Chapter III

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

From this reading He told him that the vessel was the Holy Cup of Teilo sant, which he was said to have received from the Lord in the state of Paradise, and that when Teilo said Mass, using that Chalice, the choir of angels was present visibly; that it was a cup of wonders and mysteries, the bestower of visions and heavenly graces.

(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 Do you know that your uncle and aunt at Lupton would say that we were all mad together?

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

From this reading He told him that the vessel was the Holy Cup of Teilo sant, which he was said to have received from the Lord in the state of Paradise, and that when Teilo said Mass, using that Chalice, the choir of angels was present visibly; that it was a cup of wonders and mysteries, the bestower of visions and heavenly graces.

plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading He told him that the vessel was the Holy Cup of Teilo sant, which he was said to have received from the Lord in the state of Paradise, and that when Teilo said Mass, using that Chalice, the choir of angels was present visibly; that it was a cup of wonders and mysteries, the bestower of visions and heavenly graces.

any person at all

From this reading "But whatever you do," he said, "do not speak to anyone of what you have seen to-day, because if you do the mystery will be laughed at and blasphemed.

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

From this reading That is because they are fools, and in these days most people are fools, and malignant fools too, as you will find out for yourself before you are much older.

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

From this reading That is because they are fools, and in these days most people are fools, and malignant fools too, as you will find out for yourself before you are much older.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "But whatever you do," he said, "do not speak to anyone of what you have seen to-day, because if you do the mystery will be laughed at and blasphemed.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Do you know that your uncle and aunt at Lupton would say that we were all mad together?

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

From this reading "But whatever you do," he said, "do not speak to anyone of what you have seen to-day, because if you do the mystery will be laughed at and blasphemed.

for the reason that

From this reading "But whatever you do," he said, "do not speak to anyone of what you have seen to-day, because if you do the mystery will be laughed at and blasphemed.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading That is because they are fools, and in these days most people are fools, and malignant fools too, as you will find out for yourself before you are much older.

person who makes a gift of property

From this reading He told him that the vessel was the Holy Cup of Teilo sant, which he was said to have received from the Lord in the state of Paradise, and that when Teilo said Mass, using that Chalice, the choir of angels was present visibly; that it was a cup of wonders and mysteries, the bestower of visions and heavenly graces.

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From this reading "But whatever you do," he said, "do not speak to anyone of what you have seen to-day, because if you do the mystery will be laughed at and blasphemed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But whatever you do," he said, "do not speak to anyone of what you have seen to-day, because if you do the mystery will be laughed at and blasphemed.

a bowl-shaped drinking vessel; especially the Eucharistic cup

From this reading He told him that the vessel was the Holy Cup of Teilo sant, which he was said to have received from the Lord in the state of Paradise, and that when Teilo said Mass, using that Chalice, the choir of angels was present visibly; that it was a cup of wonders and mysteries, the bestower of visions and heavenly graces.

a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony

From this reading He told him that the vessel was the Holy Cup of Teilo sant, which he was said to have received from the Lord in the state of Paradise, and that when Teilo said Mass, using that Chalice, the choir of angels was present visibly; that it was a cup of wonders and mysteries, the bestower of visions and heavenly graces.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading He told him that the vessel was the Holy Cup of Teilo sant, which he was said to have received from the Lord in the state of Paradise, and that when Teilo said Mass, using that Chalice, the choir of angels was present visibly; that it was a cup of wonders and mysteries, the bestower of visions and heavenly graces.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading That is because they are fools, and in these days most people are fools, and malignant fools too, as you will find out for yourself before you are much older.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "But whatever you do," he said, "do not speak to anyone of what you have seen to-day, because if you do the mystery will be laughed at and blasphemed.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading His father explained to him something of that which he had seen.

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

From this reading His father explained to him something of that which he had seen.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading That is because they are fools, and in these days most people are fools, and malignant fools too, as you will find out for yourself before you are much older.

plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading That is because they are fools, and in these days most people are fools, and malignant fools too, as you will find out for yourself before you are much older.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That is because they are fools, and in these days most people are fools, and malignant fools too, as you will find out for yourself before you are much older.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He told him that the vessel was the Holy Cup of Teilo sant, which he was said to have received from the Lord in the state of Paradise, and that when Teilo said Mass, using that Chalice, the choir of angels was present visibly; that it was a cup of wonders and mysteries, the bestower of visions and heavenly graces.

plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading He told him that the vessel was the Holy Cup of Teilo sant, which he was said to have received from the Lord in the state of Paradise, and that when Teilo said Mass, using that Chalice, the choir of angels was present visibly; that it was a cup of wonders and mysteries, the bestower of visions and heavenly graces.

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

From this reading His father explained to him something of that which he had seen.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He told him that the vessel was the Holy Cup of Teilo sant, which he was said to have received from the Lord in the state of Paradise, and that when Teilo said Mass, using that Chalice, the choir of angels was present visibly; that it was a cup of wonders and mysteries, the bestower of visions and heavenly graces.

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

From this reading His father explained to him something of that which he had seen.

relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven

From this reading He told him that the vessel was the Holy Cup of Teilo sant, which he was said to have received from the Lord in the state of Paradise, and that when Teilo said Mass, using that Chalice, the choir of angels was present visibly; that it was a cup of wonders and mysteries, the bestower of visions and heavenly graces.

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

From this reading His father explained to him something of that which he had seen.

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

From this reading His father explained to him something of that which he had seen.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading He told him that the vessel was the Holy Cup of Teilo sant, which he was said to have received from the Lord in the state of Paradise, and that when Teilo said Mass, using that Chalice, the choir of angels was present visibly; that it was a cup of wonders and mysteries, the bestower of visions and heavenly graces.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "But whatever you do," he said, "do not speak to anyone of what you have seen to-day, because if you do the mystery will be laughed at and blasphemed.

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

From this reading He told him that the vessel was the Holy Cup of Teilo sant, which he was said to have received from the Lord in the state of Paradise, and that when Teilo said Mass, using that Chalice, the choir of angels was present visibly; that it was a cup of wonders and mysteries, the bestower of visions and heavenly graces.

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

From this reading That is because they are fools, and in these days most people are fools, and malignant fools too, as you will find out for yourself before you are much older.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He told him that the vessel was the Holy Cup of Teilo sant, which he was said to have received from the Lord in the state of Paradise, and that when Teilo said Mass, using that Chalice, the choir of angels was present visibly; that it was a cup of wonders and mysteries, the bestower of visions and heavenly graces.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Do you know that your uncle and aunt at Lupton would say that we were all mad together?

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading "But whatever you do," he said, "do not speak to anyone of what you have seen to-day, because if you do the mystery will be laughed at and blasphemed.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading He told him that the vessel was the Holy Cup of Teilo sant, which he was said to have received from the Lord in the state of Paradise, and that when Teilo said Mass, using that Chalice, the choir of angels was present visibly; that it was a cup of wonders and mysteries, the bestower of visions and heavenly graces.

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From this reading Do you know that your uncle and aunt at Lupton would say that we were all mad together?

roused to anger

From this reading Do you know that your uncle and aunt at Lupton would say that we were all mad together?

dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)

From this reading That is because they are fools, and in these days most people are fools, and malignant fools too, as you will find out for yourself before you are much older.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading He told him that the vessel was the Holy Cup of Teilo sant, which he was said to have received from the Lord in the state of Paradise, and that when Teilo said Mass, using that Chalice, the choir of angels was present visibly; that it was a cup of wonders and mysteries, the bestower of visions and heavenly graces.

used to form the superlative

From this reading That is because they are fools, and in these days most people are fools, and malignant fools too, as you will find out for yourself before you are much older.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading That is because they are fools, and in these days most people are fools, and malignant fools too, as you will find out for yourself before you are much older.

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading He told him that the vessel was the Holy Cup of Teilo sant, which he was said to have received from the Lord in the state of Paradise, and that when Teilo said Mass, using that Chalice, the choir of angels was present visibly; that it was a cup of wonders and mysteries, the bestower of visions and heavenly graces.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading "But whatever you do," he said, "do not speak to anyone of what you have seen to-day, because if you do the mystery will be laughed at and blasphemed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "But whatever you do," he said, "do not speak to anyone of what you have seen to-day, because if you do the mystery will be laughed at and blasphemed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His father explained to him something of that which he had seen.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading That is because they are fools, and in these days most people are fools, and malignant fools too, as you will find out for yourself before you are much older.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading That is because they are fools, and in these days most people are fools, and malignant fools too, as you will find out for yourself before you are much older.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading He told him that the vessel was the Holy Cup of Teilo sant, which he was said to have received from the Lord in the state of Paradise, and that when Teilo said Mass, using that Chalice, the choir of angels was present visibly; that it was a cup of wonders and mysteries, the bestower of visions and heavenly graces.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading That is because they are fools, and in these days most people are fools, and malignant fools too, as you will find out for yourself before you are much older.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He told him that the vessel was the Holy Cup of Teilo sant, which he was said to have received from the Lord in the state of Paradise, and that when Teilo said Mass, using that Chalice, the choir of angels was present visibly; that it was a cup of wonders and mysteries, the bestower of visions and heavenly graces.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading He told him that the vessel was the Holy Cup of Teilo sant, which he was said to have received from the Lord in the state of Paradise, and that when Teilo said Mass, using that Chalice, the choir of angels was present visibly; that it was a cup of wonders and mysteries, the bestower of visions and heavenly graces.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He told him that the vessel was the Holy Cup of Teilo sant, which he was said to have received from the Lord in the state of Paradise, and that when Teilo said Mass, using that Chalice, the choir of angels was present visibly; that it was a cup of wonders and mysteries, the bestower of visions and heavenly graces.

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

From this reading He told him that the vessel was the Holy Cup of Teilo sant, which he was said to have received from the Lord in the state of Paradise, and that when Teilo said Mass, using that Chalice, the choir of angels was present visibly; that it was a cup of wonders and mysteries, the bestower of visions and heavenly graces.

express in words

From this reading Do you know that your uncle and aunt at Lupton would say that we were all mad together?

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading His father explained to him something of that which he had seen.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading His father explained to him something of that which he had seen.

express in speech

From this reading "But whatever you do," he said, "do not speak to anyone of what you have seen to-day, because if you do the mystery will be laughed at and blasphemed.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading He told him that the vessel was the Holy Cup of Teilo sant, which he was said to have received from the Lord in the state of Paradise, and that when Teilo said Mass, using that Chalice, the choir of angels was present visibly; that it was a cup of wonders and mysteries, the bestower of visions and heavenly graces.

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

From this reading He told him that the vessel was the Holy Cup of Teilo sant, which he was said to have received from the Lord in the state of Paradise, and that when Teilo said Mass, using that Chalice, the choir of angels was present visibly; that it was a cup of wonders and mysteries, the bestower of visions and heavenly graces.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His father explained to him something of that which he had seen.

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

From this reading He told him that the vessel was the Holy Cup of Teilo sant, which he was said to have received from the Lord in the state of Paradise, and that when Teilo said Mass, using that Chalice, the choir of angels was present visibly; that it was a cup of wonders and mysteries, the bestower of visions and heavenly graces.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading That is because they are fools, and in these days most people are fools, and malignant fools too, as you will find out for yourself before you are much older.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading That is because they are fools, and in these days most people are fools, and malignant fools too, as you will find out for yourself before you are much older.

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

From this reading His father explained to him something of that which he had seen.

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From this reading "But whatever you do," he said, "do not speak to anyone of what you have seen to-day, because if you do the mystery will be laughed at and blasphemed.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Do you know that your uncle and aunt at Lupton would say that we were all mad together?

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He told him that the vessel was the Holy Cup of Teilo sant, which he was said to have received from the Lord in the state of Paradise, and that when Teilo said Mass, using that Chalice, the choir of angels was present visibly; that it was a cup of wonders and mysteries, the bestower of visions and heavenly graces.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading That is because they are fools, and in these days most people are fools, and malignant fools too, as you will find out for yourself before you are much older.

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

From this reading Do you know that your uncle and aunt at Lupton would say that we were all mad together?

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading He told him that the vessel was the Holy Cup of Teilo sant, which he was said to have received from the Lord in the state of Paradise, and that when Teilo said Mass, using that Chalice, the choir of angels was present visibly; that it was a cup of wonders and mysteries, the bestower of visions and heavenly graces.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading He told him that the vessel was the Holy Cup of Teilo sant, which he was said to have received from the Lord in the state of Paradise, and that when Teilo said Mass, using that Chalice, the choir of angels was present visibly; that it was a cup of wonders and mysteries, the bestower of visions and heavenly graces.

in a visible manner

From this reading He told him that the vessel was the Holy Cup of Teilo sant, which he was said to have received from the Lord in the state of Paradise, and that when Teilo said Mass, using that Chalice, the choir of angels was present visibly; that it was a cup of wonders and mysteries, the bestower of visions and heavenly graces.

plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image

From this reading He told him that the vessel was the Holy Cup of Teilo sant, which he was said to have received from the Lord in the state of Paradise, and that when Teilo said Mass, using that Chalice, the choir of angels was present visibly; that it was a cup of wonders and mysteries, the bestower of visions and heavenly graces.

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

From this reading He told him that the vessel was the Holy Cup of Teilo sant, which he was said to have received from the Lord in the state of Paradise, and that when Teilo said Mass, using that Chalice, the choir of angels was present visibly; that it was a cup of wonders and mysteries, the bestower of visions and heavenly graces.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Do you know that your uncle and aunt at Lupton would say that we were all mad together?

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

From this reading Do you know that your uncle and aunt at Lupton would say that we were all mad together?

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "But whatever you do," he said, "do not speak to anyone of what you have seen to-day, because if you do the mystery will be laughed at and blasphemed.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading "But whatever you do," he said, "do not speak to anyone of what you have seen to-day, because if you do the mystery will be laughed at and blasphemed.

at the time that

From this reading He told him that the vessel was the Holy Cup of Teilo sant, which he was said to have received from the Lord in the state of Paradise, and that when Teilo said Mass, using that Chalice, the choir of angels was present visibly; that it was a cup of wonders and mysteries, the bestower of visions and heavenly graces.

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

From this reading His father explained to him something of that which he had seen.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "But whatever you do," he said, "do not speak to anyone of what you have seen to-day, because if you do the mystery will be laughed at and blasphemed.

plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading He told him that the vessel was the Holy Cup of Teilo sant, which he was said to have received from the Lord in the state of Paradise, and that when Teilo said Mass, using that Chalice, the choir of angels was present visibly; that it was a cup of wonders and mysteries, the bestower of visions and heavenly graces.

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

From this reading Do you know that your uncle and aunt at Lupton would say that we were all mad together?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "But whatever you do," he said, "do not speak to anyone of what you have seen to-day, because if you do the mystery will be laughed at and blasphemed.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Do you know that your uncle and aunt at Lupton would say that we were all mad together?

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading That is because they are fools, and in these days most people are fools, and malignant fools too, as you will find out for yourself before you are much older.