Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

the superior of an abbey of monks

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading All the same I listened with such an attentive air that his reverence was delighted with me and asked where I was staying.

(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 All the same I listened with such an attentive air that his reverence was delighted with me and asked where I was staying.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading I have no doubt that these were his thoughts, as I have always had the look of a great sinner.

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

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

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

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

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

From this reading I do not know whether I pronounced these words with an air of compunction, but the abbot joined his hands and lifted them to heaven, as if to thank God for touching my heart and bringing me there to lay down the burden of my sins.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading All the same I listened with such an attentive air that his reverence was delighted with me and asked where I was staying.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention

From this reading All the same I listened with such an attentive air that his reverence was delighted with me and asked where I was staying.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading I do not know whether I pronounced these words with an air of compunction, but the abbot joined his hands and lifted them to heaven, as if to thank God for touching my heart and bringing me there to lay down the burden of my sins.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading I do not know whether I pronounced these words with an air of compunction, but the abbot joined his hands and lifted them to heaven, as if to thank God for touching my heart and bringing me there to lay down the burden of my sins.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I do not know whether I pronounced these words with an air of compunction, but the abbot joined his hands and lifted them to heaven, as if to thank God for touching my heart and bringing me there to lay down the burden of my sins.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Nowhere," said I; "I came from Zurich on foot, and my first visit was to your church."

a hooded cloak for women

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading "Nowhere," said I; "I came from Zurich on foot, and my first visit was to your church."

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

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

From this reading I do not know whether I pronounced these words with an air of compunction, but the abbot joined his hands and lifted them to heaven, as if to thank God for touching my heart and bringing me there to lay down the burden of my sins.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

greatly pleased

From this reading All the same I listened with such an attentive air that his reverence was delighted with me and asked where I was staying.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

have supper; eat dinner

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I do not know whether I pronounced these words with an air of compunction, but the abbot joined his hands and lifted them to heaven, as if to thank God for touching my heart and bringing me there to lay down the burden of my sins.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading I have no doubt that these were his thoughts, as I have always had the look of a great sinner.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading I do not know whether I pronounced these words with an air of compunction, but the abbot joined his hands and lifted them to heaven, as if to thank God for touching my heart and bringing me there to lay down the burden of my sins.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "Nowhere," said I; "I came from Zurich on foot, and my first visit was to your church."

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading "Nowhere," said I; "I came from Zurich on foot, and my first visit was to your church."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I do not know whether I pronounced these words with an air of compunction, but the abbot joined his hands and lifted them to heaven, as if to thank God for touching my heart and bringing me there to lay down the burden of my sins.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Nowhere," said I; "I came from Zurich on foot, and my first visit was to your church."

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

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

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading I do not know whether I pronounced these words with an air of compunction, but the abbot joined his hands and lifted them to heaven, as if to thank God for touching my heart and bringing me there to lay down the burden of my sins.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading I have no doubt that these were his thoughts, as I have always had the look of a great sinner.

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

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

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

From this reading I do not know whether I pronounced these words with an air of compunction, but the abbot joined his hands and lifted them to heaven, as if to thank God for touching my heart and bringing me there to lay down the burden of my sins.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have no doubt that these were his thoughts, as I have always had the look of a great sinner.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading I do not know whether I pronounced these words with an air of compunction, but the abbot joined his hands and lifted them to heaven, as if to thank God for touching my heart and bringing me there to lay down the burden of my sins.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading I do not know whether I pronounced these words with an air of compunction, but the abbot joined his hands and lifted them to heaven, as if to thank God for touching my heart and bringing me there to lay down the burden of my sins.

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

From this reading All the same I listened with such an attentive air that his reverence was delighted with me and asked where I was staying.

the quality of being holy

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I do not know whether I pronounced these words with an air of compunction, but the abbot joined his hands and lifted them to heaven, as if to thank God for touching my heart and bringing me there to lay down the burden of my sins.

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

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading I do not know whether I pronounced these words with an air of compunction, but the abbot joined his hands and lifted them to heaven, as if to thank God for touching my heart and bringing me there to lay down the burden of my sins.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I do not know whether I pronounced these words with an air of compunction, but the abbot joined his hands and lifted them to heaven, as if to thank God for touching my heart and bringing me there to lay down the burden of my sins.

the sound of laughing

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading I do not know whether I pronounced these words with an air of compunction, but the abbot joined his hands and lifted them to heaven, as if to thank God for touching my heart and bringing me there to lay down the burden of my sins.

held up in the air

From this reading I do not know whether I pronounced these words with an air of compunction, but the abbot joined his hands and lifted them to heaven, as if to thank God for touching my heart and bringing me there to lay down the burden of my sins.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading All the same I listened with such an attentive air that his reverence was delighted with me and asked where I was staying.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I have no doubt that these were his thoughts, as I have always had the look of a great sinner.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

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

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

not any; not one

From this reading I have no doubt that these were his thoughts, as I have always had the look of a great sinner.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I do not know whether I pronounced these words with an air of compunction, but the abbot joined his hands and lifted them to heaven, as if to thank God for touching my heart and bringing me there to lay down the burden of my sins.

an insignificant place

From this reading "Nowhere," said I; "I came from Zurich on foot, and my first visit was to your church."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Nowhere," said I; "I came from Zurich on foot, and my first visit was to your church."

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

plural of “prank” — acting like a clown or buffoon

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading I do not know whether I pronounced these words with an air of compunction, but the abbot joined his hands and lifted them to heaven, as if to thank God for touching my heart and bringing me there to lay down the burden of my sins.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

bring to an end; settle conclusively

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

-ing form of “restrain” — to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

From this reading All the same I listened with such an attentive air that his reverence was delighted with me and asked where I was staying.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Nowhere," said I; "I came from Zurich on foot, and my first visit was to your church."

Identical; not different.

From this reading All the same I listened with such an attentive air that his reverence was delighted with me and asked where I was staying.

a person who sins (without repenting)

From this reading I have no doubt that these were his thoughts, as I have always had the look of a great sinner.

plural of “sin” — estrangement from god

From this reading I do not know whether I pronounced these words with an air of compunction, but the abbot joined his hands and lifted them to heaven, as if to thank God for touching my heart and bringing me there to lay down the burden of my sins.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading All the same I listened with such an attentive air that his reverence was delighted with me and asked where I was staying.

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 I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading All the same I listened with such an attentive air that his reverence was delighted with me and asked where I was staying.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading I do not know whether I pronounced these words with an air of compunction, but the abbot joined his hands and lifted them to heaven, as if to thank God for touching my heart and bringing me there to lay down the burden of my sins.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All the same I listened with such an attentive air that his reverence was delighted with me and asked where I was staying.

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

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I do not know whether I pronounced these words with an air of compunction, but the abbot joined his hands and lifted them to heaven, as if to thank God for touching my heart and bringing me there to lay down the burden of my sins.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I do not know whether I pronounced these words with an air of compunction, but the abbot joined his hands and lifted them to heaven, as if to thank God for touching my heart and bringing me there to lay down the burden of my sins.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I have no doubt that these were his thoughts, as I have always had the look of a great sinner.

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

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

arousing affect

From this reading I do not know whether I pronounced these words with an air of compunction, but the abbot joined his hands and lifted them to heaven, as if to thank God for touching my heart and bringing me there to lay down the burden of my sins.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading "Nowhere," said I; "I came from Zurich on foot, and my first visit was to your church."

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

From this reading All the same I listened with such an attentive air that his reverence was delighted with me and asked where I was staying.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

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

From this reading I have no doubt that these were his thoughts, as I have always had the look of a great sinner.

in or at the place that

From this reading All the same I listened with such an attentive air that his reverence was delighted with me and asked where I was staying.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading I do not know whether I pronounced these words with an air of compunction, but the abbot joined his hands and lifted them to heaven, as if to thank God for touching my heart and bringing me there to lay down the burden of my sins.

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

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I Resolve to Become a Monk--I go to Confession--Delay of a Fortnight--Giustiniani, the Apostle Capuchin--I Alter my Mind; My Reasons--My Pranks at the Inn--I Dine With the Abbot The cool way in which the abbot told these cock-and-bull stories gave me an inclination to laughter, which the holiness of the place and the laws of politeness had much difficulty in restraining.

the words that are spoken

From this reading I do not know whether I pronounced these words with an air of compunction, but the abbot joined his hands and lifted them to heaven, as if to thank God for touching my heart and bringing me there to lay down the burden of my sins.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Nowhere," said I; "I came from Zurich on foot, and my first visit was to your church."

the largest city in Switzerland; located in the northern part of the country

From this reading "Nowhere," said I; "I came from Zurich on foot, and my first visit was to your church."