used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The interior of the building into which the young man now entered, afforded a strange contrast to the wild and fearful scenes through which he had just passed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was low-roofed and small; but, nevertheless, it had an air of comfort and cheerfulness about it; and the large well-trimmed lamp showed the whole extent, and left not one corner in obscurity.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading The interior of the building into which the young man now entered, afforded a strange contrast to the wild and fearful scenes through which he had just passed.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It was low-roofed and small; but, nevertheless, it had an air of comfort and cheerfulness about it; and the large well-trimmed lamp showed the whole extent, and left not one corner in obscurity.
(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 A little table stood in the midst, with the good priest seated at it: a book open before him, and another closed at his side; but besides these objects of study or devotion, the table bore several things connected with our corporeal comfort, which showed that at all events the chapel was not a hermitage.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was low-roofed and small; but, nevertheless, it had an air of comfort and cheerfulness about it; and the large well-trimmed lamp showed the whole extent, and left not one corner in obscurity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The interior of the building into which the young man now entered, afforded a strange contrast to the wild and fearful scenes through which he had just passed.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A little table stood in the midst, with the good priest seated at it: a book open before him, and another closed at his side; but besides these objects of study or devotion, the table bore several things connected with our corporeal comfort, which showed that at all events the chapel was not a hermitage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was like life and death side by side--the world and the grave; and the change struck him as much, or perhaps more, than if the particulars had been reversed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a little cell, dependent upon the neighbouring monastery, with a chapel attached to it, dedicated to Our Lady; but the room into which the door immediately led was one of the two dwelling-chambers of the priests, who came up there in weekly turn to officiate at the chapel.
being joined in close association
From this reading It was a little cell, dependent upon the neighbouring monastery, with a chapel attached to it, dedicated to Our Lady; but the room into which the door immediately led was one of the two dwelling-chambers of the priests, who came up there in weekly turn to officiate at the chapel.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was like life and death side by side--the world and the grave; and the change struck him as much, or perhaps more, than if the particulars had been reversed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A little table stood in the midst, with the good priest seated at it: a book open before him, and another closed at his side; but besides these objects of study or devotion, the table bore several things connected with our corporeal comfort, which showed that at all events the chapel was not a hermitage.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading A little table stood in the midst, with the good priest seated at it: a book open before him, and another closed at his side; but besides these objects of study or devotion, the table bore several things connected with our corporeal comfort, which showed that at all events the chapel was not a hermitage.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading A little table stood in the midst, with the good priest seated at it: a book open before him, and another closed at his side; but besides these objects of study or devotion, the table bore several things connected with our corporeal comfort, which showed that at all events the chapel was not a hermitage.
cause to be bored
From this reading A little table stood in the midst, with the good priest seated at it: a book open before him, and another closed at his side; but besides these objects of study or devotion, the table bore several things connected with our corporeal comfort, which showed that at all events the chapel was not a hermitage.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The interior of the building into which the young man now entered, afforded a strange contrast to the wild and fearful scenes through which he had just passed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a little cell, dependent upon the neighbouring monastery, with a chapel attached to it, dedicated to Our Lady; but the room into which the door immediately led was one of the two dwelling-chambers of the priests, who came up there in weekly turn to officiate at the chapel.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was like life and death side by side--the world and the grave; and the change struck him as much, or perhaps more, than if the particulars had been reversed.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was a little cell, dependent upon the neighbouring monastery, with a chapel attached to it, dedicated to Our Lady; but the room into which the door immediately led was one of the two dwelling-chambers of the priests, who came up there in weekly turn to officiate at the chapel.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading It was a little cell, dependent upon the neighbouring monastery, with a chapel attached to it, dedicated to Our Lady; but the room into which the door immediately led was one of the two dwelling-chambers of the priests, who came up there in weekly turn to officiate at the chapel.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading It was like life and death side by side--the world and the grave; and the change struck him as much, or perhaps more, than if the particulars had been reversed.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading It was a little cell, dependent upon the neighbouring monastery, with a chapel attached to it, dedicated to Our Lady; but the room into which the door immediately led was one of the two dwelling-chambers of the priests, who came up there in weekly turn to officiate at the chapel.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading It was low-roofed and small; but, nevertheless, it had an air of comfort and cheerfulness about it; and the large well-trimmed lamp showed the whole extent, and left not one corner in obscurity.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading A little table stood in the midst, with the good priest seated at it: a book open before him, and another closed at his side; but besides these objects of study or devotion, the table bore several things connected with our corporeal comfort, which showed that at all events the chapel was not a hermitage.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading It was low-roofed and small; but, nevertheless, it had an air of comfort and cheerfulness about it; and the large well-trimmed lamp showed the whole extent, and left not one corner in obscurity.
being joined in close association
From this reading A little table stood in the midst, with the good priest seated at it: a book open before him, and another closed at his side; but besides these objects of study or devotion, the table bore several things connected with our corporeal comfort, which showed that at all events the chapel was not a hermitage.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading The interior of the building into which the young man now entered, afforded a strange contrast to the wild and fearful scenes through which he had just passed.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading It was low-roofed and small; but, nevertheless, it had an air of comfort and cheerfulness about it; and the large well-trimmed lamp showed the whole extent, and left not one corner in obscurity.
corporealadjective
having material or physical form or substance
From this reading A little table stood in the midst, with the good priest seated at it: a book open before him, and another closed at his side; but besides these objects of study or devotion, the table bore several things connected with our corporeal comfort, which showed that at all events the chapel was not a hermitage.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It was like life and death side by side--the world and the grave; and the change struck him as much, or perhaps more, than if the particulars had been reversed.
dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading It was a little cell, dependent upon the neighbouring monastery, with a chapel attached to it, dedicated to Our Lady; but the room into which the door immediately led was one of the two dwelling-chambers of the priests, who came up there in weekly turn to officiate at the chapel.
dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading It was a little cell, dependent upon the neighbouring monastery, with a chapel attached to it, dedicated to Our Lady; but the room into which the door immediately led was one of the two dwelling-chambers of the priests, who came up there in weekly turn to officiate at the chapel.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading A little table stood in the midst, with the good priest seated at it: a book open before him, and another closed at his side; but besides these objects of study or devotion, the table bore several things connected with our corporeal comfort, which showed that at all events the chapel was not a hermitage.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It was a little cell, dependent upon the neighbouring monastery, with a chapel attached to it, dedicated to Our Lady; but the room into which the door immediately led was one of the two dwelling-chambers of the priests, who came up there in weekly turn to officiate at the chapel.
dwelling-chambers
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From this reading It was a little cell, dependent upon the neighbouring monastery, with a chapel attached to it, dedicated to Our Lady; but the room into which the door immediately led was one of the two dwelling-chambers of the priests, who came up there in weekly turn to officiate at the chapel.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The interior of the building into which the young man now entered, afforded a strange contrast to the wild and fearful scenes through which he had just passed.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading A little table stood in the midst, with the good priest seated at it: a book open before him, and another closed at his side; but besides these objects of study or devotion, the table bore several things connected with our corporeal comfort, which showed that at all events the chapel was not a hermitage.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading It was low-roofed and small; but, nevertheless, it had an air of comfort and cheerfulness about it; and the large well-trimmed lamp showed the whole extent, and left not one corner in obscurity.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading The interior of the building into which the young man now entered, afforded a strange contrast to the wild and fearful scenes through which he had just passed.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A little table stood in the midst, with the good priest seated at it: a book open before him, and another closed at his side; but besides these objects of study or devotion, the table bore several things connected with our corporeal comfort, which showed that at all events the chapel was not a hermitage.
death of a person
From this reading It was like life and death side by side--the world and the grave; and the change struck him as much, or perhaps more, than if the particulars had been reversed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The interior of the building into which the young man now entered, afforded a strange contrast to the wild and fearful scenes through which he had just passed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The interior of the building into which the young man now entered, afforded a strange contrast to the wild and fearful scenes through which he had just passed.
hermitagenounUS /ˈhɜːrmətədʒ/
the abode of a hermit
From this reading A little table stood in the midst, with the good priest seated at it: a book open before him, and another closed at his side; but besides these objects of study or devotion, the table bore several things connected with our corporeal comfort, which showed that at all events the chapel was not a hermitage.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was like life and death side by side--the world and the grave; and the change struck him as much, or perhaps more, than if the particulars had been reversed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A little table stood in the midst, with the good priest seated at it: a book open before him, and another closed at his side; but besides these objects of study or devotion, the table bore several things connected with our corporeal comfort, which showed that at all events the chapel was not a hermitage.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was like life and death side by side--the world and the grave; and the change struck him as much, or perhaps more, than if the particulars had been reversed.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading It was a little cell, dependent upon the neighbouring monastery, with a chapel attached to it, dedicated to Our Lady; but the room into which the door immediately led was one of the two dwelling-chambers of the priests, who came up there in weekly turn to officiate at the chapel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a little cell, dependent upon the neighbouring monastery, with a chapel attached to it, dedicated to Our Lady; but the room into which the door immediately led was one of the two dwelling-chambers of the priests, who came up there in weekly turn to officiate at the chapel.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading The interior of the building into which the young man now entered, afforded a strange contrast to the wild and fearful scenes through which he had just passed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The interior of the building into which the young man now entered, afforded a strange contrast to the wild and fearful scenes through which he had just passed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was like life and death side by side--the world and the grave; and the change struck him as much, or perhaps more, than if the particulars had been reversed.
and nothing more
From this reading The interior of the building into which the young man now entered, afforded a strange contrast to the wild and fearful scenes through which he had just passed.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was a little cell, dependent upon the neighbouring monastery, with a chapel attached to it, dedicated to Our Lady; but the room into which the door immediately led was one of the two dwelling-chambers of the priests, who came up there in weekly turn to officiate at the chapel.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading It was low-roofed and small; but, nevertheless, it had an air of comfort and cheerfulness about it; and the large well-trimmed lamp showed the whole extent, and left not one corner in obscurity.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was low-roofed and small; but, nevertheless, it had an air of comfort and cheerfulness about it; and the large well-trimmed lamp showed the whole extent, and left not one corner in obscurity.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading It was a little cell, dependent upon the neighbouring monastery, with a chapel attached to it, dedicated to Our Lady; but the room into which the door immediately led was one of the two dwelling-chambers of the priests, who came up there in weekly turn to officiate at the chapel.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It was low-roofed and small; but, nevertheless, it had an air of comfort and cheerfulness about it; and the large well-trimmed lamp showed the whole extent, and left not one corner in obscurity.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was like life and death side by side--the world and the grave; and the change struck him as much, or perhaps more, than if the particulars had been reversed.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was like life and death side by side--the world and the grave; and the change struck him as much, or perhaps more, than if the particulars had been reversed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a little cell, dependent upon the neighbouring monastery, with a chapel attached to it, dedicated to Our Lady; but the room into which the door immediately led was one of the two dwelling-chambers of the priests, who came up there in weekly turn to officiate at the chapel.
low-roofed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was low-roofed and small; but, nevertheless, it had an air of comfort and cheerfulness about it; and the large well-trimmed lamp showed the whole extent, and left not one corner in obscurity.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The interior of the building into which the young man now entered, afforded a strange contrast to the wild and fearful scenes through which he had just passed.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading A little table stood in the midst, with the good priest seated at it: a book open before him, and another closed at his side; but besides these objects of study or devotion, the table bore several things connected with our corporeal comfort, which showed that at all events the chapel was not a hermitage.
monasterynounUS /ˈmɑːnəsteri/
the residence of a religious community
From this reading It was a little cell, dependent upon the neighbouring monastery, with a chapel attached to it, dedicated to Our Lady; but the room into which the door immediately led was one of the two dwelling-chambers of the priests, who came up there in weekly turn to officiate at the chapel.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was like life and death side by side--the world and the grave; and the change struck him as much, or perhaps more, than if the particulars had been reversed.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was like life and death side by side--the world and the grave; and the change struck him as much, or perhaps more, than if the particulars had been reversed.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading It was a little cell, dependent upon the neighbouring monastery, with a chapel attached to it, dedicated to Our Lady; but the room into which the door immediately led was one of the two dwelling-chambers of the priests, who came up there in weekly turn to officiate at the chapel.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading It was low-roofed and small; but, nevertheless, it had an air of comfort and cheerfulness about it; and the large well-trimmed lamp showed the whole extent, and left not one corner in obscurity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was low-roofed and small; but, nevertheless, it had an air of comfort and cheerfulness about it; and the large well-trimmed lamp showed the whole extent, and left not one corner in obscurity.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The interior of the building into which the young man now entered, afforded a strange contrast to the wild and fearful scenes through which he had just passed.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading A little table stood in the midst, with the good priest seated at it: a book open before him, and another closed at his side; but besides these objects of study or devotion, the table bore several things connected with our corporeal comfort, which showed that at all events the chapel was not a hermitage.
obscuritynounUS /əbsˈkjʊrəti/
the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand
From this reading It was low-roofed and small; but, nevertheless, it had an air of comfort and cheerfulness about it; and the large well-trimmed lamp showed the whole extent, and left not one corner in obscurity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The interior of the building into which the young man now entered, afforded a strange contrast to the wild and fearful scenes through which he had just passed.
officiateverbUS /əˈfɪʃieɪt/
act in an official capacity in a ceremony or religious ritual, such as a wedding
From this reading It was a little cell, dependent upon the neighbouring monastery, with a chapel attached to it, dedicated to Our Lady; but the room into which the door immediately led was one of the two dwelling-chambers of the priests, who came up there in weekly turn to officiate at the chapel.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was a little cell, dependent upon the neighbouring monastery, with a chapel attached to it, dedicated to Our Lady; but the room into which the door immediately led was one of the two dwelling-chambers of the priests, who came up there in weekly turn to officiate at the chapel.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A little table stood in the midst, with the good priest seated at it: a book open before him, and another closed at his side; but besides these objects of study or devotion, the table bore several things connected with our corporeal comfort, which showed that at all events the chapel was not a hermitage.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was like life and death side by side--the world and the grave; and the change struck him as much, or perhaps more, than if the particulars had been reversed.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It was a little cell, dependent upon the neighbouring monastery, with a chapel attached to it, dedicated to Our Lady; but the room into which the door immediately led was one of the two dwelling-chambers of the priests, who came up there in weekly turn to officiate at the chapel.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading It was like life and death side by side--the world and the grave; and the change struck him as much, or perhaps more, than if the particulars had been reversed.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The interior of the building into which the young man now entered, afforded a strange contrast to the wild and fearful scenes through which he had just passed.
by chance
From this reading It was like life and death side by side--the world and the grave; and the change struck him as much, or perhaps more, than if the particulars had been reversed.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading A little table stood in the midst, with the good priest seated at it: a book open before him, and another closed at his side; but besides these objects of study or devotion, the table bore several things connected with our corporeal comfort, which showed that at all events the chapel was not a hermitage.
priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading It was a little cell, dependent upon the neighbouring monastery, with a chapel attached to it, dedicated to Our Lady; but the room into which the door immediately led was one of the two dwelling-chambers of the priests, who came up there in weekly turn to officiate at the chapel.
reversedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvɜːrst/
turned inside out and resewn
From this reading It was like life and death side by side--the world and the grave; and the change struck him as much, or perhaps more, than if the particulars had been reversed.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was a little cell, dependent upon the neighbouring monastery, with a chapel attached to it, dedicated to Our Lady; but the room into which the door immediately led was one of the two dwelling-chambers of the priests, who came up there in weekly turn to officiate at the chapel.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading The interior of the building into which the young man now entered, afforded a strange contrast to the wild and fearful scenes through which he had just passed.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading A little table stood in the midst, with the good priest seated at it: a book open before him, and another closed at his side; but besides these objects of study or devotion, the table bore several things connected with our corporeal comfort, which showed that at all events the chapel was not a hermitage.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A little table stood in the midst, with the good priest seated at it: a book open before him, and another closed at his side; but besides these objects of study or devotion, the table bore several things connected with our corporeal comfort, which showed that at all events the chapel was not a hermitage.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was low-roofed and small; but, nevertheless, it had an air of comfort and cheerfulness about it; and the large well-trimmed lamp showed the whole extent, and left not one corner in obscurity.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was like life and death side by side--the world and the grave; and the change struck him as much, or perhaps more, than if the particulars had been reversed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was low-roofed and small; but, nevertheless, it had an air of comfort and cheerfulness about it; and the large well-trimmed lamp showed the whole extent, and left not one corner in obscurity.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A little table stood in the midst, with the good priest seated at it: a book open before him, and another closed at his side; but besides these objects of study or devotion, the table bore several things connected with our corporeal comfort, which showed that at all events the chapel was not a hermitage.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The interior of the building into which the young man now entered, afforded a strange contrast to the wild and fearful scenes through which he had just passed.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading It was like life and death side by side--the world and the grave; and the change struck him as much, or perhaps more, than if the particulars had been reversed.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading A little table stood in the midst, with the good priest seated at it: a book open before him, and another closed at his side; but besides these objects of study or devotion, the table bore several things connected with our corporeal comfort, which showed that at all events the chapel was not a hermitage.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A little table stood in the midst, with the good priest seated at it: a book open before him, and another closed at his side; but besides these objects of study or devotion, the table bore several things connected with our corporeal comfort, which showed that at all events the chapel was not a hermitage.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was like life and death side by side--the world and the grave; and the change struck him as much, or perhaps more, than if the particulars had been reversed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A little table stood in the midst, with the good priest seated at it: a book open before him, and another closed at his side; but besides these objects of study or devotion, the table bore several things connected with our corporeal comfort, which showed that at all events the chapel was not a hermitage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The interior of the building into which the young man now entered, afforded a strange contrast to the wild and fearful scenes through which he had just passed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was a little cell, dependent upon the neighbouring monastery, with a chapel attached to it, dedicated to Our Lady; but the room into which the door immediately led was one of the two dwelling-chambers of the priests, who came up there in weekly turn to officiate at the chapel.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A little table stood in the midst, with the good priest seated at it: a book open before him, and another closed at his side; but besides these objects of study or devotion, the table bore several things connected with our corporeal comfort, which showed that at all events the chapel was not a hermitage.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading A little table stood in the midst, with the good priest seated at it: a book open before him, and another closed at his side; but besides these objects of study or devotion, the table bore several things connected with our corporeal comfort, which showed that at all events the chapel was not a hermitage.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The interior of the building into which the young man now entered, afforded a strange contrast to the wild and fearful scenes through which he had just passed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The interior of the building into which the young man now entered, afforded a strange contrast to the wild and fearful scenes through which he had just passed.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It was a little cell, dependent upon the neighbouring monastery, with a chapel attached to it, dedicated to Our Lady; but the room into which the door immediately led was one of the two dwelling-chambers of the priests, who came up there in weekly turn to officiate at the chapel.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was a little cell, dependent upon the neighbouring monastery, with a chapel attached to it, dedicated to Our Lady; but the room into which the door immediately led was one of the two dwelling-chambers of the priests, who came up there in weekly turn to officiate at the chapel.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was a little cell, dependent upon the neighbouring monastery, with a chapel attached to it, dedicated to Our Lady; but the room into which the door immediately led was one of the two dwelling-chambers of the priests, who came up there in weekly turn to officiate at the chapel.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was a little cell, dependent upon the neighbouring monastery, with a chapel attached to it, dedicated to Our Lady; but the room into which the door immediately led was one of the two dwelling-chambers of the priests, who came up there in weekly turn to officiate at the chapel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was like life and death side by side--the world and the grave; and the change struck him as much, or perhaps more, than if the particulars had been reversed.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading It was a little cell, dependent upon the neighbouring monastery, with a chapel attached to it, dedicated to Our Lady; but the room into which the door immediately led was one of the two dwelling-chambers of the priests, who came up there in weekly turn to officiate at the chapel.
well-trimmed
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From this reading It was low-roofed and small; but, nevertheless, it had an air of comfort and cheerfulness about it; and the large well-trimmed lamp showed the whole extent, and left not one corner in obscurity.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The interior of the building into which the young man now entered, afforded a strange contrast to the wild and fearful scenes through which he had just passed.
which person or people
From this reading It was a little cell, dependent upon the neighbouring monastery, with a chapel attached to it, dedicated to Our Lady; but the room into which the door immediately led was one of the two dwelling-chambers of the priests, who came up there in weekly turn to officiate at the chapel.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It was low-roofed and small; but, nevertheless, it had an air of comfort and cheerfulness about it; and the large well-trimmed lamp showed the whole extent, and left not one corner in obscurity.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The interior of the building into which the young man now entered, afforded a strange contrast to the wild and fearful scenes through which he had just passed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a little cell, dependent upon the neighbouring monastery, with a chapel attached to it, dedicated to Our Lady; but the room into which the door immediately led was one of the two dwelling-chambers of the priests, who came up there in weekly turn to officiate at the chapel.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was like life and death side by side--the world and the grave; and the change struck him as much, or perhaps more, than if the particulars had been reversed.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The interior of the building into which the young man now entered, afforded a strange contrast to the wild and fearful scenes through which he had just passed.
