Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading These are the companions of Agnes, the saints who served as her escort: three at her right--Dorothea, who was fed in prison by miraculous bread; Barbe, who lived in a tower; and Genevieve, whose heroism saved Paris: and three at her left--Agatha, whose breast was torn; Christina, who was put to torture by her father; and Cecilia, beloved by the angels.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading But when the wind rushed through the street, the snow was blown in the child’s face, and the threshold was almost barred by the white masses; then she moved away to the side, against the virgins placed above the base of the arch.

later than; following

From this reading Above these were statues and statues; three close ranks mounting with the curves of the arches, decorating them with chaste triumphant figures, who, after the suffering and martyrdom of their earthly life, were welcomed by a host of winged cherubim, transported with ecstasy into the Celestial Kingdom.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading But when the wind rushed through the street, the snow was blown in the child’s face, and the threshold was almost barred by the white masses; then she moved away to the side, against the virgins placed above the base of the arch.

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From this reading These are the companions of Agnes, the saints who served as her escort: three at her right--Dorothea, who was fed in prison by miraculous bread; Barbe, who lived in a tower; and Genevieve, whose heroism saved Paris: and three at her left--Agatha, whose breast was torn; Christina, who was put to torture by her father; and Cecilia, beloved by the angels.

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From this reading These are the companions of Agnes, the saints who served as her escort: three at her right--Dorothea, who was fed in prison by miraculous bread; Barbe, who lived in a tower; and Genevieve, whose heroism saved Paris: and three at her left--Agatha, whose breast was torn; Christina, who was put to torture by her father; and Cecilia, beloved by the angels.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading But when the wind rushed through the street, the snow was blown in the child’s face, and the threshold was almost barred by the white masses; then she moved away to the side, against the virgins placed above the base of the arch.

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

From this reading But when the wind rushed through the street, the snow was blown in the child’s face, and the threshold was almost barred by the white masses; then she moved away to the side, against the virgins placed above the base of the arch.

plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading These are the companions of Agnes, the saints who served as her escort: three at her right--Dorothea, who was fed in prison by miraculous bread; Barbe, who lived in a tower; and Genevieve, whose heroism saved Paris: and three at her left--Agatha, whose breast was torn; Christina, who was put to torture by her father; and Cecilia, beloved by the angels.

a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

From this reading But when the wind rushed through the street, the snow was blown in the child’s face, and the threshold was almost barred by the white masses; then she moved away to the side, against the virgins placed above the base of the arch.

plural of “arch” — a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

From this reading Above these were statues and statues; three close ranks mounting with the curves of the arches, decorating them with chaste triumphant figures, who, after the suffering and martyrdom of their earthly life, were welcomed by a host of winged cherubim, transported with ecstasy into the Celestial Kingdom.

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

From this reading These are the companions of Agnes, the saints who served as her escort: three at her right--Dorothea, who was fed in prison by miraculous bread; Barbe, who lived in a tower; and Genevieve, whose heroism saved Paris: and three at her left--Agatha, whose breast was torn; Christina, who was put to torture by her father; and Cecilia, beloved by the angels.

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

From this reading These are the companions of Agnes, the saints who served as her escort: three at her right--Dorothea, who was fed in prison by miraculous bread; Barbe, who lived in a tower; and Genevieve, whose heroism saved Paris: and three at her left--Agatha, whose breast was torn; Christina, who was put to torture by her father; and Cecilia, beloved by the angels.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading These are the companions of Agnes, the saints who served as her escort: three at her right--Dorothea, who was fed in prison by miraculous bread; Barbe, who lived in a tower; and Genevieve, whose heroism saved Paris: and three at her left--Agatha, whose breast was torn; Christina, who was put to torture by her father; and Cecilia, beloved by the angels.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading But when the wind rushed through the street, the snow was blown in the child’s face, and the threshold was almost barred by the white masses; then she moved away to the side, against the virgins placed above the base of the arch.

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From this reading These are the companions of Agnes, the saints who served as her escort: three at her right--Dorothea, who was fed in prison by miraculous bread; Barbe, who lived in a tower; and Genevieve, whose heroism saved Paris: and three at her left--Agatha, whose breast was torn; Christina, who was put to torture by her father; and Cecilia, beloved by the angels.

preventing entry or exit or a course of action

From this reading But when the wind rushed through the street, the snow was blown in the child’s face, and the threshold was almost barred by the white masses; then she moved away to the side, against the virgins placed above the base of the arch.

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading But when the wind rushed through the street, the snow was blown in the child’s face, and the threshold was almost barred by the white masses; then she moved away to the side, against the virgins placed above the base of the arch.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There had been no shelter for the little waif for a long time, when at last the clock struck eight and daylight came.

dearly loved

From this reading These are the companions of Agnes, the saints who served as her escort: three at her right--Dorothea, who was fed in prison by miraculous bread; Barbe, who lived in a tower; and Genevieve, whose heroism saved Paris: and three at her left--Agatha, whose breast was torn; Christina, who was put to torture by her father; and Cecilia, beloved by the angels.

being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor

From this reading But when the wind rushed through the street, the snow was blown in the child’s face, and the threshold was almost barred by the white masses; then she moved away to the side, against the virgins placed above the base of the arch.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading These are the companions of Agnes, the saints who served as her escort: three at her right--Dorothea, who was fed in prison by miraculous bread; Barbe, who lived in a tower; and Genevieve, whose heroism saved Paris: and three at her left--Agatha, whose breast was torn; Christina, who was put to torture by her father; and Cecilia, beloved by the angels.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading These are the companions of Agnes, the saints who served as her escort: three at her right--Dorothea, who was fed in prison by miraculous bread; Barbe, who lived in a tower; and Genevieve, whose heroism saved Paris: and three at her left--Agatha, whose breast was torn; Christina, who was put to torture by her father; and Cecilia, beloved by the angels.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But when the wind rushed through the street, the snow was blown in the child’s face, and the threshold was almost barred by the white masses; then she moved away to the side, against the virgins placed above the base of the arch.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But when the wind rushed through the street, the snow was blown in the child’s face, and the threshold was almost barred by the white masses; then she moved away to the side, against the virgins placed above the base of the arch.

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

From this reading There had been no shelter for the little waif for a long time, when at last the clock struck eight and daylight came.

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From this reading These are the companions of Agnes, the saints who served as her escort: three at her right--Dorothea, who was fed in prison by miraculous bread; Barbe, who lived in a tower; and Genevieve, whose heroism saved Paris: and three at her left--Agatha, whose breast was torn; Christina, who was put to torture by her father; and Cecilia, beloved by the angels.

of or relating to the sky

From this reading Above these were statues and statues; three close ranks mounting with the curves of the arches, decorating them with chaste triumphant figures, who, after the suffering and martyrdom of their earthly life, were welcomed by a host of winged cherubim, transported with ecstasy into the Celestial Kingdom.

morally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse)

From this reading Above these were statues and statues; three close ranks mounting with the curves of the arches, decorating them with chaste triumphant figures, who, after the suffering and martyrdom of their earthly life, were welcomed by a host of winged cherubim, transported with ecstasy into the Celestial Kingdom.

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From this reading Above these were statues and statues; three close ranks mounting with the curves of the arches, decorating them with chaste triumphant figures, who, after the suffering and martyrdom of their earthly life, were welcomed by a host of winged cherubim, transported with ecstasy into the Celestial Kingdom.

possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading But when the wind rushed through the street, the snow was blown in the child’s face, and the threshold was almost barred by the white masses; then she moved away to the side, against the virgins placed above the base of the arch.

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

From this reading These are the companions of Agnes, the saints who served as her escort: three at her right--Dorothea, who was fed in prison by miraculous bread; Barbe, who lived in a tower; and Genevieve, whose heroism saved Paris: and three at her left--Agatha, whose breast was torn; Christina, who was put to torture by her father; and Cecilia, beloved by the angels.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading There had been no shelter for the little waif for a long time, when at last the clock struck eight and daylight came.

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

From this reading Above these were statues and statues; three close ranks mounting with the curves of the arches, decorating them with chaste triumphant figures, who, after the suffering and martyrdom of their earthly life, were welcomed by a host of winged cherubim, transported with ecstasy into the Celestial Kingdom.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The snow, had she not trampled it down, would have come up to her shoulders.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading These are the companions of Agnes, the saints who served as her escort: three at her right--Dorothea, who was fed in prison by miraculous bread; Barbe, who lived in a tower; and Genevieve, whose heroism saved Paris: and three at her left--Agatha, whose breast was torn; Christina, who was put to torture by her father; and Cecilia, beloved by the angels.

plural of “curve” — the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes

From this reading Above these were statues and statues; three close ranks mounting with the curves of the arches, decorating them with chaste triumphant figures, who, after the suffering and martyrdom of their earthly life, were welcomed by a host of winged cherubim, transported with ecstasy into the Celestial Kingdom.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading There had been no shelter for the little waif for a long time, when at last the clock struck eight and daylight came.

-ing form of “decorate” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading Above these were statues and statues; three close ranks mounting with the curves of the arches, decorating them with chaste triumphant figures, who, after the suffering and martyrdom of their earthly life, were welcomed by a host of winged cherubim, transported with ecstasy into the Celestial Kingdom.

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

From this reading These are the companions of Agnes, the saints who served as her escort: three at her right--Dorothea, who was fed in prison by miraculous bread; Barbe, who lived in a tower; and Genevieve, whose heroism saved Paris: and three at her left--Agatha, whose breast was torn; Christina, who was put to torture by her father; and Cecilia, beloved by the angels.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The snow, had she not trampled it down, would have come up to her shoulders.

of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven

From this reading Above these were statues and statues; three close ranks mounting with the curves of the arches, decorating them with chaste triumphant figures, who, after the suffering and martyrdom of their earthly life, were welcomed by a host of winged cherubim, transported with ecstasy into the Celestial Kingdom.

a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion

From this reading Above these were statues and statues; three close ranks mounting with the curves of the arches, decorating them with chaste triumphant figures, who, after the suffering and martyrdom of their earthly life, were welcomed by a host of winged cherubim, transported with ecstasy into the Celestial Kingdom.

being one more than seven

From this reading There had been no shelter for the little waif for a long time, when at last the clock struck eight and daylight came.

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading These are the companions of Agnes, the saints who served as her escort: three at her right--Dorothea, who was fed in prison by miraculous bread; Barbe, who lived in a tower; and Genevieve, whose heroism saved Paris: and three at her left--Agatha, whose breast was torn; Christina, who was put to torture by her father; and Cecilia, beloved by the angels.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading But when the wind rushed through the street, the snow was blown in the child’s face, and the threshold was almost barred by the white masses; then she moved away to the side, against the virgins placed above the base of the arch.

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

From this reading These are the companions of Agnes, the saints who served as her escort: three at her right--Dorothea, who was fed in prison by miraculous bread; Barbe, who lived in a tower; and Genevieve, whose heroism saved Paris: and three at her left--Agatha, whose breast was torn; Christina, who was put to torture by her father; and Cecilia, beloved by the angels.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading These are the companions of Agnes, the saints who served as her escort: three at her right--Dorothea, who was fed in prison by miraculous bread; Barbe, who lived in a tower; and Genevieve, whose heroism saved Paris: and three at her left--Agatha, whose breast was torn; Christina, who was put to torture by her father; and Cecilia, beloved by the angels.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Above these were statues and statues; three close ranks mounting with the curves of the arches, decorating them with chaste triumphant figures, who, after the suffering and martyrdom of their earthly life, were welcomed by a host of winged cherubim, transported with ecstasy into the Celestial Kingdom.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There had been no shelter for the little waif for a long time, when at last the clock struck eight and daylight came.

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

From this reading These are the companions of Agnes, the saints who served as her escort: three at her right--Dorothea, who was fed in prison by miraculous bread; Barbe, who lived in a tower; and Genevieve, whose heroism saved Paris: and three at her left--Agatha, whose breast was torn; Christina, who was put to torture by her father; and Cecilia, beloved by the angels.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading There had been no shelter for the little waif for a long time, when at last the clock struck eight and daylight came.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The snow, had she not trampled it down, would have come up to her shoulders.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading These are the companions of Agnes, the saints who served as her escort: three at her right--Dorothea, who was fed in prison by miraculous bread; Barbe, who lived in a tower; and Genevieve, whose heroism saved Paris: and three at her left--Agatha, whose breast was torn; Christina, who was put to torture by her father; and Cecilia, beloved by the angels.

the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

From this reading These are the companions of Agnes, the saints who served as her escort: three at her right--Dorothea, who was fed in prison by miraculous bread; Barbe, who lived in a tower; and Genevieve, whose heroism saved Paris: and three at her left--Agatha, whose breast was torn; Christina, who was put to torture by her father; and Cecilia, beloved by the angels.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Above these were statues and statues; three close ranks mounting with the curves of the arches, decorating them with chaste triumphant figures, who, after the suffering and martyrdom of their earthly life, were welcomed by a host of winged cherubim, transported with ecstasy into the Celestial Kingdom.

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

From this reading But when the wind rushed through the street, the snow was blown in the child’s face, and the threshold was almost barred by the white masses; then she moved away to the side, against the virgins placed above the base of the arch.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Above these were statues and statues; three close ranks mounting with the curves of the arches, decorating them with chaste triumphant figures, who, after the suffering and martyrdom of their earthly life, were welcomed by a host of winged cherubim, transported with ecstasy into the Celestial Kingdom.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The snow, had she not trampled it down, would have come up to her shoulders.

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading Above these were statues and statues; three close ranks mounting with the curves of the arches, decorating them with chaste triumphant figures, who, after the suffering and martyrdom of their earthly life, were welcomed by a host of winged cherubim, transported with ecstasy into the Celestial Kingdom.

immediately past

From this reading There had been no shelter for the little waif for a long time, when at last the clock struck eight and daylight came.

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 These are the companions of Agnes, the saints who served as her escort: three at her right--Dorothea, who was fed in prison by miraculous bread; Barbe, who lived in a tower; and Genevieve, whose heroism saved Paris: and three at her left--Agatha, whose breast was torn; Christina, who was put to torture by her father; and Cecilia, beloved by the angels.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Above these were statues and statues; three close ranks mounting with the curves of the arches, decorating them with chaste triumphant figures, who, after the suffering and martyrdom of their earthly life, were welcomed by a host of winged cherubim, transported with ecstasy into the Celestial Kingdom.

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

From this reading There had been no shelter for the little waif for a long time, when at last the clock struck eight and daylight came.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading These are the companions of Agnes, the saints who served as her escort: three at her right--Dorothea, who was fed in prison by miraculous bread; Barbe, who lived in a tower; and Genevieve, whose heroism saved Paris: and three at her left--Agatha, whose breast was torn; Christina, who was put to torture by her father; and Cecilia, beloved by the angels.

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 There had been no shelter for the little waif for a long time, when at last the clock struck eight and daylight came.

death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause

From this reading Above these were statues and statues; three close ranks mounting with the curves of the arches, decorating them with chaste triumphant figures, who, after the suffering and martyrdom of their earthly life, were welcomed by a host of winged cherubim, transported with ecstasy into the Celestial Kingdom.

the common people generally

From this reading But when the wind rushed through the street, the snow was blown in the child’s face, and the threshold was almost barred by the white masses; then she moved away to the side, against the virgins placed above the base of the arch.

being or having the character of a miracle

From this reading These are the companions of Agnes, the saints who served as her escort: three at her right--Dorothea, who was fed in prison by miraculous bread; Barbe, who lived in a tower; and Genevieve, whose heroism saved Paris: and three at her left--Agatha, whose breast was torn; Christina, who was put to torture by her father; and Cecilia, beloved by the angels.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading Above these were statues and statues; three close ranks mounting with the curves of the arches, decorating them with chaste triumphant figures, who, after the suffering and martyrdom of their earthly life, were welcomed by a host of winged cherubim, transported with ecstasy into the Celestial Kingdom.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading But when the wind rushed through the street, the snow was blown in the child’s face, and the threshold was almost barred by the white masses; then she moved away to the side, against the virgins placed above the base of the arch.

not any; not one

From this reading There had been no shelter for the little waif for a long time, when at last the clock struck eight and daylight came.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The snow, had she not trampled it down, would have come up to her shoulders.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But when the wind rushed through the street, the snow was blown in the child’s face, and the threshold was almost barred by the white masses; then she moved away to the side, against the virgins placed above the base of the arch.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading These are the companions of Agnes, the saints who served as her escort: three at her right--Dorothea, who was fed in prison by miraculous bread; Barbe, who lived in a tower; and Genevieve, whose heroism saved Paris: and three at her left--Agatha, whose breast was torn; Christina, who was put to torture by her father; and Cecilia, beloved by the angels.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading But when the wind rushed through the street, the snow was blown in the child’s face, and the threshold was almost barred by the white masses; then she moved away to the side, against the virgins placed above the base of the arch.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading These are the companions of Agnes, the saints who served as her escort: three at her right--Dorothea, who was fed in prison by miraculous bread; Barbe, who lived in a tower; and Genevieve, whose heroism saved Paris: and three at her left--Agatha, whose breast was torn; Christina, who was put to torture by her father; and Cecilia, beloved by the angels.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading These are the companions of Agnes, the saints who served as her escort: three at her right--Dorothea, who was fed in prison by miraculous bread; Barbe, who lived in a tower; and Genevieve, whose heroism saved Paris: and three at her left--Agatha, whose breast was torn; Christina, who was put to torture by her father; and Cecilia, beloved by the angels.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Above these were statues and statues; three close ranks mounting with the curves of the arches, decorating them with chaste triumphant figures, who, after the suffering and martyrdom of their earthly life, were welcomed by a host of winged cherubim, transported with ecstasy into the Celestial Kingdom.

precisely, exactly

From this reading These are the companions of Agnes, the saints who served as her escort: three at her right--Dorothea, who was fed in prison by miraculous bread; Barbe, who lived in a tower; and Genevieve, whose heroism saved Paris: and three at her left--Agatha, whose breast was torn; Christina, who was put to torture by her father; and Cecilia, beloved by the angels.

done under pressure

From this reading But when the wind rushed through the street, the snow was blown in the child’s face, and the threshold was almost barred by the white masses; then she moved away to the side, against the virgins placed above the base of the arch.

plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading These are the companions of Agnes, the saints who served as her escort: three at her right--Dorothea, who was fed in prison by miraculous bread; Barbe, who lived in a tower; and Genevieve, whose heroism saved Paris: and three at her left--Agatha, whose breast was torn; Christina, who was put to torture by her father; and Cecilia, beloved by the angels.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading These are the companions of Agnes, the saints who served as her escort: three at her right--Dorothea, who was fed in prison by miraculous bread; Barbe, who lived in a tower; and Genevieve, whose heroism saved Paris: and three at her left--Agatha, whose breast was torn; Christina, who was put to torture by her father; and Cecilia, beloved by the angels.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading These are the companions of Agnes, the saints who served as her escort: three at her right--Dorothea, who was fed in prison by miraculous bread; Barbe, who lived in a tower; and Genevieve, whose heroism saved Paris: and three at her left--Agatha, whose breast was torn; Christina, who was put to torture by her father; and Cecilia, beloved by the angels.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But when the wind rushed through the street, the snow was blown in the child’s face, and the threshold was almost barred by the white masses; then she moved away to the side, against the virgins placed above the base of the arch.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading There had been no shelter for the little waif for a long time, when at last the clock struck eight and daylight came.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading The snow, had she not trampled it down, would have come up to her shoulders.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading But when the wind rushed through the street, the snow was blown in the child’s face, and the threshold was almost barred by the white masses; then she moved away to the side, against the virgins placed above the base of the arch.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading But when the wind rushed through the street, the snow was blown in the child’s face, and the threshold was almost barred by the white masses; then she moved away to the side, against the virgins placed above the base of the arch.

plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading Above these were statues and statues; three close ranks mounting with the curves of the arches, decorating them with chaste triumphant figures, who, after the suffering and martyrdom of their earthly life, were welcomed by a host of winged cherubim, transported with ecstasy into the Celestial Kingdom.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading But when the wind rushed through the street, the snow was blown in the child’s face, and the threshold was almost barred by the white masses; then she moved away to the side, against the virgins placed above the base of the arch.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading There had been no shelter for the little waif for a long time, when at last the clock struck eight and daylight came.

a state of acute pain

From this reading Above these were statues and statues; three close ranks mounting with the curves of the arches, decorating them with chaste triumphant figures, who, after the suffering and martyrdom of their earthly life, were welcomed by a host of winged cherubim, transported with ecstasy into the Celestial Kingdom.

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

From this reading But when the wind rushed through the street, the snow was blown in the child’s face, and the threshold was almost barred by the white masses; then she moved away to the side, against the virgins placed above the base of the arch.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Above these were statues and statues; three close ranks mounting with the curves of the arches, decorating them with chaste triumphant figures, who, after the suffering and martyrdom of their earthly life, were welcomed by a host of winged cherubim, transported with ecstasy into the Celestial Kingdom.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Above these were statues and statues; three close ranks mounting with the curves of the arches, decorating them with chaste triumphant figures, who, after the suffering and martyrdom of their earthly life, were welcomed by a host of winged cherubim, transported with ecstasy into the Celestial Kingdom.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But when the wind rushed through the street, the snow was blown in the child’s face, and the threshold was almost barred by the white masses; then she moved away to the side, against the virgins placed above the base of the arch.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had been no shelter for the little waif for a long time, when at last the clock struck eight and daylight came.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These are the companions of Agnes, the saints who served as her escort: three at her right--Dorothea, who was fed in prison by miraculous bread; Barbe, who lived in a tower; and Genevieve, whose heroism saved Paris: and three at her left--Agatha, whose breast was torn; Christina, who was put to torture by her father; and Cecilia, beloved by the angels.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading These are the companions of Agnes, the saints who served as her escort: three at her right--Dorothea, who was fed in prison by miraculous bread; Barbe, who lived in a tower; and Genevieve, whose heroism saved Paris: and three at her left--Agatha, whose breast was torn; Christina, who was put to torture by her father; and Cecilia, beloved by the angels.

the starting point for a new state or experience

From this reading But when the wind rushed through the street, the snow was blown in the child’s face, and the threshold was almost barred by the white masses; then she moved away to the side, against the virgins placed above the base of the arch.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading But when the wind rushed through the street, the snow was blown in the child’s face, and the threshold was almost barred by the white masses; then she moved away to the side, against the virgins placed above the base of the arch.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading There had been no shelter for the little waif for a long time, when at last the clock struck eight and daylight came.

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

From this reading But when the wind rushed through the street, the snow was blown in the child’s face, and the threshold was almost barred by the white masses; then she moved away to the side, against the virgins placed above the base of the arch.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading These are the companions of Agnes, the saints who served as her escort: three at her right--Dorothea, who was fed in prison by miraculous bread; Barbe, who lived in a tower; and Genevieve, whose heroism saved Paris: and three at her left--Agatha, whose breast was torn; Christina, who was put to torture by her father; and Cecilia, beloved by the angels.

torment emotionally or mentally

From this reading These are the companions of Agnes, the saints who served as her escort: three at her right--Dorothea, who was fed in prison by miraculous bread; Barbe, who lived in a tower; and Genevieve, whose heroism saved Paris: and three at her left--Agatha, whose breast was torn; Christina, who was put to torture by her father; and Cecilia, beloved by the angels.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading These are the companions of Agnes, the saints who served as her escort: three at her right--Dorothea, who was fed in prison by miraculous bread; Barbe, who lived in a tower; and Genevieve, whose heroism saved Paris: and three at her left--Agatha, whose breast was torn; Christina, who was put to torture by her father; and Cecilia, beloved by the angels.

past form of “trample” — tread or stomp heavily or roughly

From this reading The snow, had she not trampled it down, would have come up to her shoulders.

past form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances

From this reading Above these were statues and statues; three close ranks mounting with the curves of the arches, decorating them with chaste triumphant figures, who, after the suffering and martyrdom of their earthly life, were welcomed by a host of winged cherubim, transported with ecstasy into the Celestial Kingdom.

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading Above these were statues and statues; three close ranks mounting with the curves of the arches, decorating them with chaste triumphant figures, who, after the suffering and martyrdom of their earthly life, were welcomed by a host of winged cherubim, transported with ecstasy into the Celestial Kingdom.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The snow, had she not trampled it down, would have come up to her shoulders.

plural of “virgin” — a person who has never had sex

From this reading But when the wind rushed through the street, the snow was blown in the child’s face, and the threshold was almost barred by the white masses; then she moved away to the side, against the virgins placed above the base of the arch.

a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned

From this reading There had been no shelter for the little waif for a long time, when at last the clock struck eight and daylight came.

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

From this reading But when the wind rushed through the street, the snow was blown in the child’s face, and the threshold was almost barred by the white masses; then she moved away to the side, against the virgins placed above the base of the arch.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading Above these were statues and statues; three close ranks mounting with the curves of the arches, decorating them with chaste triumphant figures, who, after the suffering and martyrdom of their earthly life, were welcomed by a host of winged cherubim, transported with ecstasy into the Celestial Kingdom.

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

From this reading Above these were statues and statues; three close ranks mounting with the curves of the arches, decorating them with chaste triumphant figures, who, after the suffering and martyrdom of their earthly life, were welcomed by a host of winged cherubim, transported with ecstasy into the Celestial Kingdom.

at the time that

From this reading But when the wind rushed through the street, the snow was blown in the child’s face, and the threshold was almost barred by the white masses; then she moved away to the side, against the virgins placed above the base of the arch.

a Caucasian

From this reading But when the wind rushed through the street, the snow was blown in the child’s face, and the threshold was almost barred by the white masses; then she moved away to the side, against the virgins placed above the base of the arch.

which person or people

From this reading These are the companions of Agnes, the saints who served as her escort: three at her right--Dorothea, who was fed in prison by miraculous bread; Barbe, who lived in a tower; and Genevieve, whose heroism saved Paris: and three at her left--Agatha, whose breast was torn; Christina, who was put to torture by her father; and Cecilia, beloved by the angels.

belonging to which person

From this reading These are the companions of Agnes, the saints who served as her escort: three at her right--Dorothea, who was fed in prison by miraculous bread; Barbe, who lived in a tower; and Genevieve, whose heroism saved Paris: and three at her left--Agatha, whose breast was torn; Christina, who was put to torture by her father; and Cecilia, beloved by the angels.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading But when the wind rushed through the street, the snow was blown in the child’s face, and the threshold was almost barred by the white masses; then she moved away to the side, against the virgins placed above the base of the arch.

having wings or as if having wings of a specified kind

From this reading Above these were statues and statues; three close ranks mounting with the curves of the arches, decorating them with chaste triumphant figures, who, after the suffering and martyrdom of their earthly life, were welcomed by a host of winged cherubim, transported with ecstasy into the Celestial Kingdom.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Above these were statues and statues; three close ranks mounting with the curves of the arches, decorating them with chaste triumphant figures, who, after the suffering and martyrdom of their earthly life, were welcomed by a host of winged cherubim, transported with ecstasy into the Celestial Kingdom.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The snow, had she not trampled it down, would have come up to her shoulders.