Chapter LV · Chapter 55

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From this reading [143] The vesper bells are ringing, and at the holy sound all pause, drop their tasks, and uncover.

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

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Nevertheless, the curate, without his hat, rushes across the street, to the scandalizing of many old women, and, greater scandal still, directs his steps toward the house of the alferez.

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From this reading Revelations Quidquid latet, adparebit, Nil inultum remanebit.

in an affected manner

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

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From this reading Nevertheless, the curate, without his hat, rushes across the street, to the scandalizing of many old women, and, greater scandal still, directs his steps toward the house of the alferez.

(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 [143] The vesper bells are ringing, and at the holy sound all pause, drop their tasks, and uncover.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

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

From this reading [143] The vesper bells are ringing, and at the holy sound all pause, drop their tasks, and uncover.

the sound of a bell rung in Roman Catholic churches to announce the time when the Angelus should be recited

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

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

From this reading [143] The vesper bells are ringing, and at the holy sound all pause, drop their tasks, and uncover.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading [143] The vesper bells are ringing, and at the holy sound all pause, drop their tasks, and uncover.

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From this reading Every sound but that of the Ave Maria dies away, becomes hushed.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Every sound but that of the Ave Maria dies away, becomes hushed.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Every sound but that of the Ave Maria dies away, becomes hushed.

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

From this reading [143] The vesper bells are ringing, and at the holy sound all pause, drop their tasks, and uncover.

(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 laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Every sound but that of the Ave Maria dies away, becomes hushed.

water buffalo of the Philippines

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

plural of “cease” — (“cease” is a noun only in the phrase “without cease”) end

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

travel across or pass over

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Nevertheless, the curate, without his hat, rushes across the street, to the scandalizing of many old women, and, greater scandal still, directs his steps toward the house of the alferez.

plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers

From this reading Every sound but that of the Ave Maria dies away, becomes hushed.

third-person singular of “direct” — command with authority

From this reading Nevertheless, the curate, without his hat, rushes across the street, to the scandalizing of many old women, and, greater scandal still, directs his steps toward the house of the alferez.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

let fall to the ground

From this reading [143] The vesper bells are ringing, and at the holy sound all pause, drop their tasks, and uncover.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every sound but that of the Ave Maria dies away, becomes hushed.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

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

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Nevertheless, the curate, without his hat, rushes across the street, to the scandalizing of many old women, and, greater scandal still, directs his steps toward the house of the alferez.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Nevertheless, the curate, without his hat, rushes across the street, to the scandalizing of many old women, and, greater scandal still, directs his steps toward the house of the alferez.

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

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

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

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading [143] The vesper bells are ringing, and at the holy sound all pause, drop their tasks, and uncover.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, the curate, without his hat, rushes across the street, to the scandalizing of many old women, and, greater scandal still, directs his steps toward the house of the alferez.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

in a softened tone

From this reading Every sound but that of the Ave Maria dies away, becomes hushed.

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

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

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From this reading Revelations Quidquid latet, adparebit, Nil inultum remanebit.

someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

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From this reading Revelations Quidquid latet, adparebit, Nil inultum remanebit.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

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 Nevertheless, the curate, without his hat, rushes across the street, to the scandalizing of many old women, and, greater scandal still, directs his steps toward the house of the alferez.

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

From this reading Every sound but that of the Ave Maria dies away, becomes hushed.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

plural of “murmur” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless, the curate, without his hat, rushes across the street, to the scandalizing of many old women, and, greater scandal still, directs his steps toward the house of the alferez.

a quantity of no importance

From this reading Revelations Quidquid latet, adparebit, Nil inultum remanebit.

not one, and not any

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Every sound but that of the Ave Maria dies away, becomes hushed.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, the curate, without his hat, rushes across the street, to the scandalizing of many old women, and, greater scandal still, directs his steps toward the house of the alferez.

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

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading [143] The vesper bells are ringing, and at the holy sound all pause, drop their tasks, and uncover.

righteousness by virtue of being pious

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

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From this reading Revelations Quidquid latet, adparebit, Nil inultum remanebit.

third-person singular of “recite” — recite in elocution

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

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

From this reading Revelations Quidquid latet, adparebit, Nil inultum remanebit.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

plural of “revelation” — the speech act of making something evident

From this reading Revelations Quidquid latet, adparebit, Nil inultum remanebit.

the sound of a bell ringing

From this reading [143] The vesper bells are ringing, and at the holy sound all pause, drop their tasks, and uncover.

plural of “rush” — the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner

From this reading Nevertheless, the curate, without his hat, rushes across the street, to the scandalizing of many old women, and, greater scandal still, directs his steps toward the house of the alferez.

disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people

From this reading Nevertheless, the curate, without his hat, rushes across the street, to the scandalizing of many old women, and, greater scandal still, directs his steps toward the house of the alferez.

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From this reading Nevertheless, the curate, without his hat, rushes across the street, to the scandalizing of many old women, and, greater scandal still, directs his steps toward the house of the alferez.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading [143] The vesper bells are ringing, and at the holy sound all pause, drop their tasks, and uncover.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Nevertheless, the curate, without his hat, rushes across the street, to the scandalizing of many old women, and, greater scandal still, directs his steps toward the house of the alferez.

not in physical motion

From this reading Nevertheless, the curate, without his hat, rushes across the street, to the scandalizing of many old women, and, greater scandal still, directs his steps toward the house of the alferez.

a gambling card game in which chips are placed on the ace and king and queen and jack of separate suits (taken from a separate deck)

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading [143] The vesper bells are ringing, and at the holy sound all pause, drop their tasks, and uncover.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

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

From this reading [143] The vesper bells are ringing, and at the holy sound all pause, drop their tasks, and uncover.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading [143] The vesper bells are ringing, and at the holy sound all pause, drop their tasks, and uncover.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

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

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

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

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

in the direction of

From this reading Nevertheless, the curate, without his hat, rushes across the street, to the scandalizing of many old women, and, greater scandal still, directs his steps toward the house of the alferez.

remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body

From this reading [143] The vesper bells are ringing, and at the holy sound all pause, drop their tasks, and uncover.

a planet (usually Venus) seen at sunset in the western sky

From this reading [143] The vesper bells are ringing, and at the holy sound all pause, drop their tasks, and uncover.

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

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

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

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

during the time that

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Nevertheless, the curate, without his hat, rushes across the street, to the scandalizing of many old women, and, greater scandal still, directs his steps toward the house of the alferez.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The laborer returning from the fields ceases the song with which he was pacing his carabao and murmurs a prayer, the women in the street cross themselves and move their lips affectedly so that none may doubt their piety, a man stops caressing his game-cock and recites the angelus to bring better luck, while inside the houses they pray aloud.