the Alps to see once more his native land,--for he was a Frenchman, born near Chatillon-sur-Marne,--and now that he had become the Vicar of Christ he did not forget that the best servants of Our Lord prayed to Him in the Languedoc or the Languedoil.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading In July Urban II, who, as Cardinal of Ostia, had once knelt at the bed of the dying Gregory, had crossed the Alps to see once more his native land,--for he was a Frenchman, born near Chatillon-sur-Marne,--and now that he had become the Vicar of Christ he did not forget that the best servants of Our Lord prayed to Him in the Languedoc or the Languedoil.

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From this reading In July Urban II, who, as Cardinal of Ostia, had once knelt at the bed of the dying Gregory, had crossed the Alps to see once more his native land,--for he was a Frenchman, born near Chatillon-sur-Marne,--and now that he had become the Vicar of Christ he did not forget that the best servants of Our Lord prayed to Him in the Languedoc or the Languedoil.

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From this reading In July Urban II, who, as Cardinal of Ostia, had once knelt at the bed of the dying Gregory, had crossed the Alps to see once more his native land,--for he was a Frenchman, born near Chatillon-sur-Marne,--and now that he had become the Vicar of Christ he did not forget that the best servants of Our Lord prayed to Him in the Languedoc or the Languedoil.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW PETER THE HERMIT Thus Richard returned to St. Julien, to the great joy and wonderment of Musa and Herbert, who had never expected to see him again after learning his quest.

the act of departing

From this reading And so, leaving behind Italy, with its wrangling prelates, its sordid city-folk, its Antipope, and half-phantom emperor, he returned to his own people.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading In July Urban II, who, as Cardinal of Ostia, had once knelt at the bed of the dying Gregory, had crossed the Alps to see once more his native land,--for he was a Frenchman, born near Chatillon-sur-Marne,--and now that he had become the Vicar of Christ he did not forget that the best servants of Our Lord prayed to Him in the Languedoc or the Languedoil.

engage in

From this reading As the days of autumn advanced, Richard began to make ready for his progress to Clermont.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In July Urban II, who, as Cardinal of Ostia, had once knelt at the bed of the dying Gregory, had crossed the Alps to see once more his native land,--for he was a Frenchman, born near Chatillon-sur-Marne,--and now that he had become the Vicar of Christ he did not forget that the best servants of Our Lord prayed to Him in the Languedoc or the Languedoil.

type genus of the Musaceae: bananas

From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW PETER THE HERMIT Thus Richard returned to St. Julien, to the great joy and wonderment of Musa and Herbert, who had never expected to see him again after learning his quest.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading In July Urban II, who, as Cardinal of Ostia, had once knelt at the bed of the dying Gregory, had crossed the Alps to see once more his native land,--for he was a Frenchman, born near Chatillon-sur-Marne,--and now that he had become the Vicar of Christ he did not forget that the best servants of Our Lord prayed to Him in the Languedoc or the Languedoil.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading In July Urban II, who, as Cardinal of Ostia, had once knelt at the bed of the dying Gregory, had crossed the Alps to see once more his native land,--for he was a Frenchman, born near Chatillon-sur-Marne,--and now that he had become the Vicar of Christ he did not forget that the best servants of Our Lord prayed to Him in the Languedoc or the Languedoil.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW PETER THE HERMIT Thus Richard returned to St. Julien, to the great joy and wonderment of Musa and Herbert, who had never expected to see him again after learning his quest.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In July Urban II, who, as Cardinal of Ostia, had once knelt at the bed of the dying Gregory, had crossed the Alps to see once more his native land,--for he was a Frenchman, born near Chatillon-sur-Marne,--and now that he had become the Vicar of Christ he did not forget that the best servants of Our Lord prayed to Him in the Languedoc or the Languedoil.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading In July Urban II, who, as Cardinal of Ostia, had once knelt at the bed of the dying Gregory, had crossed the Alps to see once more his native land,--for he was a Frenchman, born near Chatillon-sur-Marne,--and now that he had become the Vicar of Christ he did not forget that the best servants of Our Lord prayed to Him in the Languedoc or the Languedoil.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW PETER THE HERMIT Thus Richard returned to St. Julien, to the great joy and wonderment of Musa and Herbert, who had never expected to see him again after learning his quest.

on one occasion

From this reading In July Urban II, who, as Cardinal of Ostia, had once knelt at the bed of the dying Gregory, had crossed the Alps to see once more his native land,--for he was a Frenchman, born near Chatillon-sur-Marne,--and now that he had become the Vicar of Christ he did not forget that the best servants of Our Lord prayed to Him in the Languedoc or the Languedoil.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In July Urban II, who, as Cardinal of Ostia, had once knelt at the bed of the dying Gregory, had crossed the Alps to see once more his native land,--for he was a Frenchman, born near Chatillon-sur-Marne,--and now that he had become the Vicar of Christ he did not forget that the best servants of Our Lord prayed to Him in the Languedoc or the Languedoil.

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From this reading In July Urban II, who, as Cardinal of Ostia, had once knelt at the bed of the dying Gregory, had crossed the Alps to see once more his native land,--for he was a Frenchman, born near Chatillon-sur-Marne,--and now that he had become the Vicar of Christ he did not forget that the best servants of Our Lord prayed to Him in the Languedoc or the Languedoil.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading In July Urban II, who, as Cardinal of Ostia, had once knelt at the bed of the dying Gregory, had crossed the Alps to see once more his native land,--for he was a Frenchman, born near Chatillon-sur-Marne,--and now that he had become the Vicar of Christ he did not forget that the best servants of Our Lord prayed to Him in the Languedoc or the Languedoil.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading And so, leaving behind Italy, with its wrangling prelates, its sordid city-folk, its Antipope, and half-phantom emperor, he returned to his own people.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading And so, leaving behind Italy, with its wrangling prelates, its sordid city-folk, its Antipope, and half-phantom emperor, he returned to his own people.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW PETER THE HERMIT Thus Richard returned to St. Julien, to the great joy and wonderment of Musa and Herbert, who had never expected to see him again after learning his quest.

past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading In July Urban II, who, as Cardinal of Ostia, had once knelt at the bed of the dying Gregory, had crossed the Alps to see once more his native land,--for he was a Frenchman, born near Chatillon-sur-Marne,--and now that he had become the Vicar of Christ he did not forget that the best servants of Our Lord prayed to Him in the Languedoc or the Languedoil.

plural of “prelate” — a senior clergyman and dignitary

From this reading And so, leaving behind Italy, with its wrangling prelates, its sordid city-folk, its Antipope, and half-phantom emperor, he returned to his own people.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading As the days of autumn advanced, Richard began to make ready for his progress to Clermont.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW PETER THE HERMIT Thus Richard returned to St. Julien, to the great joy and wonderment of Musa and Herbert, who had never expected to see him again after learning his quest.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading As the days of autumn advanced, Richard began to make ready for his progress to Clermont.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading For hither, report had it, all France was flocking, small and great.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW PETER THE HERMIT Thus Richard returned to St. Julien, to the great joy and wonderment of Musa and Herbert, who had never expected to see him again after learning his quest.

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From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW PETER THE HERMIT Thus Richard returned to St. Julien, to the great joy and wonderment of Musa and Herbert, who had never expected to see him again after learning his quest.

cut with a saw

From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW PETER THE HERMIT Thus Richard returned to St. Julien, to the great joy and wonderment of Musa and Herbert, who had never expected to see him again after learning his quest.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW PETER THE HERMIT Thus Richard returned to St. Julien, to the great joy and wonderment of Musa and Herbert, who had never expected to see him again after learning his quest.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading In July Urban II, who, as Cardinal of Ostia, had once knelt at the bed of the dying Gregory, had crossed the Alps to see once more his native land,--for he was a Frenchman, born near Chatillon-sur-Marne,--and now that he had become the Vicar of Christ he did not forget that the best servants of Our Lord prayed to Him in the Languedoc or the Languedoil.

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

From this reading For hither, report had it, all France was flocking, small and great.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And so, leaving behind Italy, with its wrangling prelates, its sordid city-folk, its Antipope, and half-phantom emperor, he returned to his own people.

morally degraded

From this reading And so, leaving behind Italy, with its wrangling prelates, its sordid city-folk, its Antipope, and half-phantom emperor, he returned to his own people.

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From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW PETER THE HERMIT Thus Richard returned to St. Julien, to the great joy and wonderment of Musa and Herbert, who had never expected to see him again after learning his quest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In July Urban II, who, as Cardinal of Ostia, had once knelt at the bed of the dying Gregory, had crossed the Alps to see once more his native land,--for he was a Frenchman, born near Chatillon-sur-Marne,--and now that he had become the Vicar of Christ he did not forget that the best servants of Our Lord prayed to Him in the Languedoc or the Languedoil.

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

From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW PETER THE HERMIT Thus Richard returned to St. Julien, to the great joy and wonderment of Musa and Herbert, who had never expected to see him again after learning his quest.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW PETER THE HERMIT Thus Richard returned to St. Julien, to the great joy and wonderment of Musa and Herbert, who had never expected to see him again after learning his quest.

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

From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW PETER THE HERMIT Thus Richard returned to St. Julien, to the great joy and wonderment of Musa and Herbert, who had never expected to see him again after learning his quest.

relating to or concerned with a city or densely populated area

From this reading In July Urban II, who, as Cardinal of Ostia, had once knelt at the bed of the dying Gregory, had crossed the Alps to see once more his native land,--for he was a Frenchman, born near Chatillon-sur-Marne,--and now that he had become the Vicar of Christ he did not forget that the best servants of Our Lord prayed to Him in the Languedoc or the Languedoil.

a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman

From this reading In July Urban II, who, as Cardinal of Ostia, had once knelt at the bed of the dying Gregory, had crossed the Alps to see once more his native land,--for he was a Frenchman, born near Chatillon-sur-Marne,--and now that he had become the Vicar of Christ he did not forget that the best servants of Our Lord prayed to Him in the Languedoc or the Languedoil.

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

From this reading For hither, report had it, all France was flocking, small and great.

which person or people

From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW PETER THE HERMIT Thus Richard returned to St. Julien, to the great joy and wonderment of Musa and Herbert, who had never expected to see him again after learning his quest.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And so, leaving behind Italy, with its wrangling prelates, its sordid city-folk, its Antipope, and half-phantom emperor, he returned to his own people.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW PETER THE HERMIT Thus Richard returned to St. Julien, to the great joy and wonderment of Musa and Herbert, who had never expected to see him again after learning his quest.

an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining)

From this reading And so, leaving behind Italy, with its wrangling prelates, its sordid city-folk, its Antipope, and half-phantom emperor, he returned to his own people.