used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He felt that in sorrow and mourning there is something sacred and inviolable, which should not be touched, but permitted to rise heavenward like a cloud, and vanish in measureless space.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After he had shed the last of his tears there, he journeyed on farther; and under the influence of fresh reminiscences it occurred to him that the secret engagement with Krysia was in some way too early.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After he had shed the last of his tears there, he journeyed on farther; and under the influence of fresh reminiscences it occurred to him that the secret engagement with Krysia was in some way too early.
Anusia's
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From this reading As Pan Michael had permission to set out whenever he wished, he went to Anusia’s grave at Chenstohova.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Pan Michael had permission to set out whenever he wished, he went to Anusia’s grave at Chenstohova.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As Pan Michael had permission to set out whenever he wished, he went to Anusia’s grave at Chenstohova.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He felt that in sorrow and mourning there is something sacred and inviolable, which should not be touched, but permitted to rise heavenward like a cloud, and vanish in measureless space.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Other men, it is true, after losing their wives, had married in a month or in two months; but they had not begun with the cloister, nor had misfortune met them at the threshold of happiness after whole years of waiting.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He felt that in sorrow and mourning there is something sacred and inviolable, which should not be touched, but permitted to rise heavenward like a cloud, and vanish in measureless space.
Chenstohova
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From this reading As Pan Michael had permission to set out whenever he wished, he went to Anusia’s grave at Chenstohova.
cloisterverbUS /ˈklɔɪstər/
surround with a cloister, as of a garden
From this reading Other men, it is true, after losing their wives, had married in a month or in two months; but they had not begun with the cloister, nor had misfortune met them at the threshold of happiness after whole years of waiting.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading He felt that in sorrow and mourning there is something sacred and inviolable, which should not be touched, but permitted to rise heavenward like a cloud, and vanish in measureless space.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading But even if men of common mould do not respect the sacredness of sorrow, is it proper to follow their example?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But even if men of common mould do not respect the sacredness of sorrow, is it proper to follow their example?
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading After he had shed the last of his tears there, he journeyed on farther; and under the influence of fresh reminiscences it occurred to him that the secret engagement with Krysia was in some way too early.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading After he had shed the last of his tears there, he journeyed on farther; and under the influence of fresh reminiscences it occurred to him that the secret engagement with Krysia was in some way too early.
divisible by two
From this reading But even if men of common mould do not respect the sacredness of sorrow, is it proper to follow their example?
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading But even if men of common mould do not respect the sacredness of sorrow, is it proper to follow their example?
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading After he had shed the last of his tears there, he journeyed on farther; and under the influence of fresh reminiscences it occurred to him that the secret engagement with Krysia was in some way too early.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt that in sorrow and mourning there is something sacred and inviolable, which should not be touched, but permitted to rise heavenward like a cloud, and vanish in measureless space.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading But even if men of common mould do not respect the sacredness of sorrow, is it proper to follow their example?
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading After he had shed the last of his tears there, he journeyed on farther; and under the influence of fresh reminiscences it occurred to him that the secret engagement with Krysia was in some way too early.
death of a person
From this reading As Pan Michael had permission to set out whenever he wished, he went to Anusia’s grave at Chenstohova.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As Pan Michael had permission to set out whenever he wished, he went to Anusia’s grave at Chenstohova.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Other men, it is true, after losing their wives, had married in a month or in two months; but they had not begun with the cloister, nor had misfortune met them at the threshold of happiness after whole years of waiting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Pan Michael had permission to set out whenever he wished, he went to Anusia’s grave at Chenstohova.
heavenwardadjective
directed toward heaven or the sky
From this reading He felt that in sorrow and mourning there is something sacred and inviolable, which should not be touched, but permitted to rise heavenward like a cloud, and vanish in measureless space.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After he had shed the last of his tears there, he journeyed on farther; and under the influence of fresh reminiscences it occurred to him that the secret engagement with Krysia was in some way too early.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After he had shed the last of his tears there, he journeyed on farther; and under the influence of fresh reminiscences it occurred to him that the secret engagement with Krysia was in some way too early.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But even if men of common mould do not respect the sacredness of sorrow, is it proper to follow their example?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After he had shed the last of his tears there, he journeyed on farther; and under the influence of fresh reminiscences it occurred to him that the secret engagement with Krysia was in some way too early.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading After he had shed the last of his tears there, he journeyed on farther; and under the influence of fresh reminiscences it occurred to him that the secret engagement with Krysia was in some way too early.
inviolableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪələbəl/
incapable of being transgressed or dishonored
From this reading He felt that in sorrow and mourning there is something sacred and inviolable, which should not be touched, but permitted to rise heavenward like a cloud, and vanish in measureless space.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He felt that in sorrow and mourning there is something sacred and inviolable, which should not be touched, but permitted to rise heavenward like a cloud, and vanish in measureless space.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After he had shed the last of his tears there, he journeyed on farther; and under the influence of fresh reminiscences it occurred to him that the secret engagement with Krysia was in some way too early.
journeyedverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrnid/
past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip
From this reading After he had shed the last of his tears there, he journeyed on farther; and under the influence of fresh reminiscences it occurred to him that the secret engagement with Krysia was in some way too early.
Krysia
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From this reading After he had shed the last of his tears there, he journeyed on farther; and under the influence of fresh reminiscences it occurred to him that the secret engagement with Krysia was in some way too early.
immediately past
From this reading After he had shed the last of his tears there, he journeyed on farther; and under the influence of fresh reminiscences it occurred to him that the secret engagement with Krysia was in some way too early.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He felt that in sorrow and mourning there is something sacred and inviolable, which should not be touched, but permitted to rise heavenward like a cloud, and vanish in measureless space.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Other men, it is true, after losing their wives, had married in a month or in two months; but they had not begun with the cloister, nor had misfortune met them at the threshold of happiness after whole years of waiting.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Other men, it is true, after losing their wives, had married in a month or in two months; but they had not begun with the cloister, nor had misfortune met them at the threshold of happiness after whole years of waiting.
measurelessadjective
without limits in extent or size or quantity
From this reading He felt that in sorrow and mourning there is something sacred and inviolable, which should not be touched, but permitted to rise heavenward like a cloud, and vanish in measureless space.
the force of workers available
From this reading Other men, it is true, after losing their wives, had married in a month or in two months; but they had not begun with the cloister, nor had misfortune met them at the threshold of happiness after whole years of waiting.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Other men, it is true, after losing their wives, had married in a month or in two months; but they had not begun with the cloister, nor had misfortune met them at the threshold of happiness after whole years of waiting.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading As Pan Michael had permission to set out whenever he wished, he went to Anusia’s grave at Chenstohova.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Other men, it is true, after losing their wives, had married in a month or in two months; but they had not begun with the cloister, nor had misfortune met them at the threshold of happiness after whole years of waiting.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Other men, it is true, after losing their wives, had married in a month or in two months; but they had not begun with the cloister, nor had misfortune met them at the threshold of happiness after whole years of waiting.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Other men, it is true, after losing their wives, had married in a month or in two months; but they had not begun with the cloister, nor had misfortune met them at the threshold of happiness after whole years of waiting.
mouldverbUS /moʊld/
form in clay, wax, etc
From this reading But even if men of common mould do not respect the sacredness of sorrow, is it proper to follow their example?
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading He felt that in sorrow and mourning there is something sacred and inviolable, which should not be touched, but permitted to rise heavenward like a cloud, and vanish in measureless space.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Other men, it is true, after losing their wives, had married in a month or in two months; but they had not begun with the cloister, nor had misfortune met them at the threshold of happiness after whole years of waiting.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He felt that in sorrow and mourning there is something sacred and inviolable, which should not be touched, but permitted to rise heavenward like a cloud, and vanish in measureless space.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading After he had shed the last of his tears there, he journeyed on farther; and under the influence of fresh reminiscences it occurred to him that the secret engagement with Krysia was in some way too early.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After he had shed the last of his tears there, he journeyed on farther; and under the influence of fresh reminiscences it occurred to him that the secret engagement with Krysia was in some way too early.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After he had shed the last of his tears there, he journeyed on farther; and under the influence of fresh reminiscences it occurred to him that the secret engagement with Krysia was in some way too early.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Other men, it is true, after losing their wives, had married in a month or in two months; but they had not begun with the cloister, nor had misfortune met them at the threshold of happiness after whole years of waiting.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Other men, it is true, after losing their wives, had married in a month or in two months; but they had not begun with the cloister, nor had misfortune met them at the threshold of happiness after whole years of waiting.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As Pan Michael had permission to set out whenever he wished, he went to Anusia’s grave at Chenstohova.
PanverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading As Pan Michael had permission to set out whenever he wished, he went to Anusia’s grave at Chenstohova.
approval to do something
From this reading As Pan Michael had permission to set out whenever he wished, he went to Anusia’s grave at Chenstohova.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading He felt that in sorrow and mourning there is something sacred and inviolable, which should not be touched, but permitted to rise heavenward like a cloud, and vanish in measureless space.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading But even if men of common mould do not respect the sacredness of sorrow, is it proper to follow their example?
reminiscencesnounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənsɪz/
plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading After he had shed the last of his tears there, he journeyed on farther; and under the influence of fresh reminiscences it occurred to him that the secret engagement with Krysia was in some way too early.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading But even if men of common mould do not respect the sacredness of sorrow, is it proper to follow their example?
move upward
From this reading He felt that in sorrow and mourning there is something sacred and inviolable, which should not be touched, but permitted to rise heavenward like a cloud, and vanish in measureless space.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading He felt that in sorrow and mourning there is something sacred and inviolable, which should not be touched, but permitted to rise heavenward like a cloud, and vanish in measureless space.
sacrednessnounUS /ˈseɪkrɪdnɪs/
the quality of being sacred
From this reading But even if men of common mould do not respect the sacredness of sorrow, is it proper to follow their example?
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading After he had shed the last of his tears there, he journeyed on farther; and under the influence of fresh reminiscences it occurred to him that the secret engagement with Krysia was in some way too early.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As Pan Michael had permission to set out whenever he wished, he went to Anusia’s grave at Chenstohova.
get rid of
From this reading After he had shed the last of his tears there, he journeyed on farther; and under the influence of fresh reminiscences it occurred to him that the secret engagement with Krysia was in some way too early.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He felt that in sorrow and mourning there is something sacred and inviolable, which should not be touched, but permitted to rise heavenward like a cloud, and vanish in measureless space.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After he had shed the last of his tears there, he journeyed on farther; and under the influence of fresh reminiscences it occurred to him that the secret engagement with Krysia was in some way too early.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He felt that in sorrow and mourning there is something sacred and inviolable, which should not be touched, but permitted to rise heavenward like a cloud, and vanish in measureless space.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading He felt that in sorrow and mourning there is something sacred and inviolable, which should not be touched, but permitted to rise heavenward like a cloud, and vanish in measureless space.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading He felt that in sorrow and mourning there is something sacred and inviolable, which should not be touched, but permitted to rise heavenward like a cloud, and vanish in measureless space.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading After he had shed the last of his tears there, he journeyed on farther; and under the influence of fresh reminiscences it occurred to him that the secret engagement with Krysia was in some way too early.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After he had shed the last of his tears there, he journeyed on farther; and under the influence of fresh reminiscences it occurred to him that the secret engagement with Krysia was in some way too early.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After he had shed the last of his tears there, he journeyed on farther; and under the influence of fresh reminiscences it occurred to him that the secret engagement with Krysia was in some way too early.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Other men, it is true, after losing their wives, had married in a month or in two months; but they had not begun with the cloister, nor had misfortune met them at the threshold of happiness after whole years of waiting.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Other men, it is true, after losing their wives, had married in a month or in two months; but they had not begun with the cloister, nor had misfortune met them at the threshold of happiness after whole years of waiting.
in or at that place or location
From this reading After he had shed the last of his tears there, he journeyed on farther; and under the influence of fresh reminiscences it occurred to him that the secret engagement with Krysia was in some way too early.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Other men, it is true, after losing their wives, had married in a month or in two months; but they had not begun with the cloister, nor had misfortune met them at the threshold of happiness after whole years of waiting.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading Other men, it is true, after losing their wives, had married in a month or in two months; but they had not begun with the cloister, nor had misfortune met them at the threshold of happiness after whole years of waiting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Pan Michael had permission to set out whenever he wished, he went to Anusia’s grave at Chenstohova.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading After he had shed the last of his tears there, he journeyed on farther; and under the influence of fresh reminiscences it occurred to him that the secret engagement with Krysia was in some way too early.
having come into contact
From this reading He felt that in sorrow and mourning there is something sacred and inviolable, which should not be touched, but permitted to rise heavenward like a cloud, and vanish in measureless space.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Other men, it is true, after losing their wives, had married in a month or in two months; but they had not begun with the cloister, nor had misfortune met them at the threshold of happiness after whole years of waiting.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Other men, it is true, after losing their wives, had married in a month or in two months; but they had not begun with the cloister, nor had misfortune met them at the threshold of happiness after whole years of waiting.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading After he had shed the last of his tears there, he journeyed on farther; and under the influence of fresh reminiscences it occurred to him that the secret engagement with Krysia was in some way too early.
vanishverbUS /ˈvænɪʃ/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading He felt that in sorrow and mourning there is something sacred and inviolable, which should not be touched, but permitted to rise heavenward like a cloud, and vanish in measureless space.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Other men, it is true, after losing their wives, had married in a month or in two months; but they had not begun with the cloister, nor had misfortune met them at the threshold of happiness after whole years of waiting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After he had shed the last of his tears there, he journeyed on farther; and under the influence of fresh reminiscences it occurred to him that the secret engagement with Krysia was in some way too early.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading After he had shed the last of his tears there, he journeyed on farther; and under the influence of fresh reminiscences it occurred to him that the secret engagement with Krysia was in some way too early.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As Pan Michael had permission to set out whenever he wished, he went to Anusia’s grave at Chenstohova.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading As Pan Michael had permission to set out whenever he wished, he went to Anusia’s grave at Chenstohova.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He felt that in sorrow and mourning there is something sacred and inviolable, which should not be touched, but permitted to rise heavenward like a cloud, and vanish in measureless space.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Other men, it is true, after losing their wives, had married in a month or in two months; but they had not begun with the cloister, nor had misfortune met them at the threshold of happiness after whole years of waiting.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading As Pan Michael had permission to set out whenever he wished, he went to Anusia’s grave at Chenstohova.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After he had shed the last of his tears there, he journeyed on farther; and under the influence of fresh reminiscences it occurred to him that the secret engagement with Krysia was in some way too early.
wivesnounUS /waɪvz/
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Other men, it is true, after losing their wives, had married in a month or in two months; but they had not begun with the cloister, nor had misfortune met them at the threshold of happiness after whole years of waiting.
a late time of life
From this reading Other men, it is true, after losing their wives, had married in a month or in two months; but they had not begun with the cloister, nor had misfortune met them at the threshold of happiness after whole years of waiting.
