Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading In the words of the Church Ritual: “If any one of the monks depart in the Lord, the monk designated (that is, whose office it is) shall wipe the body with warm water, making first the sign of the cross with a sponge on the forehead of the deceased, on the breast, on the hands and feet and on the knees, and that is enough.”

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading All this was done by Father Païssy, who then clothed the deceased in his monastic garb and wrapped him in his cloak, which was, according to custom, somewhat slit to allow of its being folded about him in the form of a cross.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Alyosha The Breath Of Corruption The body of Father Zossima was prepared for burial according to the established ritual.

(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 All this was done by Father Païssy, who then clothed the deceased in his monastic garb and wrapped him in his cloak, which was, according to custom, somewhat slit to allow of its being folded about him in the form of a cross.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading All this was done by Father Païssy, who then clothed the deceased in his monastic garb and wrapped him in his cloak, which was, according to custom, somewhat slit to allow of its being folded about him in the form of a cross.

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

From this reading Alyosha The Breath Of Corruption The body of Father Zossima was prepared for burial according to the established ritual.

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

From this reading As is well known, the bodies of dead monks and hermits are not washed.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading In the words of the Church Ritual: “If any one of the monks depart in the Lord, the monk designated (that is, whose office it is) shall wipe the body with warm water, making first the sign of the cross with a sponge on the forehead of the deceased, on the breast, on the hands and feet and on the knees, and that is enough.”

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

From this reading As is well known, the bodies of dead monks and hermits are not washed.

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

From this reading As is well known, the bodies of dead monks and hermits are not washed.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading All this was done by Father Païssy, who then clothed the deceased in his monastic garb and wrapped him in his cloak, which was, according to custom, somewhat slit to allow of its being folded about him in the form of a cross.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading As is well known, the bodies of dead monks and hermits are not washed.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Alyosha The Breath Of Corruption The body of Father Zossima was prepared for burial according to the established ritual.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Book VII.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading In the words of the Church Ritual: “If any one of the monks depart in the Lord, the monk designated (that is, whose office it is) shall wipe the body with warm water, making first the sign of the cross with a sponge on the forehead of the deceased, on the breast, on the hands and feet and on the knees, and that is enough.”

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading Alyosha The Breath Of Corruption The body of Father Zossima was prepared for burial according to the established ritual.

the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

From this reading Alyosha The Breath Of Corruption The body of Father Zossima was prepared for burial according to the established ritual.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading All this was done by Father Païssy, who then clothed the deceased in his monastic garb and wrapped him in his cloak, which was, according to custom, somewhat slit to allow of its being folded about him in the form of a cross.

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

From this reading In the words of the Church Ritual: “If any one of the monks depart in the Lord, the monk designated (that is, whose office it is) shall wipe the body with warm water, making first the sign of the cross with a sponge on the forehead of the deceased, on the breast, on the hands and feet and on the knees, and that is enough.”

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading All this was done by Father Païssy, who then clothed the deceased in his monastic garb and wrapped him in his cloak, which was, according to custom, somewhat slit to allow of its being folded about him in the form of a cross.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading All this was done by Father Païssy, who then clothed the deceased in his monastic garb and wrapped him in his cloak, which was, according to custom, somewhat slit to allow of its being folded about him in the form of a cross.

lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain

From this reading Alyosha The Breath Of Corruption The body of Father Zossima was prepared for burial according to the established ritual.

travel across or pass over

From this reading In the words of the Church Ritual: “If any one of the monks depart in the Lord, the monk designated (that is, whose office it is) shall wipe the body with warm water, making first the sign of the cross with a sponge on the forehead of the deceased, on the breast, on the hands and feet and on the knees, and that is enough.”

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading All this was done by Father Païssy, who then clothed the deceased in his monastic garb and wrapped him in his cloak, which was, according to custom, somewhat slit to allow of its being folded about him in the form of a cross.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading As is well known, the bodies of dead monks and hermits are not washed.

someone who is no longer alive

From this reading In the words of the Church Ritual: “If any one of the monks depart in the Lord, the monk designated (that is, whose office it is) shall wipe the body with warm water, making first the sign of the cross with a sponge on the forehead of the deceased, on the breast, on the hands and feet and on the knees, and that is enough.”

move away from a place into another direction

From this reading In the words of the Church Ritual: “If any one of the monks depart in the Lord, the monk designated (that is, whose office it is) shall wipe the body with warm water, making first the sign of the cross with a sponge on the forehead of the deceased, on the breast, on the hands and feet and on the knees, and that is enough.”

past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to

From this reading In the words of the Church Ritual: “If any one of the monks depart in the Lord, the monk designated (that is, whose office it is) shall wipe the body with warm water, making first the sign of the cross with a sponge on the forehead of the deceased, on the breast, on the hands and feet and on the knees, and that is enough.”

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading All this was done by Father Païssy, who then clothed the deceased in his monastic garb and wrapped him in his cloak, which was, according to custom, somewhat slit to allow of its being folded about him in the form of a cross.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading In the words of the Church Ritual: “If any one of the monks depart in the Lord, the monk designated (that is, whose office it is) shall wipe the body with warm water, making first the sign of the cross with a sponge on the forehead of the deceased, on the breast, on the hands and feet and on the knees, and that is enough.”

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading Alyosha The Breath Of Corruption The body of Father Zossima was prepared for burial according to the established ritual.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Alyosha The Breath Of Corruption The body of Father Zossima was prepared for burial according to the established ritual.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading In the words of the Church Ritual: “If any one of the monks depart in the Lord, the monk designated (that is, whose office it is) shall wipe the body with warm water, making first the sign of the cross with a sponge on the forehead of the deceased, on the breast, on the hands and feet and on the knees, and that is enough.”

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In the words of the Church Ritual: “If any one of the monks depart in the Lord, the monk designated (that is, whose office it is) shall wipe the body with warm water, making first the sign of the cross with a sponge on the forehead of the deceased, on the breast, on the hands and feet and on the knees, and that is enough.”

past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other

From this reading All this was done by Father Païssy, who then clothed the deceased in his monastic garb and wrapped him in his cloak, which was, according to custom, somewhat slit to allow of its being folded about him in the form of a cross.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Alyosha The Breath Of Corruption The body of Father Zossima was prepared for burial according to the established ritual.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading In the words of the Church Ritual: “If any one of the monks depart in the Lord, the monk designated (that is, whose office it is) shall wipe the body with warm water, making first the sign of the cross with a sponge on the forehead of the deceased, on the breast, on the hands and feet and on the knees, and that is enough.”

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

From this reading All this was done by Father Païssy, who then clothed the deceased in his monastic garb and wrapped him in his cloak, which was, according to custom, somewhat slit to allow of its being folded about him in the form of a cross.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading All this was done by Father Païssy, who then clothed the deceased in his monastic garb and wrapped him in his cloak, which was, according to custom, somewhat slit to allow of its being folded about him in the form of a cross.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading In the words of the Church Ritual: “If any one of the monks depart in the Lord, the monk designated (that is, whose office it is) shall wipe the body with warm water, making first the sign of the cross with a sponge on the forehead of the deceased, on the breast, on the hands and feet and on the knees, and that is enough.”

plural of “hermit” — one retired from society for religious reasons

From this reading As is well known, the bodies of dead monks and hermits are not washed.

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

From this reading All this was done by Father Païssy, who then clothed the deceased in his monastic garb and wrapped him in his cloak, which was, according to custom, somewhat slit to allow of its being folded about him in the form of a cross.

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

From this reading All this was done by Father Païssy, who then clothed the deceased in his monastic garb and wrapped him in his cloak, which was, according to custom, somewhat slit to allow of its being folded about him in the form of a cross.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In the words of the Church Ritual: “If any one of the monks depart in the Lord, the monk designated (that is, whose office it is) shall wipe the body with warm water, making first the sign of the cross with a sponge on the forehead of the deceased, on the breast, on the hands and feet and on the knees, and that is enough.”

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

From this reading In the words of the Church Ritual: “If any one of the monks depart in the Lord, the monk designated (that is, whose office it is) shall wipe the body with warm water, making first the sign of the cross with a sponge on the forehead of the deceased, on the breast, on the hands and feet and on the knees, and that is enough.”

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

From this reading As is well known, the bodies of dead monks and hermits are not washed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the words of the Church Ritual: “If any one of the monks depart in the Lord, the monk designated (that is, whose office it is) shall wipe the body with warm water, making first the sign of the cross with a sponge on the forehead of the deceased, on the breast, on the hands and feet and on the knees, and that is enough.”

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading All this was done by Father Païssy, who then clothed the deceased in his monastic garb and wrapped him in his cloak, which was, according to custom, somewhat slit to allow of its being folded about him in the form of a cross.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading In the words of the Church Ritual: “If any one of the monks depart in the Lord, the monk designated (that is, whose office it is) shall wipe the body with warm water, making first the sign of the cross with a sponge on the forehead of the deceased, on the breast, on the hands and feet and on the knees, and that is enough.”

apprehended with certainty

From this reading As is well known, the bodies of dead monks and hermits are not washed.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading In the words of the Church Ritual: “If any one of the monks depart in the Lord, the monk designated (that is, whose office it is) shall wipe the body with warm water, making first the sign of the cross with a sponge on the forehead of the deceased, on the breast, on the hands and feet and on the knees, and that is enough.”

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading In the words of the Church Ritual: “If any one of the monks depart in the Lord, the monk designated (that is, whose office it is) shall wipe the body with warm water, making first the sign of the cross with a sponge on the forehead of the deceased, on the breast, on the hands and feet and on the knees, and that is enough.”

of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows

From this reading All this was done by Father Païssy, who then clothed the deceased in his monastic garb and wrapped him in his cloak, which was, according to custom, somewhat slit to allow of its being folded about him in the form of a cross.

a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

From this reading In the words of the Church Ritual: “If any one of the monks depart in the Lord, the monk designated (that is, whose office it is) shall wipe the body with warm water, making first the sign of the cross with a sponge on the forehead of the deceased, on the breast, on the hands and feet and on the knees, and that is enough.”

plural of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

From this reading As is well known, the bodies of dead monks and hermits are not washed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As is well known, the bodies of dead monks and hermits are not washed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Alyosha The Breath Of Corruption The body of Father Zossima was prepared for burial according to the established ritual.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading In the words of the Church Ritual: “If any one of the monks depart in the Lord, the monk designated (that is, whose office it is) shall wipe the body with warm water, making first the sign of the cross with a sponge on the forehead of the deceased, on the breast, on the hands and feet and on the knees, and that is enough.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the words of the Church Ritual: “If any one of the monks depart in the Lord, the monk designated (that is, whose office it is) shall wipe the body with warm water, making first the sign of the cross with a sponge on the forehead of the deceased, on the breast, on the hands and feet and on the knees, and that is enough.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In the words of the Church Ritual: “If any one of the monks depart in the Lord, the monk designated (that is, whose office it is) shall wipe the body with warm water, making first the sign of the cross with a sponge on the forehead of the deceased, on the breast, on the hands and feet and on the knees, and that is enough.”

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

From this reading All this was done by Father Païssy, who then clothed the deceased in his monastic garb and wrapped him in his cloak, which was, according to custom, somewhat slit to allow of its being folded about him in the form of a cross.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Alyosha The Breath Of Corruption The body of Father Zossima was prepared for burial according to the established ritual.

any customary observance or practice

From this reading Alyosha The Breath Of Corruption The body of Father Zossima was prepared for burial according to the established ritual.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading In the words of the Church Ritual: “If any one of the monks depart in the Lord, the monk designated (that is, whose office it is) shall wipe the body with warm water, making first the sign of the cross with a sponge on the forehead of the deceased, on the breast, on the hands and feet and on the knees, and that is enough.”

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading In the words of the Church Ritual: “If any one of the monks depart in the Lord, the monk designated (that is, whose office it is) shall wipe the body with warm water, making first the sign of the cross with a sponge on the forehead of the deceased, on the breast, on the hands and feet and on the knees, and that is enough.”

a long narrow opening

From this reading All this was done by Father Païssy, who then clothed the deceased in his monastic garb and wrapped him in his cloak, which was, according to custom, somewhat slit to allow of its being folded about him in the form of a cross.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading All this was done by Father Païssy, who then clothed the deceased in his monastic garb and wrapped him in his cloak, which was, according to custom, somewhat slit to allow of its being folded about him in the form of a cross.

wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten

From this reading In the words of the Church Ritual: “If any one of the monks depart in the Lord, the monk designated (that is, whose office it is) shall wipe the body with warm water, making first the sign of the cross with a sponge on the forehead of the deceased, on the breast, on the hands and feet and on the knees, and that is enough.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the words of the Church Ritual: “If any one of the monks depart in the Lord, the monk designated (that is, whose office it is) shall wipe the body with warm water, making first the sign of the cross with a sponge on the forehead of the deceased, on the breast, on the hands and feet and on the knees, and that is enough.”

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

From this reading Alyosha The Breath Of Corruption The body of Father Zossima was prepared for burial according to the established ritual.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading All this was done by Father Païssy, who then clothed the deceased in his monastic garb and wrapped him in his cloak, which was, according to custom, somewhat slit to allow of its being folded about him in the form of a cross.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading All this was done by Father Païssy, who then clothed the deceased in his monastic garb and wrapped him in his cloak, which was, according to custom, somewhat slit to allow of its being folded about him in the form of a cross.

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

From this reading Alyosha The Breath Of Corruption The body of Father Zossima was prepared for burial according to the established ritual.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Book VII.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading In the words of the Church Ritual: “If any one of the monks depart in the Lord, the monk designated (that is, whose office it is) shall wipe the body with warm water, making first the sign of the cross with a sponge on the forehead of the deceased, on the breast, on the hands and feet and on the knees, and that is enough.”

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

From this reading Alyosha The Breath Of Corruption The body of Father Zossima was prepared for burial according to the established ritual.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading As is well known, the bodies of dead monks and hermits are not washed.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading In the words of the Church Ritual: “If any one of the monks depart in the Lord, the monk designated (that is, whose office it is) shall wipe the body with warm water, making first the sign of the cross with a sponge on the forehead of the deceased, on the breast, on the hands and feet and on the knees, and that is enough.”

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading As is well known, the bodies of dead monks and hermits are not washed.

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

From this reading All this was done by Father Païssy, who then clothed the deceased in his monastic garb and wrapped him in his cloak, which was, according to custom, somewhat slit to allow of its being folded about him in the form of a cross.

which person or people

From this reading All this was done by Father Païssy, who then clothed the deceased in his monastic garb and wrapped him in his cloak, which was, according to custom, somewhat slit to allow of its being folded about him in the form of a cross.

belonging to which person

From this reading In the words of the Church Ritual: “If any one of the monks depart in the Lord, the monk designated (that is, whose office it is) shall wipe the body with warm water, making first the sign of the cross with a sponge on the forehead of the deceased, on the breast, on the hands and feet and on the knees, and that is enough.”

rub with a circular motion

From this reading In the words of the Church Ritual: “If any one of the monks depart in the Lord, the monk designated (that is, whose office it is) shall wipe the body with warm water, making first the sign of the cross with a sponge on the forehead of the deceased, on the breast, on the hands and feet and on the knees, and that is enough.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the words of the Church Ritual: “If any one of the monks depart in the Lord, the monk designated (that is, whose office it is) shall wipe the body with warm water, making first the sign of the cross with a sponge on the forehead of the deceased, on the breast, on the hands and feet and on the knees, and that is enough.”

the words that are spoken

From this reading In the words of the Church Ritual: “If any one of the monks depart in the Lord, the monk designated (that is, whose office it is) shall wipe the body with warm water, making first the sign of the cross with a sponge on the forehead of the deceased, on the breast, on the hands and feet and on the knees, and that is enough.”

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading All this was done by Father Païssy, who then clothed the deceased in his monastic garb and wrapped him in his cloak, which was, according to custom, somewhat slit to allow of its being folded about him in the form of a cross.

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

From this reading Alyosha The Breath Of Corruption The body of Father Zossima was prepared for burial according to the established ritual.