Chapter V

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

From this reading It was a stainless sweetness alone and apart, and shone in the gloom of the vast cathedral like a sculptured ivory emblem of innocence.”

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

From this reading “So still and pure was that lovely hand,” wrote the poet, “that whatever sins its mistress might be admitting to her confessor, it was evident that of itself it had nothing to do with sin or folly.

Having no one else present.

From this reading It was a stainless sweetness alone and apart, and shone in the gloom of the vast cathedral like a sculptured ivory emblem of innocence.”

surprising greatly

From this reading Nevertheless!--women’s hands that are, or that might be, as delicate and caressable as those of Fra Angelico’s model, or Heine’s unseen lady, are now at work in the strangest kind of “annunciation”!--the most amazing form of “confession”!

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

From this reading “So still and pure was that lovely hand,” wrote the poet, “that whatever sins its mistress might be admitting to her confessor, it was evident that of itself it had nothing to do with sin or folly.

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From this reading Nevertheless!--women’s hands that are, or that might be, as delicate and caressable as those of Fra Angelico’s model, or Heine’s unseen lady, are now at work in the strangest kind of “annunciation”!--the most amazing form of “confession”!

a festival commemorating the announcement of the Incarnation by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland

From this reading Nevertheless!--women’s hands that are, or that might be, as delicate and caressable as those of Fra Angelico’s model, or Heine’s unseen lady, are now at work in the strangest kind of “annunciation”!--the most amazing form of “confession”!

react verbally

From this reading The answer is swift and conclusive.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading It was a stainless sweetness alone and apart, and shone in the gloom of the vast cathedral like a sculptured ivory emblem of innocence.”

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

From this reading Nevertheless!--women’s hands that are, or that might be, as delicate and caressable as those of Fra Angelico’s model, or Heine’s unseen lady, are now at work in the strangest kind of “annunciation”!--the most amazing form of “confession”!

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

From this reading Nevertheless!--women’s hands that are, or that might be, as delicate and caressable as those of Fra Angelico’s model, or Heine’s unseen lady, are now at work in the strangest kind of “annunciation”!--the most amazing form of “confession”!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Nevertheless!--women’s hands that are, or that might be, as delicate and caressable as those of Fra Angelico’s model, or Heine’s unseen lady, are now at work in the strangest kind of “annunciation”!--the most amazing form of “confession”!

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

From this reading “So still and pure was that lovely hand,” wrote the poet, “that whatever sins its mistress might be admitting to her confessor, it was evident that of itself it had nothing to do with sin or folly.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Why do they toil in such a contrary fashion to their natural bent and inclination?

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From this reading Nevertheless!--women’s hands that are, or that might be, as delicate and caressable as those of Fra Angelico’s model, or Heine’s unseen lady, are now at work in the strangest kind of “annunciation”!--the most amazing form of “confession”!

any large and important church

From this reading It was a stainless sweetness alone and apart, and shone in the gloom of the vast cathedral like a sculptured ivory emblem of innocence.”

forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question

From this reading The answer is swift and conclusive.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading Nevertheless!--women’s hands that are, or that might be, as delicate and caressable as those of Fra Angelico’s model, or Heine’s unseen lady, are now at work in the strangest kind of “annunciation”!--the most amazing form of “confession”!

a priest who hears confession and gives absolution

From this reading “So still and pure was that lovely hand,” wrote the poet, “that whatever sins its mistress might be admitting to her confessor, it was evident that of itself it had nothing to do with sin or folly.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading Why do they toil in such a contrary fashion to their natural bent and inclination?

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading Nevertheless!--women’s hands that are, or that might be, as delicate and caressable as those of Fra Angelico’s model, or Heine’s unseen lady, are now at work in the strangest kind of “annunciation”!--the most amazing form of “confession”!

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “So still and pure was that lovely hand,” wrote the poet, “that whatever sins its mistress might be admitting to her confessor, it was evident that of itself it had nothing to do with sin or folly.

special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.

From this reading It was a stainless sweetness alone and apart, and shone in the gloom of the vast cathedral like a sculptured ivory emblem of innocence.”

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading “So still and pure was that lovely hand,” wrote the poet, “that whatever sins its mistress might be admitting to her confessor, it was evident that of itself it had nothing to do with sin or folly.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Why do they toil in such a contrary fashion to their natural bent and inclination?

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading “So still and pure was that lovely hand,” wrote the poet, “that whatever sins its mistress might be admitting to her confessor, it was evident that of itself it had nothing to do with sin or folly.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Nevertheless!--women’s hands that are, or that might be, as delicate and caressable as those of Fra Angelico’s model, or Heine’s unseen lady, are now at work in the strangest kind of “annunciation”!--the most amazing form of “confession”!

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

From this reading Nevertheless!--women’s hands that are, or that might be, as delicate and caressable as those of Fra Angelico’s model, or Heine’s unseen lady, are now at work in the strangest kind of “annunciation”!--the most amazing form of “confession”!

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading It was a stainless sweetness alone and apart, and shone in the gloom of the vast cathedral like a sculptured ivory emblem of innocence.”

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

From this reading “So still and pure was that lovely hand,” wrote the poet, “that whatever sins its mistress might be admitting to her confessor, it was evident that of itself it had nothing to do with sin or folly.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading “So still and pure was that lovely hand,” wrote the poet, “that whatever sins its mistress might be admitting to her confessor, it was evident that of itself it had nothing to do with sin or folly.

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

From this reading Nevertheless!--women’s hands that are, or that might be, as delicate and caressable as those of Fra Angelico’s model, or Heine’s unseen lady, are now at work in the strangest kind of “annunciation”!--the most amazing form of “confession”!

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

From this reading Nevertheless!--women’s hands that are, or that might be, as delicate and caressable as those of Fra Angelico’s model, or Heine’s unseen lady, are now at work in the strangest kind of “annunciation”!--the most amazing form of “confession”!

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

From this reading “So still and pure was that lovely hand,” wrote the poet, “that whatever sins its mistress might be admitting to her confessor, it was evident that of itself it had nothing to do with sin or folly.

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

From this reading It was a stainless sweetness alone and apart, and shone in the gloom of the vast cathedral like a sculptured ivory emblem of innocence.”

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading Why do they toil in such a contrary fashion to their natural bent and inclination?

the quality of innocent naivete

From this reading It was a stainless sweetness alone and apart, and shone in the gloom of the vast cathedral like a sculptured ivory emblem of innocence.”

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

From this reading The answer is swift and conclusive.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “So still and pure was that lovely hand,” wrote the poet, “that whatever sins its mistress might be admitting to her confessor, it was evident that of itself it had nothing to do with sin or folly.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading “So still and pure was that lovely hand,” wrote the poet, “that whatever sins its mistress might be admitting to her confessor, it was evident that of itself it had nothing to do with sin or folly.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading “So still and pure was that lovely hand,” wrote the poet, “that whatever sins its mistress might be admitting to her confessor, it was evident that of itself it had nothing to do with sin or folly.

a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses

From this reading It was a stainless sweetness alone and apart, and shone in the gloom of the vast cathedral like a sculptured ivory emblem of innocence.”

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Nevertheless!--women’s hands that are, or that might be, as delicate and caressable as those of Fra Angelico’s model, or Heine’s unseen lady, are now at work in the strangest kind of “annunciation”!--the most amazing form of “confession”!

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Nevertheless!--women’s hands that are, or that might be, as delicate and caressable as those of Fra Angelico’s model, or Heine’s unseen lady, are now at work in the strangest kind of “annunciation”!--the most amazing form of “confession”!

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was a stainless sweetness alone and apart, and shone in the gloom of the vast cathedral like a sculptured ivory emblem of innocence.”

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading “So still and pure was that lovely hand,” wrote the poet, “that whatever sins its mistress might be admitting to her confessor, it was evident that of itself it had nothing to do with sin or folly.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading “So still and pure was that lovely hand,” wrote the poet, “that whatever sins its mistress might be admitting to her confessor, it was evident that of itself it had nothing to do with sin or folly.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading “So still and pure was that lovely hand,” wrote the poet, “that whatever sins its mistress might be admitting to her confessor, it was evident that of itself it had nothing to do with sin or folly.

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading Nevertheless!--women’s hands that are, or that might be, as delicate and caressable as those of Fra Angelico’s model, or Heine’s unseen lady, are now at work in the strangest kind of “annunciation”!--the most amazing form of “confession”!

used to form the superlative

From this reading Nevertheless!--women’s hands that are, or that might be, as delicate and caressable as those of Fra Angelico’s model, or Heine’s unseen lady, are now at work in the strangest kind of “annunciation”!--the most amazing form of “confession”!

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Why do they toil in such a contrary fashion to their natural bent and inclination?

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless!--women’s hands that are, or that might be, as delicate and caressable as those of Fra Angelico’s model, or Heine’s unseen lady, are now at work in the strangest kind of “annunciation”!--the most amazing form of “confession”!

not one thing; not anything

From this reading “So still and pure was that lovely hand,” wrote the poet, “that whatever sins its mistress might be admitting to her confessor, it was evident that of itself it had nothing to do with sin or folly.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Nevertheless!--women’s hands that are, or that might be, as delicate and caressable as those of Fra Angelico’s model, or Heine’s unseen lady, are now at work in the strangest kind of “annunciation”!--the most amazing form of “confession”!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “So still and pure was that lovely hand,” wrote the poet, “that whatever sins its mistress might be admitting to her confessor, it was evident that of itself it had nothing to do with sin or folly.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “So still and pure was that lovely hand,” wrote the poet, “that whatever sins its mistress might be admitting to her confessor, it was evident that of itself it had nothing to do with sin or folly.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading “So still and pure was that lovely hand,” wrote the poet, “that whatever sins its mistress might be admitting to her confessor, it was evident that of itself it had nothing to do with sin or folly.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading “So still and pure was that lovely hand,” wrote the poet, “that whatever sins its mistress might be admitting to her confessor, it was evident that of itself it had nothing to do with sin or folly.

cut into a desired shape

From this reading It was a stainless sweetness alone and apart, and shone in the gloom of the vast cathedral like a sculptured ivory emblem of innocence.”

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading It was a stainless sweetness alone and apart, and shone in the gloom of the vast cathedral like a sculptured ivory emblem of innocence.”

estrangement from god

From this reading “So still and pure was that lovely hand,” wrote the poet, “that whatever sins its mistress might be admitting to her confessor, it was evident that of itself it had nothing to do with sin or folly.

plural of “sin” — estrangement from god

From this reading “So still and pure was that lovely hand,” wrote the poet, “that whatever sins its mistress might be admitting to her confessor, it was evident that of itself it had nothing to do with sin or folly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “So still and pure was that lovely hand,” wrote the poet, “that whatever sins its mistress might be admitting to her confessor, it was evident that of itself it had nothing to do with sin or folly.

steel containing chromium that makes it resistant to corrosion

From this reading It was a stainless sweetness alone and apart, and shone in the gloom of the vast cathedral like a sculptured ivory emblem of innocence.”

not in physical motion

From this reading “So still and pure was that lovely hand,” wrote the poet, “that whatever sins its mistress might be admitting to her confessor, it was evident that of itself it had nothing to do with sin or folly.

superlative of “strange” — being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Nevertheless!--women’s hands that are, or that might be, as delicate and caressable as those of Fra Angelico’s model, or Heine’s unseen lady, are now at work in the strangest kind of “annunciation”!--the most amazing form of “confession”!

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Why do they toil in such a contrary fashion to their natural bent and inclination?

the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth

From this reading It was a stainless sweetness alone and apart, and shone in the gloom of the vast cathedral like a sculptured ivory emblem of innocence.”

moving very fast

From this reading The answer is swift and conclusive.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “So still and pure was that lovely hand,” wrote the poet, “that whatever sins its mistress might be admitting to her confessor, it was evident that of itself it had nothing to do with sin or folly.

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

From this reading “So still and pure was that lovely hand,” wrote the poet, “that whatever sins its mistress might be admitting to her confessor, it was evident that of itself it had nothing to do with sin or folly.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Why do they toil in such a contrary fashion to their natural bent and inclination?

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

From this reading Why do they toil in such a contrary fashion to their natural bent and inclination?

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Nevertheless!--women’s hands that are, or that might be, as delicate and caressable as those of Fra Angelico’s model, or Heine’s unseen lady, are now at work in the strangest kind of “annunciation”!--the most amazing form of “confession”!

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

From this reading “So still and pure was that lovely hand,” wrote the poet, “that whatever sins its mistress might be admitting to her confessor, it was evident that of itself it had nothing to do with sin or folly.

work hard

From this reading Why do they toil in such a contrary fashion to their natural bent and inclination?

not seen or perceived

From this reading Nevertheless!--women’s hands that are, or that might be, as delicate and caressable as those of Fra Angelico’s model, or Heine’s unseen lady, are now at work in the strangest kind of “annunciation”!--the most amazing form of “confession”!

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading It was a stainless sweetness alone and apart, and shone in the gloom of the vast cathedral like a sculptured ivory emblem of innocence.”

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

From this reading “So still and pure was that lovely hand,” wrote the poet, “that whatever sins its mistress might be admitting to her confessor, it was evident that of itself it had nothing to do with sin or folly.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading “So still and pure was that lovely hand,” wrote the poet, “that whatever sins its mistress might be admitting to her confessor, it was evident that of itself it had nothing to do with sin or folly.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why do they toil in such a contrary fashion to their natural bent and inclination?

in the company of; together with

From this reading “So still and pure was that lovely hand,” wrote the poet, “that whatever sins its mistress might be admitting to her confessor, it was evident that of itself it had nothing to do with sin or folly.

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

From this reading Nevertheless!--women’s hands that are, or that might be, as delicate and caressable as those of Fra Angelico’s model, or Heine’s unseen lady, are now at work in the strangest kind of “annunciation”!--the most amazing form of “confession”!

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Nevertheless!--women’s hands that are, or that might be, as delicate and caressable as those of Fra Angelico’s model, or Heine’s unseen lady, are now at work in the strangest kind of “annunciation”!--the most amazing form of “confession”!

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading “So still and pure was that lovely hand,” wrote the poet, “that whatever sins its mistress might be admitting to her confessor, it was evident that of itself it had nothing to do with sin or folly.