Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

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

From this reading THE TALE OF THE PRIEST With all possible tenderness we bore the slender form of the helpless priest along the dark, crooked passage, until we found a comfortable resting-place for him against the altar.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading "Members of our Order are more accustomed to blows than kindness, so I have no words with which to express thanks for your care."

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "Think nothing of it," I returned hastily, and then, observing how the Puritan drew back from beside him, added, "Master Cairnes, you might busy yourself hunting more food--it will be exactly in your line--while I attempt to bathe the limbs of the priest, and see what little may be done toward alleviating his pain."

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading THE TALE OF THE PRIEST With all possible tenderness we bore the slender form of the helpless priest along the dark, crooked passage, until we found a comfortable resting-place for him against the altar.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading THE TALE OF THE PRIEST With all possible tenderness we bore the slender form of the helpless priest along the dark, crooked passage, until we found a comfortable resting-place for him against the altar.

-ing form of “alleviate” — provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading "Think nothing of it," I returned hastily, and then, observing how the Puritan drew back from beside him, added, "Master Cairnes, you might busy yourself hunting more food--it will be exactly in your line--while I attempt to bathe the limbs of the priest, and see what little may be done toward alleviating his pain."

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading THE TALE OF THE PRIEST With all possible tenderness we bore the slender form of the helpless priest along the dark, crooked passage, until we found a comfortable resting-place for him against the altar.

the table in Christian churches where communion is given

From this reading THE TALE OF THE PRIEST With all possible tenderness we bore the slender form of the helpless priest along the dark, crooked passage, until we found a comfortable resting-place for him against the altar.

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

From this reading "Think nothing of it," I returned hastily, and then, observing how the Puritan drew back from beside him, added, "Master Cairnes, you might busy yourself hunting more food--it will be exactly in your line--while I attempt to bathe the limbs of the priest, and see what little may be done toward alleviating his pain."

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading "I thank you much, Messieurs," he said simply, the depth of his gratitude apparent in uplifted dark eyes, glistening in the light of the fire.

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

From this reading "Members of our Order are more accustomed to blows than kindness, so I have no words with which to express thanks for your care."

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

From this reading The mere thought of eating was sufficient to put the Puritan in good humor, and he was soon diligently scouring nooks and corners with scent for provender as keen as that of a pointer dog.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading "Think nothing of it," I returned hastily, and then, observing how the Puritan drew back from beside him, added, "Master Cairnes, you might busy yourself hunting more food--it will be exactly in your line--while I attempt to bathe the limbs of the priest, and see what little may be done toward alleviating his pain."

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "Think nothing of it," I returned hastily, and then, observing how the Puritan drew back from beside him, added, "Master Cairnes, you might busy yourself hunting more food--it will be exactly in your line--while I attempt to bathe the limbs of the priest, and see what little may be done toward alleviating his pain."

cleanse the entire body

From this reading "Think nothing of it," I returned hastily, and then, observing how the Puritan drew back from beside him, added, "Master Cairnes, you might busy yourself hunting more food--it will be exactly in your line--while I attempt to bathe the limbs of the priest, and see what little may be done toward alleviating his pain."

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

From this reading "Think nothing of it," I returned hastily, and then, observing how the Puritan drew back from beside him, added, "Master Cairnes, you might busy yourself hunting more food--it will be exactly in your line--while I attempt to bathe the limbs of the priest, and see what little may be done toward alleviating his pain."

next to; at the side of

From this reading "Think nothing of it," I returned hastily, and then, observing how the Puritan drew back from beside him, added, "Master Cairnes, you might busy yourself hunting more food--it will be exactly in your line--while I attempt to bathe the limbs of the priest, and see what little may be done toward alleviating his pain."

plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon

From this reading "Members of our Order are more accustomed to blows than kindness, so I have no words with which to express thanks for your care."

cause to be bored

From this reading THE TALE OF THE PRIEST With all possible tenderness we bore the slender form of the helpless priest along the dark, crooked passage, until we found a comfortable resting-place for him against the altar.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading "Think nothing of it," I returned hastily, and then, observing how the Puritan drew back from beside him, added, "Master Cairnes, you might busy yourself hunting more food--it will be exactly in your line--while I attempt to bathe the limbs of the priest, and see what little may be done toward alleviating his pain."

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

From this reading "Think nothing of it," I returned hastily, and then, observing how the Puritan drew back from beside him, added, "Master Cairnes, you might busy yourself hunting more food--it will be exactly in your line--while I attempt to bathe the limbs of the priest, and see what little may be done toward alleviating his pain."

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading "Members of our Order are more accustomed to blows than kindness, so I have no words with which to express thanks for your care."

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading THE TALE OF THE PRIEST With all possible tenderness we bore the slender form of the helpless priest along the dark, crooked passage, until we found a comfortable resting-place for him against the altar.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The mere thought of eating was sufficient to put the Puritan in good humor, and he was soon diligently scouring nooks and corners with scent for provender as keen as that of a pointer dog.

having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned

From this reading THE TALE OF THE PRIEST With all possible tenderness we bore the slender form of the helpless priest along the dark, crooked passage, until we found a comfortable resting-place for him against the altar.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading THE TALE OF THE PRIEST With all possible tenderness we bore the slender form of the helpless priest along the dark, crooked passage, until we found a comfortable resting-place for him against the altar.

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading "I thank you much, Messieurs," he said simply, the depth of his gratitude apparent in uplifted dark eyes, glistening in the light of the fire.

with diligence; in a diligent manner

From this reading The mere thought of eating was sufficient to put the Puritan in good humor, and he was soon diligently scouring nooks and corners with scent for provender as keen as that of a pointer dog.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading The mere thought of eating was sufficient to put the Puritan in good humor, and he was soon diligently scouring nooks and corners with scent for provender as keen as that of a pointer dog.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "Think nothing of it," I returned hastily, and then, observing how the Puritan drew back from beside him, added, "Master Cairnes, you might busy yourself hunting more food--it will be exactly in your line--while I attempt to bathe the limbs of the priest, and see what little may be done toward alleviating his pain."

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading "Think nothing of it," I returned hastily, and then, observing how the Puritan drew back from beside him, added, "Master Cairnes, you might busy yourself hunting more food--it will be exactly in your line--while I attempt to bathe the limbs of the priest, and see what little may be done toward alleviating his pain."

the act of consuming food

From this reading The mere thought of eating was sufficient to put the Puritan in good humor, and he was soon diligently scouring nooks and corners with scent for provender as keen as that of a pointer dog.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading "Think nothing of it," I returned hastily, and then, observing how the Puritan drew back from beside him, added, "Master Cairnes, you might busy yourself hunting more food--it will be exactly in your line--while I attempt to bathe the limbs of the priest, and see what little may be done toward alleviating his pain."

give expression to

From this reading "Members of our Order are more accustomed to blows than kindness, so I have no words with which to express thanks for your care."

opinion or judgment

From this reading "I thank you much, Messieurs," he said simply, the depth of his gratitude apparent in uplifted dark eyes, glistening in the light of the fire.

start firing a weapon

From this reading "I thank you much, Messieurs," he said simply, the depth of his gratitude apparent in uplifted dark eyes, glistening in the light of the fire.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading "Think nothing of it," I returned hastily, and then, observing how the Puritan drew back from beside him, added, "Master Cairnes, you might busy yourself hunting more food--it will be exactly in your line--while I attempt to bathe the limbs of the priest, and see what little may be done toward alleviating his pain."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE TALE OF THE PRIEST With all possible tenderness we bore the slender form of the helpless priest along the dark, crooked passage, until we found a comfortable resting-place for him against the altar.

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

From this reading THE TALE OF THE PRIEST With all possible tenderness we bore the slender form of the helpless priest along the dark, crooked passage, until we found a comfortable resting-place for him against the altar.

set up or found

From this reading THE TALE OF THE PRIEST With all possible tenderness we bore the slender form of the helpless priest along the dark, crooked passage, until we found a comfortable resting-place for him against the altar.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Think nothing of it," I returned hastily, and then, observing how the Puritan drew back from beside him, added, "Master Cairnes, you might busy yourself hunting more food--it will be exactly in your line--while I attempt to bathe the limbs of the priest, and see what little may be done toward alleviating his pain."

reflecting light

From this reading "I thank you much, Messieurs," he said simply, the depth of his gratitude apparent in uplifted dark eyes, glistening in the light of the fire.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The mere thought of eating was sufficient to put the Puritan in good humor, and he was soon diligently scouring nooks and corners with scent for provender as keen as that of a pointer dog.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading "I thank you much, Messieurs," he said simply, the depth of his gratitude apparent in uplifted dark eyes, glistening in the light of the fire.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading "Think nothing of it," I returned hastily, and then, observing how the Puritan drew back from beside him, added, "Master Cairnes, you might busy yourself hunting more food--it will be exactly in your line--while I attempt to bathe the limbs of the priest, and see what little may be done toward alleviating his pain."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Members of our Order are more accustomed to blows than kindness, so I have no words with which to express thanks for your care."

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

From this reading "I thank you much, Messieurs," he said simply, the depth of his gratitude apparent in uplifted dark eyes, glistening in the light of the fire.

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

From this reading THE TALE OF THE PRIEST With all possible tenderness we bore the slender form of the helpless priest along the dark, crooked passage, until we found a comfortable resting-place for him against the altar.

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

From this reading THE TALE OF THE PRIEST With all possible tenderness we bore the slender form of the helpless priest along the dark, crooked passage, until we found a comfortable resting-place for him against the altar.

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

From this reading "I thank you much, Messieurs," he said simply, the depth of his gratitude apparent in uplifted dark eyes, glistening in the light of the fire.

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

From this reading "Think nothing of it," I returned hastily, and then, observing how the Puritan drew back from beside him, added, "Master Cairnes, you might busy yourself hunting more food--it will be exactly in your line--while I attempt to bathe the limbs of the priest, and see what little may be done toward alleviating his pain."

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading The mere thought of eating was sufficient to put the Puritan in good humor, and he was soon diligently scouring nooks and corners with scent for provender as keen as that of a pointer dog.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading "Think nothing of it," I returned hastily, and then, observing how the Puritan drew back from beside him, added, "Master Cairnes, you might busy yourself hunting more food--it will be exactly in your line--while I attempt to bathe the limbs of the priest, and see what little may be done toward alleviating his pain."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I thank you much, Messieurs," he said simply, the depth of his gratitude apparent in uplifted dark eyes, glistening in the light of the fire.

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

From this reading "I thank you much, Messieurs," he said simply, the depth of his gratitude apparent in uplifted dark eyes, glistening in the light of the fire.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Think nothing of it," I returned hastily, and then, observing how the Puritan drew back from beside him, added, "Master Cairnes, you might busy yourself hunting more food--it will be exactly in your line--while I attempt to bathe the limbs of the priest, and see what little may be done toward alleviating his pain."

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading The mere thought of eating was sufficient to put the Puritan in good humor, and he was soon diligently scouring nooks and corners with scent for provender as keen as that of a pointer dog.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading "Members of our Order are more accustomed to blows than kindness, so I have no words with which to express thanks for your care."

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading "I thank you much, Messieurs," he said simply, the depth of his gratitude apparent in uplifted dark eyes, glistening in the light of the fire.

plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading "Think nothing of it," I returned hastily, and then, observing how the Puritan drew back from beside him, added, "Master Cairnes, you might busy yourself hunting more food--it will be exactly in your line--while I attempt to bathe the limbs of the priest, and see what little may be done toward alleviating his pain."

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading "Think nothing of it," I returned hastily, and then, observing how the Puritan drew back from beside him, added, "Master Cairnes, you might busy yourself hunting more food--it will be exactly in your line--while I attempt to bathe the limbs of the priest, and see what little may be done toward alleviating his pain."

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Think nothing of it," I returned hastily, and then, observing how the Puritan drew back from beside him, added, "Master Cairnes, you might busy yourself hunting more food--it will be exactly in your line--while I attempt to bathe the limbs of the priest, and see what little may be done toward alleviating his pain."

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading "Think nothing of it," I returned hastily, and then, observing how the Puritan drew back from beside him, added, "Master Cairnes, you might busy yourself hunting more food--it will be exactly in your line--while I attempt to bathe the limbs of the priest, and see what little may be done toward alleviating his pain."

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "Think nothing of it," I returned hastily, and then, observing how the Puritan drew back from beside him, added, "Master Cairnes, you might busy yourself hunting more food--it will be exactly in your line--while I attempt to bathe the limbs of the priest, and see what little may be done toward alleviating his pain."

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading "Members of our Order are more accustomed to blows than kindness, so I have no words with which to express thanks for your care."

being nothing more than specified

From this reading The mere thought of eating was sufficient to put the Puritan in good humor, and he was soon diligently scouring nooks and corners with scent for provender as keen as that of a pointer dog.

plural of “monsieur” — used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading "I thank you much, Messieurs," he said simply, the depth of his gratitude apparent in uplifted dark eyes, glistening in the light of the fire.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "Think nothing of it," I returned hastily, and then, observing how the Puritan drew back from beside him, added, "Master Cairnes, you might busy yourself hunting more food--it will be exactly in your line--while I attempt to bathe the limbs of the priest, and see what little may be done toward alleviating his pain."

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "Members of our Order are more accustomed to blows than kindness, so I have no words with which to express thanks for your care."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "I thank you much, Messieurs," he said simply, the depth of his gratitude apparent in uplifted dark eyes, glistening in the light of the fire.

not any; not one

From this reading "Members of our Order are more accustomed to blows than kindness, so I have no words with which to express thanks for your care."

plural of “nook” — a sheltered and secluded place

From this reading The mere thought of eating was sufficient to put the Puritan in good humor, and he was soon diligently scouring nooks and corners with scent for provender as keen as that of a pointer dog.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "Think nothing of it," I returned hastily, and then, observing how the Puritan drew back from beside him, added, "Master Cairnes, you might busy yourself hunting more food--it will be exactly in your line--while I attempt to bathe the limbs of the priest, and see what little may be done toward alleviating his pain."

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading "Think nothing of it," I returned hastily, and then, observing how the Puritan drew back from beside him, added, "Master Cairnes, you might busy yourself hunting more food--it will be exactly in your line--while I attempt to bathe the limbs of the priest, and see what little may be done toward alleviating his pain."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TALE OF THE PRIEST With all possible tenderness we bore the slender form of the helpless priest along the dark, crooked passage, until we found a comfortable resting-place for him against the altar.

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

From this reading "Members of our Order are more accustomed to blows than kindness, so I have no words with which to express thanks for your care."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Members of our Order are more accustomed to blows than kindness, so I have no words with which to express thanks for your care."

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading "Think nothing of it," I returned hastily, and then, observing how the Puritan drew back from beside him, added, "Master Cairnes, you might busy yourself hunting more food--it will be exactly in your line--while I attempt to bathe the limbs of the priest, and see what little may be done toward alleviating his pain."

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading THE TALE OF THE PRIEST With all possible tenderness we bore the slender form of the helpless priest along the dark, crooked passage, until we found a comfortable resting-place for him against the altar.

a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading The mere thought of eating was sufficient to put the Puritan in good humor, and he was soon diligently scouring nooks and corners with scent for provender as keen as that of a pointer dog.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading THE TALE OF THE PRIEST With all possible tenderness we bore the slender form of the helpless priest along the dark, crooked passage, until we found a comfortable resting-place for him against the altar.

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 TALE OF THE PRIEST With all possible tenderness we bore the slender form of the helpless priest along the dark, crooked passage, until we found a comfortable resting-place for him against the altar.

food for domestic livestock

From this reading The mere thought of eating was sufficient to put the Puritan in good humor, and he was soon diligently scouring nooks and corners with scent for provender as keen as that of a pointer dog.

a member of a group of English Protestants who in the 16th and 17th centuries thought that the Protestant Reformation under Elizabeth was incomplete and advocated the simplification and regulation of forms of worship

From this reading "Think nothing of it," I returned hastily, and then, observing how the Puritan drew back from beside him, added, "Master Cairnes, you might busy yourself hunting more food--it will be exactly in your line--while I attempt to bathe the limbs of the priest, and see what little may be done toward alleviating his pain."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The mere thought of eating was sufficient to put the Puritan in good humor, and he was soon diligently scouring nooks and corners with scent for provender as keen as that of a pointer dog.

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

From this reading THE TALE OF THE PRIEST With all possible tenderness we bore the slender form of the helpless priest along the dark, crooked passage, until we found a comfortable resting-place for him against the altar.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading "Think nothing of it," I returned hastily, and then, observing how the Puritan drew back from beside him, added, "Master Cairnes, you might busy yourself hunting more food--it will be exactly in your line--while I attempt to bathe the limbs of the priest, and see what little may be done toward alleviating his pain."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I thank you much, Messieurs," he said simply, the depth of his gratitude apparent in uplifted dark eyes, glistening in the light of the fire.

A distinctive smell or aroma.

From this reading The mere thought of eating was sufficient to put the Puritan in good humor, and he was soon diligently scouring nooks and corners with scent for provender as keen as that of a pointer dog.

moving over territory to search for something

From this reading The mere thought of eating was sufficient to put the Puritan in good humor, and he was soon diligently scouring nooks and corners with scent for provender as keen as that of a pointer dog.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Think nothing of it," I returned hastily, and then, observing how the Puritan drew back from beside him, added, "Master Cairnes, you might busy yourself hunting more food--it will be exactly in your line--while I attempt to bathe the limbs of the priest, and see what little may be done toward alleviating his pain."

and nothing more

From this reading "I thank you much, Messieurs," he said simply, the depth of his gratitude apparent in uplifted dark eyes, glistening in the light of the fire.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading THE TALE OF THE PRIEST With all possible tenderness we bore the slender form of the helpless priest along the dark, crooked passage, until we found a comfortable resting-place for him against the altar.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Members of our Order are more accustomed to blows than kindness, so I have no words with which to express thanks for your care."

in the near future

From this reading The mere thought of eating was sufficient to put the Puritan in good humor, and he was soon diligently scouring nooks and corners with scent for provender as keen as that of a pointer dog.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading The mere thought of eating was sufficient to put the Puritan in good humor, and he was soon diligently scouring nooks and corners with scent for provender as keen as that of a pointer dog.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE TALE OF THE PRIEST With all possible tenderness we bore the slender form of the helpless priest along the dark, crooked passage, until we found a comfortable resting-place for him against the altar.

a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling

From this reading THE TALE OF THE PRIEST With all possible tenderness we bore the slender form of the helpless priest along the dark, crooked passage, until we found a comfortable resting-place for him against the altar.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "Members of our Order are more accustomed to blows than kindness, so I have no words with which to express thanks for your care."

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading "I thank you much, Messieurs," he said simply, the depth of his gratitude apparent in uplifted dark eyes, glistening in the light of the fire.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading "Members of our Order are more accustomed to blows than kindness, so I have no words with which to express thanks for your care."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The mere thought of eating was sufficient to put the Puritan in good humor, and he was soon diligently scouring nooks and corners with scent for provender as keen as that of a pointer dog.

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

From this reading THE TALE OF THE PRIEST With all possible tenderness we bore the slender form of the helpless priest along the dark, crooked passage, until we found a comfortable resting-place for him against the altar.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Think nothing of it," I returned hastily, and then, observing how the Puritan drew back from beside him, added, "Master Cairnes, you might busy yourself hunting more food--it will be exactly in your line--while I attempt to bathe the limbs of the priest, and see what little may be done toward alleviating his pain."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Think nothing of it," I returned hastily, and then, observing how the Puritan drew back from beside him, added, "Master Cairnes, you might busy yourself hunting more food--it will be exactly in your line--while I attempt to bathe the limbs of the priest, and see what little may be done toward alleviating his pain."

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The mere thought of eating was sufficient to put the Puritan in good humor, and he was soon diligently scouring nooks and corners with scent for provender as keen as that of a pointer dog.

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

From this reading "Members of our Order are more accustomed to blows than kindness, so I have no words with which to express thanks for your care."

in the direction of

From this reading "Think nothing of it," I returned hastily, and then, observing how the Puritan drew back from beside him, added, "Master Cairnes, you might busy yourself hunting more food--it will be exactly in your line--while I attempt to bathe the limbs of the priest, and see what little may be done toward alleviating his pain."

up to a particular time

From this reading THE TALE OF THE PRIEST With all possible tenderness we bore the slender form of the helpless priest along the dark, crooked passage, until we found a comfortable resting-place for him against the altar.

exalted emotionally especially with pride

From this reading "I thank you much, Messieurs," he said simply, the depth of his gratitude apparent in uplifted dark eyes, glistening in the light of the fire.

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

From this reading The mere thought of eating was sufficient to put the Puritan in good humor, and he was soon diligently scouring nooks and corners with scent for provender as keen as that of a pointer dog.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE TALE OF THE PRIEST With all possible tenderness we bore the slender form of the helpless priest along the dark, crooked passage, until we found a comfortable resting-place for him against the altar.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Think nothing of it," I returned hastily, and then, observing how the Puritan drew back from beside him, added, "Master Cairnes, you might busy yourself hunting more food--it will be exactly in your line--while I attempt to bathe the limbs of the priest, and see what little may be done toward alleviating his pain."

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

From this reading "Members of our Order are more accustomed to blows than kindness, so I have no words with which to express thanks for your care."

during the time that

From this reading "Think nothing of it," I returned hastily, and then, observing how the Puritan drew back from beside him, added, "Master Cairnes, you might busy yourself hunting more food--it will be exactly in your line--while I attempt to bathe the limbs of the priest, and see what little may be done toward alleviating his pain."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Think nothing of it," I returned hastily, and then, observing how the Puritan drew back from beside him, added, "Master Cairnes, you might busy yourself hunting more food--it will be exactly in your line--while I attempt to bathe the limbs of the priest, and see what little may be done toward alleviating his pain."

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE TALE OF THE PRIEST With all possible tenderness we bore the slender form of the helpless priest along the dark, crooked passage, until we found a comfortable resting-place for him against the altar.

the words that are spoken

From this reading "Members of our Order are more accustomed to blows than kindness, so I have no words with which to express thanks for your care."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I thank you much, Messieurs," he said simply, the depth of his gratitude apparent in uplifted dark eyes, glistening in the light of the fire.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Members of our Order are more accustomed to blows than kindness, so I have no words with which to express thanks for your care."

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading "Think nothing of it," I returned hastily, and then, observing how the Puritan drew back from beside him, added, "Master Cairnes, you might busy yourself hunting more food--it will be exactly in your line--while I attempt to bathe the limbs of the priest, and see what little may be done toward alleviating his pain."