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 The bishop himself sometimes listened to the astrologer, it was said, for, besides studying the stars and prophesying, the astrologer made a great show of piety, which would impress the bishop, of course.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was the astrologer, as we all believed, who originated the story about Father Peter's shocking remark and carried it to the bishop.

(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 It was the astrologer, as we all believed, who originated the story about Father Peter's shocking remark and carried it to the bishop.

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

From this reading He denounced him openly as a charlatan--a fraud with no valuable knowledge of any kind, or powers beyond those of an ordinary and rather inferior human being, which naturally made the astrologer hate Father Peter and wish to ruin him.

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

From this reading The bishop himself sometimes listened to the astrologer, it was said, for, besides studying the stars and prophesying, the astrologer made a great show of piety, which would impress the bishop, of course.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He denounced him openly as a charlatan--a fraud with no valuable knowledge of any kind, or powers beyond those of an ordinary and rather inferior human being, which naturally made the astrologer hate Father Peter and wish to ruin him.

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

From this reading He denounced him openly as a charlatan--a fraud with no valuable knowledge of any kind, or powers beyond those of an ordinary and rather inferior human being, which naturally made the astrologer hate Father Peter and wish to ruin him.

someone who predicts the future by the positions of the planets and sun and Moon

From this reading The bishop himself sometimes listened to the astrologer, it was said, for, besides studying the stars and prophesying, the astrologer made a great show of piety, which would impress the bishop, of course.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He denounced him openly as a charlatan--a fraud with no valuable knowledge of any kind, or powers beyond those of an ordinary and rather inferior human being, which naturally made the astrologer hate Father Peter and wish to ruin him.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading It was said that Father Peter had made the remark to his niece, Marget, though Marget denied it and implored the bishop to believe her and spare her old uncle from poverty and disgrace.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading It was the astrologer, as we all believed, who originated the story about Father Peter's shocking remark and carried it to the bishop.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading The bishop himself sometimes listened to the astrologer, it was said, for, besides studying the stars and prophesying, the astrologer made a great show of piety, which would impress the bishop, of course.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading He denounced him openly as a charlatan--a fraud with no valuable knowledge of any kind, or powers beyond those of an ordinary and rather inferior human being, which naturally made the astrologer hate Father Peter and wish to ruin him.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading The bishop himself sometimes listened to the astrologer, it was said, for, besides studying the stars and prophesying, the astrologer made a great show of piety, which would impress the bishop, of course.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Father Peter took no stock in the astrologer.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading It was the astrologer, as we all believed, who originated the story about Father Peter's shocking remark and carried it to the bishop.

a flamboyant deceiver; one who attracts customers with tricks or jokes

From this reading He denounced him openly as a charlatan--a fraud with no valuable knowledge of any kind, or powers beyond those of an ordinary and rather inferior human being, which naturally made the astrologer hate Father Peter and wish to ruin him.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The bishop himself sometimes listened to the astrologer, it was said, for, besides studying the stars and prophesying, the astrologer made a great show of piety, which would impress the bishop, of course.

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading It was said that Father Peter had made the remark to his niece, Marget, though Marget denied it and implored the bishop to believe her and spare her old uncle from poverty and disgrace.

past form of “denounce” — speak out against

From this reading He denounced him openly as a charlatan--a fraud with no valuable knowledge of any kind, or powers beyond those of an ordinary and rather inferior human being, which naturally made the astrologer hate Father Peter and wish to ruin him.

bring shame or dishonor upon

From this reading It was said that Father Peter had made the remark to his niece, Marget, though Marget denied it and implored the bishop to believe her and spare her old uncle from poverty and disgrace.

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

From this reading But Father Peter took no stock in the astrologer.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The bishop himself sometimes listened to the astrologer, it was said, for, besides studying the stars and prophesying, the astrologer made a great show of piety, which would impress the bishop, of course.

intentional deception resulting in injury to another person

From this reading He denounced him openly as a charlatan--a fraud with no valuable knowledge of any kind, or powers beyond those of an ordinary and rather inferior human being, which naturally made the astrologer hate Father Peter and wish to ruin him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was said that Father Peter had made the remark to his niece, Marget, though Marget denied it and implored the bishop to believe her and spare her old uncle from poverty and disgrace.

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

From this reading The bishop himself sometimes listened to the astrologer, it was said, for, besides studying the stars and prophesying, the astrologer made a great show of piety, which would impress the bishop, of course.

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

From this reading It was said that Father Peter had made the remark to his niece, Marget, though Marget denied it and implored the bishop to believe her and spare her old uncle from poverty and disgrace.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading He denounced him openly as a charlatan--a fraud with no valuable knowledge of any kind, or powers beyond those of an ordinary and rather inferior human being, which naturally made the astrologer hate Father Peter and wish to ruin him.

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

From this reading He denounced him openly as a charlatan--a fraud with no valuable knowledge of any kind, or powers beyond those of an ordinary and rather inferior human being, which naturally made the astrologer hate Father Peter and wish to ruin him.

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

From this reading It was said that Father Peter had made the remark to his niece, Marget, though Marget denied it and implored the bishop to believe her and spare her old uncle from poverty and disgrace.

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

From this reading He denounced him openly as a charlatan--a fraud with no valuable knowledge of any kind, or powers beyond those of an ordinary and rather inferior human being, which naturally made the astrologer hate Father Peter and wish to ruin him.

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

From this reading The bishop himself sometimes listened to the astrologer, it was said, for, besides studying the stars and prophesying, the astrologer made a great show of piety, which would impress the bishop, of course.

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

From this reading It was said that Father Peter had made the remark to his niece, Marget, though Marget denied it and implored the bishop to believe her and spare her old uncle from poverty and disgrace.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading He denounced him openly as a charlatan--a fraud with no valuable knowledge of any kind, or powers beyond those of an ordinary and rather inferior human being, which naturally made the astrologer hate Father Peter and wish to ruin him.

past form of “implore” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading It was said that Father Peter had made the remark to his niece, Marget, though Marget denied it and implored the bishop to believe her and spare her old uncle from poverty and disgrace.

have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

From this reading The bishop himself sometimes listened to the astrologer, it was said, for, besides studying the stars and prophesying, the astrologer made a great show of piety, which would impress the bishop, of course.

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

From this reading But Father Peter took no stock in the astrologer.

of or characteristic of low rank or importance

From this reading He denounced him openly as a charlatan--a fraud with no valuable knowledge of any kind, or powers beyond those of an ordinary and rather inferior human being, which naturally made the astrologer hate Father Peter and wish to ruin him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The bishop himself sometimes listened to the astrologer, it was said, for, besides studying the stars and prophesying, the astrologer made a great show of piety, which would impress the bishop, of course.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading He denounced him openly as a charlatan--a fraud with no valuable knowledge of any kind, or powers beyond those of an ordinary and rather inferior human being, which naturally made the astrologer hate Father Peter and wish to ruin him.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading He denounced him openly as a charlatan--a fraud with no valuable knowledge of any kind, or powers beyond those of an ordinary and rather inferior human being, which naturally made the astrologer hate Father Peter and wish to ruin him.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading The bishop himself sometimes listened to the astrologer, it was said, for, besides studying the stars and prophesying, the astrologer made a great show of piety, which would impress the bishop, of course.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The bishop himself sometimes listened to the astrologer, it was said, for, besides studying the stars and prophesying, the astrologer made a great show of piety, which would impress the bishop, of course.

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From this reading It was said that Father Peter had made the remark to his niece, Marget, though Marget denied it and implored the bishop to believe her and spare her old uncle from poverty and disgrace.

as might be expected

From this reading He denounced him openly as a charlatan--a fraud with no valuable knowledge of any kind, or powers beyond those of an ordinary and rather inferior human being, which naturally made the astrologer hate Father Peter and wish to ruin him.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading It was said that Father Peter had made the remark to his niece, Marget, though Marget denied it and implored the bishop to believe her and spare her old uncle from poverty and disgrace.

not any; not one

From this reading But Father Peter took no stock in the astrologer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The bishop himself sometimes listened to the astrologer, it was said, for, besides studying the stars and prophesying, the astrologer made a great show of piety, which would impress the bishop, of course.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It was said that Father Peter had made the remark to his niece, Marget, though Marget denied it and implored the bishop to believe her and spare her old uncle from poverty and disgrace.

in an open way

From this reading He denounced him openly as a charlatan--a fraud with no valuable knowledge of any kind, or powers beyond those of an ordinary and rather inferior human being, which naturally made the astrologer hate Father Peter and wish to ruin him.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He denounced him openly as a charlatan--a fraud with no valuable knowledge of any kind, or powers beyond those of an ordinary and rather inferior human being, which naturally made the astrologer hate Father Peter and wish to ruin him.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading He denounced him openly as a charlatan--a fraud with no valuable knowledge of any kind, or powers beyond those of an ordinary and rather inferior human being, which naturally made the astrologer hate Father Peter and wish to ruin him.

past form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading It was the astrologer, as we all believed, who originated the story about Father Peter's shocking remark and carried it to the bishop.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading But Father Peter took no stock in the astrologer.

possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading It was the astrologer, as we all believed, who originated the story about Father Peter's shocking remark and carried it to the bishop.

righteousness by virtue of being pious

From this reading The bishop himself sometimes listened to the astrologer, it was said, for, besides studying the stars and prophesying, the astrologer made a great show of piety, which would impress the bishop, of course.

the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

From this reading It was said that Father Peter had made the remark to his niece, Marget, though Marget denied it and implored the bishop to believe her and spare her old uncle from poverty and disgrace.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading He denounced him openly as a charlatan--a fraud with no valuable knowledge of any kind, or powers beyond those of an ordinary and rather inferior human being, which naturally made the astrologer hate Father Peter and wish to ruin him.

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From this reading The bishop himself sometimes listened to the astrologer, it was said, for, besides studying the stars and prophesying, the astrologer made a great show of piety, which would impress the bishop, of course.

on the contrary

From this reading He denounced him openly as a charlatan--a fraud with no valuable knowledge of any kind, or powers beyond those of an ordinary and rather inferior human being, which naturally made the astrologer hate Father Peter and wish to ruin him.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading It was the astrologer, as we all believed, who originated the story about Father Peter's shocking remark and carried it to the bishop.

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading He denounced him openly as a charlatan--a fraud with no valuable knowledge of any kind, or powers beyond those of an ordinary and rather inferior human being, which naturally made the astrologer hate Father Peter and wish to ruin him.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The bishop himself sometimes listened to the astrologer, it was said, for, besides studying the stars and prophesying, the astrologer made a great show of piety, which would impress the bishop, of course.

glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism

From this reading It was the astrologer, as we all believed, who originated the story about Father Peter's shocking remark and carried it to the bishop.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The bishop himself sometimes listened to the astrologer, it was said, for, besides studying the stars and prophesying, the astrologer made a great show of piety, which would impress the bishop, of course.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading The bishop himself sometimes listened to the astrologer, it was said, for, besides studying the stars and prophesying, the astrologer made a great show of piety, which would impress the bishop, of course.

refrain from harming

From this reading It was said that Father Peter had made the remark to his niece, Marget, though Marget denied it and implored the bishop to believe her and spare her old uncle from poverty and disgrace.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading The bishop himself sometimes listened to the astrologer, it was said, for, besides studying the stars and prophesying, the astrologer made a great show of piety, which would impress the bishop, of course.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading But Father Peter took no stock in the astrologer.

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 It was the astrologer, as we all believed, who originated the story about Father Peter's shocking remark and carried it to the bishop.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading The bishop himself sometimes listened to the astrologer, it was said, for, besides studying the stars and prophesying, the astrologer made a great show of piety, which would impress the bishop, of course.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was said that Father Peter had made the remark to his niece, Marget, though Marget denied it and implored the bishop to believe her and spare her old uncle from poverty and disgrace.

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

From this reading The bishop himself sometimes listened to the astrologer, it was said, for, besides studying the stars and prophesying, the astrologer made a great show of piety, which would impress the bishop, of course.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading He denounced him openly as a charlatan--a fraud with no valuable knowledge of any kind, or powers beyond those of an ordinary and rather inferior human being, which naturally made the astrologer hate Father Peter and wish to ruin him.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was said that Father Peter had made the remark to his niece, Marget, though Marget denied it and implored the bishop to believe her and spare her old uncle from poverty and disgrace.

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

From this reading The bishop himself sometimes listened to the astrologer, it was said, for, besides studying the stars and prophesying, the astrologer made a great show of piety, which would impress the bishop, of course.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading But Father Peter took no stock in the astrologer.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading It was said that Father Peter had made the remark to his niece, Marget, though Marget denied it and implored the bishop to believe her and spare her old uncle from poverty and disgrace.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading He denounced him openly as a charlatan--a fraud with no valuable knowledge of any kind, or powers beyond those of an ordinary and rather inferior human being, which naturally made the astrologer hate Father Peter and wish to ruin him.

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

From this reading The bishop himself sometimes listened to the astrologer, it was said, for, besides studying the stars and prophesying, the astrologer made a great show of piety, which would impress the bishop, of course.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It was the astrologer, as we all believed, who originated the story about Father Peter's shocking remark and carried it to the bishop.

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

From this reading The bishop himself sometimes listened to the astrologer, it was said, for, besides studying the stars and prophesying, the astrologer made a great show of piety, which would impress the bishop, of course.

which person or people

From this reading It was the astrologer, as we all believed, who originated the story about Father Peter's shocking remark and carried it to the bishop.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading He denounced him openly as a charlatan--a fraud with no valuable knowledge of any kind, or powers beyond those of an ordinary and rather inferior human being, which naturally made the astrologer hate Father Peter and wish to ruin him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He denounced him openly as a charlatan--a fraud with no valuable knowledge of any kind, or powers beyond those of an ordinary and rather inferior human being, which naturally made the astrologer hate Father Peter and wish to ruin him.

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

From this reading The bishop himself sometimes listened to the astrologer, it was said, for, besides studying the stars and prophesying, the astrologer made a great show of piety, which would impress the bishop, of course.