Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

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From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

anew

From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The remembrance of the book-loving little caretaker's gratitude remained by him pleasantly, softening his humour towards all his fellow-men.

the table in Christian churches where communion is given

From this reading He had spent longer than he had supposed in wordless prayer before the altar of his dead.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A few doors short of the gateway leading into Palace Gardens was an unpretentious Italian restaurant where he proposed to dine.

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

From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

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

From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He had spent longer than he had supposed in wordless prayer before the altar of his dead.

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From this reading The remembrance of the book-loving little caretaker's gratitude remained by him pleasantly, softening his humour towards all his fellow-men.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The remembrance of the book-loving little caretaker's gratitude remained by him pleasantly, softening his humour towards all his fellow-men.

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

From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

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From this reading The remembrance of the book-loving little caretaker's gratitude remained by him pleasantly, softening his humour towards all his fellow-men.

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

From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading He had spent longer than he had supposed in wordless prayer before the altar of his dead.

have supper; eat dinner

From this reading A few doors short of the gateway leading into Palace Gardens was an unpretentious Italian restaurant where he proposed to dine.

(Roman Catholic Church) Spanish priest who founded an order whose members became known as Dominicans or Black Friars (circa 1170-1221)

From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

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

From this reading A few doors short of the gateway leading into Palace Gardens was an unpretentious Italian restaurant where he proposed to dine.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

moving toward the east

From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

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

From this reading The remembrance of the book-loving little caretaker's gratitude remained by him pleasantly, softening his humour towards all his fellow-men.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few doors short of the gateway leading into Palace Gardens was an unpretentious Italian restaurant where he proposed to dine.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For it grew late.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading A few doors short of the gateway leading into Palace Gardens was an unpretentious Italian restaurant where he proposed to dine.

an entrance that can be closed by a gate

From this reading A few doors short of the gateway leading into Palace Gardens was an unpretentious Italian restaurant where he proposed to dine.

experiencing joy and pleasure

From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading The remembrance of the book-loving little caretaker's gratitude remained by him pleasantly, softening his humour towards all his fellow-men.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading For it grew late.

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

From this reading He had spent longer than he had supposed in wordless prayer before the altar of his dead.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

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

From this reading The remembrance of the book-loving little caretaker's gratitude remained by him pleasantly, softening his humour towards all his fellow-men.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading The remembrance of the book-loving little caretaker's gratitude remained by him pleasantly, softening his humour towards all his fellow-men.

Spanish singer noted for his ballads and love songs (born in 1943)

From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

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

From this reading He had spent longer than he had supposed in wordless prayer before the altar of his dead.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading A few doors short of the gateway leading into Palace Gardens was an unpretentious Italian restaurant where he proposed to dine.

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From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading For it grew late.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading A few doors short of the gateway leading into Palace Gardens was an unpretentious Italian restaurant where he proposed to dine.

the act of departing

From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

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

From this reading The remembrance of the book-loving little caretaker's gratitude remained by him pleasantly, softening his humour towards all his fellow-men.

for more time

From this reading He had spent longer than he had supposed in wordless prayer before the altar of his dead.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

on one occasion

From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading A few doors short of the gateway leading into Palace Gardens was an unpretentious Italian restaurant where he proposed to dine.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading The remembrance of the book-loving little caretaker's gratitude remained by him pleasantly, softening his humour towards all his fellow-men.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading He had spent longer than he had supposed in wordless prayer before the altar of his dead.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading A few doors short of the gateway leading into Palace Gardens was an unpretentious Italian restaurant where he proposed to dine.

a person who is being chased

From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The remembrance of the book-loving little caretaker's gratitude remained by him pleasantly, softening his humour towards all his fellow-men.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading The remembrance of the book-loving little caretaker's gratitude remained by him pleasantly, softening his humour towards all his fellow-men.

a building where people go to eat

From this reading A few doors short of the gateway leading into Palace Gardens was an unpretentious Italian restaurant where he proposed to dine.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading A few doors short of the gateway leading into Palace Gardens was an unpretentious Italian restaurant where he proposed to dine.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

the process of becoming softer

From this reading The remembrance of the book-loving little caretaker's gratitude remained by him pleasantly, softening his humour towards all his fellow-men.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading He had spent longer than he had supposed in wordless prayer before the altar of his dead.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

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

From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

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

From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

required or under orders

From this reading He had spent longer than he had supposed in wordless prayer before the altar of his dead.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He had spent longer than he had supposed in wordless prayer before the altar of his dead.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

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

From this reading A few doors short of the gateway leading into Palace Gardens was an unpretentious Italian restaurant where he proposed to dine.

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

From this reading A few doors short of the gateway leading into Palace Gardens was an unpretentious Italian restaurant where he proposed to dine.

having come into contact

From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

in the direction of

From this reading The remembrance of the book-loving little caretaker's gratitude remained by him pleasantly, softening his humour towards all his fellow-men.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

lacking pretension or affectation

From this reading A few doors short of the gateway leading into Palace Gardens was an unpretentious Italian restaurant where he proposed to dine.

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

From this reading A few doors short of the gateway leading into Palace Gardens was an unpretentious Italian restaurant where he proposed to dine.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

in or at the place that

From this reading A few doors short of the gateway leading into Palace Gardens was an unpretentious Italian restaurant where he proposed to dine.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And so it came about that a more tranquil spirit, touched with sober gladness, possessed Dominic Iglesias as, leaving that house of many memories, he pursued his way down Church Street and, passing into Kensington High Street opposite St. Mary Abbot's Church, turned eastward once again.

expressed without speech

From this reading He had spent longer than he had supposed in wordless prayer before the altar of his dead.