Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading It was truly aimed.

the table in Christian churches where communion is given

From this reading To the bishop he bowed, to the altar he bent a knee, to his father in religion he bent both, to the hush in the nave he cast a glance of wistful appeal.

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

From this reading Thus exhorted, Fra Battista, becomingly tonsured, delicately combed, with an aspect most meek and hands at a pretty droop, came demurely out of the friars' door into the full light of the chancel.

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

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading To the bishop he bowed, to the altar he bent a knee, to his father in religion he bent both, to the hush in the nave he cast a glance of wistful appeal.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading Thus exhorted, Fra Battista, becomingly tonsured, delicately combed, with an aspect most meek and hands at a pretty droop, came demurely out of the friars' door into the full light of the chancel.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Thus exhorted, Fra Battista, becomingly tonsured, delicately combed, with an aspect most meek and hands at a pretty droop, came demurely out of the friars' door into the full light of the chancel.

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From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

in a becoming manner

From this reading Thus exhorted, Fra Battista, becomingly tonsured, delicately combed, with an aspect most meek and hands at a pretty droop, came demurely out of the friars' door into the full light of the chancel.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading To the bishop he bowed, to the altar he bent a knee, to his father in religion he bent both, to the hush in the nave he cast a glance of wistful appeal.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading To the bishop he bowed, to the altar he bent a knee, to his father in religion he bent both, to the hush in the nave he cast a glance of wistful appeal.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

the two together, not just one

From this reading To the bishop he bowed, to the altar he bent a knee, to his father in religion he bent both, to the hush in the nave he cast a glance of wistful appeal.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading To the bishop he bowed, to the altar he bent a knee, to his father in religion he bent both, to the hush in the nave he cast a glance of wistful appeal.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They could see nothing of his face, nothing but the shape of him, yet the women were sure he made a wistful appeal.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Thus exhorted, Fra Battista, becomingly tonsured, delicately combed, with an aspect most meek and hands at a pretty droop, came demurely out of the friars' door into the full light of the chancel.

a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

put or send forth

From this reading To the bishop he bowed, to the altar he bent a knee, to his father in religion he bent both, to the hush in the nave he cast a glance of wistful appeal.

area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing

From this reading Thus exhorted, Fra Battista, becomingly tonsured, delicately combed, with an aspect most meek and hands at a pretty droop, came demurely out of the friars' door into the full light of the chancel.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

(of hair) made tidy with a comb

From this reading Thus exhorted, Fra Battista, becomingly tonsured, delicately combed, with an aspect most meek and hands at a pretty droop, came demurely out of the friars' door into the full light of the chancel.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

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

From this reading They could see nothing of his face, nothing but the shape of him, yet the women were sure he made a wistful appeal.

in a delicate manner

From this reading Thus exhorted, Fra Battista, becomingly tonsured, delicately combed, with an aspect most meek and hands at a pretty droop, came demurely out of the friars' door into the full light of the chancel.

in a demure manner

From this reading Thus exhorted, Fra Battista, becomingly tonsured, delicately combed, with an aspect most meek and hands at a pretty droop, came demurely out of the friars' door into the full light of the chancel.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Thus exhorted, Fra Battista, becomingly tonsured, delicately combed, with an aspect most meek and hands at a pretty droop, came demurely out of the friars' door into the full light of the chancel.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness

From this reading Thus exhorted, Fra Battista, becomingly tonsured, delicately combed, with an aspect most meek and hands at a pretty droop, came demurely out of the friars' door into the full light of the chancel.

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From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

past form of “exhort” — spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts

From this reading Thus exhorted, Fra Battista, becomingly tonsured, delicately combed, with an aspect most meek and hands at a pretty droop, came demurely out of the friars' door into the full light of the chancel.

partially excusing or justifying

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

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

From this reading They could see nothing of his face, nothing but the shape of him, yet the women were sure he made a wistful appeal.

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

From this reading To the bishop he bowed, to the altar he bent a knee, to his father in religion he bent both, to the hush in the nave he cast a glance of wistful appeal.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

plural of “flood” — the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

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From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

plural of “friar” — a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms

From this reading Thus exhorted, Fra Battista, becomingly tonsured, delicately combed, with an aspect most meek and hands at a pretty droop, came demurely out of the friars' door into the full light of the chancel.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Thus exhorted, Fra Battista, becomingly tonsured, delicately combed, with an aspect most meek and hands at a pretty droop, came demurely out of the friars' door into the full light of the chancel.

with extreme care or delicacy

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading To the bishop he bowed, to the altar he bent a knee, to his father in religion he bent both, to the hush in the nave he cast a glance of wistful appeal.

having a usually specified type of handle

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Thus exhorted, Fra Battista, becomingly tonsured, delicately combed, with an aspect most meek and hands at a pretty droop, came demurely out of the friars' door into the full light of the chancel.

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

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

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

From this reading They could see nothing of his face, nothing but the shape of him, yet the women were sure he made a wistful appeal.

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

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

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

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

become quiet or still; fall silent

From this reading To the bishop he bowed, to the altar he bent a knee, to his father in religion he bent both, to the hush in the nave he cast a glance of wistful appeal.

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

From this reading To the bishop he bowed, to the altar he bent a knee, to his father in religion he bent both, to the hush in the nave he cast a glance of wistful appeal.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Thus exhorted, Fra Battista, becomingly tonsured, delicately combed, with an aspect most meek and hands at a pretty droop, came demurely out of the friars' door into the full light of the chancel.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading To the bishop he bowed, to the altar he bent a knee, to his father in religion he bent both, to the hush in the nave he cast a glance of wistful appeal.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Thus exhorted, Fra Battista, becomingly tonsured, delicately combed, with an aspect most meek and hands at a pretty droop, came demurely out of the friars' door into the full light of the chancel.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading They could see nothing of his face, nothing but the shape of him, yet the women were sure he made a wistful appeal.

humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

From this reading Thus exhorted, Fra Battista, becomingly tonsured, delicately combed, with an aspect most meek and hands at a pretty droop, came demurely out of the friars' door into the full light of the chancel.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Thus exhorted, Fra Battista, becomingly tonsured, delicately combed, with an aspect most meek and hands at a pretty droop, came demurely out of the friars' door into the full light of the chancel.

the central area of a church

From this reading To the bishop he bowed, to the altar he bent a knee, to his father in religion he bent both, to the hush in the nave he cast a glance of wistful appeal.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading They could see nothing of his face, nothing but the shape of him, yet the women were sure he made a wistful appeal.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Thus exhorted, Fra Battista, becomingly tonsured, delicately combed, with an aspect most meek and hands at a pretty droop, came demurely out of the friars' door into the full light of the chancel.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Thus exhorted, Fra Battista, becomingly tonsured, delicately combed, with an aspect most meek and hands at a pretty droop, came demurely out of the friars' door into the full light of the chancel.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

oust politically

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

past form of “purge” — oust politically

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

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

From this reading To the bishop he bowed, to the altar he bent a knee, to his father in religion he bent both, to the hush in the nave he cast a glance of wistful appeal.

possessive form of “satan” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading They could see nothing of his face, nothing but the shape of him, yet the women were sure he made a wistful appeal.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading They could see nothing of his face, nothing but the shape of him, yet the women were sure he made a wistful appeal.

estrangement from god

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

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From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

plural of “snare” — something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading They could see nothing of his face, nothing but the shape of him, yet the women were sure he made a wistful appeal.

separate or cause to separate abruptly

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

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From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

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

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They could see nothing of his face, nothing but the shape of him, yet the women were sure he made a wistful appeal.

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

From this reading Thus exhorted, Fra Battista, becomingly tonsured, delicately combed, with an aspect most meek and hands at a pretty droop, came demurely out of the friars' door into the full light of the chancel.

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

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

having a bald spot either shaved or natural

From this reading Thus exhorted, Fra Battista, becomingly tonsured, delicately combed, with an aspect most meek and hands at a pretty droop, came demurely out of the friars' door into the full light of the chancel.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading It was truly aimed.

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

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

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

From this reading It was truly aimed.

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

From this reading They could see nothing of his face, nothing but the shape of him, yet the women were sure he made a wistful appeal.

showing pensive sadness

From this reading To the bishop he bowed, to the altar he bent a knee, to his father in religion he bent both, to the hush in the nave he cast a glance of wistful appeal.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Thus exhorted, Fra Battista, becomingly tonsured, delicately combed, with an aspect most meek and hands at a pretty droop, came demurely out of the friars' door into the full light of the chancel.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

but in spite of that

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading He passed to the sin of Fra Battista--that promising young apostle--handled it soberly yet gingerly, hinted extenuating circumstances--the pride of life, young blood, the snares of women, Satan's favourite sitting-places, etc.--drew a tear or two from his own eyes and floods from La Testolina; and then called Fra Battista to come forth that he might purge himself or be purged by the canon law.