Chapter XXXI

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

From this reading ACROSS THE YEARS Nine or ten friars, from different missions within a day's ride, were in a room close by the living apartment of the pastor, Padre Osuna, of Mission San José.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading ACROSS THE YEARS Nine or ten friars, from different missions within a day's ride, were in a room close by the living apartment of the pastor, Padre Osuna, of Mission San José.

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

From this reading "Why waits so long Padre Osuna for the coming?" impatiently from Padre Mercado, continuing: "We are told he is within, and even now once more I heard his voice."

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From this reading Juan Antonio ushered in Señor Mendoza.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading ACROSS THE YEARS Nine or ten friars, from different missions within a day's ride, were in a room close by the living apartment of the pastor, Padre Osuna, of Mission San José.

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

From this reading "Why waits so long Padre Osuna for the coming?" impatiently from Padre Mercado, continuing: "We are told he is within, and even now once more I heard his voice."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ACROSS THE YEARS Nine or ten friars, from different missions within a day's ride, were in a room close by the living apartment of the pastor, Padre Osuna, of Mission San José.

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

From this reading Once or twice the padre's voice, in deep murmur, came to the ears of his waiting confreres; then it was silent.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE YEARS Nine or ten friars, from different missions within a day's ride, were in a room close by the living apartment of the pastor, Padre Osuna, of Mission San José.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Each time the others paused a little, for his coming, then resumed desultory conversation.

plural of “confrere” — a person who is member of one's class or profession

From this reading Once or twice the padre's voice, in deep murmur, came to the ears of his waiting confreres; then it was silent.

remaining in force or being carried on without letup

From this reading "Why waits so long Padre Osuna for the coming?" impatiently from Padre Mercado, continuing: "We are told he is within, and even now once more I heard his voice."

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Each time the others paused a little, for his coming, then resumed desultory conversation.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading ACROSS THE YEARS Nine or ten friars, from different missions within a day's ride, were in a room close by the living apartment of the pastor, Padre Osuna, of Mission San José.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Once or twice the padre's voice, in deep murmur, came to the ears of his waiting confreres; then it was silent.

marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another

From this reading Each time the others paused a little, for his coming, then resumed desultory conversation.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading ACROSS THE YEARS Nine or ten friars, from different missions within a day's ride, were in a room close by the living apartment of the pastor, Padre Osuna, of Mission San José.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each time the others paused a little, for his coming, then resumed desultory conversation.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Once or twice the padre's voice, in deep murmur, came to the ears of his waiting confreres; then it was silent.

divisible by two

From this reading "Why waits so long Padre Osuna for the coming?" impatiently from Padre Mercado, continuing: "We are told he is within, and even now once more I heard his voice."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Each time the others paused a little, for his coming, then resumed desultory conversation.

plural of “friar” — a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms

From this reading ACROSS THE YEARS Nine or ten friars, from different missions within a day's ride, were in a room close by the living apartment of the pastor, Padre Osuna, of Mission San José.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading ACROSS THE YEARS Nine or ten friars, from different missions within a day's ride, were in a room close by the living apartment of the pastor, Padre Osuna, of Mission San José.

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

From this reading "Why waits so long Padre Osuna for the coming?" impatiently from Padre Mercado, continuing: "We are told he is within, and even now once more I heard his voice."

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "Why waits so long Padre Osuna for the coming?" impatiently from Padre Mercado, continuing: "We are told he is within, and even now once more I heard his voice."

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

From this reading Once or twice the padre's voice, in deep murmur, came to the ears of his waiting confreres; then it was silent.

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

From this reading "Why waits so long Padre Osuna for the coming?" impatiently from Padre Mercado, continuing: "We are told he is within, and even now once more I heard his voice."

with impatience; in an impatient manner

From this reading "Why waits so long Padre Osuna for the coming?" impatiently from Padre Mercado, continuing: "We are told he is within, and even now once more I heard his voice."

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

From this reading ACROSS THE YEARS Nine or ten friars, from different missions within a day's ride, were in a room close by the living apartment of the pastor, Padre Osuna, of Mission San José.

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

From this reading "Why waits so long Padre Osuna for the coming?" impatiently from Padre Mercado, continuing: "We are told he is within, and even now once more I heard his voice."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Once or twice the padre's voice, in deep murmur, came to the ears of his waiting confreres; then it was silent.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE YEARS Nine or ten friars, from different missions within a day's ride, were in a room close by the living apartment of the pastor, Padre Osuna, of Mission San José.

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

From this reading Juan Antonio ushered in Señor Mendoza.

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

From this reading Each time the others paused a little, for his coming, then resumed desultory conversation.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading ACROSS THE YEARS Nine or ten friars, from different missions within a day's ride, were in a room close by the living apartment of the pastor, Padre Osuna, of Mission San José.

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 "Why waits so long Padre Osuna for the coming?" impatiently from Padre Mercado, continuing: "We are told he is within, and even now once more I heard his voice."

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

From this reading Juan Antonio ushered in Señor Mendoza.

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

From this reading "Why waits so long Padre Osuna for the coming?" impatiently from Padre Mercado, continuing: "We are told he is within, and even now once more I heard his voice."

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading ACROSS THE YEARS Nine or ten friars, from different missions within a day's ride, were in a room close by the living apartment of the pastor, Padre Osuna, of Mission San José.

plural of “mission” — an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading ACROSS THE YEARS Nine or ten friars, from different missions within a day's ride, were in a room close by the living apartment of the pastor, Padre Osuna, of Mission San José.

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

From this reading "Why waits so long Padre Osuna for the coming?" impatiently from Padre Mercado, continuing: "We are told he is within, and even now once more I heard his voice."

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading Once or twice the padre's voice, in deep murmur, came to the ears of his waiting confreres; then it was silent.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading ACROSS THE YEARS Nine or ten friars, from different missions within a day's ride, were in a room close by the living apartment of the pastor, Padre Osuna, of Mission San José.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Why waits so long Padre Osuna for the coming?" impatiently from Padre Mercado, continuing: "We are told he is within, and even now once more I heard his voice."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ACROSS THE YEARS Nine or ten friars, from different missions within a day's ride, were in a room close by the living apartment of the pastor, Padre Osuna, of Mission San José.

on one occasion

From this reading Once or twice the padre's voice, in deep murmur, came to the ears of his waiting confreres; then it was silent.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading ACROSS THE YEARS Nine or ten friars, from different missions within a day's ride, were in a room close by the living apartment of the pastor, Padre Osuna, of Mission San José.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE YEARS Nine or ten friars, from different missions within a day's ride, were in a room close by the living apartment of the pastor, Padre Osuna, of Mission San José.

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

From this reading Each time the others paused a little, for his coming, then resumed desultory conversation.

a chaplain in one of the military services

From this reading ACROSS THE YEARS Nine or ten friars, from different missions within a day's ride, were in a room close by the living apartment of the pastor, Padre Osuna, of Mission San José.

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

From this reading Once or twice the padre's voice, in deep murmur, came to the ears of his waiting confreres; then it was silent.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading ACROSS THE YEARS Nine or ten friars, from different missions within a day's ride, were in a room close by the living apartment of the pastor, Padre Osuna, of Mission San José.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading Each time the others paused a little, for his coming, then resumed desultory conversation.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading Each time the others paused a little, for his coming, then resumed desultory conversation.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading ACROSS THE YEARS Nine or ten friars, from different missions within a day's ride, were in a room close by the living apartment of the pastor, Padre Osuna, of Mission San José.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading ACROSS THE YEARS Nine or ten friars, from different missions within a day's ride, were in a room close by the living apartment of the pastor, Padre Osuna, of Mission San José.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE YEARS Nine or ten friars, from different missions within a day's ride, were in a room close by the living apartment of the pastor, Padre Osuna, of Mission San José.

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

From this reading Juan Antonio ushered in Señor Mendoza.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Once or twice the padre's voice, in deep murmur, came to the ears of his waiting confreres; then it was silent.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Why waits so long Padre Osuna for the coming?" impatiently from Padre Mercado, continuing: "We are told he is within, and even now once more I heard his voice."

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

From this reading ACROSS THE YEARS Nine or ten friars, from different missions within a day's ride, were in a room close by the living apartment of the pastor, Padre Osuna, of Mission San José.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE YEARS Nine or ten friars, from different missions within a day's ride, were in a room close by the living apartment of the pastor, Padre Osuna, of Mission San José.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Once or twice the padre's voice, in deep murmur, came to the ears of his waiting confreres; then it was silent.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Each time the others paused a little, for his coming, then resumed desultory conversation.

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

From this reading Once or twice the padre's voice, in deep murmur, came to the ears of his waiting confreres; then it was silent.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "Why waits so long Padre Osuna for the coming?" impatiently from Padre Mercado, continuing: "We are told he is within, and even now once more I heard his voice."

two times

From this reading Once or twice the padre's voice, in deep murmur, came to the ears of his waiting confreres; then it was silent.

past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

From this reading Juan Antonio ushered in Señor Mendoza.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Once or twice the padre's voice, in deep murmur, came to the ears of his waiting confreres; then it was silent.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Once or twice the padre's voice, in deep murmur, came to the ears of his waiting confreres; then it was silent.

plural of “wait” — time during which some action is awaited

From this reading "Why waits so long Padre Osuna for the coming?" impatiently from Padre Mercado, continuing: "We are told he is within, and even now once more I heard his voice."

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

From this reading Once or twice the padre's voice, in deep murmur, came to the ears of his waiting confreres; then it was silent.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Why waits so long Padre Osuna for the coming?" impatiently from Padre Mercado, continuing: "We are told he is within, and even now once more I heard his voice."

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

From this reading ACROSS THE YEARS Nine or ten friars, from different missions within a day's ride, were in a room close by the living apartment of the pastor, Padre Osuna, of Mission San José.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Why waits so long Padre Osuna for the coming?" impatiently from Padre Mercado, continuing: "We are told he is within, and even now once more I heard his voice."

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading ACROSS THE YEARS Nine or ten friars, from different missions within a day's ride, were in a room close by the living apartment of the pastor, Padre Osuna, of Mission San José.

a late time of life

From this reading ACROSS THE YEARS Nine or ten friars, from different missions within a day's ride, were in a room close by the living apartment of the pastor, Padre Osuna, of Mission San José.