Chapter XIII

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

From this reading An elderly priest, weary-looking and sad, was their sole companion, and he watched them through the meal, with a look that Trafford read as expressive of a desire to have talk with him.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading “You are from above?” he asked, and Trafford assented.

later than; following

From this reading So, after the eating was over, Trafford put himself in the way of the clergyman, who quickly availed himself of the chance:

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

From this reading An elderly priest, weary-looking and sad, was their sole companion, and he watched them through the meal, with a look that Trafford read as expressive of a desire to have talk with him.

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

From this reading The meal was primitive in material and cooking, but the sauce was hunger.

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

From this reading “You are from above?” he asked, and Trafford assented.

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

From this reading An elderly priest, weary-looking and sad, was their sole companion, and he watched them through the meal, with a look that Trafford read as expressive of a desire to have talk with him.

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

From this reading “You are from above?” he asked, and Trafford assented.

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From this reading “You are from above?” he asked, and Trafford assented.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Priest’s Story They had their dinner that day at Nic’khal’s, at the Forks, eating in the shed that later in the season becomes the “summer kitchen.”

past form of “avail” — use to one's advantage

From this reading So, after the eating was over, Trafford put himself in the way of the clergyman, who quickly availed himself of the chance:

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The Priest’s Story They had their dinner that day at Nic’khal’s, at the Forks, eating in the shed that later in the season becomes the “summer kitchen.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The meal was primitive in material and cooking, but the sauce was hunger.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading So, after the eating was over, Trafford put himself in the way of the clergyman, who quickly availed himself of the chance:

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading So, after the eating was over, Trafford put himself in the way of the clergyman, who quickly availed himself of the chance:

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading An elderly priest, weary-looking and sad, was their sole companion, and he watched them through the meal, with a look that Trafford read as expressive of a desire to have talk with him.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading The meal was primitive in material and cooking, but the sauce was hunger.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The Priest’s Story They had their dinner that day at Nic’khal’s, at the Forks, eating in the shed that later in the season becomes the “summer kitchen.”

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading An elderly priest, weary-looking and sad, was their sole companion, and he watched them through the meal, with a look that Trafford read as expressive of a desire to have talk with him.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading The Priest’s Story They had their dinner that day at Nic’khal’s, at the Forks, eating in the shed that later in the season becomes the “summer kitchen.”

the act of consuming food

From this reading The Priest’s Story They had their dinner that day at Nic’khal’s, at the Forks, eating in the shed that later in the season becomes the “summer kitchen.”

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading An elderly priest, weary-looking and sad, was their sole companion, and he watched them through the meal, with a look that Trafford read as expressive of a desire to have talk with him.

characterized by expression

From this reading An elderly priest, weary-looking and sad, was their sole companion, and he watched them through the meal, with a look that Trafford read as expressive of a desire to have talk with him.

plural of “fork” — cutlery used for serving and eating food

From this reading The Priest’s Story They had their dinner that day at Nic’khal’s, at the Forks, eating in the shed that later in the season becomes the “summer kitchen.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “You are from above?” he asked, and Trafford assented.

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

From this reading The Priest’s Story They had their dinner that day at Nic’khal’s, at the Forks, eating in the shed that later in the season becomes the “summer kitchen.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading An elderly priest, weary-looking and sad, was their sole companion, and he watched them through the meal, with a look that Trafford read as expressive of a desire to have talk with him.

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

From this reading An elderly priest, weary-looking and sad, was their sole companion, and he watched them through the meal, with a look that Trafford read as expressive of a desire to have talk with him.

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

From this reading An elderly priest, weary-looking and sad, was their sole companion, and he watched them through the meal, with a look that Trafford read as expressive of a desire to have talk with him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading So, after the eating was over, Trafford put himself in the way of the clergyman, who quickly availed himself of the chance:

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading The meal was primitive in material and cooking, but the sauce was hunger.

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

From this reading The Priest’s Story They had their dinner that day at Nic’khal’s, at the Forks, eating in the shed that later in the season becomes the “summer kitchen.”

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading The Priest’s Story They had their dinner that day at Nic’khal’s, at the Forks, eating in the shed that later in the season becomes the “summer kitchen.”

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The Priest’s Story They had their dinner that day at Nic’khal’s, at the Forks, eating in the shed that later in the season becomes the “summer kitchen.”

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading An elderly priest, weary-looking and sad, was their sole companion, and he watched them through the meal, with a look that Trafford read as expressive of a desire to have talk with him.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading The meal was primitive in material and cooking, but the sauce was hunger.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading The meal was primitive in material and cooking, but the sauce was hunger.

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

From this reading The Priest’s Story They had their dinner that day at Nic’khal’s, at the Forks, eating in the shed that later in the season becomes the “summer kitchen.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading An elderly priest, weary-looking and sad, was their sole companion, and he watched them through the meal, with a look that Trafford read as expressive of a desire to have talk with him.

above and across; more than

From this reading So, after the eating was over, Trafford put himself in the way of the clergyman, who quickly availed himself of the chance:

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

From this reading An elderly priest, weary-looking and sad, was their sole companion, and he watched them through the meal, with a look that Trafford read as expressive of a desire to have talk with him.

possessive form of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading The Priest’s Story They had their dinner that day at Nic’khal’s, at the Forks, eating in the shed that later in the season becomes the “summer kitchen.”

belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness

From this reading The meal was primitive in material and cooking, but the sauce was hunger.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading So, after the eating was over, Trafford put himself in the way of the clergyman, who quickly availed himself of the chance:

with speed

From this reading So, after the eating was over, Trafford put himself in the way of the clergyman, who quickly availed himself of the chance:

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading An elderly priest, weary-looking and sad, was their sole companion, and he watched them through the meal, with a look that Trafford read as expressive of a desire to have talk with him.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading An elderly priest, weary-looking and sad, was their sole companion, and he watched them through the meal, with a look that Trafford read as expressive of a desire to have talk with him.

flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food

From this reading The meal was primitive in material and cooking, but the sauce was hunger.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading The Priest’s Story They had their dinner that day at Nic’khal’s, at the Forks, eating in the shed that later in the season becomes the “summer kitchen.”

get rid of

From this reading The Priest’s Story They had their dinner that day at Nic’khal’s, at the Forks, eating in the shed that later in the season becomes the “summer kitchen.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So, after the eating was over, Trafford put himself in the way of the clergyman, who quickly availed himself of the chance:

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading An elderly priest, weary-looking and sad, was their sole companion, and he watched them through the meal, with a look that Trafford read as expressive of a desire to have talk with him.

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 The Priest’s Story They had their dinner that day at Nic’khal’s, at the Forks, eating in the shed that later in the season becomes the “summer kitchen.”

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The Priest’s Story They had their dinner that day at Nic’khal’s, at the Forks, eating in the shed that later in the season becomes the “summer kitchen.”

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading An elderly priest, weary-looking and sad, was their sole companion, and he watched them through the meal, with a look that Trafford read as expressive of a desire to have talk with him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Priest’s Story They had their dinner that day at Nic’khal’s, at the Forks, eating in the shed that later in the season becomes the “summer kitchen.”

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

From this reading The Priest’s Story They had their dinner that day at Nic’khal’s, at the Forks, eating in the shed that later in the season becomes the “summer kitchen.”

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Priest’s Story They had their dinner that day at Nic’khal’s, at the Forks, eating in the shed that later in the season becomes the “summer kitchen.”

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading An elderly priest, weary-looking and sad, was their sole companion, and he watched them through the meal, with a look that Trafford read as expressive of a desire to have talk with him.

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

From this reading The Priest’s Story They had their dinner that day at Nic’khal’s, at the Forks, eating in the shed that later in the season becomes the “summer kitchen.”

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading An elderly priest, weary-looking and sad, was their sole companion, and he watched them through the meal, with a look that Trafford read as expressive of a desire to have talk with him.

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

From this reading An elderly priest, weary-looking and sad, was their sole companion, and he watched them through the meal, with a look that Trafford read as expressive of a desire to have talk with him.

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

From this reading An elderly priest, weary-looking and sad, was their sole companion, and he watched them through the meal, with a look that Trafford read as expressive of a desire to have talk with him.

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

From this reading The meal was primitive in material and cooking, but the sauce was hunger.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading An elderly priest, weary-looking and sad, was their sole companion, and he watched them through the meal, with a look that Trafford read as expressive of a desire to have talk with him.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading So, after the eating was over, Trafford put himself in the way of the clergyman, who quickly availed himself of the chance:

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

From this reading An elderly priest, weary-looking and sad, was their sole companion, and he watched them through the meal, with a look that Trafford read as expressive of a desire to have talk with him.

which person or people

From this reading So, after the eating was over, Trafford put himself in the way of the clergyman, who quickly availed himself of the chance:

in the company of; together with

From this reading An elderly priest, weary-looking and sad, was their sole companion, and he watched them through the meal, with a look that Trafford read as expressive of a desire to have talk with him.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You are from above?” he asked, and Trafford assented.