Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading When they began distributing the palm it was close upon ten o'clock, the candles were burning dimly, the wicks wanted snuffing; it was all in a sort of mist.

equally

From this reading In the twilight of the church the crowd seemed heaving like the sea, and to Bishop Pyotr, who had been unwell for the last three days, it seemed that all the faces--old and young, men's and women's--were alike, that everyone who came up for the palm had the same expression in his eyes.

(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 When they began distributing the palm it was close upon ten o'clock, the candles were burning dimly, the wicks wanted snuffing; it was all in a sort of mist.

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

From this reading In the twilight of the church the crowd seemed heaving like the sea, and to Bishop Pyotr, who had been unwell for the last three days, it seemed that all the faces--old and young, men's and women's--were alike, that everyone who came up for the palm had the same expression in his eyes.

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

From this reading In the mist he could not see the doors; the crowd kept moving and looked as though there were no end to it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In the twilight of the church the crowd seemed heaving like the sea, and to Bishop Pyotr, who had been unwell for the last three days, it seemed that all the faces--old and young, men's and women's--were alike, that everyone who came up for the palm had the same expression in his eyes.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading When they began distributing the palm it was close upon ten o'clock, the candles were burning dimly, the wicks wanted snuffing; it was all in a sort of mist.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading THE evening service was being celebrated on the eve of Palm Sunday in the Old Petrovsky Convent.

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

From this reading In the twilight of the church the crowd seemed heaving like the sea, and to Bishop Pyotr, who had been unwell for the last three days, it seemed that all the faces--old and young, men's and women's--were alike, that everyone who came up for the palm had the same expression in his eyes.

the act of burning something

From this reading When they began distributing the palm it was close upon ten o'clock, the candles were burning dimly, the wicks wanted snuffing; it was all in a sort of mist.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In the twilight of the church the crowd seemed heaving like the sea, and to Bishop Pyotr, who had been unwell for the last three days, it seemed that all the faces--old and young, men's and women's--were alike, that everyone who came up for the palm had the same expression in his eyes.

plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading When they began distributing the palm it was close upon ten o'clock, the candles were burning dimly, the wicks wanted snuffing; it was all in a sort of mist.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading THE evening service was being celebrated on the eve of Palm Sunday in the Old Petrovsky Convent.

a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony

From this reading The female choir was singing, a nun was reading the prayers for the day.

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

From this reading In the twilight of the church the crowd seemed heaving like the sea, and to Bishop Pyotr, who had been unwell for the last three days, it seemed that all the faces--old and young, men's and women's--were alike, that everyone who came up for the palm had the same expression in his eyes.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading When they began distributing the palm it was close upon ten o'clock, the candles were burning dimly, the wicks wanted snuffing; it was all in a sort of mist.

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading THE evening service was being celebrated on the eve of Palm Sunday in the Old Petrovsky Convent.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading In the mist he could not see the doors; the crowd kept moving and looked as though there were no end to it.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading In the twilight of the church the crowd seemed heaving like the sea, and to Bishop Pyotr, who had been unwell for the last three days, it seemed that all the faces--old and young, men's and women's--were alike, that everyone who came up for the palm had the same expression in his eyes.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The female choir was singing, a nun was reading the prayers for the day.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In the twilight of the church the crowd seemed heaving like the sea, and to Bishop Pyotr, who had been unwell for the last three days, it seemed that all the faces--old and young, men's and women's--were alike, that everyone who came up for the palm had the same expression in his eyes.

in a dim indistinct manner

From this reading When they began distributing the palm it was close upon ten o'clock, the candles were burning dimly, the wicks wanted snuffing; it was all in a sort of mist.

-ing form of “distribute” — administer or bestow, as in small portions

From this reading When they began distributing the palm it was close upon ten o'clock, the candles were burning dimly, the wicks wanted snuffing; it was all in a sort of mist.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading In the mist he could not see the doors; the crowd kept moving and looked as though there were no end to it.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading In the mist he could not see the doors; the crowd kept moving and looked as though there were no end to it.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading THE evening service was being celebrated on the eve of Palm Sunday in the Old Petrovsky Convent.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE evening service was being celebrated on the eve of Palm Sunday in the Old Petrovsky Convent.

every person

From this reading In the twilight of the church the crowd seemed heaving like the sea, and to Bishop Pyotr, who had been unwell for the last three days, it seemed that all the faces--old and young, men's and women's--were alike, that everyone who came up for the palm had the same expression in his eyes.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading In the twilight of the church the crowd seemed heaving like the sea, and to Bishop Pyotr, who had been unwell for the last three days, it seemed that all the faces--old and young, men's and women's--were alike, that everyone who came up for the palm had the same expression in his eyes.

opinion or judgment

From this reading In the twilight of the church the crowd seemed heaving like the sea, and to Bishop Pyotr, who had been unwell for the last three days, it seemed that all the faces--old and young, men's and women's--were alike, that everyone who came up for the palm had the same expression in his eyes.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading In the twilight of the church the crowd seemed heaving like the sea, and to Bishop Pyotr, who had been unwell for the last three days, it seemed that all the faces--old and young, men's and women's--were alike, that everyone who came up for the palm had the same expression in his eyes.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading The female choir was singing, a nun was reading the prayers for the day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the twilight of the church the crowd seemed heaving like the sea, and to Bishop Pyotr, who had been unwell for the last three days, it seemed that all the faces--old and young, men's and women's--were alike, that everyone who came up for the palm had the same expression in his eyes.

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

From this reading In the twilight of the church the crowd seemed heaving like the sea, and to Bishop Pyotr, who had been unwell for the last three days, it seemed that all the faces--old and young, men's and women's--were alike, that everyone who came up for the palm had the same expression in his eyes.

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

From this reading In the mist he could not see the doors; the crowd kept moving and looked as though there were no end to it.

an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)

From this reading In the twilight of the church the crowd seemed heaving like the sea, and to Bishop Pyotr, who had been unwell for the last three days, it seemed that all the faces--old and young, men's and women's--were alike, that everyone who came up for the palm had the same expression in his eyes.

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

From this reading In the twilight of the church the crowd seemed heaving like the sea, and to Bishop Pyotr, who had been unwell for the last three days, it seemed that all the faces--old and young, men's and women's--were alike, that everyone who came up for the palm had the same expression in his eyes.

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

From this reading THE evening service was being celebrated on the eve of Palm Sunday in the Old Petrovsky Convent.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When they began distributing the palm it was close upon ten o'clock, the candles were burning dimly, the wicks wanted snuffing; it was all in a sort of mist.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading In the mist he could not see the doors; the crowd kept moving and looked as though there were no end to it.

immediately past

From this reading In the twilight of the church the crowd seemed heaving like the sea, and to Bishop Pyotr, who had been unwell for the last three days, it seemed that all the faces--old and young, men's and women's--were alike, that everyone who came up for the palm had the same expression in his eyes.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading In the twilight of the church the crowd seemed heaving like the sea, and to Bishop Pyotr, who had been unwell for the last three days, it seemed that all the faces--old and young, men's and women's--were alike, that everyone who came up for the palm had the same expression in his eyes.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading In the mist he could not see the doors; the crowd kept moving and looked as though there were no end to it.

a public toilet for men

From this reading In the twilight of the church the crowd seemed heaving like the sea, and to Bishop Pyotr, who had been unwell for the last three days, it seemed that all the faces--old and young, men's and women's--were alike, that everyone who came up for the palm had the same expression in his eyes.

become covered with mist

From this reading When they began distributing the palm it was close upon ten o'clock, the candles were burning dimly, the wicks wanted snuffing; it was all in a sort of mist.

in motion

From this reading In the mist he could not see the doors; the crowd kept moving and looked as though there were no end to it.

not any; not one

From this reading In the mist he could not see the doors; the crowd kept moving and looked as though there were no end to it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In the mist he could not see the doors; the crowd kept moving and looked as though there were no end to it.

a woman religious

From this reading The female choir was singing, a nun was reading the prayers for the day.

according to the clock

From this reading When they began distributing the palm it was close upon ten o'clock, the candles were burning dimly, the wicks wanted snuffing; it was all in a sort of mist.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE evening service was being celebrated on the eve of Palm Sunday in the Old Petrovsky Convent.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE evening service was being celebrated on the eve of Palm Sunday in the Old Petrovsky Convent.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE evening service was being celebrated on the eve of Palm Sunday in the Old Petrovsky Convent.

the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading THE evening service was being celebrated on the eve of Palm Sunday in the Old Petrovsky Convent.

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From this reading THE evening service was being celebrated on the eve of Palm Sunday in the Old Petrovsky Convent.

plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading The female choir was singing, a nun was reading the prayers for the day.

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

From this reading In the twilight of the church the crowd seemed heaving like the sea, and to Bishop Pyotr, who had been unwell for the last three days, it seemed that all the faces--old and young, men's and women's--were alike, that everyone who came up for the palm had the same expression in his eyes.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading The female choir was singing, a nun was reading the prayers for the day.

Identical; not different.

From this reading In the twilight of the church the crowd seemed heaving like the sea, and to Bishop Pyotr, who had been unwell for the last three days, it seemed that all the faces--old and young, men's and women's--were alike, that everyone who came up for the palm had the same expression in his eyes.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading In the twilight of the church the crowd seemed heaving like the sea, and to Bishop Pyotr, who had been unwell for the last three days, it seemed that all the faces--old and young, men's and women's--were alike, that everyone who came up for the palm had the same expression in his eyes.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading In the mist he could not see the doors; the crowd kept moving and looked as though there were no end to it.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading In the twilight of the church the crowd seemed heaving like the sea, and to Bishop Pyotr, who had been unwell for the last three days, it seemed that all the faces--old and young, men's and women's--were alike, that everyone who came up for the palm had the same expression in his eyes.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading THE evening service was being celebrated on the eve of Palm Sunday in the Old Petrovsky Convent.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading The female choir was singing, a nun was reading the prayers for the day.

-ing form of “snuff” — sniff or smell inquiringly

From this reading When they began distributing the palm it was close upon ten o'clock, the candles were burning dimly, the wicks wanted snuffing; it was all in a sort of mist.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading When they began distributing the palm it was close upon ten o'clock, the candles were burning dimly, the wicks wanted snuffing; it was all in a sort of mist.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading THE evening service was being celebrated on the eve of Palm Sunday in the Old Petrovsky Convent.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading When they began distributing the palm it was close upon ten o'clock, the candles were burning dimly, the wicks wanted snuffing; it was all in a sort of mist.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the twilight of the church the crowd seemed heaving like the sea, and to Bishop Pyotr, who had been unwell for the last three days, it seemed that all the faces--old and young, men's and women's--were alike, that everyone who came up for the palm had the same expression in his eyes.

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

From this reading THE evening service was being celebrated on the eve of Palm Sunday in the Old Petrovsky Convent.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the mist he could not see the doors; the crowd kept moving and looked as though there were no end to it.

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

From this reading When they began distributing the palm it was close upon ten o'clock, the candles were burning dimly, the wicks wanted snuffing; it was all in a sort of mist.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading In the mist he could not see the doors; the crowd kept moving and looked as though there were no end to it.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading In the twilight of the church the crowd seemed heaving like the sea, and to Bishop Pyotr, who had been unwell for the last three days, it seemed that all the faces--old and young, men's and women's--were alike, that everyone who came up for the palm had the same expression in his eyes.

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

From this reading In the twilight of the church the crowd seemed heaving like the sea, and to Bishop Pyotr, who had been unwell for the last three days, it seemed that all the faces--old and young, men's and women's--were alike, that everyone who came up for the palm had the same expression in his eyes.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading In the twilight of the church the crowd seemed heaving like the sea, and to Bishop Pyotr, who had been unwell for the last three days, it seemed that all the faces--old and young, men's and women's--were alike, that everyone who came up for the palm had the same expression in his eyes.

somewhat ill or prone to illness

From this reading In the twilight of the church the crowd seemed heaving like the sea, and to Bishop Pyotr, who had been unwell for the last three days, it seemed that all the faces--old and young, men's and women's--were alike, that everyone who came up for the palm had the same expression in his eyes.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading In the twilight of the church the crowd seemed heaving like the sea, and to Bishop Pyotr, who had been unwell for the last three days, it seemed that all the faces--old and young, men's and women's--were alike, that everyone who came up for the palm had the same expression in his eyes.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading When they began distributing the palm it was close upon ten o'clock, the candles were burning dimly, the wicks wanted snuffing; it was all in a sort of mist.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading When they began distributing the palm it was close upon ten o'clock, the candles were burning dimly, the wicks wanted snuffing; it was all in a sort of mist.

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

From this reading THE evening service was being celebrated on the eve of Palm Sunday in the Old Petrovsky Convent.

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

From this reading When they began distributing the palm it was close upon ten o'clock, the candles were burning dimly, the wicks wanted snuffing; it was all in a sort of mist.

at the time that

From this reading When they began distributing the palm it was close upon ten o'clock, the candles were burning dimly, the wicks wanted snuffing; it was all in a sort of mist.

which person or people

From this reading In the twilight of the church the crowd seemed heaving like the sea, and to Bishop Pyotr, who had been unwell for the last three days, it seemed that all the faces--old and young, men's and women's--were alike, that everyone who came up for the palm had the same expression in his eyes.

plural of “wick” — any piece of cord that conveys liquid by capillary action

From this reading When they began distributing the palm it was close upon ten o'clock, the candles were burning dimly, the wicks wanted snuffing; it was all in a sort of mist.

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

From this reading In the twilight of the church the crowd seemed heaving like the sea, and to Bishop Pyotr, who had been unwell for the last three days, it seemed that all the faces--old and young, men's and women's--were alike, that everyone who came up for the palm had the same expression in his eyes.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading In the twilight of the church the crowd seemed heaving like the sea, and to Bishop Pyotr, who had been unwell for the last three days, it seemed that all the faces--old and young, men's and women's--were alike, that everyone who came up for the palm had the same expression in his eyes.