used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The tone of conviction, the imposing authority of the archdeacon's character, left a profound impression upon the man.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly, his blind contempt for the common people notwithstanding, he wavered for a moment in his projects, and, recalling to memory the triumphant revolts, that under similar circumstances, had in recent years been witnessed in other Communes of Gaul, he was lost in sombre, silent perplexity, when the sudden entry of Black John awoke him from his quandary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BOURGEOIS AND ECCLESIASTICAL SEIGNEUR.
archdeacon's
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From this reading The tone of conviction, the imposing authority of the archdeacon's character, left a profound impression upon the man.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Though there was no crime he would recoil at in the satisfaction of his passions, yet he fervently clung to life.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading The tone of conviction, the imposing authority of the archdeacon's character, left a profound impression upon the man.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading Accordingly, his blind contempt for the common people notwithstanding, he wavered for a moment in his projects, and, recalling to memory the triumphant revolts, that under similar circumstances, had in recent years been witnessed in other Communes of Gaul, he was lost in sombre, silent perplexity, when the sudden entry of Black John awoke him from his quandary.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Accordingly, his blind contempt for the common people notwithstanding, he wavered for a moment in his projects, and, recalling to memory the triumphant revolts, that under similar circumstances, had in recent years been witnessed in other Communes of Gaul, he was lost in sombre, silent perplexity, when the sudden entry of Black John awoke him from his quandary.
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 of Laon had long remained steeped in revery.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Accordingly, his blind contempt for the common people notwithstanding, he wavered for a moment in his projects, and, recalling to memory the triumphant revolts, that under similar circumstances, had in recent years been witnessed in other Communes of Gaul, he was lost in sombre, silent perplexity, when the sudden entry of Black John awoke him from his quandary.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Accordingly, his blind contempt for the common people notwithstanding, he wavered for a moment in his projects, and, recalling to memory the triumphant revolts, that under similar circumstances, had in recent years been witnessed in other Communes of Gaul, he was lost in sombre, silent perplexity, when the sudden entry of Black John awoke him from his quandary.
BOURGEOISadjectiveUS /bʊrʒˈwɑː/
(according to Marxist thought) being of the property-owning class and exploitive of the working class
From this reading BOURGEOIS AND ECCLESIASTICAL SEIGNEUR.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The tone of conviction, the imposing authority of the archdeacon's character, left a profound impression upon the man.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Accordingly, his blind contempt for the common people notwithstanding, he wavered for a moment in his projects, and, recalling to memory the triumphant revolts, that under similar circumstances, had in recent years been witnessed in other Communes of Gaul, he was lost in sombre, silent perplexity, when the sudden entry of Black John awoke him from his quandary.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Though there was no crime he would recoil at in the satisfaction of his passions, yet he fervently clung to life.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Accordingly, his blind contempt for the common people notwithstanding, he wavered for a moment in his projects, and, recalling to memory the triumphant revolts, that under similar circumstances, had in recent years been witnessed in other Communes of Gaul, he was lost in sombre, silent perplexity, when the sudden entry of Black John awoke him from his quandary.
CommunesnounUS /ˈkɑːmjuːnz/
plural of “commune” — the smallest administrative district of several European countries
From this reading Accordingly, his blind contempt for the common people notwithstanding, he wavered for a moment in his projects, and, recalling to memory the triumphant revolts, that under similar circumstances, had in recent years been witnessed in other Communes of Gaul, he was lost in sombre, silent perplexity, when the sudden entry of Black John awoke him from his quandary.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Accordingly, his blind contempt for the common people notwithstanding, he wavered for a moment in his projects, and, recalling to memory the triumphant revolts, that under similar circumstances, had in recent years been witnessed in other Communes of Gaul, he was lost in sombre, silent perplexity, when the sudden entry of Black John awoke him from his quandary.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading The tone of conviction, the imposing authority of the archdeacon's character, left a profound impression upon the man.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Though there was no crime he would recoil at in the satisfaction of his passions, yet he fervently clung to life.
ECCLESIASTICALadjectiveUS /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪkəl/
of or associated with a church (especially a Christian Church)
From this reading BOURGEOIS AND ECCLESIASTICAL SEIGNEUR.
entrynounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading Accordingly, his blind contempt for the common people notwithstanding, he wavered for a moment in his projects, and, recalling to memory the triumphant revolts, that under similar circumstances, had in recent years been witnessed in other Communes of Gaul, he was lost in sombre, silent perplexity, when the sudden entry of Black John awoke him from his quandary.
ferventlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrvəntli/
with passionate fervor
From this reading Though there was no crime he would recoil at in the satisfaction of his passions, yet he fervently clung to life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Accordingly, his blind contempt for the common people notwithstanding, he wavered for a moment in his projects, and, recalling to memory the triumphant revolts, that under similar circumstances, had in recent years been witnessed in other Communes of Gaul, he was lost in sombre, silent perplexity, when the sudden entry of Black John awoke him from his quandary.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Accordingly, his blind contempt for the common people notwithstanding, he wavered for a moment in his projects, and, recalling to memory the triumphant revolts, that under similar circumstances, had in recent years been witnessed in other Communes of Gaul, he was lost in sombre, silent perplexity, when the sudden entry of Black John awoke him from his quandary.
GaulnounUS /ɡɔːl/
a person of French descent
From this reading Accordingly, his blind contempt for the common people notwithstanding, he wavered for a moment in his projects, and, recalling to memory the triumphant revolts, that under similar circumstances, had in recent years been witnessed in other Communes of Gaul, he was lost in sombre, silent perplexity, when the sudden entry of Black John awoke him from his quandary.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Bishop of Laon had long remained steeped in revery.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though there was no crime he would recoil at in the satisfaction of his passions, yet he fervently clung to life.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Accordingly, his blind contempt for the common people notwithstanding, he wavered for a moment in his projects, and, recalling to memory the triumphant revolts, that under similar circumstances, had in recent years been witnessed in other Communes of Gaul, he was lost in sombre, silent perplexity, when the sudden entry of Black John awoke him from his quandary.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Though there was no crime he would recoil at in the satisfaction of his passions, yet he fervently clung to life.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The tone of conviction, the imposing authority of the archdeacon's character, left a profound impression upon the man.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The tone of conviction, the imposing authority of the archdeacon's character, left a profound impression upon the man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Bishop of Laon had long remained steeped in revery.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Accordingly, his blind contempt for the common people notwithstanding, he wavered for a moment in his projects, and, recalling to memory the triumphant revolts, that under similar circumstances, had in recent years been witnessed in other Communes of Gaul, he was lost in sombre, silent perplexity, when the sudden entry of Black John awoke him from his quandary.
Laon
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From this reading The Bishop of Laon had long remained steeped in revery.
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 The tone of conviction, the imposing authority of the archdeacon's character, left a profound impression upon the man.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Though there was no crime he would recoil at in the satisfaction of his passions, yet he fervently clung to life.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The Bishop of Laon had long remained steeped in revery.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Accordingly, his blind contempt for the common people notwithstanding, he wavered for a moment in his projects, and, recalling to memory the triumphant revolts, that under similar circumstances, had in recent years been witnessed in other Communes of Gaul, he was lost in sombre, silent perplexity, when the sudden entry of Black John awoke him from his quandary.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The tone of conviction, the imposing authority of the archdeacon's character, left a profound impression upon the man.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Accordingly, his blind contempt for the common people notwithstanding, he wavered for a moment in his projects, and, recalling to memory the triumphant revolts, that under similar circumstances, had in recent years been witnessed in other Communes of Gaul, he was lost in sombre, silent perplexity, when the sudden entry of Black John awoke him from his quandary.
a particular point in time
From this reading Accordingly, his blind contempt for the common people notwithstanding, he wavered for a moment in his projects, and, recalling to memory the triumphant revolts, that under similar circumstances, had in recent years been witnessed in other Communes of Gaul, he was lost in sombre, silent perplexity, when the sudden entry of Black John awoke him from his quandary.
not any; not one
From this reading Though there was no crime he would recoil at in the satisfaction of his passions, yet he fervently clung to life.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Accordingly, his blind contempt for the common people notwithstanding, he wavered for a moment in his projects, and, recalling to memory the triumphant revolts, that under similar circumstances, had in recent years been witnessed in other Communes of Gaul, he was lost in sombre, silent perplexity, when the sudden entry of Black John awoke him from his quandary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Bishop of Laon had long remained steeped in revery.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Accordingly, his blind contempt for the common people notwithstanding, he wavered for a moment in his projects, and, recalling to memory the triumphant revolts, that under similar circumstances, had in recent years been witnessed in other Communes of Gaul, he was lost in sombre, silent perplexity, when the sudden entry of Black John awoke him from his quandary.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Though there was no crime he would recoil at in the satisfaction of his passions, yet he fervently clung to life.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Accordingly, his blind contempt for the common people notwithstanding, he wavered for a moment in his projects, and, recalling to memory the triumphant revolts, that under similar circumstances, had in recent years been witnessed in other Communes of Gaul, he was lost in sombre, silent perplexity, when the sudden entry of Black John awoke him from his quandary.
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading Accordingly, his blind contempt for the common people notwithstanding, he wavered for a moment in his projects, and, recalling to memory the triumphant revolts, that under similar circumstances, had in recent years been witnessed in other Communes of Gaul, he was lost in sombre, silent perplexity, when the sudden entry of Black John awoke him from his quandary.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading The tone of conviction, the imposing authority of the archdeacon's character, left a profound impression upon the man.
projectsnounUS /ˈprɑːdʒekts/
plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Accordingly, his blind contempt for the common people notwithstanding, he wavered for a moment in his projects, and, recalling to memory the triumphant revolts, that under similar circumstances, had in recent years been witnessed in other Communes of Gaul, he was lost in sombre, silent perplexity, when the sudden entry of Black John awoke him from his quandary.
quandarynounUS /ˈkwɑːndəri/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading Accordingly, his blind contempt for the common people notwithstanding, he wavered for a moment in his projects, and, recalling to memory the triumphant revolts, that under similar circumstances, had in recent years been witnessed in other Communes of Gaul, he was lost in sombre, silent perplexity, when the sudden entry of Black John awoke him from his quandary.
recallingverbUS /rɪˈkɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Accordingly, his blind contempt for the common people notwithstanding, he wavered for a moment in his projects, and, recalling to memory the triumphant revolts, that under similar circumstances, had in recent years been witnessed in other Communes of Gaul, he was lost in sombre, silent perplexity, when the sudden entry of Black John awoke him from his quandary.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Accordingly, his blind contempt for the common people notwithstanding, he wavered for a moment in his projects, and, recalling to memory the triumphant revolts, that under similar circumstances, had in recent years been witnessed in other Communes of Gaul, he was lost in sombre, silent perplexity, when the sudden entry of Black John awoke him from his quandary.
recoilverbUS /riˈkɔɪl/
draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading Though there was no crime he would recoil at in the satisfaction of his passions, yet he fervently clung to life.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The Bishop of Laon had long remained steeped in revery.
reverynoun
an abstracted state of absorption
From this reading The Bishop of Laon had long remained steeped in revery.
revoltsnounUS /riˈvoʊlts/
plural of “revolt” — organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading Accordingly, his blind contempt for the common people notwithstanding, he wavered for a moment in his projects, and, recalling to memory the triumphant revolts, that under similar circumstances, had in recent years been witnessed in other Communes of Gaul, he was lost in sombre, silent perplexity, when the sudden entry of Black John awoke him from his quandary.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Though there was no crime he would recoil at in the satisfaction of his passions, yet he fervently clung to life.
SEIGNEURnoun
a man of rank in the ancient regime
From this reading BOURGEOIS AND ECCLESIASTICAL SEIGNEUR.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Accordingly, his blind contempt for the common people notwithstanding, he wavered for a moment in his projects, and, recalling to memory the triumphant revolts, that under similar circumstances, had in recent years been witnessed in other Communes of Gaul, he was lost in sombre, silent perplexity, when the sudden entry of Black John awoke him from his quandary.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Accordingly, his blind contempt for the common people notwithstanding, he wavered for a moment in his projects, and, recalling to memory the triumphant revolts, that under similar circumstances, had in recent years been witnessed in other Communes of Gaul, he was lost in sombre, silent perplexity, when the sudden entry of Black John awoke him from his quandary.
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading Accordingly, his blind contempt for the common people notwithstanding, he wavered for a moment in his projects, and, recalling to memory the triumphant revolts, that under similar circumstances, had in recent years been witnessed in other Communes of Gaul, he was lost in sombre, silent perplexity, when the sudden entry of Black John awoke him from his quandary.
steepedverbUS /stiːpt/
past form of “steep” — devote (oneself) fully to
From this reading The Bishop of Laon had long remained steeped in revery.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Accordingly, his blind contempt for the common people notwithstanding, he wavered for a moment in his projects, and, recalling to memory the triumphant revolts, that under similar circumstances, had in recent years been witnessed in other Communes of Gaul, he was lost in sombre, silent perplexity, when the sudden entry of Black John awoke him from his quandary.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Accordingly, his blind contempt for the common people notwithstanding, he wavered for a moment in his projects, and, recalling to memory the triumphant revolts, that under similar circumstances, had in recent years been witnessed in other Communes of Gaul, he was lost in sombre, silent perplexity, when the sudden entry of Black John awoke him from his quandary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Bishop of Laon had long remained steeped in revery.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Though there was no crime he would recoil at in the satisfaction of his passions, yet he fervently clung to life.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though there was no crime he would recoil at in the satisfaction of his passions, yet he fervently clung to life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though there was no crime he would recoil at in the satisfaction of his passions, yet he fervently clung to life.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The tone of conviction, the imposing authority of the archdeacon's character, left a profound impression upon the man.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading Accordingly, his blind contempt for the common people notwithstanding, he wavered for a moment in his projects, and, recalling to memory the triumphant revolts, that under similar circumstances, had in recent years been witnessed in other Communes of Gaul, he was lost in sombre, silent perplexity, when the sudden entry of Black John awoke him from his quandary.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Accordingly, his blind contempt for the common people notwithstanding, he wavered for a moment in his projects, and, recalling to memory the triumphant revolts, that under similar circumstances, had in recent years been witnessed in other Communes of Gaul, he was lost in sombre, silent perplexity, when the sudden entry of Black John awoke him from his quandary.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The tone of conviction, the imposing authority of the archdeacon's character, left a profound impression upon the man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though there was no crime he would recoil at in the satisfaction of his passions, yet he fervently clung to life.
waveredverbUS /ˈweɪvərd/
past form of “waver” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Accordingly, his blind contempt for the common people notwithstanding, he wavered for a moment in his projects, and, recalling to memory the triumphant revolts, that under similar circumstances, had in recent years been witnessed in other Communes of Gaul, he was lost in sombre, silent perplexity, when the sudden entry of Black John awoke him from his quandary.
at the time that
From this reading Accordingly, his blind contempt for the common people notwithstanding, he wavered for a moment in his projects, and, recalling to memory the triumphant revolts, that under similar circumstances, had in recent years been witnessed in other Communes of Gaul, he was lost in sombre, silent perplexity, when the sudden entry of Black John awoke him from his quandary.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading Accordingly, his blind contempt for the common people notwithstanding, he wavered for a moment in his projects, and, recalling to memory the triumphant revolts, that under similar circumstances, had in recent years been witnessed in other Communes of Gaul, he was lost in sombre, silent perplexity, when the sudden entry of Black John awoke him from his quandary.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Though there was no crime he would recoil at in the satisfaction of his passions, yet he fervently clung to life.
a late time of life
From this reading Accordingly, his blind contempt for the common people notwithstanding, he wavered for a moment in his projects, and, recalling to memory the triumphant revolts, that under similar circumstances, had in recent years been witnessed in other Communes of Gaul, he was lost in sombre, silent perplexity, when the sudden entry of Black John awoke him from his quandary.
but in spite of that
From this reading Though there was no crime he would recoil at in the satisfaction of his passions, yet he fervently clung to life.
