used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But in a moment a look of sadness and regret came into Fray Antonio's face, and he added, sorrowfully: "God forgive me for thus judging my brother, who long since was judged!
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 But in a moment a look of sadness and regret came into Fray Antonio's face, and he added, sorrowfully: "God forgive me for thus judging my brother, who long since was judged!
anew
From this reading As I close my eyes I see him again as clearly as I saw him then--standing beside the old stone fountain, amid the flowers, in the gladness of the bright sunshine; in his eyes a strange, far-away look, as though the future for a moment had been opened to him; and on his strong, fine face a sternly resolute expression, which yet was softened by the traits which were so strong within him of holiness and gentleness and love.
(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 Who can say that when the hour of trial came he did not meet his death as bravely as any martyr of them all?
using the voice; not silently
From this reading And then he ceased to speak aloud, but his lips moved silently as though in prayer.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading As I close my eyes I see him again as clearly as I saw him then--standing beside the old stone fountain, amid the flowers, in the gladness of the bright sunshine; in his eyes a strange, far-away look, as though the future for a moment had been opened to him; and on his strong, fine face a sternly resolute expression, which yet was softened by the traits which were so strong within him of holiness and gentleness and love.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But in a moment a look of sadness and regret came into Fray Antonio's face, and he added, sorrowfully: "God forgive me for thus judging my brother, who long since was judged!
Antonio's
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From this reading But in a moment a look of sadness and regret came into Fray Antonio's face, and he added, sorrowfully: "God forgive me for thus judging my brother, who long since was judged!
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Who can say that when the hour of trial came he did not meet his death as bravely as any martyr of them all?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Who can say that when the hour of trial came he did not meet his death as bravely as any martyr of them all?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As I close my eyes I see him again as clearly as I saw him then--standing beside the old stone fountain, amid the flowers, in the gladness of the bright sunshine; in his eyes a strange, far-away look, as though the future for a moment had been opened to him; and on his strong, fine face a sternly resolute expression, which yet was softened by the traits which were so strong within him of holiness and gentleness and love.
next to; at the side of
From this reading As I close my eyes I see him again as clearly as I saw him then--standing beside the old stone fountain, amid the flowers, in the gladness of the bright sunshine; in his eyes a strange, far-away look, as though the future for a moment had been opened to him; and on his strong, fine face a sternly resolute expression, which yet was softened by the traits which were so strong within him of holiness and gentleness and love.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading Who can say that when the hour of trial came he did not meet his death as bravely as any martyr of them all?
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading As I close my eyes I see him again as clearly as I saw him then--standing beside the old stone fountain, amid the flowers, in the gladness of the bright sunshine; in his eyes a strange, far-away look, as though the future for a moment had been opened to him; and on his strong, fine face a sternly resolute expression, which yet was softened by the traits which were so strong within him of holiness and gentleness and love.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading But in a moment a look of sadness and regret came into Fray Antonio's face, and he added, sorrowfully: "God forgive me for thus judging my brother, who long since was judged!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in a moment a look of sadness and regret came into Fray Antonio's face, and he added, sorrowfully: "God forgive me for thus judging my brother, who long since was judged!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As I close my eyes I see him again as clearly as I saw him then--standing beside the old stone fountain, amid the flowers, in the gladness of the bright sunshine; in his eyes a strange, far-away look, as though the future for a moment had been opened to him; and on his strong, fine face a sternly resolute expression, which yet was softened by the traits which were so strong within him of holiness and gentleness and love.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But in a moment a look of sadness and regret came into Fray Antonio's face, and he added, sorrowfully: "God forgive me for thus judging my brother, who long since was judged!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Who can say that when the hour of trial came he did not meet his death as bravely as any martyr of them all?
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading And then he ceased to speak aloud, but his lips moved silently as though in prayer.
without doubt or question
From this reading As I close my eyes I see him again as clearly as I saw him then--standing beside the old stone fountain, amid the flowers, in the gladness of the bright sunshine; in his eyes a strange, far-away look, as though the future for a moment had been opened to him; and on his strong, fine face a sternly resolute expression, which yet was softened by the traits which were so strong within him of holiness and gentleness and love.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading As I close my eyes I see him again as clearly as I saw him then--standing beside the old stone fountain, amid the flowers, in the gladness of the bright sunshine; in his eyes a strange, far-away look, as though the future for a moment had been opened to him; and on his strong, fine face a sternly resolute expression, which yet was softened by the traits which were so strong within him of holiness and gentleness and love.
communingverbUS /kəˈmjuːnɪŋ/
-ing form of “commune” — communicate intimately with; be in a state of heightened, intimate receptivity
From this reading And who can say," he went on, but speaking softly, as one communing with his own soul, "how I myself--But God gives strength."
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Who can say that when the hour of trial came he did not meet his death as bravely as any martyr of them all?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Who can say that when the hour of trial came he did not meet his death as bravely as any martyr of them all?
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading As I close my eyes I see him again as clearly as I saw him then--standing beside the old stone fountain, amid the flowers, in the gladness of the bright sunshine; in his eyes a strange, far-away look, as though the future for a moment had been opened to him; and on his strong, fine face a sternly resolute expression, which yet was softened by the traits which were so strong within him of holiness and gentleness and love.
opinion or judgment
From this reading As I close my eyes I see him again as clearly as I saw him then--standing beside the old stone fountain, amid the flowers, in the gladness of the bright sunshine; in his eyes a strange, far-away look, as though the future for a moment had been opened to him; and on his strong, fine face a sternly resolute expression, which yet was softened by the traits which were so strong within him of holiness and gentleness and love.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But in a moment a look of sadness and regret came into Fray Antonio's face, and he added, sorrowfully: "God forgive me for thus judging my brother, who long since was judged!
far-away
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From this reading As I close my eyes I see him again as clearly as I saw him then--standing beside the old stone fountain, amid the flowers, in the gladness of the bright sunshine; in his eyes a strange, far-away look, as though the future for a moment had been opened to him; and on his strong, fine face a sternly resolute expression, which yet was softened by the traits which were so strong within him of holiness and gentleness and love.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading As I close my eyes I see him again as clearly as I saw him then--standing beside the old stone fountain, amid the flowers, in the gladness of the bright sunshine; in his eyes a strange, far-away look, as though the future for a moment had been opened to him; and on his strong, fine face a sternly resolute expression, which yet was softened by the traits which were so strong within him of holiness and gentleness and love.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading As I close my eyes I see him again as clearly as I saw him then--standing beside the old stone fountain, amid the flowers, in the gladness of the bright sunshine; in his eyes a strange, far-away look, as though the future for a moment had been opened to him; and on his strong, fine face a sternly resolute expression, which yet was softened by the traits which were so strong within him of holiness and gentleness and love.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But in a moment a look of sadness and regret came into Fray Antonio's face, and he added, sorrowfully: "God forgive me for thus judging my brother, who long since was judged!
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading But in a moment a look of sadness and regret came into Fray Antonio's face, and he added, sorrowfully: "God forgive me for thus judging my brother, who long since was judged!
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading As I close my eyes I see him again as clearly as I saw him then--standing beside the old stone fountain, amid the flowers, in the gladness of the bright sunshine; in his eyes a strange, far-away look, as though the future for a moment had been opened to him; and on his strong, fine face a sternly resolute expression, which yet was softened by the traits which were so strong within him of holiness and gentleness and love.
FrayverbUS /freɪ/
wear away by rubbing
From this reading But in a moment a look of sadness and regret came into Fray Antonio's face, and he added, sorrowfully: "God forgive me for thus judging my brother, who long since was judged!
yet to be or coming
From this reading As I close my eyes I see him again as clearly as I saw him then--standing beside the old stone fountain, amid the flowers, in the gladness of the bright sunshine; in his eyes a strange, far-away look, as though the future for a moment had been opened to him; and on his strong, fine face a sternly resolute expression, which yet was softened by the traits which were so strong within him of holiness and gentleness and love.
gentlenessnounUS /ˈdʒentəlnəs/
the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
From this reading As I close my eyes I see him again as clearly as I saw him then--standing beside the old stone fountain, amid the flowers, in the gladness of the bright sunshine; in his eyes a strange, far-away look, as though the future for a moment had been opened to him; and on his strong, fine face a sternly resolute expression, which yet was softened by the traits which were so strong within him of holiness and gentleness and love.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading And who can say," he went on, but speaking softly, as one communing with his own soul, "how I myself--But God gives strength."
gladnessnoun
experiencing joy and pleasure
From this reading As I close my eyes I see him again as clearly as I saw him then--standing beside the old stone fountain, amid the flowers, in the gladness of the bright sunshine; in his eyes a strange, far-away look, as though the future for a moment had been opened to him; and on his strong, fine face a sternly resolute expression, which yet was softened by the traits which were so strong within him of holiness and gentleness and love.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading But in a moment a look of sadness and regret came into Fray Antonio's face, and he added, sorrowfully: "God forgive me for thus judging my brother, who long since was judged!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As I close my eyes I see him again as clearly as I saw him then--standing beside the old stone fountain, amid the flowers, in the gladness of the bright sunshine; in his eyes a strange, far-away look, as though the future for a moment had been opened to him; and on his strong, fine face a sternly resolute expression, which yet was softened by the traits which were so strong within him of holiness and gentleness and love.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But in a moment a look of sadness and regret came into Fray Antonio's face, and he added, sorrowfully: "God forgive me for thus judging my brother, who long since was judged!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As I close my eyes I see him again as clearly as I saw him then--standing beside the old stone fountain, amid the flowers, in the gladness of the bright sunshine; in his eyes a strange, far-away look, as though the future for a moment had been opened to him; and on his strong, fine face a sternly resolute expression, which yet was softened by the traits which were so strong within him of holiness and gentleness and love.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Who can say that when the hour of trial came he did not meet his death as bravely as any martyr of them all?
holinessnounUS /ˈhoʊlinəs/
the quality of being holy
From this reading As I close my eyes I see him again as clearly as I saw him then--standing beside the old stone fountain, amid the flowers, in the gladness of the bright sunshine; in his eyes a strange, far-away look, as though the future for a moment had been opened to him; and on his strong, fine face a sternly resolute expression, which yet was softened by the traits which were so strong within him of holiness and gentleness and love.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Who can say that when the hour of trial came he did not meet his death as bravely as any martyr of them all?
how
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From this reading And who can say," he went on, but speaking softly, as one communing with his own soul, "how I myself--But God gives strength."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And who can say," he went on, but speaking softly, as one communing with his own soul, "how I myself--But God gives strength."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But in a moment a look of sadness and regret came into Fray Antonio's face, and he added, sorrowfully: "God forgive me for thus judging my brother, who long since was judged!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But in a moment a look of sadness and regret came into Fray Antonio's face, and he added, sorrowfully: "God forgive me for thus judging my brother, who long since was judged!
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading But in a moment a look of sadness and regret came into Fray Antonio's face, and he added, sorrowfully: "God forgive me for thus judging my brother, who long since was judged!
judgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading But in a moment a look of sadness and regret came into Fray Antonio's face, and he added, sorrowfully: "God forgive me for thus judging my brother, who long since was judged!
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading And then he ceased to speak aloud, but his lips moved silently as though in prayer.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But in a moment a look of sadness and regret came into Fray Antonio's face, and he added, sorrowfully: "God forgive me for thus judging my brother, who long since was judged!
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But in a moment a look of sadness and regret came into Fray Antonio's face, and he added, sorrowfully: "God forgive me for thus judging my brother, who long since was judged!
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading As I close my eyes I see him again as clearly as I saw him then--standing beside the old stone fountain, amid the flowers, in the gladness of the bright sunshine; in his eyes a strange, far-away look, as though the future for a moment had been opened to him; and on his strong, fine face a sternly resolute expression, which yet was softened by the traits which were so strong within him of holiness and gentleness and love.
martyrnounUS /ˈmɑːrtər/
one who suffers for the sake of principle
From this reading Who can say that when the hour of trial came he did not meet his death as bravely as any martyr of them all?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But in a moment a look of sadness and regret came into Fray Antonio's face, and he added, sorrowfully: "God forgive me for thus judging my brother, who long since was judged!
come together
From this reading Who can say that when the hour of trial came he did not meet his death as bravely as any martyr of them all?
a particular point in time
From this reading But in a moment a look of sadness and regret came into Fray Antonio's face, and he added, sorrowfully: "God forgive me for thus judging my brother, who long since was judged!
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading And then he ceased to speak aloud, but his lips moved silently as though in prayer.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But in a moment a look of sadness and regret came into Fray Antonio's face, and he added, sorrowfully: "God forgive me for thus judging my brother, who long since was judged!
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading And who can say," he went on, but speaking softly, as one communing with his own soul, "how I myself--But God gives strength."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Who can say that when the hour of trial came he did not meet his death as bravely as any martyr of them all?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But in a moment a look of sadness and regret came into Fray Antonio's face, and he added, sorrowfully: "God forgive me for thus judging my brother, who long since was judged!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As I close my eyes I see him again as clearly as I saw him then--standing beside the old stone fountain, amid the flowers, in the gladness of the bright sunshine; in his eyes a strange, far-away look, as though the future for a moment had been opened to him; and on his strong, fine face a sternly resolute expression, which yet was softened by the traits which were so strong within him of holiness and gentleness and love.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And who can say," he went on, but speaking softly, as one communing with his own soul, "how I myself--But God gives strength."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And who can say," he went on, but speaking softly, as one communing with his own soul, "how I myself--But God gives strength."
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading As I close my eyes I see him again as clearly as I saw him then--standing beside the old stone fountain, amid the flowers, in the gladness of the bright sunshine; in his eyes a strange, far-away look, as though the future for a moment had been opened to him; and on his strong, fine face a sternly resolute expression, which yet was softened by the traits which were so strong within him of holiness and gentleness and love.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading And who can say," he went on, but speaking softly, as one communing with his own soul, "how I myself--But God gives strength."
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading And then he ceased to speak aloud, but his lips moved silently as though in prayer.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading But in a moment a look of sadness and regret came into Fray Antonio's face, and he added, sorrowfully: "God forgive me for thus judging my brother, who long since was judged!
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading As I close my eyes I see him again as clearly as I saw him then--standing beside the old stone fountain, amid the flowers, in the gladness of the bright sunshine; in his eyes a strange, far-away look, as though the future for a moment had been opened to him; and on his strong, fine face a sternly resolute expression, which yet was softened by the traits which were so strong within him of holiness and gentleness and love.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading But in a moment a look of sadness and regret came into Fray Antonio's face, and he added, sorrowfully: "God forgive me for thus judging my brother, who long since was judged!
cut with a saw
From this reading As I close my eyes I see him again as clearly as I saw him then--standing beside the old stone fountain, amid the flowers, in the gladness of the bright sunshine; in his eyes a strange, far-away look, as though the future for a moment had been opened to him; and on his strong, fine face a sternly resolute expression, which yet was softened by the traits which were so strong within him of holiness and gentleness and love.
express in words
From this reading Who can say that when the hour of trial came he did not meet his death as bravely as any martyr of them all?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As I close my eyes I see him again as clearly as I saw him then--standing beside the old stone fountain, amid the flowers, in the gladness of the bright sunshine; in his eyes a strange, far-away look, as though the future for a moment had been opened to him; and on his strong, fine face a sternly resolute expression, which yet was softened by the traits which were so strong within him of holiness and gentleness and love.
without speaking
From this reading And then he ceased to speak aloud, but his lips moved silently as though in prayer.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But in a moment a look of sadness and regret came into Fray Antonio's face, and he added, sorrowfully: "God forgive me for thus judging my brother, who long since was judged!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As I close my eyes I see him again as clearly as I saw him then--standing beside the old stone fountain, amid the flowers, in the gladness of the bright sunshine; in his eyes a strange, far-away look, as though the future for a moment had been opened to him; and on his strong, fine face a sternly resolute expression, which yet was softened by the traits which were so strong within him of holiness and gentleness and love.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading As I close my eyes I see him again as clearly as I saw him then--standing beside the old stone fountain, amid the flowers, in the gladness of the bright sunshine; in his eyes a strange, far-away look, as though the future for a moment had been opened to him; and on his strong, fine face a sternly resolute expression, which yet was softened by the traits which were so strong within him of holiness and gentleness and love.
with low volume
From this reading And who can say," he went on, but speaking softly, as one communing with his own soul, "how I myself--But God gives strength."
sorrowfullyadverb
in a sorrowful manner
From this reading But in a moment a look of sadness and regret came into Fray Antonio's face, and he added, sorrowfully: "God forgive me for thus judging my brother, who long since was judged!
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading And who can say," he went on, but speaking softly, as one communing with his own soul, "how I myself--But God gives strength."
express in speech
From this reading And then he ceased to speak aloud, but his lips moved silently as though in prayer.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading And who can say," he went on, but speaking softly, as one communing with his own soul, "how I myself--But God gives strength."
having a supporting base
From this reading As I close my eyes I see him again as clearly as I saw him then--standing beside the old stone fountain, amid the flowers, in the gladness of the bright sunshine; in his eyes a strange, far-away look, as though the future for a moment had been opened to him; and on his strong, fine face a sternly resolute expression, which yet was softened by the traits which were so strong within him of holiness and gentleness and love.
sternlyadverbUS /ˈstɜːrnli/
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading As I close my eyes I see him again as clearly as I saw him then--standing beside the old stone fountain, amid the flowers, in the gladness of the bright sunshine; in his eyes a strange, far-away look, as though the future for a moment had been opened to him; and on his strong, fine face a sternly resolute expression, which yet was softened by the traits which were so strong within him of holiness and gentleness and love.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading As I close my eyes I see him again as clearly as I saw him then--standing beside the old stone fountain, amid the flowers, in the gladness of the bright sunshine; in his eyes a strange, far-away look, as though the future for a moment had been opened to him; and on his strong, fine face a sternly resolute expression, which yet was softened by the traits which were so strong within him of holiness and gentleness and love.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading As I close my eyes I see him again as clearly as I saw him then--standing beside the old stone fountain, amid the flowers, in the gladness of the bright sunshine; in his eyes a strange, far-away look, as though the future for a moment had been opened to him; and on his strong, fine face a sternly resolute expression, which yet was softened by the traits which were so strong within him of holiness and gentleness and love.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading And who can say," he went on, but speaking softly, as one communing with his own soul, "how I myself--But God gives strength."
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading As I close my eyes I see him again as clearly as I saw him then--standing beside the old stone fountain, amid the flowers, in the gladness of the bright sunshine; in his eyes a strange, far-away look, as though the future for a moment had been opened to him; and on his strong, fine face a sternly resolute expression, which yet was softened by the traits which were so strong within him of holiness and gentleness and love.
the rays of the sun
From this reading As I close my eyes I see him again as clearly as I saw him then--standing beside the old stone fountain, amid the flowers, in the gladness of the bright sunshine; in his eyes a strange, far-away look, as though the future for a moment had been opened to him; and on his strong, fine face a sternly resolute expression, which yet was softened by the traits which were so strong within him of holiness and gentleness and love.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Who can say that when the hour of trial came he did not meet his death as bravely as any martyr of them all?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Who can say that when the hour of trial came he did not meet his death as bravely as any martyr of them all?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Who can say that when the hour of trial came he did not meet his death as bravely as any martyr of them all?
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then he ceased to speak aloud, but his lips moved silently as though in prayer.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And then he ceased to speak aloud, but his lips moved silently as though in prayer.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading But in a moment a look of sadness and regret came into Fray Antonio's face, and he added, sorrowfully: "God forgive me for thus judging my brother, who long since was judged!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And then he ceased to speak aloud, but his lips moved silently as though in prayer.
traitsnounUS /treɪts/
plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading As I close my eyes I see him again as clearly as I saw him then--standing beside the old stone fountain, amid the flowers, in the gladness of the bright sunshine; in his eyes a strange, far-away look, as though the future for a moment had been opened to him; and on his strong, fine face a sternly resolute expression, which yet was softened by the traits which were so strong within him of holiness and gentleness and love.
the act of testing something
From this reading Who can say that when the hour of trial came he did not meet his death as bravely as any martyr of them all?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But in a moment a look of sadness and regret came into Fray Antonio's face, and he added, sorrowfully: "God forgive me for thus judging my brother, who long since was judged!
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And who can say," he went on, but speaking softly, as one communing with his own soul, "how I myself--But God gives strength."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As I close my eyes I see him again as clearly as I saw him then--standing beside the old stone fountain, amid the flowers, in the gladness of the bright sunshine; in his eyes a strange, far-away look, as though the future for a moment had been opened to him; and on his strong, fine face a sternly resolute expression, which yet was softened by the traits which were so strong within him of holiness and gentleness and love.
at the time that
From this reading Who can say that when the hour of trial came he did not meet his death as bravely as any martyr of them all?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As I close my eyes I see him again as clearly as I saw him then--standing beside the old stone fountain, amid the flowers, in the gladness of the bright sunshine; in his eyes a strange, far-away look, as though the future for a moment had been opened to him; and on his strong, fine face a sternly resolute expression, which yet was softened by the traits which were so strong within him of holiness and gentleness and love.
which person or people
From this reading But in a moment a look of sadness and regret came into Fray Antonio's face, and he added, sorrowfully: "God forgive me for thus judging my brother, who long since was judged!
in the company of; together with
From this reading And who can say," he went on, but speaking softly, as one communing with his own soul, "how I myself--But God gives strength."
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading As I close my eyes I see him again as clearly as I saw him then--standing beside the old stone fountain, amid the flowers, in the gladness of the bright sunshine; in his eyes a strange, far-away look, as though the future for a moment had been opened to him; and on his strong, fine face a sternly resolute expression, which yet was softened by the traits which were so strong within him of holiness and gentleness and love.
but in spite of that
From this reading As I close my eyes I see him again as clearly as I saw him then--standing beside the old stone fountain, amid the flowers, in the gladness of the bright sunshine; in his eyes a strange, far-away look, as though the future for a moment had been opened to him; and on his strong, fine face a sternly resolute expression, which yet was softened by the traits which were so strong within him of holiness and gentleness and love.
