used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was an indefinite remembrance of the steady, monotonous clang of a bell in the first hours, doubtless the tolling of the matins, calling the elect to prayer at midnight.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After that he must have fallen into a deep, lethargic sleep, for he never heard the distant strains of the organ and the melodious chanting of gruff voices.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The monks were early astir next morning, for the sweet smell of drying hay filled the air, and the second crop of the fruitful earth lay waiting to be stacked.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an indefinite remembrance of the steady, monotonous clang of a bell in the first hours, doubtless the tolling of the matins, calling the elect to prayer at midnight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After that he must have fallen into a deep, lethargic sleep, for he never heard the distant strains of the organ and the melodious chanting of gruff voices.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The strange, unquiet melody hovered over him in the little cell, following him as he glided away from earth upon the blessed wings of sleep, and haunted his restless dreams.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading The monks were early astir next morning, for the sweet smell of drying hay filled the air, and the second crop of the fruitful earth lay waiting to be stacked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was an indefinite remembrance of the steady, monotonous clang of a bell in the first hours, doubtless the tolling of the matins, calling the elect to prayer at midnight.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The strange, unquiet melody hovered over him in the little cell, following him as he glided away from earth upon the blessed wings of sleep, and haunted his restless dreams.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading STRICKEN DOWN In later days Christian Vellacott could bring back to his memory no distinct recollection of that first night spent in the monastery.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The monks were early astir next morning, for the sweet smell of drying hay filled the air, and the second crop of the fruitful earth lay waiting to be stacked.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading There was an indefinite remembrance of the steady, monotonous clang of a bell in the first hours, doubtless the tolling of the matins, calling the elect to prayer at midnight.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading The strange, unquiet melody hovered over him in the little cell, following him as he glided away from earth upon the blessed wings of sleep, and haunted his restless dreams.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading STRICKEN DOWN In later days Christian Vellacott could bring back to his memory no distinct recollection of that first night spent in the monastery.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading There was an indefinite remembrance of the steady, monotonous clang of a bell in the first hours, doubtless the tolling of the matins, calling the elect to prayer at midnight.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading The strange, unquiet melody hovered over him in the little cell, following him as he glided away from earth upon the blessed wings of sleep, and haunted his restless dreams.
chantingnounUS /ˈtʃæntɪŋ/
the act of singing in a monotonous tone
From this reading After that he must have fallen into a deep, lethargic sleep, for he never heard the distant strains of the organ and the melodious chanting of gruff voices.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading STRICKEN DOWN In later days Christian Vellacott could bring back to his memory no distinct recollection of that first night spent in the monastery.
clangnounUS /klæŋ/
a loud resonant repeating noise
From this reading There was an indefinite remembrance of the steady, monotonous clang of a bell in the first hours, doubtless the tolling of the matins, calling the elect to prayer at midnight.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading STRICKEN DOWN In later days Christian Vellacott could bring back to his memory no distinct recollection of that first night spent in the monastery.
cropnounUS /krɑːp/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading The monks were early astir next morning, for the sweet smell of drying hay filled the air, and the second crop of the fruitful earth lay waiting to be stacked.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading STRICKEN DOWN In later days Christian Vellacott could bring back to his memory no distinct recollection of that first night spent in the monastery.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading After that he must have fallen into a deep, lethargic sleep, for he never heard the distant strains of the organ and the melodious chanting of gruff voices.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading After that he must have fallen into a deep, lethargic sleep, for he never heard the distant strains of the organ and the melodious chanting of gruff voices.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading STRICKEN DOWN In later days Christian Vellacott could bring back to his memory no distinct recollection of that first night spent in the monastery.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading There was an indefinite remembrance of the steady, monotonous clang of a bell in the first hours, doubtless the tolling of the matins, calling the elect to prayer at midnight.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading STRICKEN DOWN In later days Christian Vellacott could bring back to his memory no distinct recollection of that first night spent in the monastery.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading The strange, unquiet melody hovered over him in the little cell, following him as he glided away from earth upon the blessed wings of sleep, and haunted his restless dreams.
dryingverbUS /ˈdraɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “dry” — remove the moisture from and make dry
From this reading The monks were early astir next morning, for the sweet smell of drying hay filled the air, and the second crop of the fruitful earth lay waiting to be stacked.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The monks were early astir next morning, for the sweet smell of drying hay filled the air, and the second crop of the fruitful earth lay waiting to be stacked.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The strange, unquiet melody hovered over him in the little cell, following him as he glided away from earth upon the blessed wings of sleep, and haunted his restless dreams.
electverbUS /ɪˈlekt/
select by a vote for an office or membership
From this reading There was an indefinite remembrance of the steady, monotonous clang of a bell in the first hours, doubtless the tolling of the matins, calling the elect to prayer at midnight.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading After that he must have fallen into a deep, lethargic sleep, for he never heard the distant strains of the organ and the melodious chanting of gruff voices.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The monks were early astir next morning, for the sweet smell of drying hay filled the air, and the second crop of the fruitful earth lay waiting to be stacked.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading STRICKEN DOWN In later days Christian Vellacott could bring back to his memory no distinct recollection of that first night spent in the monastery.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The strange, unquiet melody hovered over him in the little cell, following him as he glided away from earth upon the blessed wings of sleep, and haunted his restless dreams.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After that he must have fallen into a deep, lethargic sleep, for he never heard the distant strains of the organ and the melodious chanting of gruff voices.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The strange, unquiet melody hovered over him in the little cell, following him as he glided away from earth upon the blessed wings of sleep, and haunted his restless dreams.
fruitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfruːtfəl/
productive or conducive to producing in abundance
From this reading The monks were early astir next morning, for the sweet smell of drying hay filled the air, and the second crop of the fruitful earth lay waiting to be stacked.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading The strange, unquiet melody hovered over him in the little cell, following him as he glided away from earth upon the blessed wings of sleep, and haunted his restless dreams.
gruffadjectiveUS /ɡrʌf/
brusque and surly and forbidding
From this reading After that he must have fallen into a deep, lethargic sleep, for he never heard the distant strains of the organ and the melodious chanting of gruff voices.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading The strange, unquiet melody hovered over him in the little cell, following him as he glided away from earth upon the blessed wings of sleep, and haunted his restless dreams.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading After that he must have fallen into a deep, lethargic sleep, for he never heard the distant strains of the organ and the melodious chanting of gruff voices.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading The monks were early astir next morning, for the sweet smell of drying hay filled the air, and the second crop of the fruitful earth lay waiting to be stacked.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After that he must have fallen into a deep, lethargic sleep, for he never heard the distant strains of the organ and the melodious chanting of gruff voices.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading After that he must have fallen into a deep, lethargic sleep, for he never heard the distant strains of the organ and the melodious chanting of gruff voices.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The strange, unquiet melody hovered over him in the little cell, following him as he glided away from earth upon the blessed wings of sleep, and haunted his restless dreams.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading STRICKEN DOWN In later days Christian Vellacott could bring back to his memory no distinct recollection of that first night spent in the monastery.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading There was an indefinite remembrance of the steady, monotonous clang of a bell in the first hours, doubtless the tolling of the matins, calling the elect to prayer at midnight.
hoveredverbUS /ˈhʌvərd/
past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading The strange, unquiet melody hovered over him in the little cell, following him as he glided away from earth upon the blessed wings of sleep, and haunted his restless dreams.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STRICKEN DOWN In later days Christian Vellacott could bring back to his memory no distinct recollection of that first night spent in the monastery.
indefiniteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdefənət/
vague or not clearly defined or stated
From this reading There was an indefinite remembrance of the steady, monotonous clang of a bell in the first hours, doubtless the tolling of the matins, calling the elect to prayer at midnight.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After that he must have fallen into a deep, lethargic sleep, for he never heard the distant strains of the organ and the melodious chanting of gruff voices.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading STRICKEN DOWN In later days Christian Vellacott could bring back to his memory no distinct recollection of that first night spent in the monastery.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The monks were early astir next morning, for the sweet smell of drying hay filled the air, and the second crop of the fruitful earth lay waiting to be stacked.
lethargicadjectiveUS /ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk/
deficient in alertness or activity
From this reading After that he must have fallen into a deep, lethargic sleep, for he never heard the distant strains of the organ and the melodious chanting of gruff voices.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The strange, unquiet melody hovered over him in the little cell, following him as he glided away from earth upon the blessed wings of sleep, and haunted his restless dreams.
matinsnoun
the first canonical hour; at daybreak
From this reading There was an indefinite remembrance of the steady, monotonous clang of a bell in the first hours, doubtless the tolling of the matins, calling the elect to prayer at midnight.
melodiousadjectiveUS /məˈloʊdiəs/
having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune
From this reading After that he must have fallen into a deep, lethargic sleep, for he never heard the distant strains of the organ and the melodious chanting of gruff voices.
melodynounUS /ˈmelədi/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading The strange, unquiet melody hovered over him in the little cell, following him as he glided away from earth upon the blessed wings of sleep, and haunted his restless dreams.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading STRICKEN DOWN In later days Christian Vellacott could bring back to his memory no distinct recollection of that first night spent in the monastery.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading There was an indefinite remembrance of the steady, monotonous clang of a bell in the first hours, doubtless the tolling of the matins, calling the elect to prayer at midnight.
monasterynounUS /ˈmɑːnəsteri/
the residence of a religious community
From this reading STRICKEN DOWN In later days Christian Vellacott could bring back to his memory no distinct recollection of that first night spent in the monastery.
monksnounUS /mʌŋks/
plural of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading The monks were early astir next morning, for the sweet smell of drying hay filled the air, and the second crop of the fruitful earth lay waiting to be stacked.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading There was an indefinite remembrance of the steady, monotonous clang of a bell in the first hours, doubtless the tolling of the matins, calling the elect to prayer at midnight.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The monks were early astir next morning, for the sweet smell of drying hay filled the air, and the second crop of the fruitful earth lay waiting to be stacked.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading After that he must have fallen into a deep, lethargic sleep, for he never heard the distant strains of the organ and the melodious chanting of gruff voices.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading After that he must have fallen into a deep, lethargic sleep, for he never heard the distant strains of the organ and the melodious chanting of gruff voices.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The monks were early astir next morning, for the sweet smell of drying hay filled the air, and the second crop of the fruitful earth lay waiting to be stacked.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading STRICKEN DOWN In later days Christian Vellacott could bring back to his memory no distinct recollection of that first night spent in the monastery.
not any; not one
From this reading STRICKEN DOWN In later days Christian Vellacott could bring back to his memory no distinct recollection of that first night spent in the monastery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STRICKEN DOWN In later days Christian Vellacott could bring back to his memory no distinct recollection of that first night spent in the monastery.
organnounUS /ˈɔːrɡən/
a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
From this reading After that he must have fallen into a deep, lethargic sleep, for he never heard the distant strains of the organ and the melodious chanting of gruff voices.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The strange, unquiet melody hovered over him in the little cell, following him as he glided away from earth upon the blessed wings of sleep, and haunted his restless dreams.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading There was an indefinite remembrance of the steady, monotonous clang of a bell in the first hours, doubtless the tolling of the matins, calling the elect to prayer at midnight.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading STRICKEN DOWN In later days Christian Vellacott could bring back to his memory no distinct recollection of that first night spent in the monastery.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading There was an indefinite remembrance of the steady, monotonous clang of a bell in the first hours, doubtless the tolling of the matins, calling the elect to prayer at midnight.
worried and uneasy
From this reading The strange, unquiet melody hovered over him in the little cell, following him as he glided away from earth upon the blessed wings of sleep, and haunted his restless dreams.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The monks were early astir next morning, for the sweet smell of drying hay filled the air, and the second crop of the fruitful earth lay waiting to be stacked.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading After that he must have fallen into a deep, lethargic sleep, for he never heard the distant strains of the organ and the melodious chanting of gruff voices.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading The monks were early astir next morning, for the sweet smell of drying hay filled the air, and the second crop of the fruitful earth lay waiting to be stacked.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading STRICKEN DOWN In later days Christian Vellacott could bring back to his memory no distinct recollection of that first night spent in the monastery.
stackedadjectiveUS /stækt/
arranged in a stack
From this reading The monks were early astir next morning, for the sweet smell of drying hay filled the air, and the second crop of the fruitful earth lay waiting to be stacked.
make steady
From this reading There was an indefinite remembrance of the steady, monotonous clang of a bell in the first hours, doubtless the tolling of the matins, calling the elect to prayer at midnight.
strainsnounUS /streɪnz/
plural of “strain” — (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading After that he must have fallen into a deep, lethargic sleep, for he never heard the distant strains of the organ and the melodious chanting of gruff voices.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The strange, unquiet melody hovered over him in the little cell, following him as he glided away from earth upon the blessed wings of sleep, and haunted his restless dreams.
STRICKENadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪkən/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading STRICKEN DOWN In later days Christian Vellacott could bring back to his memory no distinct recollection of that first night spent in the monastery.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The monks were early astir next morning, for the sweet smell of drying hay filled the air, and the second crop of the fruitful earth lay waiting to be stacked.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading STRICKEN DOWN In later days Christian Vellacott could bring back to his memory no distinct recollection of that first night spent in the monastery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STRICKEN DOWN In later days Christian Vellacott could bring back to his memory no distinct recollection of that first night spent in the monastery.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an indefinite remembrance of the steady, monotonous clang of a bell in the first hours, doubtless the tolling of the matins, calling the elect to prayer at midnight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading STRICKEN DOWN In later days Christian Vellacott could bring back to his memory no distinct recollection of that first night spent in the monastery.
tollingverbUS /ˈtoʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “toll” — ring slowly
From this reading There was an indefinite remembrance of the steady, monotonous clang of a bell in the first hours, doubtless the tolling of the matins, calling the elect to prayer at midnight.
unquietadjective
characterized by unrest or disorder
From this reading The strange, unquiet melody hovered over him in the little cell, following him as he glided away from earth upon the blessed wings of sleep, and haunted his restless dreams.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The strange, unquiet melody hovered over him in the little cell, following him as he glided away from earth upon the blessed wings of sleep, and haunted his restless dreams.
Vellacott
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From this reading STRICKEN DOWN In later days Christian Vellacott could bring back to his memory no distinct recollection of that first night spent in the monastery.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading After that he must have fallen into a deep, lethargic sleep, for he never heard the distant strains of the organ and the melodious chanting of gruff voices.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The monks were early astir next morning, for the sweet smell of drying hay filled the air, and the second crop of the fruitful earth lay waiting to be stacked.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was an indefinite remembrance of the steady, monotonous clang of a bell in the first hours, doubtless the tolling of the matins, calling the elect to prayer at midnight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The monks were early astir next morning, for the sweet smell of drying hay filled the air, and the second crop of the fruitful earth lay waiting to be stacked.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading The strange, unquiet melody hovered over him in the little cell, following him as he glided away from earth upon the blessed wings of sleep, and haunted his restless dreams.
