used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Uros, moreover, had to be transported from the cell into which he had been carried, into a room near the church--a sort of border-land between the sanctuary and the convent.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading GEORGE When Mara reached the convent, it was with the greatest difficulty, and only through the persuasive influence of her uncle, Danko Kvekvic, that she was allowed to see her son.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Tell me," said Mara, to the ministering monk (a man more than six feet in height, and who, in his black robes, seemed a real giant), "tell me, do you think he might pass away during the night while I am not with him?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GEORGE When Mara reached the convent, it was with the greatest difficulty, and only through the persuasive influence of her uncle, Danko Kvekvic, that she was allowed to see her son.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Tell me," said Mara, to the ministering monk (a man more than six feet in height, and who, in his black robes, seemed a real giant), "tell me, do you think he might pass away during the night while I am not with him?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Uros, moreover, had to be transported from the cell into which he had been carried, into a room near the church--a sort of border-land between the sanctuary and the convent.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Uros, moreover, had to be transported from the cell into which he had been carried, into a room near the church--a sort of border-land between the sanctuary and the convent.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Uros, moreover, had to be transported from the cell into which he had been carried, into a room near the church--a sort of border-land between the sanctuary and the convent.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading "Tell me," said Mara, to the ministering monk (a man more than six feet in height, and who, in his black robes, seemed a real giant), "tell me, do you think he might pass away during the night while I am not with him?"
border-land
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From this reading Uros, moreover, had to be transported from the cell into which he had been carried, into a room near the church--a sort of border-land between the sanctuary and the convent.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Uros, moreover, had to be transported from the cell into which he had been carried, into a room near the church--a sort of border-land between the sanctuary and the convent.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading Uros, moreover, had to be transported from the cell into which he had been carried, into a room near the church--a sort of border-land between the sanctuary and the convent.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Uros, moreover, had to be transported from the cell into which he had been carried, into a room near the church--a sort of border-land between the sanctuary and the convent.
CONVENTnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading THE CONVENT OF ST.
Danko
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From this reading GEORGE When Mara reached the convent, it was with the greatest difficulty, and only through the persuasive influence of her uncle, Danko Kvekvic, that she was allowed to see her son.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading GEORGE When Mara reached the convent, it was with the greatest difficulty, and only through the persuasive influence of her uncle, Danko Kvekvic, that she was allowed to see her son.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Tell me," said Mara, to the ministering monk (a man more than six feet in height, and who, in his black robes, seemed a real giant), "tell me, do you think he might pass away during the night while I am not with him?"
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "Tell me," said Mara, to the ministering monk (a man more than six feet in height, and who, in his black robes, seemed a real giant), "tell me, do you think he might pass away during the night while I am not with him?"
divisible by two
From this reading Even there she was only allowed to remain till nightfall.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "Tell me," said Mara, to the ministering monk (a man more than six feet in height, and who, in his black robes, seemed a real giant), "tell me, do you think he might pass away during the night while I am not with him?"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Uros, moreover, had to be transported from the cell into which he had been carried, into a room near the church--a sort of border-land between the sanctuary and the convent.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading GEORGE When Mara reached the convent, it was with the greatest difficulty, and only through the persuasive influence of her uncle, Danko Kvekvic, that she was allowed to see her son.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading "Tell me," said Mara, to the ministering monk (a man more than six feet in height, and who, in his black robes, seemed a real giant), "tell me, do you think he might pass away during the night while I am not with him?"
highest in quality
From this reading GEORGE When Mara reached the convent, it was with the greatest difficulty, and only through the persuasive influence of her uncle, Danko Kvekvic, that she was allowed to see her son.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Uros, moreover, had to be transported from the cell into which he had been carried, into a room near the church--a sort of border-land between the sanctuary and the convent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Uros, moreover, had to be transported from the cell into which he had been carried, into a room near the church--a sort of border-land between the sanctuary and the convent.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading "Tell me," said Mara, to the ministering monk (a man more than six feet in height, and who, in his black robes, seemed a real giant), "tell me, do you think he might pass away during the night while I am not with him?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading GEORGE When Mara reached the convent, it was with the greatest difficulty, and only through the persuasive influence of her uncle, Danko Kvekvic, that she was allowed to see her son.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Tell me," said Mara, to the ministering monk (a man more than six feet in height, and who, in his black robes, seemed a real giant), "tell me, do you think he might pass away during the night while I am not with him?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Tell me," said Mara, to the ministering monk (a man more than six feet in height, and who, in his black robes, seemed a real giant), "tell me, do you think he might pass away during the night while I am not with him?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Tell me," said Mara, to the ministering monk (a man more than six feet in height, and who, in his black robes, seemed a real giant), "tell me, do you think he might pass away during the night while I am not with him?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Tell me," said Mara, to the ministering monk (a man more than six feet in height, and who, in his black robes, seemed a real giant), "tell me, do you think he might pass away during the night while I am not with him?"
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading GEORGE When Mara reached the convent, it was with the greatest difficulty, and only through the persuasive influence of her uncle, Danko Kvekvic, that she was allowed to see her son.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Uros, moreover, had to be transported from the cell into which he had been carried, into a room near the church--a sort of border-land between the sanctuary and the convent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading GEORGE When Mara reached the convent, it was with the greatest difficulty, and only through the persuasive influence of her uncle, Danko Kvekvic, that she was allowed to see her son.
Kvekvic
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From this reading GEORGE When Mara reached the convent, it was with the greatest difficulty, and only through the persuasive influence of her uncle, Danko Kvekvic, that she was allowed to see her son.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Tell me," said Mara, to the ministering monk (a man more than six feet in height, and who, in his black robes, seemed a real giant), "tell me, do you think he might pass away during the night while I am not with him?"
MaranounUS /ˈmɑːrə/
Hindu god of death; opposite of Kama
From this reading GEORGE When Mara reached the convent, it was with the greatest difficulty, and only through the persuasive influence of her uncle, Danko Kvekvic, that she was allowed to see her son.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Tell me," said Mara, to the ministering monk (a man more than six feet in height, and who, in his black robes, seemed a real giant), "tell me, do you think he might pass away during the night while I am not with him?"
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Tell me," said Mara, to the ministering monk (a man more than six feet in height, and who, in his black robes, seemed a real giant), "tell me, do you think he might pass away during the night while I am not with him?"
ministeringverbUS /ˈmɪnɪstrɪŋ/
-ing form of “minister” — attend to the wants and needs of others
From this reading "Tell me," said Mara, to the ministering monk (a man more than six feet in height, and who, in his black robes, seemed a real giant), "tell me, do you think he might pass away during the night while I am not with him?"
monknounUS /mʌŋk/
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading "Tell me," said Mara, to the ministering monk (a man more than six feet in height, and who, in his black robes, seemed a real giant), "tell me, do you think he might pass away during the night while I am not with him?"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Tell me," said Mara, to the ministering monk (a man more than six feet in height, and who, in his black robes, seemed a real giant), "tell me, do you think he might pass away during the night while I am not with him?"
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Uros, moreover, had to be transported from the cell into which he had been carried, into a room near the church--a sort of border-land between the sanctuary and the convent.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Uros, moreover, had to be transported from the cell into which he had been carried, into a room near the church--a sort of border-land between the sanctuary and the convent.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Tell me," said Mara, to the ministering monk (a man more than six feet in height, and who, in his black robes, seemed a real giant), "tell me, do you think he might pass away during the night while I am not with him?"
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Even there she was only allowed to remain till nightfall.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Tell me," said Mara, to the ministering monk (a man more than six feet in height, and who, in his black robes, seemed a real giant), "tell me, do you think he might pass away during the night while I am not with him?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CONVENT OF ST.
and nothing more
From this reading GEORGE When Mara reached the convent, it was with the greatest difficulty, and only through the persuasive influence of her uncle, Danko Kvekvic, that she was allowed to see her son.
go across or through
From this reading "Tell me," said Mara, to the ministering monk (a man more than six feet in height, and who, in his black robes, seemed a real giant), "tell me, do you think he might pass away during the night while I am not with him?"
persuasiveadjectiveUS /pərˈsweɪsɪv/
intended or having the power to induce action or belief
From this reading GEORGE When Mara reached the convent, it was with the greatest difficulty, and only through the persuasive influence of her uncle, Danko Kvekvic, that she was allowed to see her son.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading GEORGE When Mara reached the convent, it was with the greatest difficulty, and only through the persuasive influence of her uncle, Danko Kvekvic, that she was allowed to see her son.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "Tell me," said Mara, to the ministering monk (a man more than six feet in height, and who, in his black robes, seemed a real giant), "tell me, do you think he might pass away during the night while I am not with him?"
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Even there she was only allowed to remain till nightfall.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading "Tell me," said Mara, to the ministering monk (a man more than six feet in height, and who, in his black robes, seemed a real giant), "tell me, do you think he might pass away during the night while I am not with him?"
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Uros, moreover, had to be transported from the cell into which he had been carried, into a room near the church--a sort of border-land between the sanctuary and the convent.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Tell me," said Mara, to the ministering monk (a man more than six feet in height, and who, in his black robes, seemed a real giant), "tell me, do you think he might pass away during the night while I am not with him?"
sanctuarynounUS /ˈsæŋk.tʃu.er.i/
A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.
From this reading Uros, moreover, had to be transported from the cell into which he had been carried, into a room near the church--a sort of border-land between the sanctuary and the convent.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading GEORGE When Mara reached the convent, it was with the greatest difficulty, and only through the persuasive influence of her uncle, Danko Kvekvic, that she was allowed to see her son.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Tell me," said Mara, to the ministering monk (a man more than six feet in height, and who, in his black robes, seemed a real giant), "tell me, do you think he might pass away during the night while I am not with him?"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GEORGE When Mara reached the convent, it was with the greatest difficulty, and only through the persuasive influence of her uncle, Danko Kvekvic, that she was allowed to see her son.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading "Tell me," said Mara, to the ministering monk (a man more than six feet in height, and who, in his black robes, seemed a real giant), "tell me, do you think he might pass away during the night while I am not with him?"
a male human offspring
From this reading GEORGE When Mara reached the convent, it was with the greatest difficulty, and only through the persuasive influence of her uncle, Danko Kvekvic, that she was allowed to see her son.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Uros, moreover, had to be transported from the cell into which he had been carried, into a room near the church--a sort of border-land between the sanctuary and the convent.
ST
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From this reading THE CONVENT OF ST.
express in words
From this reading "Tell me," said Mara, to the ministering monk (a man more than six feet in height, and who, in his black robes, seemed a real giant), "tell me, do you think he might pass away during the night while I am not with him?"
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Tell me," said Mara, to the ministering monk (a man more than six feet in height, and who, in his black robes, seemed a real giant), "tell me, do you think he might pass away during the night while I am not with him?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GEORGE When Mara reached the convent, it was with the greatest difficulty, and only through the persuasive influence of her uncle, Danko Kvekvic, that she was allowed to see her son.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONVENT OF ST.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Even there she was only allowed to remain till nightfall.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Tell me," said Mara, to the ministering monk (a man more than six feet in height, and who, in his black robes, seemed a real giant), "tell me, do you think he might pass away during the night while I am not with him?"
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading GEORGE When Mara reached the convent, it was with the greatest difficulty, and only through the persuasive influence of her uncle, Danko Kvekvic, that she was allowed to see her son.
up to a particular time
From this reading Even there she was only allowed to remain till nightfall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GEORGE When Mara reached the convent, it was with the greatest difficulty, and only through the persuasive influence of her uncle, Danko Kvekvic, that she was allowed to see her son.
transportedverbUS /trænˈspɔːrtɪd/
past form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances
From this reading Uros, moreover, had to be transported from the cell into which he had been carried, into a room near the church--a sort of border-land between the sanctuary and the convent.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading GEORGE When Mara reached the convent, it was with the greatest difficulty, and only through the persuasive influence of her uncle, Danko Kvekvic, that she was allowed to see her son.
Uros
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From this reading Uros, moreover, had to be transported from the cell into which he had been carried, into a room near the church--a sort of border-land between the sanctuary and the convent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GEORGE When Mara reached the convent, it was with the greatest difficulty, and only through the persuasive influence of her uncle, Danko Kvekvic, that she was allowed to see her son.
at the time that
From this reading GEORGE When Mara reached the convent, it was with the greatest difficulty, and only through the persuasive influence of her uncle, Danko Kvekvic, that she was allowed to see her son.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Uros, moreover, had to be transported from the cell into which he had been carried, into a room near the church--a sort of border-land between the sanctuary and the convent.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Tell me," said Mara, to the ministering monk (a man more than six feet in height, and who, in his black robes, seemed a real giant), "tell me, do you think he might pass away during the night while I am not with him?"
which person or people
From this reading "Tell me," said Mara, to the ministering monk (a man more than six feet in height, and who, in his black robes, seemed a real giant), "tell me, do you think he might pass away during the night while I am not with him?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading GEORGE When Mara reached the convent, it was with the greatest difficulty, and only through the persuasive influence of her uncle, Danko Kvekvic, that she was allowed to see her son.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Tell me," said Mara, to the ministering monk (a man more than six feet in height, and who, in his black robes, seemed a real giant), "tell me, do you think he might pass away during the night while I am not with him?"
