Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

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From this reading Il Buon Dí Si Conosce Da Mattina [137] Early the next morning the report spread through the town that many lights had been seen in the cemetery on the previous night.

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

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

(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 Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

money or goods contributed to the poor

From this reading She could furnish names to the families interested and only asked for a few alms to succor the Pope in his needs.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The leader of the Venerable Tertiary Order spoke of lighted candles, of their shape and size, and, although he could not fix the exact number, had counted more than twenty.

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

From this reading The leader of the Venerable Tertiary Order spoke of lighted candles, of their shape and size, and, although he could not fix the exact number, had counted more than twenty.

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

From this reading Sister Rufa was not so keen of hearing, but she could not suffer that Sister Sipa had heard so much and she nothing, so she related a dream in which there had appeared before her many souls--not only of the dead but even of the living--souls in torment who begged for a part of those indulgences of hers which were so carefully recorded and treasured.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading She could furnish names to the families interested and only asked for a few alms to succor the Pope in his needs.

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

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

have

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Il Buon Dí Si Conosce Da Mattina [137] Early the next morning the report spread through the town that many lights had been seen in the cemetery on the previous night.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Sister Rufa was not so keen of hearing, but she could not suffer that Sister Sipa had heard so much and she nothing, so she related a dream in which there had appeared before her many souls--not only of the dead but even of the living--souls in torment who begged for a part of those indulgences of hers which were so carefully recorded and treasured.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading Sister Rufa was not so keen of hearing, but she could not suffer that Sister Sipa had heard so much and she nothing, so she related a dream in which there had appeared before her many souls--not only of the dead but even of the living--souls in torment who begged for a part of those indulgences of hers which were so carefully recorded and treasured.

show off

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

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From this reading Il Buon Dí Si Conosce Da Mattina [137] Early the next morning the report spread through the town that many lights had been seen in the cemetery on the previous night.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading The leader of the Venerable Tertiary Order spoke of lighted candles, of their shape and size, and, although he could not fix the exact number, had counted more than twenty.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Sister Rufa was not so keen of hearing, but she could not suffer that Sister Sipa had heard so much and she nothing, so she related a dream in which there had appeared before her many souls--not only of the dead but even of the living--souls in torment who begged for a part of those indulgences of hers which were so carefully recorded and treasured.

a tract of land used for burials

From this reading Il Buon Dí Si Conosce Da Mattina [137] Early the next morning the report spread through the town that many lights had been seen in the cemetery on the previous night.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

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

From this reading Il Buon Dí Si Conosce Da Mattina [137] Early the next morning the report spread through the town that many lights had been seen in the cemetery on the previous night.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The leader of the Venerable Tertiary Order spoke of lighted candles, of their shape and size, and, although he could not fix the exact number, had counted more than twenty.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading The leader of the Venerable Tertiary Order spoke of lighted candles, of their shape and size, and, although he could not fix the exact number, had counted more than twenty.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

an official prosecutor for a judicial district

From this reading Il Buon Dí Si Conosce Da Mattina [137] Early the next morning the report spread through the town that many lights had been seen in the cemetery on the previous night.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Sister Rufa was not so keen of hearing, but she could not suffer that Sister Sipa had heard so much and she nothing, so she related a dream in which there had appeared before her many souls--not only of the dead but even of the living--souls in torment who begged for a part of those indulgences of hers which were so carefully recorded and treasured.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

emanating from God

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading Sister Rufa was not so keen of hearing, but she could not suffer that Sister Sipa had heard so much and she nothing, so she related a dream in which there had appeared before her many souls--not only of the dead but even of the living--souls in torment who begged for a part of those indulgences of hers which were so carefully recorded and treasured.

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From this reading Il Buon Dí Si Conosce Da Mattina [137] Early the next morning the report spread through the town that many lights had been seen in the cemetery on the previous night.

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

From this reading Il Buon Dí Si Conosce Da Mattina [137] Early the next morning the report spread through the town that many lights had been seen in the cemetery on the previous night.

divisible by two

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading The leader of the Venerable Tertiary Order spoke of lighted candles, of their shape and size, and, although he could not fix the exact number, had counted more than twenty.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading She could furnish names to the families interested and only asked for a few alms to succor the Pope in his needs.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading She could furnish names to the families interested and only asked for a few alms to succor the Pope in his needs.

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading The leader of the Venerable Tertiary Order spoke of lighted candles, of their shape and size, and, although he could not fix the exact number, had counted more than twenty.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading She could furnish names to the families interested and only asked for a few alms to succor the Pope in his needs.

plural of “groan” — an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

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

From this reading Il Buon Dí Si Conosce Da Mattina [137] Early the next morning the report spread through the town that many lights had been seen in the cemetery on the previous night.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

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

From this reading The leader of the Venerable Tertiary Order spoke of lighted candles, of their shape and size, and, although he could not fix the exact number, had counted more than twenty.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading Sister Rufa was not so keen of hearing, but she could not suffer that Sister Sipa had heard so much and she nothing, so she related a dream in which there had appeared before her many souls--not only of the dead but even of the living--souls in torment who begged for a part of those indulgences of hers which were so carefully recorded and treasured.

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

From this reading Sister Rufa was not so keen of hearing, but she could not suffer that Sister Sipa had heard so much and she nothing, so she related a dream in which there had appeared before her many souls--not only of the dead but even of the living--souls in torment who begged for a part of those indulgences of hers which were so carefully recorded and treasured.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading Sister Rufa was not so keen of hearing, but she could not suffer that Sister Sipa had heard so much and she nothing, so she related a dream in which there had appeared before her many souls--not only of the dead but even of the living--souls in torment who begged for a part of those indulgences of hers which were so carefully recorded and treasured.

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

From this reading She could furnish names to the families interested and only asked for a few alms to succor the Pope in his needs.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

a midwestern state in north-central United States

From this reading Il Buon Dí Si Conosce Da Mattina [137] Early the next morning the report spread through the town that many lights had been seen in the cemetery on the previous night.

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

From this reading Il Buon Dí Si Conosce Da Mattina [137] Early the next morning the report spread through the town that many lights had been seen in the cemetery on the previous night.

plural of “indulgence” — an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires

From this reading Sister Rufa was not so keen of hearing, but she could not suffer that Sister Sipa had heard so much and she nothing, so she related a dream in which there had appeared before her many souls--not only of the dead but even of the living--souls in torment who begged for a part of those indulgences of hers which were so carefully recorded and treasured.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading She could furnish names to the families interested and only asked for a few alms to succor the Pope in his needs.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Sister Rufa was not so keen of hearing, but she could not suffer that Sister Sipa had heard so much and she nothing, so she related a dream in which there had appeared before her many souls--not only of the dead but even of the living--souls in torment who begged for a part of those indulgences of hers which were so carefully recorded and treasured.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading The leader of the Venerable Tertiary Order spoke of lighted candles, of their shape and size, and, although he could not fix the exact number, had counted more than twenty.

set afire or burning

From this reading The leader of the Venerable Tertiary Order spoke of lighted candles, of their shape and size, and, although he could not fix the exact number, had counted more than twenty.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Il Buon Dí Si Conosce Da Mattina [137] Early the next morning the report spread through the town that many lights had been seen in the cemetery on the previous night.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Sister Rufa was not so keen of hearing, but she could not suffer that Sister Sipa had heard so much and she nothing, so she related a dream in which there had appeared before her many souls--not only of the dead but even of the living--souls in torment who begged for a part of those indulgences of hers which were so carefully recorded and treasured.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Il Buon Dí Si Conosce Da Mattina [137] Early the next morning the report spread through the town that many lights had been seen in the cemetery on the previous night.

be amazed at

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

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From this reading Il Buon Dí Si Conosce Da Mattina [137] Early the next morning the report spread through the town that many lights had been seen in the cemetery on the previous night.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The leader of the Venerable Tertiary Order spoke of lighted candles, of their shape and size, and, although he could not fix the exact number, had counted more than twenty.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Il Buon Dí Si Conosce Da Mattina [137] Early the next morning the report spread through the town that many lights had been seen in the cemetery on the previous night.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Sister Rufa was not so keen of hearing, but she could not suffer that Sister Sipa had heard so much and she nothing, so she related a dream in which there had appeared before her many souls--not only of the dead but even of the living--souls in torment who begged for a part of those indulgences of hers which were so carefully recorded and treasured.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading She could furnish names to the families interested and only asked for a few alms to succor the Pope in his needs.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Il Buon Dí Si Conosce Da Mattina [137] Early the next morning the report spread through the town that many lights had been seen in the cemetery on the previous night.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Il Buon Dí Si Conosce Da Mattina [137] Early the next morning the report spread through the town that many lights had been seen in the cemetery on the previous night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The leader of the Venerable Tertiary Order spoke of lighted candles, of their shape and size, and, although he could not fix the exact number, had counted more than twenty.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Sister Rufa was not so keen of hearing, but she could not suffer that Sister Sipa had heard so much and she nothing, so she related a dream in which there had appeared before her many souls--not only of the dead but even of the living--souls in torment who begged for a part of those indulgences of hers which were so carefully recorded and treasured.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The leader of the Venerable Tertiary Order spoke of lighted candles, of their shape and size, and, although he could not fix the exact number, had counted more than twenty.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The leader of the Venerable Tertiary Order spoke of lighted candles, of their shape and size, and, although he could not fix the exact number, had counted more than twenty.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Il Buon Dí Si Conosce Da Mattina [137] Early the next morning the report spread through the town that many lights had been seen in the cemetery on the previous night.

and nothing more

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

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

From this reading The leader of the Venerable Tertiary Order spoke of lighted candles, of their shape and size, and, although he could not fix the exact number, had counted more than twenty.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Sister Rufa was not so keen of hearing, but she could not suffer that Sister Sipa had heard so much and she nothing, so she related a dream in which there had appeared before her many souls--not only of the dead but even of the living--souls in torment who begged for a part of those indulgences of hers which were so carefully recorded and treasured.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

the head of the Roman Catholic Church

From this reading She could furnish names to the families interested and only asked for a few alms to succor the Pope in his needs.

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

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Il Buon Dí Si Conosce Da Mattina [137] Early the next morning the report spread through the town that many lights had been seen in the cemetery on the previous night.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading Sister Rufa was not so keen of hearing, but she could not suffer that Sister Sipa had heard so much and she nothing, so she related a dream in which there had appeared before her many souls--not only of the dead but even of the living--souls in torment who begged for a part of those indulgences of hers which were so carefully recorded and treasured.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading Sister Rufa was not so keen of hearing, but she could not suffer that Sister Sipa had heard so much and she nothing, so she related a dream in which there had appeared before her many souls--not only of the dead but even of the living--souls in torment who begged for a part of those indulgences of hers which were so carefully recorded and treasured.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading Il Buon Dí Si Conosce Da Mattina [137] Early the next morning the report spread through the town that many lights had been seen in the cemetery on the previous night.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

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

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

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From this reading Sister Rufa was not so keen of hearing, but she could not suffer that Sister Sipa had heard so much and she nothing, so she related a dream in which there had appeared before her many souls--not only of the dead but even of the living--souls in torment who begged for a part of those indulgences of hers which were so carefully recorded and treasured.

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

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

From this reading Il Buon Dí Si Conosce Da Mattina [137] Early the next morning the report spread through the town that many lights had been seen in the cemetery on the previous night.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading The leader of the Venerable Tertiary Order spoke of lighted candles, of their shape and size, and, although he could not fix the exact number, had counted more than twenty.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

a tetravalent nonmetallic element; next to oxygen it is the most abundant element in the earth's crust; occurs in clay and feldspar and granite and quartz and sand; used as a semiconductor in transistors

From this reading Il Buon Dí Si Conosce Da Mattina [137] Early the next morning the report spread through the town that many lights had been seen in the cemetery on the previous night.

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From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading The leader of the Venerable Tertiary Order spoke of lighted candles, of their shape and size, and, although he could not fix the exact number, had counted more than twenty.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Sister Rufa was not so keen of hearing, but she could not suffer that Sister Sipa had heard so much and she nothing, so she related a dream in which there had appeared before her many souls--not only of the dead but even of the living--souls in torment who begged for a part of those indulgences of hers which were so carefully recorded and treasured.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading The leader of the Venerable Tertiary Order spoke of lighted candles, of their shape and size, and, although he could not fix the exact number, had counted more than twenty.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Il Buon Dí Si Conosce Da Mattina [137] Early the next morning the report spread through the town that many lights had been seen in the cemetery on the previous night.

assistance in time of difficulty

From this reading She could furnish names to the families interested and only asked for a few alms to succor the Pope in his needs.

undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Sister Rufa was not so keen of hearing, but she could not suffer that Sister Sipa had heard so much and she nothing, so she related a dream in which there had appeared before her many souls--not only of the dead but even of the living--souls in torment who begged for a part of those indulgences of hers which were so carefully recorded and treasured.

from 63 million to 2 million years ago

From this reading The leader of the Venerable Tertiary Order spoke of lighted candles, of their shape and size, and, although he could not fix the exact number, had counted more than twenty.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The leader of the Venerable Tertiary Order spoke of lighted candles, of their shape and size, and, although he could not fix the exact number, had counted more than twenty.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Il Buon Dí Si Conosce Da Mattina [137] Early the next morning the report spread through the town that many lights had been seen in the cemetery on the previous night.

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

From this reading Il Buon Dí Si Conosce Da Mattina [137] Early the next morning the report spread through the town that many lights had been seen in the cemetery on the previous night.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The leader of the Venerable Tertiary Order spoke of lighted candles, of their shape and size, and, although he could not fix the exact number, had counted more than twenty.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Sister Rufa was not so keen of hearing, but she could not suffer that Sister Sipa had heard so much and she nothing, so she related a dream in which there had appeared before her many souls--not only of the dead but even of the living--souls in torment who begged for a part of those indulgences of hers which were so carefully recorded and treasured.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Sister Rufa was not so keen of hearing, but she could not suffer that Sister Sipa had heard so much and she nothing, so she related a dream in which there had appeared before her many souls--not only of the dead but even of the living--souls in torment who begged for a part of those indulgences of hers which were so carefully recorded and treasured.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Il Buon Dí Si Conosce Da Mattina [137] Early the next morning the report spread through the town that many lights had been seen in the cemetery on the previous night.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

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

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

unbearable physical pain

From this reading Sister Rufa was not so keen of hearing, but she could not suffer that Sister Sipa had heard so much and she nothing, so she related a dream in which there had appeared before her many souls--not only of the dead but even of the living--souls in torment who begged for a part of those indulgences of hers which were so carefully recorded and treasured.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Il Buon Dí Si Conosce Da Mattina [137] Early the next morning the report spread through the town that many lights had been seen in the cemetery on the previous night.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading Sister Rufa was not so keen of hearing, but she could not suffer that Sister Sipa had heard so much and she nothing, so she related a dream in which there had appeared before her many souls--not only of the dead but even of the living--souls in torment who begged for a part of those indulgences of hers which were so carefully recorded and treasured.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading The leader of the Venerable Tertiary Order spoke of lighted candles, of their shape and size, and, although he could not fix the exact number, had counted more than twenty.

impressive by reason of age

From this reading The leader of the Venerable Tertiary Order spoke of lighted candles, of their shape and size, and, although he could not fix the exact number, had counted more than twenty.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

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

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

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

From this reading Sister Rufa was not so keen of hearing, but she could not suffer that Sister Sipa had heard so much and she nothing, so she related a dream in which there had appeared before her many souls--not only of the dead but even of the living--souls in torment who begged for a part of those indulgences of hers which were so carefully recorded and treasured.

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

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

which person or people

From this reading Sister Rufa was not so keen of hearing, but she could not suffer that Sister Sipa had heard so much and she nothing, so she related a dream in which there had appeared before her many souls--not only of the dead but even of the living--souls in torment who begged for a part of those indulgences of hers which were so carefully recorded and treasured.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.

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

From this reading Sister Sipa, of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, could not bear the thought that a member of a rival order should alone boast of having seen this divine marvel, so she, even though she did not live near the place, had heard cries and groans, and even thought she recognized by their voices certain persons with whom she, in other times,--but out of Christian charity she not only forgave them but prayed for them and would keep their names secret, for all of which she was declared on the spot to be a saint.