used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For the recognition not merely of religion, but of Christianity, as a supreme factor in earthly existence, which had come to him in the dreary December twilight, as, broken in health and in spirit, he gazed upon the carven picture of Calvary, had proved no fugitive experience.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Two months had passed, and February was about to give place to March--two months empty of outward event for Dominic Iglesias, but big with thought and consolidation of purpose.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Though solitary, he had not been lonely, since his mind was absorbed in question, in pursuit, in the consciousness of deepening conviction.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading He had been more than ever solitary during this period, for his acquaintance, even to the faithful George Lovegrove, stood aloof.
aloofadjectiveUS /əˈluːf/
remote in manner
From this reading He had been more than ever solitary during this period, for his acquaintance, even to the faithful George Lovegrove, stood aloof.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two months had passed, and February was about to give place to March--two months empty of outward event for Dominic Iglesias, but big with thought and consolidation of purpose.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For the recognition not merely of religion, but of Christianity, as a supreme factor in earthly existence, which had come to him in the dreary December twilight, as, broken in health and in spirit, he gazed upon the carven picture of Calvary, had proved no fugitive experience.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been more than ever solitary during this period, for his acquaintance, even to the faithful George Lovegrove, stood aloof.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Two months had passed, and February was about to give place to March--two months empty of outward event for Dominic Iglesias, but big with thought and consolidation of purpose.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading For the recognition not merely of religion, but of Christianity, as a supreme factor in earthly existence, which had come to him in the dreary December twilight, as, broken in health and in spirit, he gazed upon the carven picture of Calvary, had proved no fugitive experience.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Two months had passed, and February was about to give place to March--two months empty of outward event for Dominic Iglesias, but big with thought and consolidation of purpose.
CalvarynounUS /ˈkælvəri/
a hill near Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified
From this reading For the recognition not merely of religion, but of Christianity, as a supreme factor in earthly existence, which had come to him in the dreary December twilight, as, broken in health and in spirit, he gazed upon the carven picture of Calvary, had proved no fugitive experience.
carvenadjective
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading For the recognition not merely of religion, but of Christianity, as a supreme factor in earthly existence, which had come to him in the dreary December twilight, as, broken in health and in spirit, he gazed upon the carven picture of Calvary, had proved no fugitive experience.
ChristianitynounUS /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti/
a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
From this reading For the recognition not merely of religion, but of Christianity, as a supreme factor in earthly existence, which had come to him in the dreary December twilight, as, broken in health and in spirit, he gazed upon the carven picture of Calvary, had proved no fugitive experience.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading For the recognition not merely of religion, but of Christianity, as a supreme factor in earthly existence, which had come to him in the dreary December twilight, as, broken in health and in spirit, he gazed upon the carven picture of Calvary, had proved no fugitive experience.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Though solitary, he had not been lonely, since his mind was absorbed in question, in pursuit, in the consciousness of deepening conviction.
consolidationnounUS /kənˌsɑːləˈdeɪʃən/
combining into a solid mass
From this reading Two months had passed, and February was about to give place to March--two months empty of outward event for Dominic Iglesias, but big with thought and consolidation of purpose.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading Though solitary, he had not been lonely, since his mind was absorbed in question, in pursuit, in the consciousness of deepening conviction.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading For the recognition not merely of religion, but of Christianity, as a supreme factor in earthly existence, which had come to him in the dreary December twilight, as, broken in health and in spirit, he gazed upon the carven picture of Calvary, had proved no fugitive experience.
deepeningnounUS /ˈdiːpənɪŋ/
a process of becoming deeper and more profound
From this reading Though solitary, he had not been lonely, since his mind was absorbed in question, in pursuit, in the consciousness of deepening conviction.
DominicnounUS /ˈdɑːmənɪk/
(Roman Catholic Church) Spanish priest who founded an order whose members became known as Dominicans or Black Friars (circa 1170-1221)
From this reading Two months had passed, and February was about to give place to March--two months empty of outward event for Dominic Iglesias, but big with thought and consolidation of purpose.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading For the recognition not merely of religion, but of Christianity, as a supreme factor in earthly existence, which had come to him in the dreary December twilight, as, broken in health and in spirit, he gazed upon the carven picture of Calvary, had proved no fugitive experience.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He had been more than ever solitary during this period, for his acquaintance, even to the faithful George Lovegrove, stood aloof.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading For the recognition not merely of religion, but of Christianity, as a supreme factor in earthly existence, which had come to him in the dreary December twilight, as, broken in health and in spirit, he gazed upon the carven picture of Calvary, had proved no fugitive experience.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Two months had passed, and February was about to give place to March--two months empty of outward event for Dominic Iglesias, but big with thought and consolidation of purpose.
divisible by two
From this reading He had been more than ever solitary during this period, for his acquaintance, even to the faithful George Lovegrove, stood aloof.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Two months had passed, and February was about to give place to March--two months empty of outward event for Dominic Iglesias, but big with thought and consolidation of purpose.
at any time
From this reading He had been more than ever solitary during this period, for his acquaintance, even to the faithful George Lovegrove, stood aloof.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading For the recognition not merely of religion, but of Christianity, as a supreme factor in earthly existence, which had come to him in the dreary December twilight, as, broken in health and in spirit, he gazed upon the carven picture of Calvary, had proved no fugitive experience.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading For the recognition not merely of religion, but of Christianity, as a supreme factor in earthly existence, which had come to him in the dreary December twilight, as, broken in health and in spirit, he gazed upon the carven picture of Calvary, had proved no fugitive experience.
factornounUS /ˈfæktər/
anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading For the recognition not merely of religion, but of Christianity, as a supreme factor in earthly existence, which had come to him in the dreary December twilight, as, broken in health and in spirit, he gazed upon the carven picture of Calvary, had proved no fugitive experience.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading He had been more than ever solitary during this period, for his acquaintance, even to the faithful George Lovegrove, stood aloof.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading Two months had passed, and February was about to give place to March--two months empty of outward event for Dominic Iglesias, but big with thought and consolidation of purpose.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Two months had passed, and February was about to give place to March--two months empty of outward event for Dominic Iglesias, but big with thought and consolidation of purpose.
fugitivenounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading For the recognition not merely of religion, but of Christianity, as a supreme factor in earthly existence, which had come to him in the dreary December twilight, as, broken in health and in spirit, he gazed upon the carven picture of Calvary, had proved no fugitive experience.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading For the recognition not merely of religion, but of Christianity, as a supreme factor in earthly existence, which had come to him in the dreary December twilight, as, broken in health and in spirit, he gazed upon the carven picture of Calvary, had proved no fugitive experience.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading He had been more than ever solitary during this period, for his acquaintance, even to the faithful George Lovegrove, stood aloof.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Two months had passed, and February was about to give place to March--two months empty of outward event for Dominic Iglesias, but big with thought and consolidation of purpose.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Two months had passed, and February was about to give place to March--two months empty of outward event for Dominic Iglesias, but big with thought and consolidation of purpose.
only a very short time before
From this reading But Dominic hardly noticed this.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been more than ever solitary during this period, for his acquaintance, even to the faithful George Lovegrove, stood aloof.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading For the recognition not merely of religion, but of Christianity, as a supreme factor in earthly existence, which had come to him in the dreary December twilight, as, broken in health and in spirit, he gazed upon the carven picture of Calvary, had proved no fugitive experience.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For the recognition not merely of religion, but of Christianity, as a supreme factor in earthly existence, which had come to him in the dreary December twilight, as, broken in health and in spirit, he gazed upon the carven picture of Calvary, had proved no fugitive experience.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had been more than ever solitary during this period, for his acquaintance, even to the faithful George Lovegrove, stood aloof.
IglesiasnounUS /ˌɪˈɡleɪsiɪs/
Spanish singer noted for his ballads and love songs (born in 1943)
From this reading Two months had passed, and February was about to give place to March--two months empty of outward event for Dominic Iglesias, but big with thought and consolidation of purpose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though solitary, he had not been lonely, since his mind was absorbed in question, in pursuit, in the consciousness of deepening conviction.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Though solitary, he had not been lonely, since his mind was absorbed in question, in pursuit, in the consciousness of deepening conviction.
Lovegrove
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had been more than ever solitary during this period, for his acquaintance, even to the faithful George Lovegrove, stood aloof.
march in a procession
From this reading Two months had passed, and February was about to give place to March--two months empty of outward event for Dominic Iglesias, but big with thought and consolidation of purpose.
and nothing more
From this reading For the recognition not merely of religion, but of Christianity, as a supreme factor in earthly existence, which had come to him in the dreary December twilight, as, broken in health and in spirit, he gazed upon the carven picture of Calvary, had proved no fugitive experience.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Though solitary, he had not been lonely, since his mind was absorbed in question, in pursuit, in the consciousness of deepening conviction.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Two months had passed, and February was about to give place to March--two months empty of outward event for Dominic Iglesias, but big with thought and consolidation of purpose.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had been more than ever solitary during this period, for his acquaintance, even to the faithful George Lovegrove, stood aloof.
not any; not one
From this reading For the recognition not merely of religion, but of Christianity, as a supreme factor in earthly existence, which had come to him in the dreary December twilight, as, broken in health and in spirit, he gazed upon the carven picture of Calvary, had proved no fugitive experience.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though solitary, he had not been lonely, since his mind was absorbed in question, in pursuit, in the consciousness of deepening conviction.
being perceived or observed
From this reading But Dominic hardly noticed this.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two months had passed, and February was about to give place to March--two months empty of outward event for Dominic Iglesias, but big with thought and consolidation of purpose.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading Two months had passed, and February was about to give place to March--two months empty of outward event for Dominic Iglesias, but big with thought and consolidation of purpose.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Two months had passed, and February was about to give place to March--two months empty of outward event for Dominic Iglesias, but big with thought and consolidation of purpose.
an amount of time
From this reading He had been more than ever solitary during this period, for his acquaintance, even to the faithful George Lovegrove, stood aloof.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading For the recognition not merely of religion, but of Christianity, as a supreme factor in earthly existence, which had come to him in the dreary December twilight, as, broken in health and in spirit, he gazed upon the carven picture of Calvary, had proved no fugitive experience.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Two months had passed, and February was about to give place to March--two months empty of outward event for Dominic Iglesias, but big with thought and consolidation of purpose.
established beyond doubt
From this reading For the recognition not merely of religion, but of Christianity, as a supreme factor in earthly existence, which had come to him in the dreary December twilight, as, broken in health and in spirit, he gazed upon the carven picture of Calvary, had proved no fugitive experience.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Two months had passed, and February was about to give place to March--two months empty of outward event for Dominic Iglesias, but big with thought and consolidation of purpose.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Though solitary, he had not been lonely, since his mind was absorbed in question, in pursuit, in the consciousness of deepening conviction.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Though solitary, he had not been lonely, since his mind was absorbed in question, in pursuit, in the consciousness of deepening conviction.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading For the recognition not merely of religion, but of Christianity, as a supreme factor in earthly existence, which had come to him in the dreary December twilight, as, broken in health and in spirit, he gazed upon the carven picture of Calvary, had proved no fugitive experience.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading For the recognition not merely of religion, but of Christianity, as a supreme factor in earthly existence, which had come to him in the dreary December twilight, as, broken in health and in spirit, he gazed upon the carven picture of Calvary, had proved no fugitive experience.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Though solitary, he had not been lonely, since his mind was absorbed in question, in pursuit, in the consciousness of deepening conviction.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading He had been more than ever solitary during this period, for his acquaintance, even to the faithful George Lovegrove, stood aloof.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading For the recognition not merely of religion, but of Christianity, as a supreme factor in earthly existence, which had come to him in the dreary December twilight, as, broken in health and in spirit, he gazed upon the carven picture of Calvary, had proved no fugitive experience.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He had been more than ever solitary during this period, for his acquaintance, even to the faithful George Lovegrove, stood aloof.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading For the recognition not merely of religion, but of Christianity, as a supreme factor in earthly existence, which had come to him in the dreary December twilight, as, broken in health and in spirit, he gazed upon the carven picture of Calvary, had proved no fugitive experience.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had been more than ever solitary during this period, for his acquaintance, even to the faithful George Lovegrove, stood aloof.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had been more than ever solitary during this period, for his acquaintance, even to the faithful George Lovegrove, stood aloof.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had been more than ever solitary during this period, for his acquaintance, even to the faithful George Lovegrove, stood aloof.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though solitary, he had not been lonely, since his mind was absorbed in question, in pursuit, in the consciousness of deepening conviction.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Two months had passed, and February was about to give place to March--two months empty of outward event for Dominic Iglesias, but big with thought and consolidation of purpose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two months had passed, and February was about to give place to March--two months empty of outward event for Dominic Iglesias, but big with thought and consolidation of purpose.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading For the recognition not merely of religion, but of Christianity, as a supreme factor in earthly existence, which had come to him in the dreary December twilight, as, broken in health and in spirit, he gazed upon the carven picture of Calvary, had proved no fugitive experience.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two months had passed, and February was about to give place to March--two months empty of outward event for Dominic Iglesias, but big with thought and consolidation of purpose.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For the recognition not merely of religion, but of Christianity, as a supreme factor in earthly existence, which had come to him in the dreary December twilight, as, broken in health and in spirit, he gazed upon the carven picture of Calvary, had proved no fugitive experience.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Two months had passed, and February was about to give place to March--two months empty of outward event for Dominic Iglesias, but big with thought and consolidation of purpose.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For the recognition not merely of religion, but of Christianity, as a supreme factor in earthly existence, which had come to him in the dreary December twilight, as, broken in health and in spirit, he gazed upon the carven picture of Calvary, had proved no fugitive experience.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Two months had passed, and February was about to give place to March--two months empty of outward event for Dominic Iglesias, but big with thought and consolidation of purpose.
