Chapter VI

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

From this reading The priest took the sword, and kneeling before the altar, placed it thereon like a man acting in a dream.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading The priest took the sword, and kneeling before the altar, placed it thereon like a man acting in a dream.

anew

From this reading He turned again to Inglesant, who had knelt down once more.

(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 "It is well done, monsignore," he said, "as all that thou doest doubtless is most well.

the table in Christian churches where communion is given

From this reading The priest took the sword, and kneeling before the altar, placed it thereon like a man acting in a dream.

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

From this reading The priest took the sword, and kneeling before the altar, placed it thereon like a man acting in a dream.

plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading He was one of those child-like peasant-priests to whom the great world was unknown, and to whom his mountain solitudes were peopled as much by the saints and angels of his breviary as by the peasants who shared with him the solitudes and the legends that gave to these mountain fastnesses a mysterious awe.

a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles

From this reading To such a man as this it seemed nothing strange that the blessed St. George himself, in jewelled armour, should stand before the altar in the mystic morning light, his shining sword in his hand.

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

From this reading He was one of those child-like peasant-priests to whom the great world was unknown, and to whom his mountain solitudes were peopled as much by the saints and angels of his breviary as by the peasants who shared with him the solitudes and the legends that gave to these mountain fastnesses a mysterious awe.

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

From this reading He was one of those child-like peasant-priests to whom the great world was unknown, and to whom his mountain solitudes were peopled as much by the saints and angels of his breviary as by the peasants who shared with him the solitudes and the legends that gave to these mountain fastnesses a mysterious awe.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The priest took the sword, and kneeling before the altar, placed it thereon like a man acting in a dream.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading To such a man as this it seemed nothing strange that the blessed St. George himself, in jewelled armour, should stand before the altar in the mystic morning light, his shining sword in his hand.

(Roman Catholic Church) a book of prayers to be recited daily certain priests and members of religious orders

From this reading He was one of those child-like peasant-priests to whom the great world was unknown, and to whom his mountain solitudes were peopled as much by the saints and angels of his breviary as by the peasants who shared with him the solitudes and the legends that gave to these mountain fastnesses a mysterious awe.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was one of those child-like peasant-priests to whom the great world was unknown, and to whom his mountain solitudes were peopled as much by the saints and angels of his breviary as by the peasants who shared with him the solitudes and the legends that gave to these mountain fastnesses a mysterious awe.

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From this reading He was one of those child-like peasant-priests to whom the great world was unknown, and to whom his mountain solitudes were peopled as much by the saints and angels of his breviary as by the peasants who shared with him the solitudes and the legends that gave to these mountain fastnesses a mysterious awe.

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From this reading "It is well done, monsignore," he said, "as all that thou doest doubtless is most well.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "It is well done, monsignore," he said, "as all that thou doest doubtless is most well.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading "It is well done, monsignore," he said, "as all that thou doest doubtless is most well.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He turned again to Inglesant, who had knelt down once more.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading The priest took the sword, and kneeling before the altar, placed it thereon like a man acting in a dream.

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From this reading He was one of those child-like peasant-priests to whom the great world was unknown, and to whom his mountain solitudes were peopled as much by the saints and angels of his breviary as by the peasants who shared with him the solitudes and the legends that gave to these mountain fastnesses a mysterious awe.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He was one of those child-like peasant-priests to whom the great world was unknown, and to whom his mountain solitudes were peopled as much by the saints and angels of his breviary as by the peasants who shared with him the solitudes and the legends that gave to these mountain fastnesses a mysterious awe.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading To such a man as this it seemed nothing strange that the blessed St. George himself, in jewelled armour, should stand before the altar in the mystic morning light, his shining sword in his hand.

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

From this reading He was one of those child-like peasant-priests to whom the great world was unknown, and to whom his mountain solitudes were peopled as much by the saints and angels of his breviary as by the peasants who shared with him the solitudes and the legends that gave to these mountain fastnesses a mysterious awe.

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

From this reading He turned again to Inglesant, who had knelt down once more.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading To such a man as this it seemed nothing strange that the blessed St. George himself, in jewelled armour, should stand before the altar in the mystic morning light, his shining sword in his hand.

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

From this reading He was one of those child-like peasant-priests to whom the great world was unknown, and to whom his mountain solitudes were peopled as much by the saints and angels of his breviary as by the peasants who shared with him the solitudes and the legends that gave to these mountain fastnesses a mysterious awe.

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

From this reading He was one of those child-like peasant-priests to whom the great world was unknown, and to whom his mountain solitudes were peopled as much by the saints and angels of his breviary as by the peasants who shared with him the solitudes and the legends that gave to these mountain fastnesses a mysterious awe.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading To such a man as this it seemed nothing strange that the blessed St. George himself, in jewelled armour, should stand before the altar in the mystic morning light, his shining sword in his hand.

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

From this reading He was one of those child-like peasant-priests to whom the great world was unknown, and to whom his mountain solitudes were peopled as much by the saints and angels of his breviary as by the peasants who shared with him the solitudes and the legends that gave to these mountain fastnesses a mysterious awe.

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

From this reading The priest took the sword, and kneeling before the altar, placed it thereon like a man acting in a dream.

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From this reading He turned again to Inglesant, who had knelt down once more.

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

From this reading "It is well done, monsignore," he said, "as all that thou doest doubtless is most well.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The priest took the sword, and kneeling before the altar, placed it thereon like a man acting in a dream.

covered with beads or jewels or sequins

From this reading To such a man as this it seemed nothing strange that the blessed St. George himself, in jewelled armour, should stand before the altar in the mystic morning light, his shining sword in his hand.

supporting yourself on your knees

From this reading The priest took the sword, and kneeling before the altar, placed it thereon like a man acting in a dream.

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

From this reading He turned again to Inglesant, who had knelt down once more.

plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading He was one of those child-like peasant-priests to whom the great world was unknown, and to whom his mountain solitudes were peopled as much by the saints and angels of his breviary as by the peasants who shared with him the solitudes and the legends that gave to these mountain fastnesses a mysterious awe.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading To such a man as this it seemed nothing strange that the blessed St. George himself, in jewelled armour, should stand before the altar in the mystic morning light, his shining sword in his hand.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The priest took the sword, and kneeling before the altar, placed it thereon like a man acting in a dream.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The priest took the sword, and kneeling before the altar, placed it thereon like a man acting in a dream.

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From this reading "It is well done, monsignore," he said, "as all that thou doest doubtless is most well.

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

From this reading He turned again to Inglesant, who had knelt down once more.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading To such a man as this it seemed nothing strange that the blessed St. George himself, in jewelled armour, should stand before the altar in the mystic morning light, his shining sword in his hand.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "It is well done, monsignore," he said, "as all that thou doest doubtless is most well.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading He was one of those child-like peasant-priests to whom the great world was unknown, and to whom his mountain solitudes were peopled as much by the saints and angels of his breviary as by the peasants who shared with him the solitudes and the legends that gave to these mountain fastnesses a mysterious awe.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He was one of those child-like peasant-priests to whom the great world was unknown, and to whom his mountain solitudes were peopled as much by the saints and angels of his breviary as by the peasants who shared with him the solitudes and the legends that gave to these mountain fastnesses a mysterious awe.

of an obscure nature

From this reading He was one of those child-like peasant-priests to whom the great world was unknown, and to whom his mountain solitudes were peopled as much by the saints and angels of his breviary as by the peasants who shared with him the solitudes and the legends that gave to these mountain fastnesses a mysterious awe.

having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding

From this reading To such a man as this it seemed nothing strange that the blessed St. George himself, in jewelled armour, should stand before the altar in the mystic morning light, his shining sword in his hand.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading To such a man as this it seemed nothing strange that the blessed St. George himself, in jewelled armour, should stand before the altar in the mystic morning light, his shining sword in his hand.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was one of those child-like peasant-priests to whom the great world was unknown, and to whom his mountain solitudes were peopled as much by the saints and angels of his breviary as by the peasants who shared with him the solitudes and the legends that gave to these mountain fastnesses a mysterious awe.

on one occasion

From this reading He turned again to Inglesant, who had knelt down once more.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was one of those child-like peasant-priests to whom the great world was unknown, and to whom his mountain solitudes were peopled as much by the saints and angels of his breviary as by the peasants who shared with him the solitudes and the legends that gave to these mountain fastnesses a mysterious awe.

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

From this reading He was one of those child-like peasant-priests to whom the great world was unknown, and to whom his mountain solitudes were peopled as much by the saints and angels of his breviary as by the peasants who shared with him the solitudes and the legends that gave to these mountain fastnesses a mysterious awe.

plural of “peasant” — a country person

From this reading He was one of those child-like peasant-priests to whom the great world was unknown, and to whom his mountain solitudes were peopled as much by the saints and angels of his breviary as by the peasants who shared with him the solitudes and the legends that gave to these mountain fastnesses a mysterious awe.

furnished with people

From this reading He was one of those child-like peasant-priests to whom the great world was unknown, and to whom his mountain solitudes were peopled as much by the saints and angels of his breviary as by the peasants who shared with him the solitudes and the legends that gave to these mountain fastnesses a mysterious awe.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The priest took the sword, and kneeling before the altar, placed it thereon like a man acting in a dream.

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 took the sword, and kneeling before the altar, placed it thereon like a man acting in a dream.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It is well done, monsignore," he said, "as all that thou doest doubtless is most well.

plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading He was one of those child-like peasant-priests to whom the great world was unknown, and to whom his mountain solitudes were peopled as much by the saints and angels of his breviary as by the peasants who shared with him the solitudes and the legends that gave to these mountain fastnesses a mysterious awe.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading To such a man as this it seemed nothing strange that the blessed St. George himself, in jewelled armour, should stand before the altar in the mystic morning light, his shining sword in his hand.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading He was one of those child-like peasant-priests to whom the great world was unknown, and to whom his mountain solitudes were peopled as much by the saints and angels of his breviary as by the peasants who shared with him the solitudes and the legends that gave to these mountain fastnesses a mysterious awe.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading To such a man as this it seemed nothing strange that the blessed St. George himself, in jewelled armour, should stand before the altar in the mystic morning light, his shining sword in his hand.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading To such a man as this it seemed nothing strange that the blessed St. George himself, in jewelled armour, should stand before the altar in the mystic morning light, his shining sword in his hand.

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

From this reading He was one of those child-like peasant-priests to whom the great world was unknown, and to whom his mountain solitudes were peopled as much by the saints and angels of his breviary as by the peasants who shared with him the solitudes and the legends that gave to these mountain fastnesses a mysterious awe.

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

From this reading To such a man as this it seemed nothing strange that the blessed St. George himself, in jewelled armour, should stand before the altar in the mystic morning light, his shining sword in his hand.

be standing; be upright

From this reading To such a man as this it seemed nothing strange that the blessed St. George himself, in jewelled armour, should stand before the altar in the mystic morning light, his shining sword in his hand.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading To such a man as this it seemed nothing strange that the blessed St. George himself, in jewelled armour, should stand before the altar in the mystic morning light, his shining sword in his hand.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading To such a man as this it seemed nothing strange that the blessed St. George himself, in jewelled armour, should stand before the altar in the mystic morning light, his shining sword in his hand.

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading The priest took the sword, and kneeling before the altar, placed it thereon like a man acting in a dream.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was one of those child-like peasant-priests to whom the great world was unknown, and to whom his mountain solitudes were peopled as much by the saints and angels of his breviary as by the peasants who shared with him the solitudes and the legends that gave to these mountain fastnesses a mysterious awe.

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

From this reading The priest took the sword, and kneeling before the altar, placed it thereon like a man acting in a dream.

on that

From this reading The priest took the sword, and kneeling before the altar, placed it thereon like a man acting in a dream.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading He was one of those child-like peasant-priests to whom the great world was unknown, and to whom his mountain solitudes were peopled as much by the saints and angels of his breviary as by the peasants who shared with him the solitudes and the legends that gave to these mountain fastnesses a mysterious awe.

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

From this reading To such a man as this it seemed nothing strange that the blessed St. George himself, in jewelled armour, should stand before the altar in the mystic morning light, his shining sword in his hand.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading He was one of those child-like peasant-priests to whom the great world was unknown, and to whom his mountain solitudes were peopled as much by the saints and angels of his breviary as by the peasants who shared with him the solitudes and the legends that gave to these mountain fastnesses a mysterious awe.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading "It is well done, monsignore," he said, "as all that thou doest doubtless is most well.

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

From this reading He was one of those child-like peasant-priests to whom the great world was unknown, and to whom his mountain solitudes were peopled as much by the saints and angels of his breviary as by the peasants who shared with him the solitudes and the legends that gave to these mountain fastnesses a mysterious awe.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The priest took the sword, and kneeling before the altar, placed it thereon like a man acting in a dream.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He turned again to Inglesant, who had knelt down once more.

not known

From this reading He was one of those child-like peasant-priests to whom the great world was unknown, and to whom his mountain solitudes were peopled as much by the saints and angels of his breviary as by the peasants who shared with him the solitudes and the legends that gave to these mountain fastnesses a mysterious awe.

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

From this reading He was one of those child-like peasant-priests to whom the great world was unknown, and to whom his mountain solitudes were peopled as much by the saints and angels of his breviary as by the peasants who shared with him the solitudes and the legends that gave to these mountain fastnesses a mysterious awe.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "It is well done, monsignore," he said, "as all that thou doest doubtless is most well.

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

From this reading He was one of those child-like peasant-priests to whom the great world was unknown, and to whom his mountain solitudes were peopled as much by the saints and angels of his breviary as by the peasants who shared with him the solitudes and the legends that gave to these mountain fastnesses a mysterious awe.

which person or people

From this reading He was one of those child-like peasant-priests to whom the great world was unknown, and to whom his mountain solitudes were peopled as much by the saints and angels of his breviary as by the peasants who shared with him the solitudes and the legends that gave to these mountain fastnesses a mysterious awe.

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

From this reading He was one of those child-like peasant-priests to whom the great world was unknown, and to whom his mountain solitudes were peopled as much by the saints and angels of his breviary as by the peasants who shared with him the solitudes and the legends that gave to these mountain fastnesses a mysterious awe.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was one of those child-like peasant-priests to whom the great world was unknown, and to whom his mountain solitudes were peopled as much by the saints and angels of his breviary as by the peasants who shared with him the solitudes and the legends that gave to these mountain fastnesses a mysterious awe.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading He was one of those child-like peasant-priests to whom the great world was unknown, and to whom his mountain solitudes were peopled as much by the saints and angels of his breviary as by the peasants who shared with him the solitudes and the legends that gave to these mountain fastnesses a mysterious awe.