used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading (I) "So you go back to England to-morrow?" said Father Adrian, as they sat a night or two later in the guest-room of the French Benedictines, where the monk was staying.
AdriannounUS /ˈeɪdriən/
Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
From this reading (I) "So you go back to England to-morrow?" said Father Adrian, as they sat a night or two later in the guest-room of the French Benedictines, where the monk was staying.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Monsignor is infinitely better, and we must both get back to work.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading (I) "So you go back to England to-morrow?" said Father Adrian, as they sat a night or two later in the guest-room of the French Benedictines, where the monk was staying.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading (I) "So you go back to England to-morrow?" said Father Adrian, as they sat a night or two later in the guest-room of the French Benedictines, where the monk was staying.
BenedictinesnounUS /ˌbenəˈdɪktinz/
plural of “benedictine” — a monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint Benedict
From this reading (I) "So you go back to England to-morrow?" said Father Adrian, as they sat a night or two later in the guest-room of the French Benedictines, where the monk was staying.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Monsignor is infinitely better, and we must both get back to work.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading "I stay here to finish the revising of my book," said the monk quietly.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "Monsignor is infinitely better, and we must both get back to work.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading (I) "So you go back to England to-morrow?" said Father Adrian, as they sat a night or two later in the guest-room of the French Benedictines, where the monk was staying.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading (I) "So you go back to England to-morrow?" said Father Adrian, as they sat a night or two later in the guest-room of the French Benedictines, where the monk was staying.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading "I stay here to finish the revising of my book," said the monk quietly.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading (I) "So you go back to England to-morrow?" said Father Adrian, as they sat a night or two later in the guest-room of the French Benedictines, where the monk was staying.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Monsignor is infinitely better, and we must both get back to work.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading (I) "So you go back to England to-morrow?" said Father Adrian, as they sat a night or two later in the guest-room of the French Benedictines, where the monk was staying.
guest-room
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From this reading (I) "So you go back to England to-morrow?" said Father Adrian, as they sat a night or two later in the guest-room of the French Benedictines, where the monk was staying.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I stay here to finish the revising of my book," said the monk quietly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading (I) "So you go back to England to-morrow?" said Father Adrian, as they sat a night or two later in the guest-room of the French Benedictines, where the monk was staying.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading (I) "So you go back to England to-morrow?" said Father Adrian, as they sat a night or two later in the guest-room of the French Benedictines, where the monk was staying.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading "Monsignor is infinitely better, and we must both get back to work.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Monsignor is infinitely better, and we must both get back to work.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading (I) "So you go back to England to-morrow?" said Father Adrian, as they sat a night or two later in the guest-room of the French Benedictines, where the monk was staying.
monknounUS /mʌŋk/
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading (I) "So you go back to England to-morrow?" said Father Adrian, as they sat a night or two later in the guest-room of the French Benedictines, where the monk was staying.
MonsignornounUS /mɑːnˈsiːnjər/
(Roman Catholic Church) an ecclesiastical title of honor bestowed on some priests
From this reading "Monsignor is infinitely better, and we must both get back to work.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Monsignor is infinitely better, and we must both get back to work.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I stay here to finish the revising of my book," said the monk quietly.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading (I) "So you go back to England to-morrow?" said Father Adrian, as they sat a night or two later in the guest-room of the French Benedictines, where the monk was staying.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading (I) "So you go back to England to-morrow?" said Father Adrian, as they sat a night or two later in the guest-room of the French Benedictines, where the monk was staying.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "We start to-morrow night," said the old priest.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading (I) "So you go back to England to-morrow?" said Father Adrian, as they sat a night or two later in the guest-room of the French Benedictines, where the monk was staying.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading "We start to-morrow night," said the old priest.
with low volume
From this reading "I stay here to finish the revising of my book," said the monk quietly.
revisingnounUS /rɪˈvaɪzɪŋ/
editing that involves writing something again
From this reading "I stay here to finish the revising of my book," said the monk quietly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading (I) "So you go back to England to-morrow?" said Father Adrian, as they sat a night or two later in the guest-room of the French Benedictines, where the monk was staying.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading (I) "So you go back to England to-morrow?" said Father Adrian, as they sat a night or two later in the guest-room of the French Benedictines, where the monk was staying.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading (I) "So you go back to England to-morrow?" said Father Adrian, as they sat a night or two later in the guest-room of the French Benedictines, where the monk was staying.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "We start to-morrow night," said the old priest.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "I stay here to finish the revising of my book," said the monk quietly.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading (I) "So you go back to England to-morrow?" said Father Adrian, as they sat a night or two later in the guest-room of the French Benedictines, where the monk was staying.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading (I) "So you go back to England to-morrow?" said Father Adrian, as they sat a night or two later in the guest-room of the French Benedictines, where the monk was staying.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading (I) "So you go back to England to-morrow?" said Father Adrian, as they sat a night or two later in the guest-room of the French Benedictines, where the monk was staying.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading (I) "So you go back to England to-morrow?" said Father Adrian, as they sat a night or two later in the guest-room of the French Benedictines, where the monk was staying.
to-morrow
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From this reading (I) "So you go back to England to-morrow?" said Father Adrian, as they sat a night or two later in the guest-room of the French Benedictines, where the monk was staying.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading (I) "So you go back to England to-morrow?" said Father Adrian, as they sat a night or two later in the guest-room of the French Benedictines, where the monk was staying.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (I) "So you go back to England to-morrow?" said Father Adrian, as they sat a night or two later in the guest-room of the French Benedictines, where the monk was staying.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We start to-morrow night," said the old priest.
in or at the place that
From this reading (I) "So you go back to England to-morrow?" said Father Adrian, as they sat a night or two later in the guest-room of the French Benedictines, where the monk was staying.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "Monsignor is infinitely better, and we must both get back to work.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading (I) "So you go back to England to-morrow?" said Father Adrian, as they sat a night or two later in the guest-room of the French Benedictines, where the monk was staying.
