Chapter XXXVI

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

From this reading When Father Cameril had found Natalie at Eliphalet's tomb, expecting to find Paula, he had received a greater shock than the incident would seem to have required.

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

From this reading VOIDABLE VOWS OF TURKS (AND OTHERS).

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

From this reading He was sure, having examined the authorities closely as to this, that a vow taken in ignorance was not binding.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When Father Cameril had found Natalie at Eliphalet's tomb, expecting to find Paula, he had received a greater shock than the incident would seem to have required.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading He was sure, having examined the authorities closely as to this, that a vow taken in ignorance was not binding.

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

From this reading He had said to himself it was Fate; but had found that it was not fate that determined a step which he desired to be compelled to take.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading That vow of celibacy had been made in ignorance.

the capacity to attract and hold something

From this reading He was sure, having examined the authorities closely as to this, that a vow taken in ignorance was not binding.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had said to himself it was Fate; but had found that it was not fate that determined a step which he desired to be compelled to take.

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From this reading When Father Cameril had found Natalie at Eliphalet's tomb, expecting to find Paula, he had received a greater shock than the incident would seem to have required.

an unmarried status

From this reading That vow of celibacy had been made in ignorance.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading He was sure, having examined the authorities closely as to this, that a vow taken in ignorance was not binding.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading He had said to himself it was Fate; but had found that it was not fate that determined a step which he desired to be compelled to take.

wanted intensely

From this reading He had said to himself it was Fate; but had found that it was not fate that determined a step which he desired to be compelled to take.

characterized by great determination

From this reading He had said to himself it was Fate; but had found that it was not fate that determined a step which he desired to be compelled to take.

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From this reading When Father Cameril had found Natalie at Eliphalet's tomb, expecting to find Paula, he had received a greater shock than the incident would seem to have required.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading He was sure, having examined the authorities closely as to this, that a vow taken in ignorance was not binding.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading When Father Cameril had found Natalie at Eliphalet's tomb, expecting to find Paula, he had received a greater shock than the incident would seem to have required.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading He had said to himself it was Fate; but had found that it was not fate that determined a step which he desired to be compelled to take.

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

From this reading When Father Cameril had found Natalie at Eliphalet's tomb, expecting to find Paula, he had received a greater shock than the incident would seem to have required.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading When Father Cameril had found Natalie at Eliphalet's tomb, expecting to find Paula, he had received a greater shock than the incident would seem to have required.

set up or found

From this reading When Father Cameril had found Natalie at Eliphalet's tomb, expecting to find Paula, he had received a greater shock than the incident would seem to have required.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading When Father Cameril had found Natalie at Eliphalet's tomb, expecting to find Paula, he had received a greater shock than the incident would seem to have required.

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

From this reading When Father Cameril had found Natalie at Eliphalet's tomb, expecting to find Paula, he had received a greater shock than the incident would seem to have required.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading When Father Cameril had found Natalie at Eliphalet's tomb, expecting to find Paula, he had received a greater shock than the incident would seem to have required.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He was sure, having examined the authorities closely as to this, that a vow taken in ignorance was not binding.

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

From this reading When Father Cameril had found Natalie at Eliphalet's tomb, expecting to find Paula, he had received a greater shock than the incident would seem to have required.

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

From this reading He had said to himself it was Fate; but had found that it was not fate that determined a step which he desired to be compelled to take.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading That vow of celibacy had been made in ignorance.

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

From this reading That vow of celibacy had been made in ignorance.

a single distinct event

From this reading When Father Cameril had found Natalie at Eliphalet's tomb, expecting to find Paula, he had received a greater shock than the incident would seem to have required.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had said to himself it was Fate; but had found that it was not fate that determined a step which he desired to be compelled to take.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading That vow of celibacy had been made in ignorance.

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From this reading When Father Cameril had found Natalie at Eliphalet's tomb, expecting to find Paula, he had received a greater shock than the incident would seem to have required.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had said to himself it was Fate; but had found that it was not fate that determined a step which he desired to be compelled to take.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading VOIDABLE VOWS OF TURKS (AND OTHERS).

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From this reading VOIDABLE VOWS OF TURKS (AND OTHERS).

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

From this reading When Father Cameril had found Natalie at Eliphalet's tomb, expecting to find Paula, he had received a greater shock than the incident would seem to have required.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading When Father Cameril had found Natalie at Eliphalet's tomb, expecting to find Paula, he had received a greater shock than the incident would seem to have required.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading When Father Cameril had found Natalie at Eliphalet's tomb, expecting to find Paula, he had received a greater shock than the incident would seem to have required.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He had said to himself it was Fate; but had found that it was not fate that determined a step which he desired to be compelled to take.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading When Father Cameril had found Natalie at Eliphalet's tomb, expecting to find Paula, he had received a greater shock than the incident would seem to have required.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading When Father Cameril had found Natalie at Eliphalet's tomb, expecting to find Paula, he had received a greater shock than the incident would seem to have required.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading He had said to himself it was Fate; but had found that it was not fate that determined a step which he desired to be compelled to take.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading He was sure, having examined the authorities closely as to this, that a vow taken in ignorance was not binding.

carry out

From this reading He had said to himself it was Fate; but had found that it was not fate that determined a step which he desired to be compelled to take.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He was sure, having examined the authorities closely as to this, that a vow taken in ignorance was not binding.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading When Father Cameril had found Natalie at Eliphalet's tomb, expecting to find Paula, he had received a greater shock than the incident would seem to have required.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had said to himself it was Fate; but had found that it was not fate that determined a step which he desired to be compelled to take.

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

From this reading When Father Cameril had found Natalie at Eliphalet's tomb, expecting to find Paula, he had received a greater shock than the incident would seem to have required.

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

From this reading He was sure, having examined the authorities closely as to this, that a vow taken in ignorance was not binding.

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

From this reading When Father Cameril had found Natalie at Eliphalet's tomb, expecting to find Paula, he had received a greater shock than the incident would seem to have required.

a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)

From this reading When Father Cameril had found Natalie at Eliphalet's tomb, expecting to find Paula, he had received a greater shock than the incident would seem to have required.

plural of “turk” — a native or inhabitant of Turkey

From this reading VOIDABLE VOWS OF TURKS (AND OTHERS).

capable of being rescinded or voided

From this reading VOIDABLE VOWS OF TURKS (AND OTHERS).

make a vow; promise

From this reading That vow of celibacy had been made in ignorance.

plural of “vow” — a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner

From this reading VOIDABLE VOWS OF TURKS (AND OTHERS).

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

From this reading He had said to himself it was Fate; but had found that it was not fate that determined a step which he desired to be compelled to take.

at the time that

From this reading When Father Cameril had found Natalie at Eliphalet's tomb, expecting to find Paula, he had received a greater shock than the incident would seem to have required.

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

From this reading He had said to himself it was Fate; but had found that it was not fate that determined a step which he desired to be compelled to take.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading When Father Cameril had found Natalie at Eliphalet's tomb, expecting to find Paula, he had received a greater shock than the incident would seem to have required.