used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The lay monk was a young man, on whose features lay the death-like paleness of a deeply corroding and inward grief.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Of the other I could only say, that he was plainly, but genteelly dressed, and was considerably advanced in years.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The lay monk was a young man, on whose features lay the death-like paleness of a deeply corroding and inward grief.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading They seated themselves on a stone bench, with their backs turned towards me.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading They seated themselves on a stone bench, with their backs turned towards me.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Hermogen," said the old man, "by this obstinate silence, you bring your nearest friends to utter despair.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of the other I could only say, that he was plainly, but genteelly dressed, and was considerably advanced in years.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Hermogen," said the old man, "by this obstinate silence, you bring your nearest friends to utter despair.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Of the other I could only say, that he was plainly, but genteelly dressed, and was considerably advanced in years.
corrodingnoun
erosion by chemical action
From this reading The lay monk was a young man, on whose features lay the death-like paleness of a deeply corroding and inward grief.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Of the other I could only say, that he was plainly, but genteelly dressed, and was considerably advanced in years.
death-like
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From this reading The lay monk was a young man, on whose features lay the death-like paleness of a deeply corroding and inward grief.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The lay monk was a young man, on whose features lay the death-like paleness of a deeply corroding and inward grief.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading "Hermogen," said the old man, "by this obstinate silence, you bring your nearest friends to utter despair.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Of the other I could only say, that he was plainly, but genteelly dressed, and was considerably advanced in years.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I could understand every word that they said.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The lay monk was a young man, on whose features lay the death-like paleness of a deeply corroding and inward grief.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Hermogen," said the old man, "by this obstinate silence, you bring your nearest friends to utter despair.
genteellyadverb
in a genteel manner
From this reading Of the other I could only say, that he was plainly, but genteelly dressed, and was considerably advanced in years.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading The lay monk was a young man, on whose features lay the death-like paleness of a deeply corroding and inward grief.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of the other I could only say, that he was plainly, but genteelly dressed, and was considerably advanced in years.
Hermogen
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From this reading "Hermogen," said the old man, "by this obstinate silence, you bring your nearest friends to utter despair.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Of the other I could only say, that he was plainly, but genteelly dressed, and was considerably advanced in years.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of the other I could only say, that he was plainly, but genteelly dressed, and was considerably advanced in years.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading The lay monk was a young man, on whose features lay the death-like paleness of a deeply corroding and inward grief.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The lay monk was a young man, on whose features lay the death-like paleness of a deeply corroding and inward grief.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The lay monk was a young man, on whose features lay the death-like paleness of a deeply corroding and inward grief.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They seated themselves on a stone bench, with their backs turned towards me.
monknounUS /mʌŋk/
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading The lay monk was a young man, on whose features lay the death-like paleness of a deeply corroding and inward grief.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading "Hermogen," said the old man, "by this obstinate silence, you bring your nearest friends to utter despair.
obstinateadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbstənət/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading "Hermogen," said the old man, "by this obstinate silence, you bring your nearest friends to utter despair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The lay monk was a young man, on whose features lay the death-like paleness of a deeply corroding and inward grief.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Hermogen," said the old man, "by this obstinate silence, you bring your nearest friends to utter despair.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The lay monk was a young man, on whose features lay the death-like paleness of a deeply corroding and inward grief.
and nothing more
From this reading Of the other I could only say, that he was plainly, but genteelly dressed, and was considerably advanced in years.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Of the other I could only say, that he was plainly, but genteelly dressed, and was considerably advanced in years.
palenessnoun
unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
From this reading The lay monk was a young man, on whose features lay the death-like paleness of a deeply corroding and inward grief.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Of the other I could only say, that he was plainly, but genteelly dressed, and was considerably advanced in years.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I could understand every word that they said.
express in words
From this reading Of the other I could only say, that he was plainly, but genteelly dressed, and was considerably advanced in years.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading They seated themselves on a stone bench, with their backs turned towards me.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading "Hermogen," said the old man, "by this obstinate silence, you bring your nearest friends to utter despair.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading They seated themselves on a stone bench, with their backs turned towards me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of the other I could only say, that he was plainly, but genteelly dressed, and was considerably advanced in years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The lay monk was a young man, on whose features lay the death-like paleness of a deeply corroding and inward grief.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They seated themselves on a stone bench, with their backs turned towards me.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They seated themselves on a stone bench, with their backs turned towards me.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They seated themselves on a stone bench, with their backs turned towards me.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Hermogen," said the old man, "by this obstinate silence, you bring your nearest friends to utter despair.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Hermogen," said the old man, "by this obstinate silence, you bring your nearest friends to utter despair.
in the direction of
From this reading They seated themselves on a stone bench, with their backs turned towards me.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading They seated themselves on a stone bench, with their backs turned towards me.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I could understand every word that they said.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading "Hermogen," said the old man, "by this obstinate silence, you bring your nearest friends to utter despair.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The lay monk was a young man, on whose features lay the death-like paleness of a deeply corroding and inward grief.
belonging to which person
From this reading The lay monk was a young man, on whose features lay the death-like paleness of a deeply corroding and inward grief.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They seated themselves on a stone bench, with their backs turned towards me.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading I could understand every word that they said.
a late time of life
From this reading Of the other I could only say, that he was plainly, but genteelly dressed, and was considerably advanced in years.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Hermogen," said the old man, "by this obstinate silence, you bring your nearest friends to utter despair.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The lay monk was a young man, on whose features lay the death-like paleness of a deeply corroding and inward grief.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Hermogen," said the old man, "by this obstinate silence, you bring your nearest friends to utter despair.
