Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading The house adjoining it, which was to be the nucleus of a Sisters' house, was roomy and shabby.

later than; following

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

anew

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

Having no one else present.

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

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

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

an architectural product or work

From this reading The church which the Order had bought was not a model of architecture, but it was large and capable of receiving improvement.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

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

From this reading The house adjoining it, which was to be the nucleus of a Sisters' house, was roomy and shabby.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading The church which the Order had bought was not a model of architecture, but it was large and capable of receiving improvement.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was not a favorable season certainly, but the weather fortunately was rather cool for July, and Missy's longing to see her mother was so great, her distaste for city streets was overshadowed.

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

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading The church which the Order had bought was not a model of architecture, but it was large and capable of receiving improvement.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading It was not a favorable season certainly, but the weather fortunately was rather cool for July, and Missy's longing to see her mother was so great, her distaste for city streets was overshadowed.

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

From this reading The church which the Order had bought was not a model of architecture, but it was large and capable of receiving improvement.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

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

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading It was not a favorable season certainly, but the weather fortunately was rather cool for July, and Missy's longing to see her mother was so great, her distaste for city streets was overshadowed.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading It was not a favorable season certainly, but the weather fortunately was rather cool for July, and Missy's longing to see her mother was so great, her distaste for city streets was overshadowed.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading It was not a favorable season certainly, but the weather fortunately was rather cool for July, and Missy's longing to see her mother was so great, her distaste for city streets was overshadowed.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

by good fortune

From this reading It was not a favorable season certainly, but the weather fortunately was rather cool for July, and Missy's longing to see her mother was so great, her distaste for city streets was overshadowed.

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

From this reading It was not a favorable season certainly, but the weather fortunately was rather cool for July, and Missy's longing to see her mother was so great, her distaste for city streets was overshadowed.

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

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

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

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

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

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

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

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

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

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading The church which the Order had bought was not a model of architecture, but it was large and capable of receiving improvement.

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

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not a favorable season certainly, but the weather fortunately was rather cool for July, and Missy's longing to see her mother was so great, her distaste for city streets was overshadowed.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading It was not a favorable season certainly, but the weather fortunately was rather cool for July, and Missy's longing to see her mother was so great, her distaste for city streets was overshadowed.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The church which the Order had bought was not a model of architecture, but it was large and capable of receiving improvement.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading It was not a favorable season certainly, but the weather fortunately was rather cool for July, and Missy's longing to see her mother was so great, her distaste for city streets was overshadowed.

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From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

a young female

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

possessive form of “missy” — a young female

From this reading It was not a favorable season certainly, but the weather fortunately was rather cool for July, and Missy's longing to see her mother was so great, her distaste for city streets was overshadowed.

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading The church which the Order had bought was not a model of architecture, but it was large and capable of receiving improvement.

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

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not a favorable season certainly, but the weather fortunately was rather cool for July, and Missy's longing to see her mother was so great, her distaste for city streets was overshadowed.

a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction

From this reading The house adjoining it, which was to be the nucleus of a Sisters' house, was roomy and shabby.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The church which the Order had bought was not a model of architecture, but it was large and capable of receiving improvement.

past form of “overshadow” — be greater in significance than

From this reading It was not a favorable season certainly, but the weather fortunately was rather cool for July, and Missy's longing to see her mother was so great, her distaste for city streets was overshadowed.

on the contrary

From this reading It was not a favorable season certainly, but the weather fortunately was rather cool for July, and Missy's longing to see her mother was so great, her distaste for city streets was overshadowed.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading The church which the Order had bought was not a model of architecture, but it was large and capable of receiving improvement.

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

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

an associate who shares a room with you

From this reading The house adjoining it, which was to be the nucleus of a Sisters' house, was roomy and shabby.

A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.

From this reading SANCTUARY.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading It was not a favorable season certainly, but the weather fortunately was rather cool for July, and Missy's longing to see her mother was so great, her distaste for city streets was overshadowed.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

showing signs of wear and tear

From this reading The house adjoining it, which was to be the nucleus of a Sisters' house, was roomy and shabby.

estrangement from god

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading The house adjoining it, which was to be the nucleus of a Sisters' house, was roomy and shabby.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

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

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

not in physical motion

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading It was not a favorable season certainly, but the weather fortunately was rather cool for July, and Missy's longing to see her mother was so great, her distaste for city streets was overshadowed.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

carry out

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

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

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

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

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

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

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

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

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading It was not a favorable season certainly, but the weather fortunately was rather cool for July, and Missy's longing to see her mother was so great, her distaste for city streets was overshadowed.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

at the time that

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.

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

From this reading The church which the Order had bought was not a model of architecture, but it was large and capable of receiving improvement.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading A few weeks later, when St. John had come up again to see after her, Missy asked him to take her to her mother, and so, in the summer, when the country was at its loveliest, and the city at its worst, he came for her, and took her, still too weak to travel alone, to the new house of religion in the old haunts of sin.