Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading But across the corporate life had passed a subtle change, analogous to that which comes to the body of a man.

(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 SINKING SHIP Dr. Petre had come and gone, and to all appearance the priory was as before.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Legal death had taken place already; the unity of life and consciousness existed no more; the seal was defaced; they could no longer sign a document except as individuals.

similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar

From this reading But across the corporate life had passed a subtle change, analogous to that which comes to the body of a man.

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

From this reading THE SINKING SHIP Dr. Petre had come and gone, and to all appearance the priory was as before.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading THE SINKING SHIP Dr. Petre had come and gone, and to all appearance the priory was as before.

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

From this reading THE SINKING SHIP Dr. Petre had come and gone, and to all appearance the priory was as before.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The offices continued to be sung day and night, and the masses every morning; and the poor were fed regularly at the gate.

endowed with authority

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The offices continued to be sung day and night, and the masses every morning; and the poor were fed regularly at the gate.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE SINKING SHIP Dr. Petre had come and gone, and to all appearance the priory was as before.

inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading But across the corporate life had passed a subtle change, analogous to that which comes to the body of a man.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But across the corporate life had passed a subtle change, analogous to that which comes to the body of a man.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading But across the corporate life had passed a subtle change, analogous to that which comes to the body of a man.

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

From this reading THE SINKING SHIP Dr. Petre had come and gone, and to all appearance the priory was as before.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading But across the corporate life had passed a subtle change, analogous to that which comes to the body of a man.

past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading Legal death had taken place already; the unity of life and consciousness existed no more; the seal was defaced; they could no longer sign a document except as individuals.

without stop or interruption

From this reading The offices continued to be sung day and night, and the masses every morning; and the poor were fed regularly at the gate.

of or belonging to a corporation

From this reading But across the corporate life had passed a subtle change, analogous to that which comes to the body of a man.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Legal death had taken place already; the unity of life and consciousness existed no more; the seal was defaced; they could no longer sign a document except as individuals.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The offices continued to be sung day and night, and the masses every morning; and the poor were fed regularly at the gate.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Legal death had taken place already; the unity of life and consciousness existed no more; the seal was defaced; they could no longer sign a document except as individuals.

past form of “deface” — mar or spoil the appearance of

From this reading Legal death had taken place already; the unity of life and consciousness existed no more; the seal was defaced; they could no longer sign a document except as individuals.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Legal death had taken place already; the unity of life and consciousness existed no more; the seal was defaced; they could no longer sign a document except as individuals.

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

From this reading THE SINKING SHIP Dr. Petre had come and gone, and to all appearance the priory was as before.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The offices continued to be sung day and night, and the masses every morning; and the poor were fed regularly at the gate.

apart from; not including

From this reading Legal death had taken place already; the unity of life and consciousness existed no more; the seal was defaced; they could no longer sign a document except as individuals.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading Legal death had taken place already; the unity of life and consciousness existed no more; the seal was defaced; they could no longer sign a document except as individuals.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading The offices continued to be sung day and night, and the masses every morning; and the poor were fed regularly at the gate.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.

A small part broken or separated off something larger.

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading The offices continued to be sung day and night, and the masses every morning; and the poor were fed regularly at the gate.

destroyed or killed

From this reading THE SINKING SHIP Dr. Petre had come and gone, and to all appearance the priory was as before.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.

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

From this reading THE SINKING SHIP Dr. Petre had come and gone, and to all appearance the priory was as before.

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

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.

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

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.

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

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.

plural of “individual” — a human being

From this reading Legal death had taken place already; the unity of life and consciousness existed no more; the seal was defaced; they could no longer sign a document except as individuals.

a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.

plural of “knave” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

From this reading Legal death had taken place already; the unity of life and consciousness existed no more; the seal was defaced; they could no longer sign a document except as individuals.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading But across the corporate life had passed a subtle change, analogous to that which comes to the body of a man.

for more time

From this reading Legal death had taken place already; the unity of life and consciousness existed no more; the seal was defaced; they could no longer sign a document except as individuals.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading But across the corporate life had passed a subtle change, analogous to that which comes to the body of a man.

the common people generally

From this reading The offices continued to be sung day and night, and the masses every morning; and the poor were fed regularly at the gate.

of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.

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

From this reading Legal death had taken place already; the unity of life and consciousness existed no more; the seal was defaced; they could no longer sign a document except as individuals.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The offices continued to be sung day and night, and the masses every morning; and the poor were fed regularly at the gate.

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

From this reading The offices continued to be sung day and night, and the masses every morning; and the poor were fed regularly at the gate.

not any; not one

From this reading Legal death had taken place already; the unity of life and consciousness existed no more; the seal was defaced; they could no longer sign a document except as individuals.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The offices continued to be sung day and night, and the masses every morning; and the poor were fed regularly at the gate.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading But across the corporate life had passed a subtle change, analogous to that which comes to the body of a man.

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

From this reading THE SINKING SHIP Dr. Petre had come and gone, and to all appearance the priory was as before.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Legal death had taken place already; the unity of life and consciousness existed no more; the seal was defaced; they could no longer sign a document except as individuals.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading The offices continued to be sung day and night, and the masses every morning; and the poor were fed regularly at the gate.

plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.

religious residence in a monastery governed by a prior or a convent governed by a prioress

From this reading THE SINKING SHIP Dr. Petre had come and gone, and to all appearance the priory was as before.

professing to be qualified

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.

in a regular manner

From this reading The offices continued to be sung day and night, and the masses every morning; and the poor were fed regularly at the gate.

an officer of the church who is in charge of sacred objects

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.

make tight; secure against leakage

From this reading Legal death had taken place already; the unity of life and consciousness existed no more; the seal was defaced; they could no longer sign a document except as individuals.

take hold of; grab

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.

transport commercially

From this reading THE SINKING SHIP Dr. Petre had come and gone, and to all appearance the priory was as before.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Legal death had taken place already; the unity of life and consciousness existed no more; the seal was defaced; they could no longer sign a document except as individuals.

a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

From this reading THE SINKING SHIP Dr. Petre had come and gone, and to all appearance the priory was as before.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.

difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

From this reading But across the corporate life had passed a subtle change, analogous to that which comes to the body of a man.

the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy

From this reading The offices continued to be sung day and night, and the masses every morning; and the poor were fed regularly at the gate.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.

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

From this reading THE SINKING SHIP Dr. Petre had come and gone, and to all appearance the priory was as before.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.

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

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.

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

From this reading THE SINKING SHIP Dr. Petre had come and gone, and to all appearance the priory was as before.

plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.

an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting

From this reading Legal death had taken place already; the unity of life and consciousness existed no more; the seal was defaced; they could no longer sign a document except as individuals.

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

From this reading THE SINKING SHIP Dr. Petre had come and gone, and to all appearance the priory was as before.

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

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.

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

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.

which person or people

From this reading He had not taken a jewel or a fragment of stuff; he had congratulated the sacristan on the beauty and order of his treasures, and had bidden him guard them carefully, for that there were knaves abroad who professed themselves as authorised by the King to seize monastic possessions, which they sold for their own profit.