Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Left alone, and unable to pray, the abbot strove to dissipate his agitation of spirit by walking to and fro within his chamber; and while thus occupied, he was interrupted by a guard, who told him that the priest sent by the Earl of Derby was without, and immediately afterwards the confessor was ushered in.

the superior of an abbey of monks

From this reading Left alone, and unable to pray, the abbot strove to dissipate his agitation of spirit by walking to and fro within his chamber; and while thus occupied, he was interrupted by a guard, who told him that the priest sent by the Earl of Derby was without, and immediately afterwards the confessor was ushered in.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Left alone, and unable to pray, the abbot strove to dissipate his agitation of spirit by walking to and fro within his chamber; and while thus occupied, he was interrupted by a guard, who told him that the priest sent by the Earl of Derby was without, and immediately afterwards the confessor was ushered in.

anew

From this reading The monk offered him no consolation, but waited in silence till he should again look up.

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading Left alone, and unable to pray, the abbot strove to dissipate his agitation of spirit by walking to and fro within his chamber; and while thus occupied, he was interrupted by a guard, who told him that the priest sent by the Earl of Derby was without, and immediately afterwards the confessor was ushered in.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Left alone, and unable to pray, the abbot strove to dissipate his agitation of spirit by walking to and fro within his chamber; and while thus occupied, he was interrupted by a guard, who told him that the priest sent by the Earl of Derby was without, and immediately afterwards the confessor was ushered in.

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

From this reading Left alone, and unable to pray, the abbot strove to dissipate his agitation of spirit by walking to and fro within his chamber; and while thus occupied, he was interrupted by a guard, who told him that the priest sent by the Earl of Derby was without, and immediately afterwards the confessor was ushered in.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At sight of him, Paslew sank upon a seat and buried his face in his hands.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was the tall monk, who had been standing between the biers, and his features were still shrouded by his cowl.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It was the tall monk, who had been standing between the biers, and his features were still shrouded by his cowl.

plural of “bier” — a coffin along with its stand

From this reading It was the tall monk, who had been standing between the biers, and his features were still shrouded by his cowl.

placed in a grave

From this reading At sight of him, Paslew sank upon a seat and buried his face in his hands.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The monk offered him no consolation, but waited in silence till he should again look up.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Left alone, and unable to pray, the abbot strove to dissipate his agitation of spirit by walking to and fro within his chamber; and while thus occupied, he was interrupted by a guard, who told him that the priest sent by the Earl of Derby was without, and immediately afterwards the confessor was ushered in.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading Left alone, and unable to pray, the abbot strove to dissipate his agitation of spirit by walking to and fro within his chamber; and while thus occupied, he was interrupted by a guard, who told him that the priest sent by the Earl of Derby was without, and immediately afterwards the confessor was ushered in.

a priest who hears confession and gives absolution

From this reading Left alone, and unable to pray, the abbot strove to dissipate his agitation of spirit by walking to and fro within his chamber; and while thus occupied, he was interrupted by a guard, who told him that the priest sent by the Earl of Derby was without, and immediately afterwards the confessor was ushered in.

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading The monk offered him no consolation, but waited in silence till he should again look up.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading At last Paslew took courage and spoke.

protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine

From this reading It was the tall monk, who had been standing between the biers, and his features were still shrouded by his cowl.

a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim

From this reading Left alone, and unable to pray, the abbot strove to dissipate his agitation of spirit by walking to and fro within his chamber; and while thus occupied, he was interrupted by a guard, who told him that the priest sent by the Earl of Derby was without, and immediately afterwards the confessor was ushered in.

to cause to separate and go in different directions

From this reading Left alone, and unable to pray, the abbot strove to dissipate his agitation of spirit by walking to and fro within his chamber; and while thus occupied, he was interrupted by a guard, who told him that the priest sent by the Earl of Derby was without, and immediately afterwards the confessor was ushered in.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading Left alone, and unable to pray, the abbot strove to dissipate his agitation of spirit by walking to and fro within his chamber; and while thus occupied, he was interrupted by a guard, who told him that the priest sent by the Earl of Derby was without, and immediately afterwards the confessor was ushered in.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading At sight of him, Paslew sank upon a seat and buried his face in his hands.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading It was the tall monk, who had been standing between the biers, and his features were still shrouded by his cowl.

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From this reading Left alone, and unable to pray, the abbot strove to dissipate his agitation of spirit by walking to and fro within his chamber; and while thus occupied, he was interrupted by a guard, who told him that the priest sent by the Earl of Derby was without, and immediately afterwards the confessor was ushered in.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Left alone, and unable to pray, the abbot strove to dissipate his agitation of spirit by walking to and fro within his chamber; and while thus occupied, he was interrupted by a guard, who told him that the priest sent by the Earl of Derby was without, and immediately afterwards the confessor was ushered in.

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

From this reading It was the tall monk, who had been standing between the biers, and his features were still shrouded by his cowl.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading At sight of him, Paslew sank upon a seat and buried his face in his hands.

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

From this reading Left alone, and unable to pray, the abbot strove to dissipate his agitation of spirit by walking to and fro within his chamber; and while thus occupied, he was interrupted by a guard, who told him that the priest sent by the Earl of Derby was without, and immediately afterwards the confessor was ushered in.

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

From this reading Left alone, and unable to pray, the abbot strove to dissipate his agitation of spirit by walking to and fro within his chamber; and while thus occupied, he was interrupted by a guard, who told him that the priest sent by the Earl of Derby was without, and immediately afterwards the confessor was ushered in.

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

From this reading Left alone, and unable to pray, the abbot strove to dissipate his agitation of spirit by walking to and fro within his chamber; and while thus occupied, he was interrupted by a guard, who told him that the priest sent by the Earl of Derby was without, and immediately afterwards the confessor was ushered in.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Left alone, and unable to pray, the abbot strove to dissipate his agitation of spirit by walking to and fro within his chamber; and while thus occupied, he was interrupted by a guard, who told him that the priest sent by the Earl of Derby was without, and immediately afterwards the confessor was ushered in.

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

From this reading Left alone, and unable to pray, the abbot strove to dissipate his agitation of spirit by walking to and fro within his chamber; and while thus occupied, he was interrupted by a guard, who told him that the priest sent by the Earl of Derby was without, and immediately afterwards the confessor was ushered in.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading Left alone, and unable to pray, the abbot strove to dissipate his agitation of spirit by walking to and fro within his chamber; and while thus occupied, he was interrupted by a guard, who told him that the priest sent by the Earl of Derby was without, and immediately afterwards the confessor was ushered in.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the tall monk, who had been standing between the biers, and his features were still shrouded by his cowl.

immediately past

From this reading At last Paslew took courage and spoke.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Left alone, and unable to pray, the abbot strove to dissipate his agitation of spirit by walking to and fro within his chamber; and while thus occupied, he was interrupted by a guard, who told him that the priest sent by the Earl of Derby was without, and immediately afterwards the confessor was ushered in.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The monk offered him no consolation, but waited in silence till he should again look up.

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

From this reading It was the tall monk, who had been standing between the biers, and his features were still shrouded by his cowl.

not any; not one

From this reading The monk offered him no consolation, but waited in silence till he should again look up.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Left alone, and unable to pray, the abbot strove to dissipate his agitation of spirit by walking to and fro within his chamber; and while thus occupied, he was interrupted by a guard, who told him that the priest sent by the Earl of Derby was without, and immediately afterwards the confessor was ushered in.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Left alone, and unable to pray, the abbot strove to dissipate his agitation of spirit by walking to and fro within his chamber; and while thus occupied, he was interrupted by a guard, who told him that the priest sent by the Earl of Derby was without, and immediately afterwards the confessor was ushered in.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading The monk offered him no consolation, but waited in silence till he should again look up.

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From this reading At sight of him, Paslew sank upon a seat and buried his face in his hands.

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading Left alone, and unable to pray, the abbot strove to dissipate his agitation of spirit by walking to and fro within his chamber; and while thus occupied, he was interrupted by a guard, who told him that the priest sent by the Earl of Derby was without, and immediately afterwards the confessor was ushered in.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading Left alone, and unable to pray, the abbot strove to dissipate his agitation of spirit by walking to and fro within his chamber; and while thus occupied, he was interrupted by a guard, who told him that the priest sent by the Earl of Derby was without, and immediately afterwards the confessor was ushered in.

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading At sight of him, Paslew sank upon a seat and buried his face in his hands.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading At sight of him, Paslew sank upon a seat and buried his face in his hands.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Left alone, and unable to pray, the abbot strove to dissipate his agitation of spirit by walking to and fro within his chamber; and while thus occupied, he was interrupted by a guard, who told him that the priest sent by the Earl of Derby was without, and immediately afterwards the confessor was ushered in.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The monk offered him no consolation, but waited in silence till he should again look up.

past form of “shroud” — cover as if with a shroud

From this reading It was the tall monk, who had been standing between the biers, and his features were still shrouded by his cowl.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading At sight of him, Paslew sank upon a seat and buried his face in his hands.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading The monk offered him no consolation, but waited in silence till he should again look up.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Left alone, and unable to pray, the abbot strove to dissipate his agitation of spirit by walking to and fro within his chamber; and while thus occupied, he was interrupted by a guard, who told him that the priest sent by the Earl of Derby was without, and immediately afterwards the confessor was ushered in.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading At last Paslew took courage and spoke.

having a supporting base

From this reading It was the tall monk, who had been standing between the biers, and his features were still shrouded by his cowl.

not in physical motion

From this reading It was the tall monk, who had been standing between the biers, and his features were still shrouded by his cowl.

inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading Left alone, and unable to pray, the abbot strove to dissipate his agitation of spirit by walking to and fro within his chamber; and while thus occupied, he was interrupted by a guard, who told him that the priest sent by the Earl of Derby was without, and immediately afterwards the confessor was ushered in.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading It was the tall monk, who had been standing between the biers, and his features were still shrouded by his cowl.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Left alone, and unable to pray, the abbot strove to dissipate his agitation of spirit by walking to and fro within his chamber; and while thus occupied, he was interrupted by a guard, who told him that the priest sent by the Earl of Derby was without, and immediately afterwards the confessor was ushered in.

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

From this reading Left alone, and unable to pray, the abbot strove to dissipate his agitation of spirit by walking to and fro within his chamber; and while thus occupied, he was interrupted by a guard, who told him that the priest sent by the Earl of Derby was without, and immediately afterwards the confessor was ushered in.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Left alone, and unable to pray, the abbot strove to dissipate his agitation of spirit by walking to and fro within his chamber; and while thus occupied, he was interrupted by a guard, who told him that the priest sent by the Earl of Derby was without, and immediately afterwards the confessor was ushered in.

up to a particular time

From this reading The monk offered him no consolation, but waited in silence till he should again look up.

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

From this reading Left alone, and unable to pray, the abbot strove to dissipate his agitation of spirit by walking to and fro within his chamber; and while thus occupied, he was interrupted by a guard, who told him that the priest sent by the Earl of Derby was without, and immediately afterwards the confessor was ushered in.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Left alone, and unable to pray, the abbot strove to dissipate his agitation of spirit by walking to and fro within his chamber; and while thus occupied, he was interrupted by a guard, who told him that the priest sent by the Earl of Derby was without, and immediately afterwards the confessor was ushered in.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading At last Paslew took courage and spoke.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading Left alone, and unable to pray, the abbot strove to dissipate his agitation of spirit by walking to and fro within his chamber; and while thus occupied, he was interrupted by a guard, who told him that the priest sent by the Earl of Derby was without, and immediately afterwards the confessor was ushered in.

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

From this reading The monk offered him no consolation, but waited in silence till he should again look up.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading At sight of him, Paslew sank upon a seat and buried his face in his hands.

past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

From this reading Left alone, and unable to pray, the abbot strove to dissipate his agitation of spirit by walking to and fro within his chamber; and while thus occupied, he was interrupted by a guard, who told him that the priest sent by the Earl of Derby was without, and immediately afterwards the confessor was ushered in.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading The monk offered him no consolation, but waited in silence till he should again look up.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Left alone, and unable to pray, the abbot strove to dissipate his agitation of spirit by walking to and fro within his chamber; and while thus occupied, he was interrupted by a guard, who told him that the priest sent by the Earl of Derby was without, and immediately afterwards the confessor was ushered in.

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

From this reading Left alone, and unable to pray, the abbot strove to dissipate his agitation of spirit by walking to and fro within his chamber; and while thus occupied, he was interrupted by a guard, who told him that the priest sent by the Earl of Derby was without, and immediately afterwards the confessor was ushered in.

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

From this reading It was the tall monk, who had been standing between the biers, and his features were still shrouded by his cowl.

during the time that

From this reading Left alone, and unable to pray, the abbot strove to dissipate his agitation of spirit by walking to and fro within his chamber; and while thus occupied, he was interrupted by a guard, who told him that the priest sent by the Earl of Derby was without, and immediately afterwards the confessor was ushered in.

which person or people

From this reading Left alone, and unable to pray, the abbot strove to dissipate his agitation of spirit by walking to and fro within his chamber; and while thus occupied, he was interrupted by a guard, who told him that the priest sent by the Earl of Derby was without, and immediately afterwards the confessor was ushered in.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Left alone, and unable to pray, the abbot strove to dissipate his agitation of spirit by walking to and fro within his chamber; and while thus occupied, he was interrupted by a guard, who told him that the priest sent by the Earl of Derby was without, and immediately afterwards the confessor was ushered in.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Left alone, and unable to pray, the abbot strove to dissipate his agitation of spirit by walking to and fro within his chamber; and while thus occupied, he was interrupted by a guard, who told him that the priest sent by the Earl of Derby was without, and immediately afterwards the confessor was ushered in.