Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading MARTHA PREACHES A SERMON AND TELLS A SECRET Two days after his reconciliation with his father, Adrian was admitted as a member of the Catholic Church.

a French abbot

From this reading Here he made confession of his sins to a certain Abbe known as Father Dominic, a simple ceremony, for although the list of them which he had prepared was long, its hearing proved short.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading The good man found in his pupil so excellent a disposition and a mind so open to his teaching that, acting on a hint given him by Ramiro, who, for reasons of his own not altogether connected with religion, was really anxious to see his son a member of the true and Catholic Church, he declared it unnecessary to prolong the period of probation.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading MARTHA PREACHES A SERMON AND TELLS A SECRET Two days after his reconciliation with his father, Adrian was admitted as a member of the Catholic Church.

Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)

From this reading MARTHA PREACHES A SERMON AND TELLS A SECRET Two days after his reconciliation with his father, Adrian was admitted as a member of the Catholic Church.

later than; following

From this reading MARTHA PREACHES A SERMON AND TELLS A SECRET Two days after his reconciliation with his father, Adrian was admitted as a member of the Catholic Church.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Here he made confession of his sins to a certain Abbe known as Father Dominic, a simple ceremony, for although the list of them which he had prepared was long, its hearing proved short.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The good man found in his pupil so excellent a disposition and a mind so open to his teaching that, acting on a hint given him by Ramiro, who, for reasons of his own not altogether connected with religion, was really anxious to see his son a member of the true and Catholic Church, he declared it unnecessary to prolong the period of probation.

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

From this reading MARTHA PREACHES A SERMON AND TELLS A SECRET Two days after his reconciliation with his father, Adrian was admitted as a member of the Catholic Church.

eagerly desirous

From this reading The good man found in his pupil so excellent a disposition and a mind so open to his teaching that, acting on a hint given him by Ramiro, who, for reasons of his own not altogether connected with religion, was really anxious to see his son a member of the true and Catholic Church, he declared it unnecessary to prolong the period of probation.

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

From this reading MARTHA PREACHES A SERMON AND TELLS A SECRET Two days after his reconciliation with his father, Adrian was admitted as a member of the Catholic Church.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His preparation had been short; indeed, it consisted of three interviews with a priest who was brought to the house at night.

bowl for baptismal water

From this reading Therefore, on the third day, as the dusk of evening was closing, for in the present state of public feeling they dared not go out while it was light, Adrian was taken to the baptistry of the Groote Kerke.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His preparation had been short; indeed, it consisted of three interviews with a priest who was brought to the house at night.

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

From this reading His preparation had been short; indeed, it consisted of three interviews with a priest who was brought to the house at night.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The good man found in his pupil so excellent a disposition and a mind so open to his teaching that, acting on a hint given him by Ramiro, who, for reasons of his own not altogether connected with religion, was really anxious to see his son a member of the true and Catholic Church, he declared it unnecessary to prolong the period of probation.

of or relating to or supporting Catholicism

From this reading MARTHA PREACHES A SERMON AND TELLS A SECRET Two days after his reconciliation with his father, Adrian was admitted as a member of the Catholic Church.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading Here he made confession of his sins to a certain Abbe known as Father Dominic, a simple ceremony, for although the list of them which he had prepared was long, its hearing proved short.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Here he made confession of his sins to a certain Abbe known as Father Dominic, a simple ceremony, for although the list of them which he had prepared was long, its hearing proved short.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading MARTHA PREACHES A SERMON AND TELLS A SECRET Two days after his reconciliation with his father, Adrian was admitted as a member of the Catholic Church.

the act of closing something

From this reading Therefore, on the third day, as the dusk of evening was closing, for in the present state of public feeling they dared not go out while it was light, Adrian was taken to the baptistry of the Groote Kerke.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading Here he made confession of his sins to a certain Abbe known as Father Dominic, a simple ceremony, for although the list of them which he had prepared was long, its hearing proved short.

being joined in close association

From this reading The good man found in his pupil so excellent a disposition and a mind so open to his teaching that, acting on a hint given him by Ramiro, who, for reasons of his own not altogether connected with religion, was really anxious to see his son a member of the true and Catholic Church, he declared it unnecessary to prolong the period of probation.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading His preparation had been short; indeed, it consisted of three interviews with a priest who was brought to the house at night.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading Therefore, on the third day, as the dusk of evening was closing, for in the present state of public feeling they dared not go out while it was light, Adrian was taken to the baptistry of the Groote Kerke.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Therefore, on the third day, as the dusk of evening was closing, for in the present state of public feeling they dared not go out while it was light, Adrian was taken to the baptistry of the Groote Kerke.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading MARTHA PREACHES A SERMON AND TELLS A SECRET Two days after his reconciliation with his father, Adrian was admitted as a member of the Catholic Church.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading The good man found in his pupil so excellent a disposition and a mind so open to his teaching that, acting on a hint given him by Ramiro, who, for reasons of his own not altogether connected with religion, was really anxious to see his son a member of the true and Catholic Church, he declared it unnecessary to prolong the period of probation.

your usual mood

From this reading The good man found in his pupil so excellent a disposition and a mind so open to his teaching that, acting on a hint given him by Ramiro, who, for reasons of his own not altogether connected with religion, was really anxious to see his son a member of the true and Catholic Church, he declared it unnecessary to prolong the period of probation.

(Roman Catholic Church) Spanish priest who founded an order whose members became known as Dominicans or Black Friars (circa 1170-1221)

From this reading Here he made confession of his sins to a certain Abbe known as Father Dominic, a simple ceremony, for although the list of them which he had prepared was long, its hearing proved short.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading Therefore, on the third day, as the dusk of evening was closing, for in the present state of public feeling they dared not go out while it was light, Adrian was taken to the baptistry of the Groote Kerke.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Therefore, on the third day, as the dusk of evening was closing, for in the present state of public feeling they dared not go out while it was light, Adrian was taken to the baptistry of the Groote Kerke.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading The good man found in his pupil so excellent a disposition and a mind so open to his teaching that, acting on a hint given him by Ramiro, who, for reasons of his own not altogether connected with religion, was really anxious to see his son a member of the true and Catholic Church, he declared it unnecessary to prolong the period of probation.

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

From this reading MARTHA PREACHES A SERMON AND TELLS A SECRET Two days after his reconciliation with his father, Adrian was admitted as a member of the Catholic Church.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Therefore, on the third day, as the dusk of evening was closing, for in the present state of public feeling they dared not go out while it was light, Adrian was taken to the baptistry of the Groote Kerke.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The good man found in his pupil so excellent a disposition and a mind so open to his teaching that, acting on a hint given him by Ramiro, who, for reasons of his own not altogether connected with religion, was really anxious to see his son a member of the true and Catholic Church, he declared it unnecessary to prolong the period of probation.

set up or found

From this reading The good man found in his pupil so excellent a disposition and a mind so open to his teaching that, acting on a hint given him by Ramiro, who, for reasons of his own not altogether connected with religion, was really anxious to see his son a member of the true and Catholic Church, he declared it unnecessary to prolong the period of probation.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The good man found in his pupil so excellent a disposition and a mind so open to his teaching that, acting on a hint given him by Ramiro, who, for reasons of his own not altogether connected with religion, was really anxious to see his son a member of the true and Catholic Church, he declared it unnecessary to prolong the period of probation.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Therefore, on the third day, as the dusk of evening was closing, for in the present state of public feeling they dared not go out while it was light, Adrian was taken to the baptistry of the Groote Kerke.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The good man found in his pupil so excellent a disposition and a mind so open to his teaching that, acting on a hint given him by Ramiro, who, for reasons of his own not altogether connected with religion, was really anxious to see his son a member of the true and Catholic Church, he declared it unnecessary to prolong the period of probation.

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From this reading Therefore, on the third day, as the dusk of evening was closing, for in the present state of public feeling they dared not go out while it was light, Adrian was taken to the baptistry of the Groote Kerke.

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

From this reading His preparation had been short; indeed, it consisted of three interviews with a priest who was brought to the house at night.

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

From this reading The good man found in his pupil so excellent a disposition and a mind so open to his teaching that, acting on a hint given him by Ramiro, who, for reasons of his own not altogether connected with religion, was really anxious to see his son a member of the true and Catholic Church, he declared it unnecessary to prolong the period of probation.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading Here he made confession of his sins to a certain Abbe known as Father Dominic, a simple ceremony, for although the list of them which he had prepared was long, its hearing proved short.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here he made confession of his sins to a certain Abbe known as Father Dominic, a simple ceremony, for although the list of them which he had prepared was long, its hearing proved short.

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

From this reading The good man found in his pupil so excellent a disposition and a mind so open to his teaching that, acting on a hint given him by Ramiro, who, for reasons of his own not altogether connected with religion, was really anxious to see his son a member of the true and Catholic Church, he declared it unnecessary to prolong the period of probation.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading The good man found in his pupil so excellent a disposition and a mind so open to his teaching that, acting on a hint given him by Ramiro, who, for reasons of his own not altogether connected with religion, was really anxious to see his son a member of the true and Catholic Church, he declared it unnecessary to prolong the period of probation.

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

From this reading MARTHA PREACHES A SERMON AND TELLS A SECRET Two days after his reconciliation with his father, Adrian was admitted as a member of the Catholic Church.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading His preparation had been short; indeed, it consisted of three interviews with a priest who was brought to the house at night.

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

From this reading The good man found in his pupil so excellent a disposition and a mind so open to his teaching that, acting on a hint given him by Ramiro, who, for reasons of his own not altogether connected with religion, was really anxious to see his son a member of the true and Catholic Church, he declared it unnecessary to prolong the period of probation.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading His preparation had been short; indeed, it consisted of three interviews with a priest who was brought to the house at night.

plural of “interview” — the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists

From this reading His preparation had been short; indeed, it consisted of three interviews with a priest who was brought to the house at night.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His preparation had been short; indeed, it consisted of three interviews with a priest who was brought to the house at night.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Here he made confession of his sins to a certain Abbe known as Father Dominic, a simple ceremony, for although the list of them which he had prepared was long, its hearing proved short.

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From this reading Therefore, on the third day, as the dusk of evening was closing, for in the present state of public feeling they dared not go out while it was light, Adrian was taken to the baptistry of the Groote Kerke.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Here he made confession of his sins to a certain Abbe known as Father Dominic, a simple ceremony, for although the list of them which he had prepared was long, its hearing proved short.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Therefore, on the third day, as the dusk of evening was closing, for in the present state of public feeling they dared not go out while it was light, Adrian was taken to the baptistry of the Groote Kerke.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading Here he made confession of his sins to a certain Abbe known as Father Dominic, a simple ceremony, for although the list of them which he had prepared was long, its hearing proved short.

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

From this reading Here he made confession of his sins to a certain Abbe known as Father Dominic, a simple ceremony, for although the list of them which he had prepared was long, its hearing proved short.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Here he made confession of his sins to a certain Abbe known as Father Dominic, a simple ceremony, for although the list of them which he had prepared was long, its hearing proved short.

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

From this reading The good man found in his pupil so excellent a disposition and a mind so open to his teaching that, acting on a hint given him by Ramiro, who, for reasons of his own not altogether connected with religion, was really anxious to see his son a member of the true and Catholic Church, he declared it unnecessary to prolong the period of probation.

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From this reading MARTHA PREACHES A SERMON AND TELLS A SECRET Two days after his reconciliation with his father, Adrian was admitted as a member of the Catholic Church.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading MARTHA PREACHES A SERMON AND TELLS A SECRET Two days after his reconciliation with his father, Adrian was admitted as a member of the Catholic Church.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The good man found in his pupil so excellent a disposition and a mind so open to his teaching that, acting on a hint given him by Ramiro, who, for reasons of his own not altogether connected with religion, was really anxious to see his son a member of the true and Catholic Church, he declared it unnecessary to prolong the period of probation.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading His preparation had been short; indeed, it consisted of three interviews with a priest who was brought to the house at night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The good man found in his pupil so excellent a disposition and a mind so open to his teaching that, acting on a hint given him by Ramiro, who, for reasons of his own not altogether connected with religion, was really anxious to see his son a member of the true and Catholic Church, he declared it unnecessary to prolong the period of probation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MARTHA PREACHES A SERMON AND TELLS A SECRET Two days after his reconciliation with his father, Adrian was admitted as a member of the Catholic Church.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The good man found in his pupil so excellent a disposition and a mind so open to his teaching that, acting on a hint given him by Ramiro, who, for reasons of his own not altogether connected with religion, was really anxious to see his son a member of the true and Catholic Church, he declared it unnecessary to prolong the period of probation.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The good man found in his pupil so excellent a disposition and a mind so open to his teaching that, acting on a hint given him by Ramiro, who, for reasons of his own not altogether connected with religion, was really anxious to see his son a member of the true and Catholic Church, he declared it unnecessary to prolong the period of probation.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Therefore, on the third day, as the dusk of evening was closing, for in the present state of public feeling they dared not go out while it was light, Adrian was taken to the baptistry of the Groote Kerke.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The good man found in his pupil so excellent a disposition and a mind so open to his teaching that, acting on a hint given him by Ramiro, who, for reasons of his own not altogether connected with religion, was really anxious to see his son a member of the true and Catholic Church, he declared it unnecessary to prolong the period of probation.

an amount of time

From this reading The good man found in his pupil so excellent a disposition and a mind so open to his teaching that, acting on a hint given him by Ramiro, who, for reasons of his own not altogether connected with religion, was really anxious to see his son a member of the true and Catholic Church, he declared it unnecessary to prolong the period of probation.

third-person singular of “preach” — deliver a sermon

From this reading MARTHA PREACHES A SERMON AND TELLS A SECRET Two days after his reconciliation with his father, Adrian was admitted as a member of the Catholic Church.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading His preparation had been short; indeed, it consisted of three interviews with a priest who was brought to the house at night.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Here he made confession of his sins to a certain Abbe known as Father Dominic, a simple ceremony, for although the list of them which he had prepared was long, its hearing proved short.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Therefore, on the third day, as the dusk of evening was closing, for in the present state of public feeling they dared not go out while it was light, Adrian was taken to the baptistry of the Groote Kerke.

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

From this reading His preparation had been short; indeed, it consisted of three interviews with a priest who was brought to the house at night.

a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership

From this reading The good man found in his pupil so excellent a disposition and a mind so open to his teaching that, acting on a hint given him by Ramiro, who, for reasons of his own not altogether connected with religion, was really anxious to see his son a member of the true and Catholic Church, he declared it unnecessary to prolong the period of probation.

lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer

From this reading The good man found in his pupil so excellent a disposition and a mind so open to his teaching that, acting on a hint given him by Ramiro, who, for reasons of his own not altogether connected with religion, was really anxious to see his son a member of the true and Catholic Church, he declared it unnecessary to prolong the period of probation.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Here he made confession of his sins to a certain Abbe known as Father Dominic, a simple ceremony, for although the list of them which he had prepared was long, its hearing proved short.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Therefore, on the third day, as the dusk of evening was closing, for in the present state of public feeling they dared not go out while it was light, Adrian was taken to the baptistry of the Groote Kerke.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading The good man found in his pupil so excellent a disposition and a mind so open to his teaching that, acting on a hint given him by Ramiro, who, for reasons of his own not altogether connected with religion, was really anxious to see his son a member of the true and Catholic Church, he declared it unnecessary to prolong the period of probation.

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From this reading The good man found in his pupil so excellent a disposition and a mind so open to his teaching that, acting on a hint given him by Ramiro, who, for reasons of his own not altogether connected with religion, was really anxious to see his son a member of the true and Catholic Church, he declared it unnecessary to prolong the period of probation.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading The good man found in his pupil so excellent a disposition and a mind so open to his teaching that, acting on a hint given him by Ramiro, who, for reasons of his own not altogether connected with religion, was really anxious to see his son a member of the true and Catholic Church, he declared it unnecessary to prolong the period of probation.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading The good man found in his pupil so excellent a disposition and a mind so open to his teaching that, acting on a hint given him by Ramiro, who, for reasons of his own not altogether connected with religion, was really anxious to see his son a member of the true and Catholic Church, he declared it unnecessary to prolong the period of probation.

the reestablishing of cordial relations

From this reading MARTHA PREACHES A SERMON AND TELLS A SECRET Two days after his reconciliation with his father, Adrian was admitted as a member of the Catholic Church.

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

From this reading The good man found in his pupil so excellent a disposition and a mind so open to his teaching that, acting on a hint given him by Ramiro, who, for reasons of his own not altogether connected with religion, was really anxious to see his son a member of the true and Catholic Church, he declared it unnecessary to prolong the period of probation.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading MARTHA PREACHES A SERMON AND TELLS A SECRET Two days after his reconciliation with his father, Adrian was admitted as a member of the Catholic Church.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The good man found in his pupil so excellent a disposition and a mind so open to his teaching that, acting on a hint given him by Ramiro, who, for reasons of his own not altogether connected with religion, was really anxious to see his son a member of the true and Catholic Church, he declared it unnecessary to prolong the period of probation.

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading MARTHA PREACHES A SERMON AND TELLS A SECRET Two days after his reconciliation with his father, Adrian was admitted as a member of the Catholic Church.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading His preparation had been short; indeed, it consisted of three interviews with a priest who was brought to the house at night.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Here he made confession of his sins to a certain Abbe known as Father Dominic, a simple ceremony, for although the list of them which he had prepared was long, its hearing proved short.

plural of “sin” — estrangement from god

From this reading Here he made confession of his sins to a certain Abbe known as Father Dominic, a simple ceremony, for although the list of them which he had prepared was long, its hearing proved short.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The good man found in his pupil so excellent a disposition and a mind so open to his teaching that, acting on a hint given him by Ramiro, who, for reasons of his own not altogether connected with religion, was really anxious to see his son a member of the true and Catholic Church, he declared it unnecessary to prolong the period of probation.

a male human offspring

From this reading The good man found in his pupil so excellent a disposition and a mind so open to his teaching that, acting on a hint given him by Ramiro, who, for reasons of his own not altogether connected with religion, was really anxious to see his son a member of the true and Catholic Church, he declared it unnecessary to prolong the period of probation.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Therefore, on the third day, as the dusk of evening was closing, for in the present state of public feeling they dared not go out while it was light, Adrian was taken to the baptistry of the Groote Kerke.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Therefore, on the third day, as the dusk of evening was closing, for in the present state of public feeling they dared not go out while it was light, Adrian was taken to the baptistry of the Groote Kerke.

the profession of a teacher

From this reading The good man found in his pupil so excellent a disposition and a mind so open to his teaching that, acting on a hint given him by Ramiro, who, for reasons of his own not altogether connected with religion, was really anxious to see his son a member of the true and Catholic Church, he declared it unnecessary to prolong the period of probation.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading MARTHA PREACHES A SERMON AND TELLS A SECRET Two days after his reconciliation with his father, Adrian was admitted as a member of the Catholic Church.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The good man found in his pupil so excellent a disposition and a mind so open to his teaching that, acting on a hint given him by Ramiro, who, for reasons of his own not altogether connected with religion, was really anxious to see his son a member of the true and Catholic Church, he declared it unnecessary to prolong the period of probation.

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

From this reading MARTHA PREACHES A SERMON AND TELLS A SECRET Two days after his reconciliation with his father, Adrian was admitted as a member of the Catholic Church.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Here he made confession of his sins to a certain Abbe known as Father Dominic, a simple ceremony, for although the list of them which he had prepared was long, its hearing proved short.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore, on the third day, as the dusk of evening was closing, for in the present state of public feeling they dared not go out while it was light, Adrian was taken to the baptistry of the Groote Kerke.

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

From this reading Therefore, on the third day, as the dusk of evening was closing, for in the present state of public feeling they dared not go out while it was light, Adrian was taken to the baptistry of the Groote Kerke.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading Therefore, on the third day, as the dusk of evening was closing, for in the present state of public feeling they dared not go out while it was light, Adrian was taken to the baptistry of the Groote Kerke.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading His preparation had been short; indeed, it consisted of three interviews with a priest who was brought to the house at night.

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

From this reading His preparation had been short; indeed, it consisted of three interviews with a priest who was brought to the house at night.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading The good man found in his pupil so excellent a disposition and a mind so open to his teaching that, acting on a hint given him by Ramiro, who, for reasons of his own not altogether connected with religion, was really anxious to see his son a member of the true and Catholic Church, he declared it unnecessary to prolong the period of probation.

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

From this reading MARTHA PREACHES A SERMON AND TELLS A SECRET Two days after his reconciliation with his father, Adrian was admitted as a member of the Catholic Church.

not necessary

From this reading The good man found in his pupil so excellent a disposition and a mind so open to his teaching that, acting on a hint given him by Ramiro, who, for reasons of his own not altogether connected with religion, was really anxious to see his son a member of the true and Catholic Church, he declared it unnecessary to prolong the period of probation.

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

From this reading MARTHA PREACHES A SERMON AND TELLS A SECRET Two days after his reconciliation with his father, Adrian was admitted as a member of the Catholic Church.

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

From this reading Here he made confession of his sins to a certain Abbe known as Father Dominic, a simple ceremony, for although the list of them which he had prepared was long, its hearing proved short.

during the time that

From this reading Therefore, on the third day, as the dusk of evening was closing, for in the present state of public feeling they dared not go out while it was light, Adrian was taken to the baptistry of the Groote Kerke.

which person or people

From this reading His preparation had been short; indeed, it consisted of three interviews with a priest who was brought to the house at night.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MARTHA PREACHES A SERMON AND TELLS A SECRET Two days after his reconciliation with his father, Adrian was admitted as a member of the Catholic Church.