Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading A CORPSE Simoun had not, in fact, gone to the theater.

having companions or an escort

From this reading His servants saw him return twice, accompanied by different individuals, and at eight o’clock Makaraig encountered him pacing along Calle Hospital near the nunnery of St. Clara, just when the bells of its church were ringing a funeral knell.

the act of admitting someone to enter

From this reading At nine Camaroncocido saw him again, in the neighborhood of the theater, speak with a person who seemed to be a student, pay the latter’s admission to the show, and again disappear among the shadows of the trees.

anew

From this reading At nine Camaroncocido saw him again, in the neighborhood of the theater, speak with a person who seemed to be a student, pay the latter’s admission to the show, and again disappear among the shadows of the trees.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading His servants saw him return twice, accompanied by different individuals, and at eight o’clock Makaraig encountered him pacing along Calle Hospital near the nunnery of St. Clara, just when the bells of its church were ringing a funeral knell.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Already, at seven o’clock in the evening, he had left his house looking worried and gloomy.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading At nine Camaroncocido saw him again, in the neighborhood of the theater, speak with a person who seemed to be a student, pay the latter’s admission to the show, and again disappear among the shadows of the trees.

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

From this reading Already, at seven o’clock in the evening, he had left his house looking worried and gloomy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Already, at seven o’clock in the evening, he had left his house looking worried and gloomy.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading At nine Camaroncocido saw him again, in the neighborhood of the theater, speak with a person who seemed to be a student, pay the latter’s admission to the show, and again disappear among the shadows of the trees.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading His servants saw him return twice, accompanied by different individuals, and at eight o’clock Makaraig encountered him pacing along Calle Hospital near the nunnery of St. Clara, just when the bells of its church were ringing a funeral knell.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His servants saw him return twice, accompanied by different individuals, and at eight o’clock Makaraig encountered him pacing along Calle Hospital near the nunnery of St. Clara, just when the bells of its church were ringing a funeral knell.

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

From this reading His servants saw him return twice, accompanied by different individuals, and at eight o’clock Makaraig encountered him pacing along Calle Hospital near the nunnery of St. Clara, just when the bells of its church were ringing a funeral knell.

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

From this reading At nine Camaroncocido saw him again, in the neighborhood of the theater, speak with a person who seemed to be a student, pay the latter’s admission to the show, and again disappear among the shadows of the trees.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading His servants saw him return twice, accompanied by different individuals, and at eight o’clock Makaraig encountered him pacing along Calle Hospital near the nunnery of St. Clara, just when the bells of its church were ringing a funeral knell.

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

From this reading His servants saw him return twice, accompanied by different individuals, and at eight o’clock Makaraig encountered him pacing along Calle Hospital near the nunnery of St. Clara, just when the bells of its church were ringing a funeral knell.

the dead body of a human being

From this reading A CORPSE Simoun had not, in fact, gone to the theater.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading His servants saw him return twice, accompanied by different individuals, and at eight o’clock Makaraig encountered him pacing along Calle Hospital near the nunnery of St. Clara, just when the bells of its church were ringing a funeral knell.

get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading At nine Camaroncocido saw him again, in the neighborhood of the theater, speak with a person who seemed to be a student, pay the latter’s admission to the show, and again disappear among the shadows of the trees.

being one more than seven

From this reading His servants saw him return twice, accompanied by different individuals, and at eight o’clock Makaraig encountered him pacing along Calle Hospital near the nunnery of St. Clara, just when the bells of its church were ringing a funeral knell.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading His servants saw him return twice, accompanied by different individuals, and at eight o’clock Makaraig encountered him pacing along Calle Hospital near the nunnery of St. Clara, just when the bells of its church were ringing a funeral knell.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Already, at seven o’clock in the evening, he had left his house looking worried and gloomy.

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

From this reading A CORPSE Simoun had not, in fact, gone to the theater.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading His servants saw him return twice, accompanied by different individuals, and at eight o’clock Makaraig encountered him pacing along Calle Hospital near the nunnery of St. Clara, just when the bells of its church were ringing a funeral knell.

depressingly dark

From this reading Already, at seven o’clock in the evening, he had left his house looking worried and gloomy.

destroyed or killed

From this reading A CORPSE Simoun had not, in fact, gone to the theater.

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

From this reading A CORPSE Simoun had not, in fact, gone to the theater.

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

From this reading Already, at seven o’clock in the evening, he had left his house looking worried and gloomy.

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

From this reading His servants saw him return twice, accompanied by different individuals, and at eight o’clock Makaraig encountered him pacing along Calle Hospital near the nunnery of St. Clara, just when the bells of its church were ringing a funeral knell.

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

From this reading Already, at seven o’clock in the evening, he had left his house looking worried and gloomy.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading His servants saw him return twice, accompanied by different individuals, and at eight o’clock Makaraig encountered him pacing along Calle Hospital near the nunnery of St. Clara, just when the bells of its church were ringing a funeral knell.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Already, at seven o’clock in the evening, he had left his house looking worried and gloomy.

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

From this reading A CORPSE Simoun had not, in fact, gone to the theater.

plural of “individual” — a human being

From this reading His servants saw him return twice, accompanied by different individuals, and at eight o’clock Makaraig encountered him pacing along Calle Hospital near the nunnery of St. Clara, just when the bells of its church were ringing a funeral knell.

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

From this reading “What is it to me?” again muttered Camaroncocido.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “What is it to me?” again muttered Camaroncocido.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading His servants saw him return twice, accompanied by different individuals, and at eight o’clock Makaraig encountered him pacing along Calle Hospital near the nunnery of St. Clara, just when the bells of its church were ringing a funeral knell.

and nothing more

From this reading His servants saw him return twice, accompanied by different individuals, and at eight o’clock Makaraig encountered him pacing along Calle Hospital near the nunnery of St. Clara, just when the bells of its church were ringing a funeral knell.

ring as in announcing death

From this reading His servants saw him return twice, accompanied by different individuals, and at eight o’clock Makaraig encountered him pacing along Calle Hospital near the nunnery of St. Clara, just when the bells of its church were ringing a funeral knell.

possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two

From this reading At nine Camaroncocido saw him again, in the neighborhood of the theater, speak with a person who seemed to be a student, pay the latter’s admission to the show, and again disappear among the shadows of the trees.

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 Already, at seven o’clock in the evening, he had left his house looking worried and gloomy.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Already, at seven o’clock in the evening, he had left his house looking worried and gloomy.

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

From this reading His servants saw him return twice, accompanied by different individuals, and at eight o’clock Makaraig encountered him pacing along Calle Hospital near the nunnery of St. Clara, just when the bells of its church were ringing a funeral knell.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “What is it to me?” again muttered Camaroncocido.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading “What is it to me?” again muttered Camaroncocido.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading His servants saw him return twice, accompanied by different individuals, and at eight o’clock Makaraig encountered him pacing along Calle Hospital near the nunnery of St. Clara, just when the bells of its church were ringing a funeral knell.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading At nine Camaroncocido saw him again, in the neighborhood of the theater, speak with a person who seemed to be a student, pay the latter’s admission to the show, and again disappear among the shadows of the trees.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading At nine Camaroncocido saw him again, in the neighborhood of the theater, speak with a person who seemed to be a student, pay the latter’s admission to the show, and again disappear among the shadows of the trees.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A CORPSE Simoun had not, in fact, gone to the theater.

the convent of a community of nuns

From this reading His servants saw him return twice, accompanied by different individuals, and at eight o’clock Makaraig encountered him pacing along Calle Hospital near the nunnery of St. Clara, just when the bells of its church were ringing a funeral knell.

according to the clock

From this reading Already, at seven o’clock in the evening, he had left his house looking worried and gloomy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His servants saw him return twice, accompanied by different individuals, and at eight o’clock Makaraig encountered him pacing along Calle Hospital near the nunnery of St. Clara, just when the bells of its church were ringing a funeral knell.

(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played

From this reading His servants saw him return twice, accompanied by different individuals, and at eight o’clock Makaraig encountered him pacing along Calle Hospital near the nunnery of St. Clara, just when the bells of its church were ringing a funeral knell.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading At nine Camaroncocido saw him again, in the neighborhood of the theater, speak with a person who seemed to be a student, pay the latter’s admission to the show, and again disappear among the shadows of the trees.

a human being

From this reading At nine Camaroncocido saw him again, in the neighborhood of the theater, speak with a person who seemed to be a student, pay the latter’s admission to the show, and again disappear among the shadows of the trees.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading His servants saw him return twice, accompanied by different individuals, and at eight o’clock Makaraig encountered him pacing along Calle Hospital near the nunnery of St. Clara, just when the bells of its church were ringing a funeral knell.

the sound of a bell ringing

From this reading His servants saw him return twice, accompanied by different individuals, and at eight o’clock Makaraig encountered him pacing along Calle Hospital near the nunnery of St. Clara, just when the bells of its church were ringing a funeral knell.

cut with a saw

From this reading His servants saw him return twice, accompanied by different individuals, and at eight o’clock Makaraig encountered him pacing along Calle Hospital near the nunnery of St. Clara, just when the bells of its church were ringing a funeral knell.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading At nine Camaroncocido saw him again, in the neighborhood of the theater, speak with a person who seemed to be a student, pay the latter’s admission to the show, and again disappear among the shadows of the trees.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading His servants saw him return twice, accompanied by different individuals, and at eight o’clock Makaraig encountered him pacing along Calle Hospital near the nunnery of St. Clara, just when the bells of its church were ringing a funeral knell.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Already, at seven o’clock in the evening, he had left his house looking worried and gloomy.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading At nine Camaroncocido saw him again, in the neighborhood of the theater, speak with a person who seemed to be a student, pay the latter’s admission to the show, and again disappear among the shadows of the trees.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading At nine Camaroncocido saw him again, in the neighborhood of the theater, speak with a person who seemed to be a student, pay the latter’s admission to the show, and again disappear among the shadows of the trees.

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

From this reading A CORPSE Simoun had not, in fact, gone to the theater.

express in speech

From this reading At nine Camaroncocido saw him again, in the neighborhood of the theater, speak with a person who seemed to be a student, pay the latter’s admission to the show, and again disappear among the shadows of the trees.

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

From this reading His servants saw him return twice, accompanied by different individuals, and at eight o’clock Makaraig encountered him pacing along Calle Hospital near the nunnery of St. Clara, just when the bells of its church were ringing a funeral knell.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading At nine Camaroncocido saw him again, in the neighborhood of the theater, speak with a person who seemed to be a student, pay the latter’s admission to the show, and again disappear among the shadows of the trees.

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

From this reading A CORPSE Simoun had not, in fact, gone to the theater.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading A CORPSE Simoun had not, in fact, gone to the theater.

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

From this reading A CORPSE Simoun had not, in fact, gone to the theater.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading At nine Camaroncocido saw him again, in the neighborhood of the theater, speak with a person who seemed to be a student, pay the latter’s admission to the show, and again disappear among the shadows of the trees.

two times

From this reading His servants saw him return twice, accompanied by different individuals, and at eight o’clock Makaraig encountered him pacing along Calle Hospital near the nunnery of St. Clara, just when the bells of its church were ringing a funeral knell.

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

From this reading His servants saw him return twice, accompanied by different individuals, and at eight o’clock Makaraig encountered him pacing along Calle Hospital near the nunnery of St. Clara, just when the bells of its church were ringing a funeral knell.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What is it to me?” again muttered Camaroncocido.

at the time that

From this reading His servants saw him return twice, accompanied by different individuals, and at eight o’clock Makaraig encountered him pacing along Calle Hospital near the nunnery of St. Clara, just when the bells of its church were ringing a funeral knell.

which person or people

From this reading At nine Camaroncocido saw him again, in the neighborhood of the theater, speak with a person who seemed to be a student, pay the latter’s admission to the show, and again disappear among the shadows of the trees.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At nine Camaroncocido saw him again, in the neighborhood of the theater, speak with a person who seemed to be a student, pay the latter’s admission to the show, and again disappear among the shadows of the trees.

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading Already, at seven o’clock in the evening, he had left his house looking worried and gloomy.