Chapter XIX

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

From this reading EVENTS WAIT UPON THE DANDELIONS IN the quiet of the sacristy the priest listened to the stories of Armando and the banker, and gained a clear knowledge of Juno’s fantastic plot to secure a marble portrait and a rich husband.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading The holy man saw in their timely interruption an act of Providence that had saved San Patrizio from being the scene of a horrid sin.

(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 So true did it all ring that Father Nicodemo saw no pressing need to search the records of the city’s Bureau of Vital Statistics.

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

From this reading The holy man saw in their timely interruption an act of Providence that had saved San Patrizio from being the scene of a horrid sin.

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

From this reading EVENTS WAIT UPON THE DANDELIONS IN the quiet of the sacristy the priest listened to the stories of Armando and the banker, and gained a clear knowledge of Juno’s fantastic plot to secure a marble portrait and a rich husband.

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

From this reading EVENTS WAIT UPON THE DANDELIONS IN the quiet of the sacristy the priest listened to the stories of Armando and the banker, and gained a clear knowledge of Juno’s fantastic plot to secure a marble portrait and a rich husband.

a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank

From this reading EVENTS WAIT UPON THE DANDELIONS IN the quiet of the sacristy the priest listened to the stories of Armando and the banker, and gained a clear knowledge of Juno’s fantastic plot to secure a marble portrait and a rich husband.

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

From this reading He told Signor Tomato it would be enough that he bring the husband in evidence, and he, the priest, would see to it that the woman was confronted with him and the truth drawn from her own lips.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The holy man saw in their timely interruption an act of Providence that had saved San Patrizio from being the scene of a horrid sin.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He told Signor Tomato it would be enough that he bring the husband in evidence, and he, the priest, would see to it that the woman was confronted with him and the truth drawn from her own lips.

an administrative unit of government

From this reading So true did it all ring that Father Nicodemo saw no pressing need to search the records of the city’s Bureau of Vital Statistics.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But to Armando the situation had nothing to offer of comfort.

possessive form of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading So true did it all ring that Father Nicodemo saw no pressing need to search the records of the city’s Bureau of Vital Statistics.

rid of obstructions

From this reading EVENTS WAIT UPON THE DANDELIONS IN the quiet of the sacristy the priest listened to the stories of Armando and the banker, and gained a clear knowledge of Juno’s fantastic plot to secure a marble portrait and a rich husband.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading But to Armando the situation had nothing to offer of comfort.

past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition

From this reading He told Signor Tomato it would be enough that he bring the husband in evidence, and he, the priest, would see to it that the woman was confronted with him and the truth drawn from her own lips.

plural of “dandelion” — any of several herbs of the genus Taraxacum having long tap roots and deeply notched leaves and bright yellow flowers followed by fluffy seed balls

From this reading EVENTS WAIT UPON THE DANDELIONS IN the quiet of the sacristy the priest listened to the stories of Armando and the banker, and gained a clear knowledge of Juno’s fantastic plot to secure a marble portrait and a rich husband.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading So true did it all ring that Father Nicodemo saw no pressing need to search the records of the city’s Bureau of Vital Statistics.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading He told Signor Tomato it would be enough that he bring the husband in evidence, and he, the priest, would see to it that the woman was confronted with him and the truth drawn from her own lips.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He told Signor Tomato it would be enough that he bring the husband in evidence, and he, the priest, would see to it that the woman was confronted with him and the truth drawn from her own lips.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading EVENTS WAIT UPON THE DANDELIONS IN the quiet of the sacristy the priest listened to the stories of Armando and the banker, and gained a clear knowledge of Juno’s fantastic plot to secure a marble portrait and a rich husband.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading He told Signor Tomato it would be enough that he bring the husband in evidence, and he, the priest, would see to it that the woman was confronted with him and the truth drawn from her own lips.

ludicrously odd

From this reading EVENTS WAIT UPON THE DANDELIONS IN the quiet of the sacristy the priest listened to the stories of Armando and the banker, and gained a clear knowledge of Juno’s fantastic plot to secure a marble portrait and a rich husband.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading So true did it all ring that Father Nicodemo saw no pressing need to search the records of the city’s Bureau of Vital Statistics.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He told Signor Tomato it would be enough that he bring the husband in evidence, and he, the priest, would see to it that the woman was confronted with him and the truth drawn from her own lips.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading EVENTS WAIT UPON THE DANDELIONS IN the quiet of the sacristy the priest listened to the stories of Armando and the banker, and gained a clear knowledge of Juno’s fantastic plot to secure a marble portrait and a rich husband.

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

From this reading The holy man saw in their timely interruption an act of Providence that had saved San Patrizio from being the scene of a horrid sin.

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

From this reading He told Signor Tomato it would be enough that he bring the husband in evidence, and he, the priest, would see to it that the woman was confronted with him and the truth drawn from her own lips.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He told Signor Tomato it would be enough that he bring the husband in evidence, and he, the priest, would see to it that the woman was confronted with him and the truth drawn from her own lips.

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

From this reading He told Signor Tomato it would be enough that he bring the husband in evidence, and he, the priest, would see to it that the woman was confronted with him and the truth drawn from her own lips.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading The holy man saw in their timely interruption an act of Providence that had saved San Patrizio from being the scene of a horrid sin.

exceedingly bad

From this reading The holy man saw in their timely interruption an act of Providence that had saved San Patrizio from being the scene of a horrid sin.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading EVENTS WAIT UPON THE DANDELIONS IN the quiet of the sacristy the priest listened to the stories of Armando and the banker, and gained a clear knowledge of Juno’s fantastic plot to secure a marble portrait and a rich husband.

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

From this reading EVENTS WAIT UPON THE DANDELIONS IN the quiet of the sacristy the priest listened to the stories of Armando and the banker, and gained a clear knowledge of Juno’s fantastic plot to secure a marble portrait and a rich husband.

an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

From this reading The holy man saw in their timely interruption an act of Providence that had saved San Patrizio from being the scene of a horrid sin.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading So true did it all ring that Father Nicodemo saw no pressing need to search the records of the city’s Bureau of Vital Statistics.

possessive form of “juno” — (Roman mythology) queen of the Olympian gods who protected marriage; wife and sister of Jupiter; counterpart of Greek Hera

From this reading EVENTS WAIT UPON THE DANDELIONS IN the quiet of the sacristy the priest listened to the stories of Armando and the banker, and gained a clear knowledge of Juno’s fantastic plot to secure a marble portrait and a rich husband.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading EVENTS WAIT UPON THE DANDELIONS IN the quiet of the sacristy the priest listened to the stories of Armando and the banker, and gained a clear knowledge of Juno’s fantastic plot to secure a marble portrait and a rich husband.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading He told Signor Tomato it would be enough that he bring the husband in evidence, and he, the priest, would see to it that the woman was confronted with him and the truth drawn from her own lips.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading EVENTS WAIT UPON THE DANDELIONS IN the quiet of the sacristy the priest listened to the stories of Armando and the banker, and gained a clear knowledge of Juno’s fantastic plot to secure a marble portrait and a rich husband.

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

From this reading The holy man saw in their timely interruption an act of Providence that had saved San Patrizio from being the scene of a horrid sin.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading EVENTS WAIT UPON THE DANDELIONS IN the quiet of the sacristy the priest listened to the stories of Armando and the banker, and gained a clear knowledge of Juno’s fantastic plot to secure a marble portrait and a rich husband.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading So true did it all ring that Father Nicodemo saw no pressing need to search the records of the city’s Bureau of Vital Statistics.

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

From this reading So true did it all ring that Father Nicodemo saw no pressing need to search the records of the city’s Bureau of Vital Statistics.

not any; not one

From this reading So true did it all ring that Father Nicodemo saw no pressing need to search the records of the city’s Bureau of Vital Statistics.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading But to Armando the situation had nothing to offer of comfort.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading EVENTS WAIT UPON THE DANDELIONS IN the quiet of the sacristy the priest listened to the stories of Armando and the banker, and gained a clear knowledge of Juno’s fantastic plot to secure a marble portrait and a rich husband.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading But to Armando the situation had nothing to offer of comfort.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He told Signor Tomato it would be enough that he bring the husband in evidence, and he, the priest, would see to it that the woman was confronted with him and the truth drawn from her own lips.

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

From this reading The holy man saw in their timely interruption an act of Providence that had saved San Patrizio from being the scene of a horrid sin.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading EVENTS WAIT UPON THE DANDELIONS IN the quiet of the sacristy the priest listened to the stories of Armando and the banker, and gained a clear knowledge of Juno’s fantastic plot to secure a marble portrait and a rich husband.

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading EVENTS WAIT UPON THE DANDELIONS IN the quiet of the sacristy the priest listened to the stories of Armando and the banker, and gained a clear knowledge of Juno’s fantastic plot to secure a marble portrait and a rich husband.

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading So true did it all ring that Father Nicodemo saw no pressing need to search the records of the city’s Bureau of Vital Statistics.

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

From this reading EVENTS WAIT UPON THE DANDELIONS IN the quiet of the sacristy the priest listened to the stories of Armando and the banker, and gained a clear knowledge of Juno’s fantastic plot to secure a marble portrait and a rich husband.

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading The holy man saw in their timely interruption an act of Providence that had saved San Patrizio from being the scene of a horrid sin.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading EVENTS WAIT UPON THE DANDELIONS IN the quiet of the sacristy the priest listened to the stories of Armando and the banker, and gained a clear knowledge of Juno’s fantastic plot to secure a marble portrait and a rich husband.

plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading So true did it all ring that Father Nicodemo saw no pressing need to search the records of the city’s Bureau of Vital Statistics.

possessing material wealth

From this reading EVENTS WAIT UPON THE DANDELIONS IN the quiet of the sacristy the priest listened to the stories of Armando and the banker, and gained a clear knowledge of Juno’s fantastic plot to secure a marble portrait and a rich husband.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading So true did it all ring that Father Nicodemo saw no pressing need to search the records of the city’s Bureau of Vital Statistics.

a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept or meetings are held

From this reading EVENTS WAIT UPON THE DANDELIONS IN the quiet of the sacristy the priest listened to the stories of Armando and the banker, and gained a clear knowledge of Juno’s fantastic plot to secure a marble portrait and a rich husband.

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

From this reading The holy man saw in their timely interruption an act of Providence that had saved San Patrizio from being the scene of a horrid sin.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading The holy man saw in their timely interruption an act of Providence that had saved San Patrizio from being the scene of a horrid sin.

cut with a saw

From this reading So true did it all ring that Father Nicodemo saw no pressing need to search the records of the city’s Bureau of Vital Statistics.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The holy man saw in their timely interruption an act of Providence that had saved San Patrizio from being the scene of a horrid sin.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading So true did it all ring that Father Nicodemo saw no pressing need to search the records of the city’s Bureau of Vital Statistics.

get by special effort

From this reading EVENTS WAIT UPON THE DANDELIONS IN the quiet of the sacristy the priest listened to the stories of Armando and the banker, and gained a clear knowledge of Juno’s fantastic plot to secure a marble portrait and a rich husband.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He told Signor Tomato it would be enough that he bring the husband in evidence, and he, the priest, would see to it that the woman was confronted with him and the truth drawn from her own lips.

used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately

From this reading He told Signor Tomato it would be enough that he bring the husband in evidence, and he, the priest, would see to it that the woman was confronted with him and the truth drawn from her own lips.

estrangement from god

From this reading The holy man saw in their timely interruption an act of Providence that had saved San Patrizio from being the scene of a horrid sin.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading But to Armando the situation had nothing to offer of comfort.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So true did it all ring that Father Nicodemo saw no pressing need to search the records of the city’s Bureau of Vital Statistics.

a branch of applied mathematics concerned with the collection and interpretation of quantitative data and the use of probability theory to estimate population parameters

From this reading So true did it all ring that Father Nicodemo saw no pressing need to search the records of the city’s Bureau of Vital Statistics.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading EVENTS WAIT UPON THE DANDELIONS IN the quiet of the sacristy the priest listened to the stories of Armando and the banker, and gained a clear knowledge of Juno’s fantastic plot to secure a marble portrait and a rich husband.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So true did it all ring that Father Nicodemo saw no pressing need to search the records of the city’s Bureau of Vital Statistics.

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

From this reading EVENTS WAIT UPON THE DANDELIONS IN the quiet of the sacristy the priest listened to the stories of Armando and the banker, and gained a clear knowledge of Juno’s fantastic plot to secure a marble portrait and a rich husband.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The holy man saw in their timely interruption an act of Providence that had saved San Patrizio from being the scene of a horrid sin.

before a time limit expires

From this reading The holy man saw in their timely interruption an act of Providence that had saved San Patrizio from being the scene of a horrid sin.

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

From this reading EVENTS WAIT UPON THE DANDELIONS IN the quiet of the sacristy the priest listened to the stories of Armando and the banker, and gained a clear knowledge of Juno’s fantastic plot to secure a marble portrait and a rich husband.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He told Signor Tomato it would be enough that he bring the husband in evidence, and he, the priest, would see to it that the woman was confronted with him and the truth drawn from her own lips.

mildly acid red or yellow pulpy fruit eaten as a vegetable

From this reading He told Signor Tomato it would be enough that he bring the husband in evidence, and he, the priest, would see to it that the woman was confronted with him and the truth drawn from her own lips.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading So true did it all ring that Father Nicodemo saw no pressing need to search the records of the city’s Bureau of Vital Statistics.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading He told Signor Tomato it would be enough that he bring the husband in evidence, and he, the priest, would see to it that the woman was confronted with him and the truth drawn from her own lips.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading EVENTS WAIT UPON THE DANDELIONS IN the quiet of the sacristy the priest listened to the stories of Armando and the banker, and gained a clear knowledge of Juno’s fantastic plot to secure a marble portrait and a rich husband.

urgently needed; absolutely necessary

From this reading So true did it all ring that Father Nicodemo saw no pressing need to search the records of the city’s Bureau of Vital Statistics.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading EVENTS WAIT UPON THE DANDELIONS IN the quiet of the sacristy the priest listened to the stories of Armando and the banker, and gained a clear knowledge of Juno’s fantastic plot to secure a marble portrait and a rich husband.

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

From this reading He told Signor Tomato it would be enough that he bring the husband in evidence, and he, the priest, would see to it that the woman was confronted with him and the truth drawn from her own lips.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He told Signor Tomato it would be enough that he bring the husband in evidence, and he, the priest, would see to it that the woman was confronted with him and the truth drawn from her own lips.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He told Signor Tomato it would be enough that he bring the husband in evidence, and he, the priest, would see to it that the woman was confronted with him and the truth drawn from her own lips.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He told Signor Tomato it would be enough that he bring the husband in evidence, and he, the priest, would see to it that the woman was confronted with him and the truth drawn from her own lips.