Chapter XI

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

From this reading A MIRACLE Had one been on Bronffin, the mountain-brow overhanging Caio, on the following morning, strange would have been the scene witnessed.

having companions or an escort

From this reading The corpse was borne on a bier covered with a white sheet; and men and women accompanied, chanting an undulating wail-like dirge, while the priest from Llansawel--a daughter church--preceded the body.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The corpse was borne on a bier covered with a white sheet; and men and women accompanied, chanting an undulating wail-like dirge, while the priest from Llansawel--a daughter church--preceded the body.

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

From this reading Those of the inhabitants who had not fled were engaged in the obsequies of the hermit who had been burned when the presbytery took fire, and whose charred remains had been extricated from the ruins.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Rogier had recovered the use of his arm, which was, however, still somewhat stiff in the joint from the blow he had received.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading Simultaneously arrived a number of armed men, retainers of the bishop, under the command of his brother, with the chaplain Cadell in their midst, accompanied by the Dean of Llandeilo and his deacon.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Simultaneously arrived a number of armed men, retainers of the bishop, under the command of his brother, with the chaplain Cadell in their midst, accompanied by the Dean of Llandeilo and his deacon.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A MIRACLE Had one been on Bronffin, the mountain-brow overhanging Caio, on the following morning, strange would have been the scene witnessed.

a coffin along with its stand

From this reading The corpse was borne on a bier covered with a white sheet; and men and women accompanied, chanting an undulating wail-like dirge, while the priest from Llansawel--a daughter church--preceded the body.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading Simultaneously arrived a number of armed men, retainers of the bishop, under the command of his brother, with the chaplain Cadell in their midst, accompanied by the Dean of Llandeilo and his deacon.

exhale hard

From this reading Rogier had recovered the use of his arm, which was, however, still somewhat stiff in the joint from the blow he had received.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading The corpse was borne on a bier covered with a white sheet; and men and women accompanied, chanting an undulating wail-like dirge, while the priest from Llansawel--a daughter church--preceded the body.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading The corpse was borne on a bier covered with a white sheet; and men and women accompanied, chanting an undulating wail-like dirge, while the priest from Llansawel--a daughter church--preceded the body.

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

From this reading A MIRACLE Had one been on Bronffin, the mountain-brow overhanging Caio, on the following morning, strange would have been the scene witnessed.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Simultaneously arrived a number of armed men, retainers of the bishop, under the command of his brother, with the chaplain Cadell in their midst, accompanied by the Dean of Llandeilo and his deacon.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading Those of the inhabitants who had not fled were engaged in the obsequies of the hermit who had been burned when the presbytery took fire, and whose charred remains had been extricated from the ruins.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Simultaneously arrived a number of armed men, retainers of the bishop, under the command of his brother, with the chaplain Cadell in their midst, accompanied by the Dean of Llandeilo and his deacon.

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

From this reading Simultaneously arrived a number of armed men, retainers of the bishop, under the command of his brother, with the chaplain Cadell in their midst, accompanied by the Dean of Llandeilo and his deacon.

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

From this reading A MIRACLE Had one been on Bronffin, the mountain-brow overhanging Caio, on the following morning, strange would have been the scene witnessed.

the act of singing in a monotonous tone

From this reading The corpse was borne on a bier covered with a white sheet; and men and women accompanied, chanting an undulating wail-like dirge, while the priest from Llansawel--a daughter church--preceded the body.

a clergyman ministering to some institution

From this reading Simultaneously arrived a number of armed men, retainers of the bishop, under the command of his brother, with the chaplain Cadell in their midst, accompanied by the Dean of Llandeilo and his deacon.

inflected form of “char” — burn to charcoal

From this reading Those of the inhabitants who had not fled were engaged in the obsequies of the hermit who had been burned when the presbytery took fire, and whose charred remains had been extricated from the ruins.

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

From this reading The corpse was borne on a bier covered with a white sheet; and men and women accompanied, chanting an undulating wail-like dirge, while the priest from Llansawel--a daughter church--preceded the body.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Simultaneously arrived a number of armed men, retainers of the bishop, under the command of his brother, with the chaplain Cadell in their midst, accompanied by the Dean of Llandeilo and his deacon.

the dead body of a human being

From this reading The corpse was borne on a bier covered with a white sheet; and men and women accompanied, chanting an undulating wail-like dirge, while the priest from Llansawel--a daughter church--preceded the body.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The corpse was borne on a bier covered with a white sheet; and men and women accompanied, chanting an undulating wail-like dirge, while the priest from Llansawel--a daughter church--preceded the body.

a female human offspring

From this reading The corpse was borne on a bier covered with a white sheet; and men and women accompanied, chanting an undulating wail-like dirge, while the priest from Llansawel--a daughter church--preceded the body.

a Protestant layman who assists the minister

From this reading Simultaneously arrived a number of armed men, retainers of the bishop, under the command of his brother, with the chaplain Cadell in their midst, accompanied by the Dean of Llandeilo and his deacon.

an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college

From this reading Simultaneously arrived a number of armed men, retainers of the bishop, under the command of his brother, with the chaplain Cadell in their midst, accompanied by the Dean of Llandeilo and his deacon.

a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person

From this reading The corpse was borne on a bier covered with a white sheet; and men and women accompanied, chanting an undulating wail-like dirge, while the priest from Llansawel--a daughter church--preceded the body.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Those of the inhabitants who had not fled were engaged in the obsequies of the hermit who had been burned when the presbytery took fire, and whose charred remains had been extricated from the ruins.

past form of “extricate” — release from entanglement of difficulty

From this reading Those of the inhabitants who had not fled were engaged in the obsequies of the hermit who had been burned when the presbytery took fire, and whose charred remains had been extricated from the ruins.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Those of the inhabitants who had not fled were engaged in the obsequies of the hermit who had been burned when the presbytery took fire, and whose charred remains had been extricated from the ruins.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading Those of the inhabitants who had not fled were engaged in the obsequies of the hermit who had been burned when the presbytery took fire, and whose charred remains had been extricated from the ruins.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading A MIRACLE Had one been on Bronffin, the mountain-brow overhanging Caio, on the following morning, strange would have been the scene witnessed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Those of the inhabitants who had not fled were engaged in the obsequies of the hermit who had been burned when the presbytery took fire, and whose charred remains had been extricated from the ruins.

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

From this reading A MIRACLE Had one been on Bronffin, the mountain-brow overhanging Caio, on the following morning, strange would have been the scene witnessed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A MIRACLE Had one been on Bronffin, the mountain-brow overhanging Caio, on the following morning, strange would have been the scene witnessed.

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

From this reading Rogier had recovered the use of his arm, which was, however, still somewhat stiff in the joint from the blow he had received.

one retired from society for religious reasons

From this reading Those of the inhabitants who had not fled were engaged in the obsequies of the hermit who had been burned when the presbytery took fire, and whose charred remains had been extricated from the ruins.

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

From this reading Simultaneously arrived a number of armed men, retainers of the bishop, under the command of his brother, with the chaplain Cadell in their midst, accompanied by the Dean of Llandeilo and his deacon.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Rogier had recovered the use of his arm, which was, however, still somewhat stiff in the joint from the blow he had received.

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

From this reading Those of the inhabitants who had not fled were engaged in the obsequies of the hermit who had been burned when the presbytery took fire, and whose charred remains had been extricated from the ruins.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading Those of the inhabitants who had not fled were engaged in the obsequies of the hermit who had been burned when the presbytery took fire, and whose charred remains had been extricated from the ruins.

(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

From this reading Rogier had recovered the use of his arm, which was, however, still somewhat stiff in the joint from the blow he had received.

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

From this reading Simultaneously arrived a number of armed men, retainers of the bishop, under the command of his brother, with the chaplain Cadell in their midst, accompanied by the Dean of Llandeilo and his deacon.

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

From this reading The corpse was borne on a bier covered with a white sheet; and men and women accompanied, chanting an undulating wail-like dirge, while the priest from Llansawel--a daughter church--preceded the body.

the force of workers available

From this reading The corpse was borne on a bier covered with a white sheet; and men and women accompanied, chanting an undulating wail-like dirge, while the priest from Llansawel--a daughter church--preceded the body.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading Simultaneously arrived a number of armed men, retainers of the bishop, under the command of his brother, with the chaplain Cadell in their midst, accompanied by the Dean of Llandeilo and his deacon.

any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading A MIRACLE Had one been on Bronffin, the mountain-brow overhanging Caio, on the following morning, strange would have been the scene witnessed.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A MIRACLE Had one been on Bronffin, the mountain-brow overhanging Caio, on the following morning, strange would have been the scene witnessed.

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

From this reading A MIRACLE Had one been on Bronffin, the mountain-brow overhanging Caio, on the following morning, strange would have been the scene witnessed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Those of the inhabitants who had not fled were engaged in the obsequies of the hermit who had been burned when the presbytery took fire, and whose charred remains had been extricated from the ruins.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Simultaneously arrived a number of armed men, retainers of the bishop, under the command of his brother, with the chaplain Cadell in their midst, accompanied by the Dean of Llandeilo and his deacon.

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

From this reading Those of the inhabitants who had not fled were engaged in the obsequies of the hermit who had been burned when the presbytery took fire, and whose charred remains had been extricated from the ruins.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Those of the inhabitants who had not fled were engaged in the obsequies of the hermit who had been burned when the presbytery took fire, and whose charred remains had been extricated from the ruins.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A MIRACLE Had one been on Bronffin, the mountain-brow overhanging Caio, on the following morning, strange would have been the scene witnessed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A MIRACLE Had one been on Bronffin, the mountain-brow overhanging Caio, on the following morning, strange would have been the scene witnessed.

-ing form of “overhang” — project over

From this reading A MIRACLE Had one been on Bronffin, the mountain-brow overhanging Caio, on the following morning, strange would have been the scene witnessed.

past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading The corpse was borne on a bier covered with a white sheet; and men and women accompanied, chanting an undulating wail-like dirge, while the priest from Llansawel--a daughter church--preceded the body.

building reserved for the officiating clergy

From this reading Those of the inhabitants who had not fled were engaged in the obsequies of the hermit who had been burned when the presbytery took fire, and whose charred remains had been extricated from the ruins.

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

From this reading The corpse was borne on a bier covered with a white sheet; and men and women accompanied, chanting an undulating wail-like dirge, while the priest from Llansawel--a daughter church--preceded the body.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Rogier had recovered the use of his arm, which was, however, still somewhat stiff in the joint from the blow he had received.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Rogier had recovered the use of his arm, which was, however, still somewhat stiff in the joint from the blow he had received.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading Those of the inhabitants who had not fled were engaged in the obsequies of the hermit who had been burned when the presbytery took fire, and whose charred remains had been extricated from the ruins.

plural of “retainer” — a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone

From this reading Simultaneously arrived a number of armed men, retainers of the bishop, under the command of his brother, with the chaplain Cadell in their midst, accompanied by the Dean of Llandeilo and his deacon.

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

From this reading Rogier had recovered the use of his arm, which was, however, still somewhat stiff in the joint from the blow he had received.

plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading Those of the inhabitants who had not fled were engaged in the obsequies of the hermit who had been burned when the presbytery took fire, and whose charred remains had been extricated from the ruins.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading A MIRACLE Had one been on Bronffin, the mountain-brow overhanging Caio, on the following morning, strange would have been the scene witnessed.

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading The corpse was borne on a bier covered with a white sheet; and men and women accompanied, chanting an undulating wail-like dirge, while the priest from Llansawel--a daughter church--preceded the body.

at the same instant

From this reading Simultaneously arrived a number of armed men, retainers of the bishop, under the command of his brother, with the chaplain Cadell in their midst, accompanied by the Dean of Llandeilo and his deacon.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Rogier had recovered the use of his arm, which was, however, still somewhat stiff in the joint from the blow he had received.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading Rogier had recovered the use of his arm, which was, however, still somewhat stiff in the joint from the blow he had received.

not in physical motion

From this reading Rogier had recovered the use of his arm, which was, however, still somewhat stiff in the joint from the blow he had received.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading A MIRACLE Had one been on Bronffin, the mountain-brow overhanging Caio, on the following morning, strange would have been the scene witnessed.

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

From this reading A MIRACLE Had one been on Bronffin, the mountain-brow overhanging Caio, on the following morning, strange would have been the scene witnessed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Simultaneously arrived a number of armed men, retainers of the bishop, under the command of his brother, with the chaplain Cadell in their midst, accompanied by the Dean of Llandeilo and his deacon.

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

From this reading Those of the inhabitants who had not fled were engaged in the obsequies of the hermit who had been burned when the presbytery took fire, and whose charred remains had been extricated from the ruins.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Those of the inhabitants who had not fled were engaged in the obsequies of the hermit who had been burned when the presbytery took fire, and whose charred remains had been extricated from the ruins.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Simultaneously arrived a number of armed men, retainers of the bishop, under the command of his brother, with the chaplain Cadell in their midst, accompanied by the Dean of Llandeilo and his deacon.

-ing form of “undulate” — stir up (water) so as to form ripples

From this reading The corpse was borne on a bier covered with a white sheet; and men and women accompanied, chanting an undulating wail-like dirge, while the priest from Llansawel--a daughter church--preceded the body.

the act of using

From this reading Rogier had recovered the use of his arm, which was, however, still somewhat stiff in the joint from the blow he had received.

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

From this reading The corpse was borne on a bier covered with a white sheet; and men and women accompanied, chanting an undulating wail-like dirge, while the priest from Llansawel--a daughter church--preceded the body.

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

From this reading The corpse was borne on a bier covered with a white sheet; and men and women accompanied, chanting an undulating wail-like dirge, while the priest from Llansawel--a daughter church--preceded the body.

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

From this reading Those of the inhabitants who had not fled were engaged in the obsequies of the hermit who had been burned when the presbytery took fire, and whose charred remains had been extricated from the ruins.

at the time that

From this reading Those of the inhabitants who had not fled were engaged in the obsequies of the hermit who had been burned when the presbytery took fire, and whose charred remains had been extricated from the ruins.

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

From this reading Rogier had recovered the use of his arm, which was, however, still somewhat stiff in the joint from the blow he had received.

during the time that

From this reading The corpse was borne on a bier covered with a white sheet; and men and women accompanied, chanting an undulating wail-like dirge, while the priest from Llansawel--a daughter church--preceded the body.

a Caucasian

From this reading The corpse was borne on a bier covered with a white sheet; and men and women accompanied, chanting an undulating wail-like dirge, while the priest from Llansawel--a daughter church--preceded the body.

which person or people

From this reading Those of the inhabitants who had not fled were engaged in the obsequies of the hermit who had been burned when the presbytery took fire, and whose charred remains had been extricated from the ruins.

belonging to which person

From this reading Those of the inhabitants who had not fled were engaged in the obsequies of the hermit who had been burned when the presbytery took fire, and whose charred remains had been extricated from the ruins.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The corpse was borne on a bier covered with a white sheet; and men and women accompanied, chanting an undulating wail-like dirge, while the priest from Llansawel--a daughter church--preceded the body.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading A MIRACLE Had one been on Bronffin, the mountain-brow overhanging Caio, on the following morning, strange would have been the scene witnessed.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The corpse was borne on a bier covered with a white sheet; and men and women accompanied, chanting an undulating wail-like dirge, while the priest from Llansawel--a daughter church--preceded the body.

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

From this reading A MIRACLE Had one been on Bronffin, the mountain-brow overhanging Caio, on the following morning, strange would have been the scene witnessed.