Chapter XXXVII

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

From this reading The gardener gave a timid bow, and remained in the door-way of the cell; the prioress, who was telling her beads, raised her eyes, and said,-- "Oh, it is you, Father Fauvent?"

a shortened form of a word or phrase

From this reading This abbreviation had been adopted in the convent.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading This abbreviation had been adopted in the convent.

troubled emotionally and usually deeply

From this reading To have an agitated and serious air is peculiar, on Critical occasions, to certain characters and professions, and notably to priests and monks.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading To have an agitated and serious air is peculiar, on Critical occasions, to certain characters and professions, and notably to priests and monks.

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

From this reading To have an agitated and serious air is peculiar, on Critical occasions, to certain characters and professions, and notably to priests and monks.

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

From this reading To have an agitated and serious air is peculiar, on Critical occasions, to certain characters and professions, and notably to priests and monks.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, this double form of preoccupation was imprinted on the face of the prioress, who was that charming and learned Mademoiselle de Blémeur, or Mother Innocent, who was usually so cheerful.

several beads threaded together on a string

From this reading The gardener gave a timid bow, and remained in the door-way of the cell; the prioress, who was telling her beads, raised her eyes, and said,-- "Oh, it is you, Father Fauvent?"

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This abbreviation had been adopted in the convent.

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From this reading At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, this double form of preoccupation was imprinted on the face of the prioress, who was that charming and learned Mademoiselle de Blémeur, or Mother Innocent, who was usually so cheerful.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading The gardener gave a timid bow, and remained in the door-way of the cell; the prioress, who was telling her beads, raised her eyes, and said,-- "Oh, it is you, Father Fauvent?"

A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.

From this reading The gardener gave a timid bow, and remained in the door-way of the cell; the prioress, who was telling her beads, raised her eyes, and said,-- "Oh, it is you, Father Fauvent?"

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading To have an agitated and serious air is peculiar, on Critical occasions, to certain characters and professions, and notably to priests and monks.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading To have an agitated and serious air is peculiar, on Critical occasions, to certain characters and professions, and notably to priests and monks.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, this double form of preoccupation was imprinted on the face of the prioress, who was that charming and learned Mademoiselle de Blémeur, or Mother Innocent, who was usually so cheerful.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, this double form of preoccupation was imprinted on the face of the prioress, who was that charming and learned Mademoiselle de Blémeur, or Mother Innocent, who was usually so cheerful.

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading This abbreviation had been adopted in the convent.

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading To have an agitated and serious air is peculiar, on Critical occasions, to certain characters and professions, and notably to priests and monks.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, this double form of preoccupation was imprinted on the face of the prioress, who was that charming and learned Mademoiselle de Blémeur, or Mother Innocent, who was usually so cheerful.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading FAUCHELEVENT FACES THE DIFFICULTY.

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From this reading The gardener gave a timid bow, and remained in the door-way of the cell; the prioress, who was telling her beads, raised her eyes, and said,-- "Oh, it is you, Father Fauvent?"

increase twofold

From this reading At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, this double form of preoccupation was imprinted on the face of the prioress, who was that charming and learned Mademoiselle de Blémeur, or Mother Innocent, who was usually so cheerful.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, this double form of preoccupation was imprinted on the face of the prioress, who was that charming and learned Mademoiselle de Blémeur, or Mother Innocent, who was usually so cheerful.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The gardener gave a timid bow, and remained in the door-way of the cell; the prioress, who was telling her beads, raised her eyes, and said,-- "Oh, it is you, Father Fauvent?"

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

From this reading At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, this double form of preoccupation was imprinted on the face of the prioress, who was that charming and learned Mademoiselle de Blémeur, or Mother Innocent, who was usually so cheerful.

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

From this reading FAUCHELEVENT FACES THE DIFFICULTY.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The gardener gave a timid bow, and remained in the door-way of the cell; the prioress, who was telling her beads, raised her eyes, and said,-- "Oh, it is you, Father Fauvent?"

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

From this reading FAUCHELEVENT FACES THE DIFFICULTY.

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

From this reading The gardener gave a timid bow, and remained in the door-way of the cell; the prioress, who was telling her beads, raised her eyes, and said,-- "Oh, it is you, Father Fauvent?"

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, this double form of preoccupation was imprinted on the face of the prioress, who was that charming and learned Mademoiselle de Blémeur, or Mother Innocent, who was usually so cheerful.

someone who takes care of a garden

From this reading The gardener gave a timid bow, and remained in the door-way of the cell; the prioress, who was telling her beads, raised her eyes, and said,-- "Oh, it is you, Father Fauvent?"

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

From this reading The gardener gave a timid bow, and remained in the door-way of the cell; the prioress, who was telling her beads, raised her eyes, and said,-- "Oh, it is you, Father Fauvent?"

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

From this reading This abbreviation had been adopted in the convent.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading To have an agitated and serious air is peculiar, on Critical occasions, to certain characters and professions, and notably to priests and monks.

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

From this reading The gardener gave a timid bow, and remained in the door-way of the cell; the prioress, who was telling her beads, raised her eyes, and said,-- "Oh, it is you, Father Fauvent?"

past form of “imprint” — establish or impress firmly in the mind

From this reading At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, this double form of preoccupation was imprinted on the face of the prioress, who was that charming and learned Mademoiselle de Blémeur, or Mother Innocent, who was usually so cheerful.

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

From this reading The gardener gave a timid bow, and remained in the door-way of the cell; the prioress, who was telling her beads, raised her eyes, and said,-- "Oh, it is you, Father Fauvent?"

free from evil or guilt

From this reading At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, this double form of preoccupation was imprinted on the face of the prioress, who was that charming and learned Mademoiselle de Blémeur, or Mother Innocent, who was usually so cheerful.

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

From this reading To have an agitated and serious air is peculiar, on Critical occasions, to certain characters and professions, and notably to priests and monks.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The gardener gave a timid bow, and remained in the door-way of the cell; the prioress, who was telling her beads, raised her eyes, and said,-- "Oh, it is you, Father Fauvent?"

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, this double form of preoccupation was imprinted on the face of the prioress, who was that charming and learned Mademoiselle de Blémeur, or Mother Innocent, who was usually so cheerful.

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, this double form of preoccupation was imprinted on the face of the prioress, who was that charming and learned Mademoiselle de Blémeur, or Mother Innocent, who was usually so cheerful.

a particular point in time

From this reading At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, this double form of preoccupation was imprinted on the face of the prioress, who was that charming and learned Mademoiselle de Blémeur, or Mother Innocent, who was usually so cheerful.

plural of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

From this reading To have an agitated and serious air is peculiar, on Critical occasions, to certain characters and professions, and notably to priests and monks.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, this double form of preoccupation was imprinted on the face of the prioress, who was that charming and learned Mademoiselle de Blémeur, or Mother Innocent, who was usually so cheerful.

especially; in particular

From this reading To have an agitated and serious air is peculiar, on Critical occasions, to certain characters and professions, and notably to priests and monks.

something you have to do

From this reading To have an agitated and serious air is peculiar, on Critical occasions, to certain characters and professions, and notably to priests and monks.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, this double form of preoccupation was imprinted on the face of the prioress, who was that charming and learned Mademoiselle de Blémeur, or Mother Innocent, who was usually so cheerful.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading The gardener gave a timid bow, and remained in the door-way of the cell; the prioress, who was telling her beads, raised her eyes, and said,-- "Oh, it is you, Father Fauvent?"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading To have an agitated and serious air is peculiar, on Critical occasions, to certain characters and professions, and notably to priests and monks.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, this double form of preoccupation was imprinted on the face of the prioress, who was that charming and learned Mademoiselle de Blémeur, or Mother Innocent, who was usually so cheerful.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading To have an agitated and serious air is peculiar, on Critical occasions, to certain characters and professions, and notably to priests and monks.

an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention

From this reading At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, this double form of preoccupation was imprinted on the face of the prioress, who was that charming and learned Mademoiselle de Blémeur, or Mother Innocent, who was usually so cheerful.

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

From this reading To have an agitated and serious air is peculiar, on Critical occasions, to certain characters and professions, and notably to priests and monks.

the superior of a group of nuns

From this reading At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, this double form of preoccupation was imprinted on the face of the prioress, who was that charming and learned Mademoiselle de Blémeur, or Mother Innocent, who was usually so cheerful.

plural of “profession” — the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading To have an agitated and serious air is peculiar, on Critical occasions, to certain characters and professions, and notably to priests and monks.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading The gardener gave a timid bow, and remained in the door-way of the cell; the prioress, who was telling her beads, raised her eyes, and said,-- "Oh, it is you, Father Fauvent?"

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

From this reading The gardener gave a timid bow, and remained in the door-way of the cell; the prioress, who was telling her beads, raised her eyes, and said,-- "Oh, it is you, Father Fauvent?"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The gardener gave a timid bow, and remained in the door-way of the cell; the prioress, who was telling her beads, raised her eyes, and said,-- "Oh, it is you, Father Fauvent?"

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading To have an agitated and serious air is peculiar, on Critical occasions, to certain characters and professions, and notably to priests and monks.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, this double form of preoccupation was imprinted on the face of the prioress, who was that charming and learned Mademoiselle de Blémeur, or Mother Innocent, who was usually so cheerful.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading The gardener gave a timid bow, and remained in the door-way of the cell; the prioress, who was telling her beads, raised her eyes, and said,-- "Oh, it is you, Father Fauvent?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, this double form of preoccupation was imprinted on the face of the prioress, who was that charming and learned Mademoiselle de Blémeur, or Mother Innocent, who was usually so cheerful.

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

From this reading FAUCHELEVENT FACES THE DIFFICULTY.

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

From this reading At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, this double form of preoccupation was imprinted on the face of the prioress, who was that charming and learned Mademoiselle de Blémeur, or Mother Innocent, who was usually so cheerful.

showing fear and lack of confidence

From this reading The gardener gave a timid bow, and remained in the door-way of the cell; the prioress, who was telling her beads, raised her eyes, and said,-- "Oh, it is you, Father Fauvent?"

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

From this reading To have an agitated and serious air is peculiar, on Critical occasions, to certain characters and professions, and notably to priests and monks.

under normal conditions

From this reading At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, this double form of preoccupation was imprinted on the face of the prioress, who was that charming and learned Mademoiselle de Blémeur, or Mother Innocent, who was usually so cheerful.

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

From this reading At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, this double form of preoccupation was imprinted on the face of the prioress, who was that charming and learned Mademoiselle de Blémeur, or Mother Innocent, who was usually so cheerful.

at the time that

From this reading At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, this double form of preoccupation was imprinted on the face of the prioress, who was that charming and learned Mademoiselle de Blémeur, or Mother Innocent, who was usually so cheerful.

which person or people

From this reading At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, this double form of preoccupation was imprinted on the face of the prioress, who was that charming and learned Mademoiselle de Blémeur, or Mother Innocent, who was usually so cheerful.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The gardener gave a timid bow, and remained in the door-way of the cell; the prioress, who was telling her beads, raised her eyes, and said,-- "Oh, it is you, Father Fauvent?"