Chapter XXXVI

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

From this reading In profound silence the mournful procession crossed the two drawbridges of the fortress and the courtyard which leads to the chapel, through the windows of which a pale light colored the white faces of the red-robed priests.

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

From this reading Coconnas eagerly breathed the night air, although it was heavy with rain.

(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 required all his will-power, all his prudence, all his self-control to keep from springing from the litter when on entering the chapel he perceived near the choir, three feet from the altar, a figure wrapped in a great white cloak.

the table in Christian churches where communion is given

From this reading It required all his will-power, all his prudence, all his self-control to keep from springing from the litter when on entering the chapel he perceived near the choir, three feet from the altar, a figure wrapped in a great white cloak.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Coconnas eagerly breathed the night air, although it was heavy with rain.

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

From this reading In profound silence the mournful procession crossed the two drawbridges of the fortress and the courtyard which leads to the chapel, through the windows of which a pale light colored the white faces of the red-robed priests.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He looked at the profound darkness and rejoiced that everything seemed propitious for the flight of himself and his companion.

uttered without voice

From this reading Coconnas eagerly breathed the night air, although it was heavy with rain.

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading THE CHAPEL.

a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony

From this reading It required all his will-power, all his prudence, all his self-control to keep from springing from the litter when on entering the chapel he perceived near the choir, three feet from the altar, a figure wrapped in a great white cloak.

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading It required all his will-power, all his prudence, all his self-control to keep from springing from the litter when on entering the chapel he perceived near the choir, three feet from the altar, a figure wrapped in a great white cloak.

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From this reading Coconnas eagerly breathed the night air, although it was heavy with rain.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading In profound silence the mournful procession crossed the two drawbridges of the fortress and the courtyard which leads to the chapel, through the windows of which a pale light colored the white faces of the red-robed priests.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading He looked at the profound darkness and rejoiced that everything seemed propitious for the flight of himself and his companion.

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading In profound silence the mournful procession crossed the two drawbridges of the fortress and the courtyard which leads to the chapel, through the windows of which a pale light colored the white faces of the red-robed priests.

placed crosswise

From this reading In profound silence the mournful procession crossed the two drawbridges of the fortress and the courtyard which leads to the chapel, through the windows of which a pale light colored the white faces of the red-robed priests.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading He looked at the profound darkness and rejoiced that everything seemed propitious for the flight of himself and his companion.

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From this reading In profound silence the mournful procession crossed the two drawbridges of the fortress and the courtyard which leads to the chapel, through the windows of which a pale light colored the white faces of the red-robed priests.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading Coconnas eagerly breathed the night air, although it was heavy with rain.

a movement into or inward

From this reading It required all his will-power, all his prudence, all his self-control to keep from springing from the litter when on entering the chapel he perceived near the choir, three feet from the altar, a figure wrapped in a great white cloak.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading He looked at the profound darkness and rejoiced that everything seemed propitious for the flight of himself and his companion.

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

From this reading In profound silence the mournful procession crossed the two drawbridges of the fortress and the courtyard which leads to the chapel, through the windows of which a pale light colored the white faces of the red-robed priests.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading It required all his will-power, all his prudence, all his self-control to keep from springing from the litter when on entering the chapel he perceived near the choir, three feet from the altar, a figure wrapped in a great white cloak.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading It required all his will-power, all his prudence, all his self-control to keep from springing from the litter when on entering the chapel he perceived near the choir, three feet from the altar, a figure wrapped in a great white cloak.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading He looked at the profound darkness and rejoiced that everything seemed propitious for the flight of himself and his companion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He looked at the profound darkness and rejoiced that everything seemed propitious for the flight of himself and his companion.

a fortified defensive structure

From this reading In profound silence the mournful procession crossed the two drawbridges of the fortress and the courtyard which leads to the chapel, through the windows of which a pale light colored the white faces of the red-robed priests.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It required all his will-power, all his prudence, all his self-control to keep from springing from the litter when on entering the chapel he perceived near the choir, three feet from the altar, a figure wrapped in a great white cloak.

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

From this reading It required all his will-power, all his prudence, all his self-control to keep from springing from the litter when on entering the chapel he perceived near the choir, three feet from the altar, a figure wrapped in a great white cloak.

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

From this reading He looked at the profound darkness and rejoiced that everything seemed propitious for the flight of himself and his companion.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Coconnas eagerly breathed the night air, although it was heavy with rain.

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

From this reading He looked at the profound darkness and rejoiced that everything seemed propitious for the flight of himself and his companion.

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

From this reading He looked at the profound darkness and rejoiced that everything seemed propitious for the flight of himself and his companion.

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

From this reading In profound silence the mournful procession crossed the two drawbridges of the fortress and the courtyard which leads to the chapel, through the windows of which a pale light colored the white faces of the red-robed priests.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Coconnas eagerly breathed the night air, although it was heavy with rain.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading It required all his will-power, all his prudence, all his self-control to keep from springing from the litter when on entering the chapel he perceived near the choir, three feet from the altar, a figure wrapped in a great white cloak.

plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race

From this reading In profound silence the mournful procession crossed the two drawbridges of the fortress and the courtyard which leads to the chapel, through the windows of which a pale light colored the white faces of the red-robed priests.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading In profound silence the mournful procession crossed the two drawbridges of the fortress and the courtyard which leads to the chapel, through the windows of which a pale light colored the white faces of the red-robed priests.

the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal

From this reading It required all his will-power, all his prudence, all his self-control to keep from springing from the litter when on entering the chapel he perceived near the choir, three feet from the altar, a figure wrapped in a great white cloak.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He looked at the profound darkness and rejoiced that everything seemed propitious for the flight of himself and his companion.

expressing sorrow

From this reading In profound silence the mournful procession crossed the two drawbridges of the fortress and the courtyard which leads to the chapel, through the windows of which a pale light colored the white faces of the red-robed priests.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading It required all his will-power, all his prudence, all his self-control to keep from springing from the litter when on entering the chapel he perceived near the choir, three feet from the altar, a figure wrapped in a great white cloak.

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

From this reading Coconnas eagerly breathed the night air, although it was heavy with rain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In profound silence the mournful procession crossed the two drawbridges of the fortress and the courtyard which leads to the chapel, through the windows of which a pale light colored the white faces of the red-robed priests.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It required all his will-power, all his prudence, all his self-control to keep from springing from the litter when on entering the chapel he perceived near the choir, three feet from the altar, a figure wrapped in a great white cloak.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading In profound silence the mournful procession crossed the two drawbridges of the fortress and the courtyard which leads to the chapel, through the windows of which a pale light colored the white faces of the red-robed priests.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading It required all his will-power, all his prudence, all his self-control to keep from springing from the litter when on entering the chapel he perceived near the choir, three feet from the altar, a figure wrapped in a great white cloak.

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 In profound silence the mournful procession crossed the two drawbridges of the fortress and the courtyard which leads to the chapel, through the windows of which a pale light colored the white faces of the red-robed priests.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading In profound silence the mournful procession crossed the two drawbridges of the fortress and the courtyard which leads to the chapel, through the windows of which a pale light colored the white faces of the red-robed priests.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading In profound silence the mournful procession crossed the two drawbridges of the fortress and the courtyard which leads to the chapel, through the windows of which a pale light colored the white faces of the red-robed priests.

presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success

From this reading He looked at the profound darkness and rejoiced that everything seemed propitious for the flight of himself and his companion.

discretion in practical affairs

From this reading It required all his will-power, all his prudence, all his self-control to keep from springing from the litter when on entering the chapel he perceived near the choir, three feet from the altar, a figure wrapped in a great white cloak.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Coconnas eagerly breathed the night air, although it was heavy with rain.

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From this reading In profound silence the mournful procession crossed the two drawbridges of the fortress and the courtyard which leads to the chapel, through the windows of which a pale light colored the white faces of the red-robed priests.

past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy

From this reading He looked at the profound darkness and rejoiced that everything seemed propitious for the flight of himself and his companion.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading It required all his will-power, all his prudence, all his self-control to keep from springing from the litter when on entering the chapel he perceived near the choir, three feet from the altar, a figure wrapped in a great white cloak.

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

From this reading He looked at the profound darkness and rejoiced that everything seemed propitious for the flight of himself and his companion.

the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses

From this reading It required all his will-power, all his prudence, all his self-control to keep from springing from the litter when on entering the chapel he perceived near the choir, three feet from the altar, a figure wrapped in a great white cloak.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading In profound silence the mournful procession crossed the two drawbridges of the fortress and the courtyard which leads to the chapel, through the windows of which a pale light colored the white faces of the red-robed priests.

-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading It required all his will-power, all his prudence, all his self-control to keep from springing from the litter when on entering the chapel he perceived near the choir, three feet from the altar, a figure wrapped in a great white cloak.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He looked at the profound darkness and rejoiced that everything seemed propitious for the flight of himself and his companion.

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

From this reading THE CHAPEL.

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

From this reading It required all his will-power, all his prudence, all his self-control to keep from springing from the litter when on entering the chapel he perceived near the choir, three feet from the altar, a figure wrapped in a great white cloak.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading In profound silence the mournful procession crossed the two drawbridges of the fortress and the courtyard which leads to the chapel, through the windows of which a pale light colored the white faces of the red-robed priests.

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

From this reading In profound silence the mournful procession crossed the two drawbridges of the fortress and the courtyard which leads to the chapel, through the windows of which a pale light colored the white faces of the red-robed priests.

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

From this reading In profound silence the mournful procession crossed the two drawbridges of the fortress and the courtyard which leads to the chapel, through the windows of which a pale light colored the white faces of the red-robed priests.

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

From this reading Coconnas eagerly breathed the night air, although it was heavy with rain.

at the time that

From this reading It required all his will-power, all his prudence, all his self-control to keep from springing from the litter when on entering the chapel he perceived near the choir, three feet from the altar, a figure wrapped in a great white cloak.

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

From this reading In profound silence the mournful procession crossed the two drawbridges of the fortress and the courtyard which leads to the chapel, through the windows of which a pale light colored the white faces of the red-robed priests.

a Caucasian

From this reading In profound silence the mournful procession crossed the two drawbridges of the fortress and the courtyard which leads to the chapel, through the windows of which a pale light colored the white faces of the red-robed priests.

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From this reading It required all his will-power, all his prudence, all his self-control to keep from springing from the litter when on entering the chapel he perceived near the choir, three feet from the altar, a figure wrapped in a great white cloak.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading In profound silence the mournful procession crossed the two drawbridges of the fortress and the courtyard which leads to the chapel, through the windows of which a pale light colored the white faces of the red-robed priests.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Coconnas eagerly breathed the night air, although it was heavy with rain.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading It required all his will-power, all his prudence, all his self-control to keep from springing from the litter when on entering the chapel he perceived near the choir, three feet from the altar, a figure wrapped in a great white cloak.