Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading That morning Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went early to mass, the latter elegantly dressed and wearing a rosary of blue beads, which partly served as a bracelet for her, and the former with her spectacles in order to read her _Anchor of Salvation_ during the holy communion.

the table in Christian churches where communion is given

From this reading Scarcely had the priest disappeared from the altar when the maiden expressed a desire for returning home, to the great surprise and displeasure of her good aunt, who believed her niece to be as pious and devoted to praying as a nun, at least.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading An Idyl on an Azotea The Song of Songs, which is Solomon's.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading That morning Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went early to mass, the latter elegantly dressed and wearing a rosary of blue beads, which partly served as a bracelet for her, and the former with her spectacles in order to read her _Anchor of Salvation_ during the holy communion.

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

From this reading That morning Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went early to mass, the latter elegantly dressed and wearing a rosary of blue beads, which partly served as a bracelet for her, and the former with her spectacles in order to read her _Anchor of Salvation_ during the holy communion.

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

From this reading That morning Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went early to mass, the latter elegantly dressed and wearing a rosary of blue beads, which partly served as a bracelet for her, and the former with her spectacles in order to read her _Anchor of Salvation_ during the holy communion.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Scarcely had the priest disappeared from the altar when the maiden expressed a desire for returning home, to the great surprise and displeasure of her good aunt, who believed her niece to be as pious and devoted to praying as a nun, at least.

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

From this reading That morning Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went early to mass, the latter elegantly dressed and wearing a rosary of blue beads, which partly served as a bracelet for her, and the former with her spectacles in order to read her _Anchor of Salvation_ during the holy communion.

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

From this reading An Idyl on an Azotea The Song of Songs, which is Solomon's.

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

From this reading Scarcely had the priest disappeared from the altar when the maiden expressed a desire for returning home, to the great surprise and displeasure of her good aunt, who believed her niece to be as pious and devoted to praying as a nun, at least.

several beads threaded together on a string

From this reading That morning Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went early to mass, the latter elegantly dressed and wearing a rosary of blue beads, which partly served as a bracelet for her, and the former with her spectacles in order to read her _Anchor of Salvation_ during the holy communion.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Scarcely had the priest disappeared from the altar when the maiden expressed a desire for returning home, to the great surprise and displeasure of her good aunt, who believed her niece to be as pious and devoted to praying as a nun, at least.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "The good Lord will forgive me, Aunt Isabel, since He must know the hearts of girls better than you do," Maria Clara might have said to check the severe yet maternal chidings.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading That morning Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went early to mass, the latter elegantly dressed and wearing a rosary of blue beads, which partly served as a bracelet for her, and the former with her spectacles in order to read her _Anchor of Salvation_ during the holy communion.

a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist

From this reading That morning Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went early to mass, the latter elegantly dressed and wearing a rosary of blue beads, which partly served as a bracelet for her, and the former with her spectacles in order to read her _Anchor of Salvation_ during the holy communion.

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading "The good Lord will forgive me, Aunt Isabel, since He must know the hearts of girls better than you do," Maria Clara might have said to check the severe yet maternal chidings.

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

From this reading "The good Lord will forgive me, Aunt Isabel, since He must know the hearts of girls better than you do," Maria Clara might have said to check the severe yet maternal chidings.

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

From this reading That morning Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went early to mass, the latter elegantly dressed and wearing a rosary of blue beads, which partly served as a bracelet for her, and the former with her spectacles in order to read her _Anchor of Salvation_ during the holy communion.

the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist

From this reading That morning Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went early to mass, the latter elegantly dressed and wearing a rosary of blue beads, which partly served as a bracelet for her, and the former with her spectacles in order to read her _Anchor of Salvation_ during the holy communion.

traveling across

From this reading Grumbling and crossing herself, the good old lady rose.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Scarcely had the priest disappeared from the altar when the maiden expressed a desire for returning home, to the great surprise and displeasure of her good aunt, who believed her niece to be as pious and devoted to praying as a nun, at least.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Scarcely had the priest disappeared from the altar when the maiden expressed a desire for returning home, to the great surprise and displeasure of her good aunt, who believed her niece to be as pious and devoted to praying as a nun, at least.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Scarcely had the priest disappeared from the altar when the maiden expressed a desire for returning home, to the great surprise and displeasure of her good aunt, who believed her niece to be as pious and devoted to praying as a nun, at least.

the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something

From this reading Scarcely had the priest disappeared from the altar when the maiden expressed a desire for returning home, to the great surprise and displeasure of her good aunt, who believed her niece to be as pious and devoted to praying as a nun, at least.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "The good Lord will forgive me, Aunt Isabel, since He must know the hearts of girls better than you do," Maria Clara might have said to check the severe yet maternal chidings.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading That morning Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went early to mass, the latter elegantly dressed and wearing a rosary of blue beads, which partly served as a bracelet for her, and the former with her spectacles in order to read her _Anchor of Salvation_ during the holy communion.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading That morning Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went early to mass, the latter elegantly dressed and wearing a rosary of blue beads, which partly served as a bracelet for her, and the former with her spectacles in order to read her _Anchor of Salvation_ during the holy communion.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading That morning Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went early to mass, the latter elegantly dressed and wearing a rosary of blue beads, which partly served as a bracelet for her, and the former with her spectacles in order to read her _Anchor of Salvation_ during the holy communion.

with elegance; in a tastefully elegant manner

From this reading That morning Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went early to mass, the latter elegantly dressed and wearing a rosary of blue beads, which partly served as a bracelet for her, and the former with her spectacles in order to read her _Anchor of Salvation_ during the holy communion.

communicated in words

From this reading Scarcely had the priest disappeared from the altar when the maiden expressed a desire for returning home, to the great surprise and displeasure of her good aunt, who believed her niece to be as pious and devoted to praying as a nun, at least.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That morning Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went early to mass, the latter elegantly dressed and wearing a rosary of blue beads, which partly served as a bracelet for her, and the former with her spectacles in order to read her _Anchor of Salvation_ during the holy communion.

stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading "The good Lord will forgive me, Aunt Isabel, since He must know the hearts of girls better than you do," Maria Clara might have said to check the severe yet maternal chidings.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading That morning Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went early to mass, the latter elegantly dressed and wearing a rosary of blue beads, which partly served as a bracelet for her, and the former with her spectacles in order to read her _Anchor of Salvation_ during the holy communion.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Scarcely had the priest disappeared from the altar when the maiden expressed a desire for returning home, to the great surprise and displeasure of her good aunt, who believed her niece to be as pious and devoted to praying as a nun, at least.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading "The good Lord will forgive me, Aunt Isabel, since He must know the hearts of girls better than you do," Maria Clara might have said to check the severe yet maternal chidings.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Scarcely had the priest disappeared from the altar when the maiden expressed a desire for returning home, to the great surprise and displeasure of her good aunt, who believed her niece to be as pious and devoted to praying as a nun, at least.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Scarcely had the priest disappeared from the altar when the maiden expressed a desire for returning home, to the great surprise and displeasure of her good aunt, who believed her niece to be as pious and devoted to praying as a nun, at least.

a loud low dull continuous noise

From this reading Grumbling and crossing herself, the good old lady rose.

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

From this reading Scarcely had the priest disappeared from the altar when the maiden expressed a desire for returning home, to the great surprise and displeasure of her good aunt, who believed her niece to be as pious and devoted to praying as a nun, at least.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "The good Lord will forgive me, Aunt Isabel, since He must know the hearts of girls better than you do," Maria Clara might have said to check the severe yet maternal chidings.

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

From this reading "The good Lord will forgive me, Aunt Isabel, since He must know the hearts of girls better than you do," Maria Clara might have said to check the severe yet maternal chidings.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading "The good Lord will forgive me, Aunt Isabel, since He must know the hearts of girls better than you do," Maria Clara might have said to check the severe yet maternal chidings.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading That morning Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went early to mass, the latter elegantly dressed and wearing a rosary of blue beads, which partly served as a bracelet for her, and the former with her spectacles in order to read her _Anchor of Salvation_ during the holy communion.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Grumbling and crossing herself, the good old lady rose.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading That morning Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went early to mass, the latter elegantly dressed and wearing a rosary of blue beads, which partly served as a bracelet for her, and the former with her spectacles in order to read her _Anchor of Salvation_ during the holy communion.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Scarcely had the priest disappeared from the altar when the maiden expressed a desire for returning home, to the great surprise and displeasure of her good aunt, who believed her niece to be as pious and devoted to praying as a nun, at least.

a musical composition that evokes rural life

From this reading An Idyl on an Azotea The Song of Songs, which is Solomon's.

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

From this reading That morning Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went early to mass, the latter elegantly dressed and wearing a rosary of blue beads, which partly served as a bracelet for her, and the former with her spectacles in order to read her _Anchor of Salvation_ during the holy communion.

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

From this reading An Idyl on an Azotea The Song of Songs, which is Solomon's.

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

From this reading That morning Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went early to mass, the latter elegantly dressed and wearing a rosary of blue beads, which partly served as a bracelet for her, and the former with her spectacles in order to read her _Anchor of Salvation_ during the holy communion.

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

From this reading "The good Lord will forgive me, Aunt Isabel, since He must know the hearts of girls better than you do," Maria Clara might have said to check the severe yet maternal chidings.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Grumbling and crossing herself, the good old lady rose.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading That morning Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went early to mass, the latter elegantly dressed and wearing a rosary of blue beads, which partly served as a bracelet for her, and the former with her spectacles in order to read her _Anchor of Salvation_ during the holy communion.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Scarcely had the priest disappeared from the altar when the maiden expressed a desire for returning home, to the great surprise and displeasure of her good aunt, who believed her niece to be as pious and devoted to praying as a nun, at least.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "The good Lord will forgive me, Aunt Isabel, since He must know the hearts of girls better than you do," Maria Clara might have said to check the severe yet maternal chidings.

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading Scarcely had the priest disappeared from the altar when the maiden expressed a desire for returning home, to the great surprise and displeasure of her good aunt, who believed her niece to be as pious and devoted to praying as a nun, at least.

a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon

From this reading That morning Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went early to mass, the latter elegantly dressed and wearing a rosary of blue beads, which partly served as a bracelet for her, and the former with her spectacles in order to read her _Anchor of Salvation_ during the holy communion.

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

From this reading That morning Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went early to mass, the latter elegantly dressed and wearing a rosary of blue beads, which partly served as a bracelet for her, and the former with her spectacles in order to read her _Anchor of Salvation_ during the holy communion.

characteristic of a mother

From this reading "The good Lord will forgive me, Aunt Isabel, since He must know the hearts of girls better than you do," Maria Clara might have said to check the severe yet maternal chidings.

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

From this reading "The good Lord will forgive me, Aunt Isabel, since He must know the hearts of girls better than you do," Maria Clara might have said to check the severe yet maternal chidings.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "The good Lord will forgive me, Aunt Isabel, since He must know the hearts of girls better than you do," Maria Clara might have said to check the severe yet maternal chidings.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading That morning Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went early to mass, the latter elegantly dressed and wearing a rosary of blue beads, which partly served as a bracelet for her, and the former with her spectacles in order to read her _Anchor of Salvation_ during the holy communion.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "The good Lord will forgive me, Aunt Isabel, since He must know the hearts of girls better than you do," Maria Clara might have said to check the severe yet maternal chidings.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading Scarcely had the priest disappeared from the altar when the maiden expressed a desire for returning home, to the great surprise and displeasure of her good aunt, who believed her niece to be as pious and devoted to praying as a nun, at least.

a woman religious

From this reading Scarcely had the priest disappeared from the altar when the maiden expressed a desire for returning home, to the great surprise and displeasure of her good aunt, who believed her niece to be as pious and devoted to praying as a nun, at least.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading An Idyl on an Azotea The Song of Songs, which is Solomon's.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Grumbling and crossing herself, the good old lady rose.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading An Idyl on an Azotea The Song of Songs, which is Solomon's.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading That morning Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went early to mass, the latter elegantly dressed and wearing a rosary of blue beads, which partly served as a bracelet for her, and the former with her spectacles in order to read her _Anchor of Salvation_ during the holy communion.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading That morning Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went early to mass, the latter elegantly dressed and wearing a rosary of blue beads, which partly served as a bracelet for her, and the former with her spectacles in order to read her _Anchor of Salvation_ during the holy communion.

having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity

From this reading Scarcely had the priest disappeared from the altar when the maiden expressed a desire for returning home, to the great surprise and displeasure of her good aunt, who believed her niece to be as pious and devoted to praying as a nun, at least.

-ing form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading Scarcely had the priest disappeared from the altar when the maiden expressed a desire for returning home, to the great surprise and displeasure of her good aunt, who believed her niece to be as pious and devoted to praying as a nun, at least.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading Scarcely had the priest disappeared from the altar when the maiden expressed a desire for returning home, to the great surprise and displeasure of her good aunt, who believed her niece to be as pious and devoted to praying as a nun, at least.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading That morning Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went early to mass, the latter elegantly dressed and wearing a rosary of blue beads, which partly served as a bracelet for her, and the former with her spectacles in order to read her _Anchor of Salvation_ during the holy communion.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading Scarcely had the priest disappeared from the altar when the maiden expressed a desire for returning home, to the great surprise and displeasure of her good aunt, who believed her niece to be as pious and devoted to praying as a nun, at least.

a string of beads used in counting prayers (especially by Catholics)

From this reading That morning Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went early to mass, the latter elegantly dressed and wearing a rosary of blue beads, which partly served as a bracelet for her, and the former with her spectacles in order to read her _Anchor of Salvation_ during the holy communion.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Grumbling and crossing herself, the good old lady rose.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "The good Lord will forgive me, Aunt Isabel, since He must know the hearts of girls better than you do," Maria Clara might have said to check the severe yet maternal chidings.

(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil

From this reading That morning Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went early to mass, the latter elegantly dressed and wearing a rosary of blue beads, which partly served as a bracelet for her, and the former with her spectacles in order to read her _Anchor of Salvation_ during the holy communion.

only a very short time before

From this reading Scarcely had the priest disappeared from the altar when the maiden expressed a desire for returning home, to the great surprise and displeasure of her good aunt, who believed her niece to be as pious and devoted to praying as a nun, at least.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading That morning Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went early to mass, the latter elegantly dressed and wearing a rosary of blue beads, which partly served as a bracelet for her, and the former with her spectacles in order to read her _Anchor of Salvation_ during the holy communion.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading "The good Lord will forgive me, Aunt Isabel, since He must know the hearts of girls better than you do," Maria Clara might have said to check the severe yet maternal chidings.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading "The good Lord will forgive me, Aunt Isabel, since He must know the hearts of girls better than you do," Maria Clara might have said to check the severe yet maternal chidings.

possessive form of “solomon” — (Old Testament) son of David and king of Israel noted for his wisdom (10th century BC)

From this reading An Idyl on an Azotea The Song of Songs, which is Solomon's.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading An Idyl on an Azotea The Song of Songs, which is Solomon's.

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading An Idyl on an Azotea The Song of Songs, which is Solomon's.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading That morning Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went early to mass, the latter elegantly dressed and wearing a rosary of blue beads, which partly served as a bracelet for her, and the former with her spectacles in order to read her _Anchor of Salvation_ during the holy communion.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Scarcely had the priest disappeared from the altar when the maiden expressed a desire for returning home, to the great surprise and displeasure of her good aunt, who believed her niece to be as pious and devoted to praying as a nun, at least.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "The good Lord will forgive me, Aunt Isabel, since He must know the hearts of girls better than you do," Maria Clara might have said to check the severe yet maternal chidings.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That morning Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went early to mass, the latter elegantly dressed and wearing a rosary of blue beads, which partly served as a bracelet for her, and the former with her spectacles in order to read her _Anchor of Salvation_ during the holy communion.

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

From this reading An Idyl on an Azotea The Song of Songs, which is Solomon's.

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

From this reading That morning Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went early to mass, the latter elegantly dressed and wearing a rosary of blue beads, which partly served as a bracelet for her, and the former with her spectacles in order to read her _Anchor of Salvation_ during the holy communion.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading That morning Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went early to mass, the latter elegantly dressed and wearing a rosary of blue beads, which partly served as a bracelet for her, and the former with her spectacles in order to read her _Anchor of Salvation_ during the holy communion.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading That morning Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went early to mass, the latter elegantly dressed and wearing a rosary of blue beads, which partly served as a bracelet for her, and the former with her spectacles in order to read her _Anchor of Salvation_ during the holy communion.

at the time that

From this reading Scarcely had the priest disappeared from the altar when the maiden expressed a desire for returning home, to the great surprise and displeasure of her good aunt, who believed her niece to be as pious and devoted to praying as a nun, at least.

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

From this reading An Idyl on an Azotea The Song of Songs, which is Solomon's.

which person or people

From this reading Scarcely had the priest disappeared from the altar when the maiden expressed a desire for returning home, to the great surprise and displeasure of her good aunt, who believed her niece to be as pious and devoted to praying as a nun, at least.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "The good Lord will forgive me, Aunt Isabel, since He must know the hearts of girls better than you do," Maria Clara might have said to check the severe yet maternal chidings.

in the company of; together with

From this reading That morning Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went early to mass, the latter elegantly dressed and wearing a rosary of blue beads, which partly served as a bracelet for her, and the former with her spectacles in order to read her _Anchor of Salvation_ during the holy communion.

but in spite of that

From this reading "The good Lord will forgive me, Aunt Isabel, since He must know the hearts of girls better than you do," Maria Clara might have said to check the severe yet maternal chidings.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "The good Lord will forgive me, Aunt Isabel, since He must know the hearts of girls better than you do," Maria Clara might have said to check the severe yet maternal chidings.