abstractverbUS /æbˈstrækt/
consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
From this reading BY REASON OF SAINT ANTHONY Remembering the next morning her laughing promise to Perdita that she would make use of St. Anthony’s powers in trying to find the lost earrings, Patty went to the dim little chapel in order to abstract the figure of the saint.
(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 “If these people think it all right, why shouldn’t I?” she asked herself.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading As she opened the door leading into the chapel she observed two faintly gleaming candles at the side of the altar and going forward she perceived that they were burning before the figure of St. Anthony himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As she opened the door leading into the chapel she observed two faintly gleaming candles at the side of the altar and going forward she perceived that they were burning before the figure of St. Anthony himself.
ANTHONYnounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading BY REASON OF SAINT ANTHONY Remembering the next morning her laughing promise to Perdita that she would make use of St. Anthony’s powers in trying to find the lost earrings, Patty went to the dim little chapel in order to abstract the figure of the saint.
Anthony'snounUS /ˈænθəniz/
possessive form of “anthony” — Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading BY REASON OF SAINT ANTHONY Remembering the next morning her laughing promise to Perdita that she would make use of St. Anthony’s powers in trying to find the lost earrings, Patty went to the dim little chapel in order to abstract the figure of the saint.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she opened the door leading into the chapel she observed two faintly gleaming candles at the side of the altar and going forward she perceived that they were burning before the figure of St. Anthony himself.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “If these people think it all right, why shouldn’t I?” she asked herself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As she opened the door leading into the chapel she observed two faintly gleaming candles at the side of the altar and going forward she perceived that they were burning before the figure of St. Anthony himself.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As she opened the door leading into the chapel she observed two faintly gleaming candles at the side of the altar and going forward she perceived that they were burning before the figure of St. Anthony himself.
the act of burning something
From this reading As she opened the door leading into the chapel she observed two faintly gleaming candles at the side of the altar and going forward she perceived that they were burning before the figure of St. Anthony himself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY REASON OF SAINT ANTHONY Remembering the next morning her laughing promise to Perdita that she would make use of St. Anthony’s powers in trying to find the lost earrings, Patty went to the dim little chapel in order to abstract the figure of the saint.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading As she opened the door leading into the chapel she observed two faintly gleaming candles at the side of the altar and going forward she perceived that they were burning before the figure of St. Anthony himself.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading BY REASON OF SAINT ANTHONY Remembering the next morning her laughing promise to Perdita that she would make use of St. Anthony’s powers in trying to find the lost earrings, Patty went to the dim little chapel in order to abstract the figure of the saint.
a young person of either sex
From this reading She was still child enough to enjoy the prospect of dangling the image down the well, with no feeling of irreverence in doing so.
danglingnounUS /ˈdæŋɡəlɪŋ/
the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)
From this reading She was still child enough to enjoy the prospect of dangling the image down the well, with no feeling of irreverence in doing so.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading BY REASON OF SAINT ANTHONY Remembering the next morning her laughing promise to Perdita that she would make use of St. Anthony’s powers in trying to find the lost earrings, Patty went to the dim little chapel in order to abstract the figure of the saint.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading She was still child enough to enjoy the prospect of dangling the image down the well, with no feeling of irreverence in doing so.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As she opened the door leading into the chapel she observed two faintly gleaming candles at the side of the altar and going forward she perceived that they were burning before the figure of St. Anthony himself.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She was still child enough to enjoy the prospect of dangling the image down the well, with no feeling of irreverence in doing so.
earringsnounUS /ˈɪrɪŋz/
plural of “earring” — jewelry to ornament the ear; usually clipped to the earlobe or fastened through a hole in the lobe
From this reading BY REASON OF SAINT ANTHONY Remembering the next morning her laughing promise to Perdita that she would make use of St. Anthony’s powers in trying to find the lost earrings, Patty went to the dim little chapel in order to abstract the figure of the saint.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading She was still child enough to enjoy the prospect of dangling the image down the well, with no feeling of irreverence in doing so.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She was still child enough to enjoy the prospect of dangling the image down the well, with no feeling of irreverence in doing so.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Now, who has put those up there?” she exclaimed.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading As she opened the door leading into the chapel she observed two faintly gleaming candles at the side of the altar and going forward she perceived that they were burning before the figure of St. Anthony himself.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading She was still child enough to enjoy the prospect of dangling the image down the well, with no feeling of irreverence in doing so.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading BY REASON OF SAINT ANTHONY Remembering the next morning her laughing promise to Perdita that she would make use of St. Anthony’s powers in trying to find the lost earrings, Patty went to the dim little chapel in order to abstract the figure of the saint.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading BY REASON OF SAINT ANTHONY Remembering the next morning her laughing promise to Perdita that she would make use of St. Anthony’s powers in trying to find the lost earrings, Patty went to the dim little chapel in order to abstract the figure of the saint.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading As she opened the door leading into the chapel she observed two faintly gleaming candles at the side of the altar and going forward she perceived that they were burning before the figure of St. Anthony himself.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading As she opened the door leading into the chapel she observed two faintly gleaming candles at the side of the altar and going forward she perceived that they were burning before the figure of St. Anthony himself.
the act of departing
From this reading As she opened the door leading into the chapel she observed two faintly gleaming candles at the side of the altar and going forward she perceived that they were burning before the figure of St. Anthony himself.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Now, who has put those up there?” she exclaimed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading BY REASON OF SAINT ANTHONY Remembering the next morning her laughing promise to Perdita that she would make use of St. Anthony’s powers in trying to find the lost earrings, Patty went to the dim little chapel in order to abstract the figure of the saint.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “If these people think it all right, why shouldn’t I?” she asked herself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As she opened the door leading into the chapel she observed two faintly gleaming candles at the side of the altar and going forward she perceived that they were burning before the figure of St. Anthony himself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “If these people think it all right, why shouldn’t I?” she asked herself.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If these people think it all right, why shouldn’t I?” she asked herself.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading She was still child enough to enjoy the prospect of dangling the image down the well, with no feeling of irreverence in doing so.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BY REASON OF SAINT ANTHONY Remembering the next morning her laughing promise to Perdita that she would make use of St. Anthony’s powers in trying to find the lost earrings, Patty went to the dim little chapel in order to abstract the figure of the saint.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As she opened the door leading into the chapel she observed two faintly gleaming candles at the side of the altar and going forward she perceived that they were burning before the figure of St. Anthony himself.
irreverencenounUS /ˌɪˈrevərəns/
an irreverent mental attitude
From this reading She was still child enough to enjoy the prospect of dangling the image down the well, with no feeling of irreverence in doing so.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “If these people think it all right, why shouldn’t I?” she asked herself.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading BY REASON OF SAINT ANTHONY Remembering the next morning her laughing promise to Perdita that she would make use of St. Anthony’s powers in trying to find the lost earrings, Patty went to the dim little chapel in order to abstract the figure of the saint.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading As she opened the door leading into the chapel she observed two faintly gleaming candles at the side of the altar and going forward she perceived that they were burning before the figure of St. Anthony himself.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading BY REASON OF SAINT ANTHONY Remembering the next morning her laughing promise to Perdita that she would make use of St. Anthony’s powers in trying to find the lost earrings, Patty went to the dim little chapel in order to abstract the figure of the saint.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading BY REASON OF SAINT ANTHONY Remembering the next morning her laughing promise to Perdita that she would make use of St. Anthony’s powers in trying to find the lost earrings, Patty went to the dim little chapel in order to abstract the figure of the saint.
engage in
From this reading BY REASON OF SAINT ANTHONY Remembering the next morning her laughing promise to Perdita that she would make use of St. Anthony’s powers in trying to find the lost earrings, Patty went to the dim little chapel in order to abstract the figure of the saint.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading BY REASON OF SAINT ANTHONY Remembering the next morning her laughing promise to Perdita that she would make use of St. Anthony’s powers in trying to find the lost earrings, Patty went to the dim little chapel in order to abstract the figure of the saint.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading BY REASON OF SAINT ANTHONY Remembering the next morning her laughing promise to Perdita that she would make use of St. Anthony’s powers in trying to find the lost earrings, Patty went to the dim little chapel in order to abstract the figure of the saint.
not any; not one
From this reading She was still child enough to enjoy the prospect of dangling the image down the well, with no feeling of irreverence in doing so.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now, who has put those up there?” she exclaimed.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading As she opened the door leading into the chapel she observed two faintly gleaming candles at the side of the altar and going forward she perceived that they were burning before the figure of St. Anthony himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BY REASON OF SAINT ANTHONY Remembering the next morning her laughing promise to Perdita that she would make use of St. Anthony’s powers in trying to find the lost earrings, Patty went to the dim little chapel in order to abstract the figure of the saint.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading As she opened the door leading into the chapel she observed two faintly gleaming candles at the side of the altar and going forward she perceived that they were burning before the figure of St. Anthony himself.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading BY REASON OF SAINT ANTHONY Remembering the next morning her laughing promise to Perdita that she would make use of St. Anthony’s powers in trying to find the lost earrings, Patty went to the dim little chapel in order to abstract the figure of the saint.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading BY REASON OF SAINT ANTHONY Remembering the next morning her laughing promise to Perdita that she would make use of St. Anthony’s powers in trying to find the lost earrings, Patty went to the dim little chapel in order to abstract the figure of the saint.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “If these people think it all right, why shouldn’t I?” she asked herself.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading As she opened the door leading into the chapel she observed two faintly gleaming candles at the side of the altar and going forward she perceived that they were burning before the figure of St. Anthony himself.
Perdita
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From this reading BY REASON OF SAINT ANTHONY Remembering the next morning her laughing promise to Perdita that she would make use of St. Anthony’s powers in trying to find the lost earrings, Patty went to the dim little chapel in order to abstract the figure of the saint.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading BY REASON OF SAINT ANTHONY Remembering the next morning her laughing promise to Perdita that she would make use of St. Anthony’s powers in trying to find the lost earrings, Patty went to the dim little chapel in order to abstract the figure of the saint.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading BY REASON OF SAINT ANTHONY Remembering the next morning her laughing promise to Perdita that she would make use of St. Anthony’s powers in trying to find the lost earrings, Patty went to the dim little chapel in order to abstract the figure of the saint.
the possibility of future success
From this reading She was still child enough to enjoy the prospect of dangling the image down the well, with no feeling of irreverence in doing so.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Now, who has put those up there?” she exclaimed.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading BY REASON OF SAINT ANTHONY Remembering the next morning her laughing promise to Perdita that she would make use of St. Anthony’s powers in trying to find the lost earrings, Patty went to the dim little chapel in order to abstract the figure of the saint.
RememberingnounUS /rɪˈmembərɪŋ/
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading BY REASON OF SAINT ANTHONY Remembering the next morning her laughing promise to Perdita that she would make use of St. Anthony’s powers in trying to find the lost earrings, Patty went to the dim little chapel in order to abstract the figure of the saint.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “If these people think it all right, why shouldn’t I?” she asked herself.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading BY REASON OF SAINT ANTHONY Remembering the next morning her laughing promise to Perdita that she would make use of St. Anthony’s powers in trying to find the lost earrings, Patty went to the dim little chapel in order to abstract the figure of the saint.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BY REASON OF SAINT ANTHONY Remembering the next morning her laughing promise to Perdita that she would make use of St. Anthony’s powers in trying to find the lost earrings, Patty went to the dim little chapel in order to abstract the figure of the saint.
shouldn't
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From this reading “If these people think it all right, why shouldn’t I?” she asked herself.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading As she opened the door leading into the chapel she observed two faintly gleaming candles at the side of the altar and going forward she perceived that they were burning before the figure of St. Anthony himself.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was still child enough to enjoy the prospect of dangling the image down the well, with no feeling of irreverence in doing so.
St
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From this reading BY REASON OF SAINT ANTHONY Remembering the next morning her laughing promise to Perdita that she would make use of St. Anthony’s powers in trying to find the lost earrings, Patty went to the dim little chapel in order to abstract the figure of the saint.
not in physical motion
From this reading She was still child enough to enjoy the prospect of dangling the image down the well, with no feeling of irreverence in doing so.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BY REASON OF SAINT ANTHONY Remembering the next morning her laughing promise to Perdita that she would make use of St. Anthony’s powers in trying to find the lost earrings, Patty went to the dim little chapel in order to abstract the figure of the saint.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BY REASON OF SAINT ANTHONY Remembering the next morning her laughing promise to Perdita that she would make use of St. Anthony’s powers in trying to find the lost earrings, Patty went to the dim little chapel in order to abstract the figure of the saint.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Now, who has put those up there?” she exclaimed.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “If these people think it all right, why shouldn’t I?” she asked herself.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she opened the door leading into the chapel she observed two faintly gleaming candles at the side of the altar and going forward she perceived that they were burning before the figure of St. Anthony himself.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “If these people think it all right, why shouldn’t I?” she asked herself.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “Now, who has put those up there?” she exclaimed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BY REASON OF SAINT ANTHONY Remembering the next morning her laughing promise to Perdita that she would make use of St. Anthony’s powers in trying to find the lost earrings, Patty went to the dim little chapel in order to abstract the figure of the saint.
hard to endure
From this reading BY REASON OF SAINT ANTHONY Remembering the next morning her laughing promise to Perdita that she would make use of St. Anthony’s powers in trying to find the lost earrings, Patty went to the dim little chapel in order to abstract the figure of the saint.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As she opened the door leading into the chapel she observed two faintly gleaming candles at the side of the altar and going forward she perceived that they were burning before the figure of St. Anthony himself.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Now, who has put those up there?” she exclaimed.
the act of using
From this reading BY REASON OF SAINT ANTHONY Remembering the next morning her laughing promise to Perdita that she would make use of St. Anthony’s powers in trying to find the lost earrings, Patty went to the dim little chapel in order to abstract the figure of the saint.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was still child enough to enjoy the prospect of dangling the image down the well, with no feeling of irreverence in doing so.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading She was still child enough to enjoy the prospect of dangling the image down the well, with no feeling of irreverence in doing so.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading BY REASON OF SAINT ANTHONY Remembering the next morning her laughing promise to Perdita that she would make use of St. Anthony’s powers in trying to find the lost earrings, Patty went to the dim little chapel in order to abstract the figure of the saint.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As she opened the door leading into the chapel she observed two faintly gleaming candles at the side of the altar and going forward she perceived that they were burning before the figure of St. Anthony himself.
which person or people
From this reading “Now, who has put those up there?” she exclaimed.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “If these people think it all right, why shouldn’t I?” she asked herself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was still child enough to enjoy the prospect of dangling the image down the well, with no feeling of irreverence in doing so.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading BY REASON OF SAINT ANTHONY Remembering the next morning her laughing promise to Perdita that she would make use of St. Anthony’s powers in trying to find the lost earrings, Patty went to the dim little chapel in order to abstract the figure of the saint.
