Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading A MIRACLE And here it is necessary to record certain things which led up to this--to Peter--most extraordinary of meetings: things which those who do not believe in the miracles wrought by love and prayer might regard as almost incredible coincidences.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading One afternoon, it was in the week between Christmas and the New Year, Father O'Sullivan was in the Westminster Hospital.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading A MIRACLE And here it is necessary to record certain things which led up to this--to Peter--most extraordinary of meetings: things which those who do not believe in the miracles wrought by love and prayer might regard as almost incredible coincidences.

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

From this reading A MIRACLE And here it is necessary to record certain things which led up to this--to Peter--most extraordinary of meetings: things which those who do not believe in the miracles wrought by love and prayer might regard as almost incredible coincidences.

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

From this reading A MIRACLE And here it is necessary to record certain things which led up to this--to Peter--most extraordinary of meetings: things which those who do not believe in the miracles wrought by love and prayer might regard as almost incredible coincidences.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been with a sick man for the last half-hour or so, cheering him on his high-road to recovery.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading A MIRACLE And here it is necessary to record certain things which led up to this--to Peter--most extraordinary of meetings: things which those who do not believe in the miracles wrought by love and prayer might regard as almost incredible coincidences.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading One afternoon, it was in the week between Christmas and the New Year, Father O'Sullivan was in the Westminster Hospital.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A MIRACLE And here it is necessary to record certain things which led up to this--to Peter--most extraordinary of meetings: things which those who do not believe in the miracles wrought by love and prayer might regard as almost incredible coincidences.

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

From this reading He had only just left him--he was, in fact, in the corridor--when a nursing Sister, a Catholic, came up to him.

of or relating to or supporting Catholicism

From this reading He had only just left him--he was, in fact, in the corridor--when a nursing Sister, a Catholic, came up to him.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading A MIRACLE And here it is necessary to record certain things which led up to this--to Peter--most extraordinary of meetings: things which those who do not believe in the miracles wrought by love and prayer might regard as almost incredible coincidences.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading He had been with a sick man for the last half-hour or so, cheering him on his high-road to recovery.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading One afternoon, it was in the week between Christmas and the New Year, Father O'Sullivan was in the Westminster Hospital.

plural of “coincidence” — an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental

From this reading A MIRACLE And here it is necessary to record certain things which led up to this--to Peter--most extraordinary of meetings: things which those who do not believe in the miracles wrought by love and prayer might regard as almost incredible coincidences.

an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading He had only just left him--he was, in fact, in the corridor--when a nursing Sister, a Catholic, came up to him.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading A MIRACLE And here it is necessary to record certain things which led up to this--to Peter--most extraordinary of meetings: things which those who do not believe in the miracles wrought by love and prayer might regard as almost incredible coincidences.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading "Father," she said, "there's a man--a gentleman--who would like to see you; he's a Catholic and dying.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading A MIRACLE And here it is necessary to record certain things which led up to this--to Peter--most extraordinary of meetings: things which those who do not believe in the miracles wrought by love and prayer might regard as almost incredible coincidences.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading He had only just left him--he was, in fact, in the corridor--when a nursing Sister, a Catholic, came up to him.

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

From this reading One afternoon, it was in the week between Christmas and the New Year, Father O'Sullivan was in the Westminster Hospital.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had been with a sick man for the last half-hour or so, cheering him on his high-road to recovery.

a man of refinement

From this reading "Father," she said, "there's a man--a gentleman--who would like to see you; he's a Catholic and dying.

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

From this reading He had been with a sick man for the last half-hour or so, cheering him on his high-road to recovery.

a half of an hour

From this reading He had been with a sick man for the last half-hour or so, cheering him on his high-road to recovery.

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

From this reading He had been with a sick man for the last half-hour or so, cheering him on his high-road to recovery.

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

From this reading "Father," she said, "there's a man--a gentleman--who would like to see you; he's a Catholic and dying.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading A MIRACLE And here it is necessary to record certain things which led up to this--to Peter--most extraordinary of meetings: things which those who do not believe in the miracles wrought by love and prayer might regard as almost incredible coincidences.

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

From this reading He had been with a sick man for the last half-hour or so, cheering him on his high-road to recovery.

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

From this reading He had been with a sick man for the last half-hour or so, cheering him on his high-road to recovery.

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

From this reading He had been with a sick man for the last half-hour or so, cheering him on his high-road to recovery.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading One afternoon, it was in the week between Christmas and the New Year, Father O'Sullivan was in the Westminster Hospital.

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

From this reading A MIRACLE And here it is necessary to record certain things which led up to this--to Peter--most extraordinary of meetings: things which those who do not believe in the miracles wrought by love and prayer might regard as almost incredible coincidences.

beyond belief or understanding

From this reading A MIRACLE And here it is necessary to record certain things which led up to this--to Peter--most extraordinary of meetings: things which those who do not believe in the miracles wrought by love and prayer might regard as almost incredible coincidences.

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

From this reading A MIRACLE And here it is necessary to record certain things which led up to this--to Peter--most extraordinary of meetings: things which those who do not believe in the miracles wrought by love and prayer might regard as almost incredible coincidences.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A MIRACLE And here it is necessary to record certain things which led up to this--to Peter--most extraordinary of meetings: things which those who do not believe in the miracles wrought by love and prayer might regard as almost incredible coincidences.

and nothing more

From this reading He had only just left him--he was, in fact, in the corridor--when a nursing Sister, a Catholic, came up to him.

immediately past

From this reading He had been with a sick man for the last half-hour or so, cheering him on his high-road to recovery.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading A MIRACLE And here it is necessary to record certain things which led up to this--to Peter--most extraordinary of meetings: things which those who do not believe in the miracles wrought by love and prayer might regard as almost incredible coincidences.

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

From this reading He had only just left him--he was, in fact, in the corridor--when a nursing Sister, a Catholic, came up to him.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Father," she said, "there's a man--a gentleman--who would like to see you; he's a Catholic and dying.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading A MIRACLE And here it is necessary to record certain things which led up to this--to Peter--most extraordinary of meetings: things which those who do not believe in the miracles wrought by love and prayer might regard as almost incredible coincidences.

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

From this reading He had been with a sick man for the last half-hour or so, cheering him on his high-road to recovery.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading A MIRACLE And here it is necessary to record certain things which led up to this--to Peter--most extraordinary of meetings: things which those who do not believe in the miracles wrought by love and prayer might regard as almost incredible coincidences.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A MIRACLE And here it is necessary to record certain things which led up to this--to Peter--most extraordinary of meetings: things which those who do not believe in the miracles wrought by love and prayer might regard as almost incredible coincidences.

any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading A MIRACLE And here it is necessary to record certain things which led up to this--to Peter--most extraordinary of meetings: things which those who do not believe in the miracles wrought by love and prayer might regard as almost incredible coincidences.

plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading A MIRACLE And here it is necessary to record certain things which led up to this--to Peter--most extraordinary of meetings: things which those who do not believe in the miracles wrought by love and prayer might regard as almost incredible coincidences.

used to form the superlative

From this reading A MIRACLE And here it is necessary to record certain things which led up to this--to Peter--most extraordinary of meetings: things which those who do not believe in the miracles wrought by love and prayer might regard as almost incredible coincidences.

absolutely essential

From this reading A MIRACLE And here it is necessary to record certain things which led up to this--to Peter--most extraordinary of meetings: things which those who do not believe in the miracles wrought by love and prayer might regard as almost incredible coincidences.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading One afternoon, it was in the week between Christmas and the New Year, Father O'Sullivan was in the Westminster Hospital.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A MIRACLE And here it is necessary to record certain things which led up to this--to Peter--most extraordinary of meetings: things which those who do not believe in the miracles wrought by love and prayer might regard as almost incredible coincidences.

the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm

From this reading He had only just left him--he was, in fact, in the corridor--when a nursing Sister, a Catholic, came up to him.

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

From this reading One afternoon, it was in the week between Christmas and the New Year, Father O'Sullivan was in the Westminster Hospital.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A MIRACLE And here it is necessary to record certain things which led up to this--to Peter--most extraordinary of meetings: things which those who do not believe in the miracles wrought by love and prayer might regard as almost incredible coincidences.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had been with a sick man for the last half-hour or so, cheering him on his high-road to recovery.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One afternoon, it was in the week between Christmas and the New Year, Father O'Sullivan was in the Westminster Hospital.

and nothing more

From this reading He had only just left him--he was, in fact, in the corridor--when a nursing Sister, a Catholic, came up to him.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had been with a sick man for the last half-hour or so, cheering him on his high-road to recovery.

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

From this reading A MIRACLE And here it is necessary to record certain things which led up to this--to Peter--most extraordinary of meetings: things which those who do not believe in the miracles wrought by love and prayer might regard as almost incredible coincidences.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading A MIRACLE And here it is necessary to record certain things which led up to this--to Peter--most extraordinary of meetings: things which those who do not believe in the miracles wrought by love and prayer might regard as almost incredible coincidences.

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

From this reading A MIRACLE And here it is necessary to record certain things which led up to this--to Peter--most extraordinary of meetings: things which those who do not believe in the miracles wrought by love and prayer might regard as almost incredible coincidences.

return to an original state

From this reading He had been with a sick man for the last half-hour or so, cheering him on his high-road to recovery.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading A MIRACLE And here it is necessary to record certain things which led up to this--to Peter--most extraordinary of meetings: things which those who do not believe in the miracles wrought by love and prayer might regard as almost incredible coincidences.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Father," she said, "there's a man--a gentleman--who would like to see you; he's a Catholic and dying.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Father," she said, "there's a man--a gentleman--who would like to see you; he's a Catholic and dying.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Father," she said, "there's a man--a gentleman--who would like to see you; he's a Catholic and dying.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading He had been with a sick man for the last half-hour or so, cheering him on his high-road to recovery.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading He had only just left him--he was, in fact, in the corridor--when a nursing Sister, a Catholic, came up to him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had been with a sick man for the last half-hour or so, cheering him on his high-road to recovery.

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

From this reading A MIRACLE And here it is necessary to record certain things which led up to this--to Peter--most extraordinary of meetings: things which those who do not believe in the miracles wrought by love and prayer might regard as almost incredible coincidences.

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

From this reading "Father," she said, "there's a man--a gentleman--who would like to see you; he's a Catholic and dying.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading A MIRACLE And here it is necessary to record certain things which led up to this--to Peter--most extraordinary of meetings: things which those who do not believe in the miracles wrought by love and prayer might regard as almost incredible coincidences.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading A MIRACLE And here it is necessary to record certain things which led up to this--to Peter--most extraordinary of meetings: things which those who do not believe in the miracles wrought by love and prayer might regard as almost incredible coincidences.

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

From this reading A MIRACLE And here it is necessary to record certain things which led up to this--to Peter--most extraordinary of meetings: things which those who do not believe in the miracles wrought by love and prayer might regard as almost incredible coincidences.

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

From this reading A MIRACLE And here it is necessary to record certain things which led up to this--to Peter--most extraordinary of meetings: things which those who do not believe in the miracles wrought by love and prayer might regard as almost incredible coincidences.

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

From this reading A MIRACLE And here it is necessary to record certain things which led up to this--to Peter--most extraordinary of meetings: things which those who do not believe in the miracles wrought by love and prayer might regard as almost incredible coincidences.

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

From this reading One afternoon, it was in the week between Christmas and the New Year, Father O'Sullivan was in the Westminster Hospital.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading One afternoon, it was in the week between Christmas and the New Year, Father O'Sullivan was in the Westminster Hospital.

a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey

From this reading One afternoon, it was in the week between Christmas and the New Year, Father O'Sullivan was in the Westminster Hospital.

at the time that

From this reading He had only just left him--he was, in fact, in the corridor--when a nursing Sister, a Catholic, came up to him.

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

From this reading A MIRACLE And here it is necessary to record certain things which led up to this--to Peter--most extraordinary of meetings: things which those who do not believe in the miracles wrought by love and prayer might regard as almost incredible coincidences.

which person or people

From this reading A MIRACLE And here it is necessary to record certain things which led up to this--to Peter--most extraordinary of meetings: things which those who do not believe in the miracles wrought by love and prayer might regard as almost incredible coincidences.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had been with a sick man for the last half-hour or so, cheering him on his high-road to recovery.

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

From this reading "Father," she said, "there's a man--a gentleman--who would like to see you; he's a Catholic and dying.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading A MIRACLE And here it is necessary to record certain things which led up to this--to Peter--most extraordinary of meetings: things which those who do not believe in the miracles wrought by love and prayer might regard as almost incredible coincidences.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading One afternoon, it was in the week between Christmas and the New Year, Father O'Sullivan was in the Westminster Hospital.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Father," she said, "there's a man--a gentleman--who would like to see you; he's a Catholic and dying.