Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading The party were now, by a secret passage, admitted within the church, the outward doors of which, usually left open, had been closed against every one in consequence of the recent tumult, when the rioters of both parties had endeavoured to rush into it for other purposes than those of devotion.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading The party were now, by a secret passage, admitted within the church, the outward doors of which, usually left open, had been closed against every one in consequence of the recent tumult, when the rioters of both parties had endeavoured to rush into it for other purposes than those of devotion.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The party were now, by a secret passage, admitted within the church, the outward doors of which, usually left open, had been closed against every one in consequence of the recent tumult, when the rioters of both parties had endeavoured to rush into it for other purposes than those of devotion.

plural of “aisle” — a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)

From this reading They traversed the gloomy aisles, whose arched roof resounded to the heavy tread of the armourer, but was silent under the sandalled foot of the monk, and the light step of poor Louise, who trembled excessively, as much from fear as cold.

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

From this reading Then up and spak the auld gudewife, And wow! but she was grim: “Had e’er your father done the like, It had been ill for him.”

constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches

From this reading They traversed the gloomy aisles, whose arched roof resounded to the heavy tread of the armourer, but was silent under the sandalled foot of the monk, and the light step of poor Louise, who trembled excessively, as much from fear as cold.

a worker skilled in making armor or arms

From this reading They traversed the gloomy aisles, whose arched roof resounded to the heavy tread of the armourer, but was silent under the sandalled foot of the monk, and the light step of poor Louise, who trembled excessively, as much from fear as cold.

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

From this reading They traversed the gloomy aisles, whose arched roof resounded to the heavy tread of the armourer, but was silent under the sandalled foot of the monk, and the light step of poor Louise, who trembled excessively, as much from fear as cold.

a Scottish word

From this reading Then up and spak the auld gudewife, And wow! but she was grim: “Had e’er your father done the like, It had been ill for him.”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Then up and spak the auld gudewife, And wow! but she was grim: “Had e’er your father done the like, It had been ill for him.”

the two together, not just one

From this reading The party were now, by a secret passage, admitted within the church, the outward doors of which, usually left open, had been closed against every one in consequence of the recent tumult, when the rioters of both parties had endeavoured to rush into it for other purposes than those of devotion.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Then up and spak the auld gudewife, And wow! but she was grim: “Had e’er your father done the like, It had been ill for him.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The party were now, by a secret passage, admitted within the church, the outward doors of which, usually left open, had been closed against every one in consequence of the recent tumult, when the rioters of both parties had endeavoured to rush into it for other purposes than those of devotion.

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

From this reading The party were now, by a secret passage, admitted within the church, the outward doors of which, usually left open, had been closed against every one in consequence of the recent tumult, when the rioters of both parties had endeavoured to rush into it for other purposes than those of devotion.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading The party were now, by a secret passage, admitted within the church, the outward doors of which, usually left open, had been closed against every one in consequence of the recent tumult, when the rioters of both parties had endeavoured to rush into it for other purposes than those of devotion.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading They traversed the gloomy aisles, whose arched roof resounded to the heavy tread of the armourer, but was silent under the sandalled foot of the monk, and the light step of poor Louise, who trembled excessively, as much from fear as cold.

the person who leads a musical group

From this reading She saw that neither her spiritual nor temporal conductor looked kindly upon her.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The party were now, by a secret passage, admitted within the church, the outward doors of which, usually left open, had been closed against every one in consequence of the recent tumult, when the rioters of both parties had endeavoured to rush into it for other purposes than those of devotion.

feelings of ardent love

From this reading The party were now, by a secret passage, admitted within the church, the outward doors of which, usually left open, had been closed against every one in consequence of the recent tumult, when the rioters of both parties had endeavoured to rush into it for other purposes than those of devotion.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Then up and spak the auld gudewife, And wow! but she was grim: “Had e’er your father done the like, It had been ill for him.”

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The party were now, by a secret passage, admitted within the church, the outward doors of which, usually left open, had been closed against every one in consequence of the recent tumult, when the rioters of both parties had endeavoured to rush into it for other purposes than those of devotion.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Then up and spak the auld gudewife, And wow! but she was grim: “Had e’er your father done the like, It had been ill for him.”

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From this reading The party were now, by a secret passage, admitted within the church, the outward doors of which, usually left open, had been closed against every one in consequence of the recent tumult, when the rioters of both parties had endeavoured to rush into it for other purposes than those of devotion.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The party were now, by a secret passage, admitted within the church, the outward doors of which, usually left open, had been closed against every one in consequence of the recent tumult, when the rioters of both parties had endeavoured to rush into it for other purposes than those of devotion.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading They traversed the gloomy aisles, whose arched roof resounded to the heavy tread of the armourer, but was silent under the sandalled foot of the monk, and the light step of poor Louise, who trembled excessively, as much from fear as cold.

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

From this reading Then up and spak the auld gudewife, And wow! but she was grim: “Had e’er your father done the like, It had been ill for him.”

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading They traversed the gloomy aisles, whose arched roof resounded to the heavy tread of the armourer, but was silent under the sandalled foot of the monk, and the light step of poor Louise, who trembled excessively, as much from fear as cold.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading They traversed the gloomy aisles, whose arched roof resounded to the heavy tread of the armourer, but was silent under the sandalled foot of the monk, and the light step of poor Louise, who trembled excessively, as much from fear as cold.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Then up and spak the auld gudewife, And wow! but she was grim: “Had e’er your father done the like, It had been ill for him.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They traversed the gloomy aisles, whose arched roof resounded to the heavy tread of the armourer, but was silent under the sandalled foot of the monk, and the light step of poor Louise, who trembled excessively, as much from fear as cold.

depressingly dark

From this reading They traversed the gloomy aisles, whose arched roof resounded to the heavy tread of the armourer, but was silent under the sandalled foot of the monk, and the light step of poor Louise, who trembled excessively, as much from fear as cold.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading Then up and spak the auld gudewife, And wow! but she was grim: “Had e’er your father done the like, It had been ill for him.”

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From this reading Then up and spak the auld gudewife, And wow! but she was grim: “Had e’er your father done the like, It had been ill for him.”

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

From this reading Then up and spak the auld gudewife, And wow! but she was grim: “Had e’er your father done the like, It had been ill for him.”

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading They traversed the gloomy aisles, whose arched roof resounded to the heavy tread of the armourer, but was silent under the sandalled foot of the monk, and the light step of poor Louise, who trembled excessively, as much from fear as cold.

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

From this reading She saw that neither her spiritual nor temporal conductor looked kindly upon her.

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

From this reading Then up and spak the auld gudewife, And wow! but she was grim: “Had e’er your father done the like, It had been ill for him.”

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Then up and spak the auld gudewife, And wow! but she was grim: “Had e’er your father done the like, It had been ill for him.”

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

From this reading The party were now, by a secret passage, admitted within the church, the outward doors of which, usually left open, had been closed against every one in consequence of the recent tumult, when the rioters of both parties had endeavoured to rush into it for other purposes than those of devotion.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The party were now, by a secret passage, admitted within the church, the outward doors of which, usually left open, had been closed against every one in consequence of the recent tumult, when the rioters of both parties had endeavoured to rush into it for other purposes than those of devotion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Then up and spak the auld gudewife, And wow! but she was grim: “Had e’er your father done the like, It had been ill for him.”

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading She saw that neither her spiritual nor temporal conductor looked kindly upon her.

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 The party were now, by a secret passage, admitted within the church, the outward doors of which, usually left open, had been closed against every one in consequence of the recent tumult, when the rioters of both parties had endeavoured to rush into it for other purposes than those of devotion.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading They traversed the gloomy aisles, whose arched roof resounded to the heavy tread of the armourer, but was silent under the sandalled foot of the monk, and the light step of poor Louise, who trembled excessively, as much from fear as cold.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Then up and spak the auld gudewife, And wow! but she was grim: “Had e’er your father done the like, It had been ill for him.”

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading She saw that neither her spiritual nor temporal conductor looked kindly upon her.

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From this reading They traversed the gloomy aisles, whose arched roof resounded to the heavy tread of the armourer, but was silent under the sandalled foot of the monk, and the light step of poor Louise, who trembled excessively, as much from fear as cold.

occurring by chance

From this reading Lucky Trumbull.

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

From this reading They traversed the gloomy aisles, whose arched roof resounded to the heavy tread of the armourer, but was silent under the sandalled foot of the monk, and the light step of poor Louise, who trembled excessively, as much from fear as cold.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading They traversed the gloomy aisles, whose arched roof resounded to the heavy tread of the armourer, but was silent under the sandalled foot of the monk, and the light step of poor Louise, who trembled excessively, as much from fear as cold.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading She saw that neither her spiritual nor temporal conductor looked kindly upon her.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading She saw that neither her spiritual nor temporal conductor looked kindly upon her.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The party were now, by a secret passage, admitted within the church, the outward doors of which, usually left open, had been closed against every one in consequence of the recent tumult, when the rioters of both parties had endeavoured to rush into it for other purposes than those of devotion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The party were now, by a secret passage, admitted within the church, the outward doors of which, usually left open, had been closed against every one in consequence of the recent tumult, when the rioters of both parties had endeavoured to rush into it for other purposes than those of devotion.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The party were now, by a secret passage, admitted within the church, the outward doors of which, usually left open, had been closed against every one in consequence of the recent tumult, when the rioters of both parties had endeavoured to rush into it for other purposes than those of devotion.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The party were now, by a secret passage, admitted within the church, the outward doors of which, usually left open, had been closed against every one in consequence of the recent tumult, when the rioters of both parties had endeavoured to rush into it for other purposes than those of devotion.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The party were now, by a secret passage, admitted within the church, the outward doors of which, usually left open, had been closed against every one in consequence of the recent tumult, when the rioters of both parties had endeavoured to rush into it for other purposes than those of devotion.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading The party were now, by a secret passage, admitted within the church, the outward doors of which, usually left open, had been closed against every one in consequence of the recent tumult, when the rioters of both parties had endeavoured to rush into it for other purposes than those of devotion.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading The party were now, by a secret passage, admitted within the church, the outward doors of which, usually left open, had been closed against every one in consequence of the recent tumult, when the rioters of both parties had endeavoured to rush into it for other purposes than those of devotion.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The party were now, by a secret passage, admitted within the church, the outward doors of which, usually left open, had been closed against every one in consequence of the recent tumult, when the rioters of both parties had endeavoured to rush into it for other purposes than those of devotion.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading The party were now, by a secret passage, admitted within the church, the outward doors of which, usually left open, had been closed against every one in consequence of the recent tumult, when the rioters of both parties had endeavoured to rush into it for other purposes than those of devotion.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading They traversed the gloomy aisles, whose arched roof resounded to the heavy tread of the armourer, but was silent under the sandalled foot of the monk, and the light step of poor Louise, who trembled excessively, as much from fear as cold.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The party were now, by a secret passage, admitted within the church, the outward doors of which, usually left open, had been closed against every one in consequence of the recent tumult, when the rioters of both parties had endeavoured to rush into it for other purposes than those of devotion.

new

From this reading The party were now, by a secret passage, admitted within the church, the outward doors of which, usually left open, had been closed against every one in consequence of the recent tumult, when the rioters of both parties had endeavoured to rush into it for other purposes than those of devotion.

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From this reading They traversed the gloomy aisles, whose arched roof resounded to the heavy tread of the armourer, but was silent under the sandalled foot of the monk, and the light step of poor Louise, who trembled excessively, as much from fear as cold.

plural of “rioter” — troublemaker who participates in a violent disturbance of the peace; someone who rises up against the constituted authority

From this reading The party were now, by a secret passage, admitted within the church, the outward doors of which, usually left open, had been closed against every one in consequence of the recent tumult, when the rioters of both parties had endeavoured to rush into it for other purposes than those of devotion.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading They traversed the gloomy aisles, whose arched roof resounded to the heavy tread of the armourer, but was silent under the sandalled foot of the monk, and the light step of poor Louise, who trembled excessively, as much from fear as cold.

move hurridly

From this reading The party were now, by a secret passage, admitted within the church, the outward doors of which, usually left open, had been closed against every one in consequence of the recent tumult, when the rioters of both parties had endeavoured to rush into it for other purposes than those of devotion.

shod with sandals

From this reading They traversed the gloomy aisles, whose arched roof resounded to the heavy tread of the armourer, but was silent under the sandalled foot of the monk, and the light step of poor Louise, who trembled excessively, as much from fear as cold.

cut with a saw

From this reading She saw that neither her spiritual nor temporal conductor looked kindly upon her.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading The party were now, by a secret passage, admitted within the church, the outward doors of which, usually left open, had been closed against every one in consequence of the recent tumult, when the rioters of both parties had endeavoured to rush into it for other purposes than those of devotion.

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

From this reading Then up and spak the auld gudewife, And wow! but she was grim: “Had e’er your father done the like, It had been ill for him.”

marked by absence of sound

From this reading They traversed the gloomy aisles, whose arched roof resounded to the heavy tread of the armourer, but was silent under the sandalled foot of the monk, and the light step of poor Louise, who trembled excessively, as much from fear as cold.

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

From this reading Then up and spak the auld gudewife, And wow! but she was grim: “Had e’er your father done the like, It had been ill for him.”

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading She saw that neither her spiritual nor temporal conductor looked kindly upon her.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading They traversed the gloomy aisles, whose arched roof resounded to the heavy tread of the armourer, but was silent under the sandalled foot of the monk, and the light step of poor Louise, who trembled excessively, as much from fear as cold.

not eternal

From this reading She saw that neither her spiritual nor temporal conductor looked kindly upon her.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The party were now, by a secret passage, admitted within the church, the outward doors of which, usually left open, had been closed against every one in consequence of the recent tumult, when the rioters of both parties had endeavoured to rush into it for other purposes than those of devotion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She saw that neither her spiritual nor temporal conductor looked kindly upon her.

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

From this reading Then up and spak the auld gudewife, And wow! but she was grim: “Had e’er your father done the like, It had been ill for him.”

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then up and spak the auld gudewife, And wow! but she was grim: “Had e’er your father done the like, It had been ill for him.”

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They traversed the gloomy aisles, whose arched roof resounded to the heavy tread of the armourer, but was silent under the sandalled foot of the monk, and the light step of poor Louise, who trembled excessively, as much from fear as cold.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The party were now, by a secret passage, admitted within the church, the outward doors of which, usually left open, had been closed against every one in consequence of the recent tumult, when the rioters of both parties had endeavoured to rush into it for other purposes than those of devotion.

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

From this reading The party were now, by a secret passage, admitted within the church, the outward doors of which, usually left open, had been closed against every one in consequence of the recent tumult, when the rioters of both parties had endeavoured to rush into it for other purposes than those of devotion.

past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over

From this reading They traversed the gloomy aisles, whose arched roof resounded to the heavy tread of the armourer, but was silent under the sandalled foot of the monk, and the light step of poor Louise, who trembled excessively, as much from fear as cold.

put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading They traversed the gloomy aisles, whose arched roof resounded to the heavy tread of the armourer, but was silent under the sandalled foot of the monk, and the light step of poor Louise, who trembled excessively, as much from fear as cold.

past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways

From this reading They traversed the gloomy aisles, whose arched roof resounded to the heavy tread of the armourer, but was silent under the sandalled foot of the monk, and the light step of poor Louise, who trembled excessively, as much from fear as cold.

American Revolutionary leader who as governor of Connecticut provided supplies for the Continental Army (1710-1785)

From this reading Lucky Trumbull.

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading The party were now, by a secret passage, admitted within the church, the outward doors of which, usually left open, had been closed against every one in consequence of the recent tumult, when the rioters of both parties had endeavoured to rush into it for other purposes than those of devotion.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading They traversed the gloomy aisles, whose arched roof resounded to the heavy tread of the armourer, but was silent under the sandalled foot of the monk, and the light step of poor Louise, who trembled excessively, as much from fear as cold.

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

From this reading Then up and spak the auld gudewife, And wow! but she was grim: “Had e’er your father done the like, It had been ill for him.”

a formal word for “on”

From this reading She saw that neither her spiritual nor temporal conductor looked kindly upon her.

under normal conditions

From this reading The party were now, by a secret passage, admitted within the church, the outward doors of which, usually left open, had been closed against every one in consequence of the recent tumult, when the rioters of both parties had endeavoured to rush into it for other purposes than those of devotion.

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

From this reading Then up and spak the auld gudewife, And wow! but she was grim: “Had e’er your father done the like, It had been ill for him.”

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

From this reading The party were now, by a secret passage, admitted within the church, the outward doors of which, usually left open, had been closed against every one in consequence of the recent tumult, when the rioters of both parties had endeavoured to rush into it for other purposes than those of devotion.

at the time that

From this reading The party were now, by a secret passage, admitted within the church, the outward doors of which, usually left open, had been closed against every one in consequence of the recent tumult, when the rioters of both parties had endeavoured to rush into it for other purposes than those of devotion.

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

From this reading The party were now, by a secret passage, admitted within the church, the outward doors of which, usually left open, had been closed against every one in consequence of the recent tumult, when the rioters of both parties had endeavoured to rush into it for other purposes than those of devotion.

which person or people

From this reading They traversed the gloomy aisles, whose arched roof resounded to the heavy tread of the armourer, but was silent under the sandalled foot of the monk, and the light step of poor Louise, who trembled excessively, as much from fear as cold.

belonging to which person

From this reading They traversed the gloomy aisles, whose arched roof resounded to the heavy tread of the armourer, but was silent under the sandalled foot of the monk, and the light step of poor Louise, who trembled excessively, as much from fear as cold.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The party were now, by a secret passage, admitted within the church, the outward doors of which, usually left open, had been closed against every one in consequence of the recent tumult, when the rioters of both parties had endeavoured to rush into it for other purposes than those of devotion.

a joke that seems extremely funny

From this reading Then up and spak the auld gudewife, And wow! but she was grim: “Had e’er your father done the like, It had been ill for him.”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Then up and spak the auld gudewife, And wow! but she was grim: “Had e’er your father done the like, It had been ill for him.”