Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading The quickest description of mass, however, is the “hunting mass,” so termed from the speed at which the priest goes over it--that is, “at the rate of a hunt.”

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading In the morning, the faces of those who are about to confess present an expression in which terror, awe, guilt, and veneration may be easily traced; but in the evening all is mirth and jollity.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Before confession every man's memory is employed in running over the catalogue of crimes, as they are to be found in the prayer-books, under the ten commandments, the seven deadly sins, the Commandments of the Church, the four sins that cry to heaven for vengeance, and the seven sins against the Holy Ghost.

(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 In the morning, the faces of those who are about to confess present an expression in which terror, awe, guilt, and veneration may be easily traced; but in the evening all is mirth and jollity.

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

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

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

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

any thing at all

From this reading There can scarcely be a greater contrast in anything than that presented by the beginning of a station-day and its close.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

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

From this reading In the morning, the faces of those who are about to confess present an expression in which terror, awe, guilt, and veneration may be easily traced; but in the evening all is mirth and jollity.

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

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The quickest description of mass, however, is the “hunting mass,” so termed from the speed at which the priest goes over it--that is, “at the rate of a hunt.”

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

From this reading In the morning, the faces of those who are about to confess present an expression in which terror, awe, guilt, and veneration may be easily traced; but in the evening all is mirth and jollity.

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

From this reading There can scarcely be a greater contrast in anything than that presented by the beginning of a station-day and its close.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before confession every man's memory is employed in running over the catalogue of crimes, as they are to be found in the prayer-books, under the ten commandments, the seven deadly sins, the Commandments of the Church, the four sins that cry to heaven for vengeance, and the seven sins against the Holy Ghost.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading There can scarcely be a greater contrast in anything than that presented by the beginning of a station-day and its close.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading There can scarcely be a greater contrast in anything than that presented by the beginning of a station-day and its close.

make an itemized list or catalog of; classify

From this reading Before confession every man's memory is employed in running over the catalogue of crimes, as they are to be found in the prayer-books, under the ten commandments, the seven deadly sins, the Commandments of the Church, the four sins that cry to heaven for vengeance, and the seven sins against the Holy Ghost.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Before confession every man's memory is employed in running over the catalogue of crimes, as they are to be found in the prayer-books, under the ten commandments, the seven deadly sins, the Commandments of the Church, the four sins that cry to heaven for vengeance, and the seven sins against the Holy Ghost.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading There can scarcely be a greater contrast in anything than that presented by the beginning of a station-day and its close.

brought together in one place

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

plural of “commandment” — something that is commanded

From this reading Before confession every man's memory is employed in running over the catalogue of crimes, as they are to be found in the prayer-books, under the ten commandments, the seven deadly sins, the Commandments of the Church, the four sins that cry to heaven for vengeance, and the seven sins against the Holy Ghost.

an argument opposed to a proposal

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading In the morning, the faces of those who are about to confess present an expression in which terror, awe, guilt, and veneration may be easily traced; but in the evening all is mirth and jollity.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading Before confession every man's memory is employed in running over the catalogue of crimes, as they are to be found in the prayer-books, under the ten commandments, the seven deadly sins, the Commandments of the Church, the four sins that cry to heaven for vengeance, and the seven sins against the Holy Ghost.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading There can scarcely be a greater contrast in anything than that presented by the beginning of a station-day and its close.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading Before confession every man's memory is employed in running over the catalogue of crimes, as they are to be found in the prayer-books, under the ten commandments, the seven deadly sins, the Commandments of the Church, the four sins that cry to heaven for vengeance, and the seven sins against the Holy Ghost.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Before confession every man's memory is employed in running over the catalogue of crimes, as they are to be found in the prayer-books, under the ten commandments, the seven deadly sins, the Commandments of the Church, the four sins that cry to heaven for vengeance, and the seven sins against the Holy Ghost.

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading Before confession every man's memory is employed in running over the catalogue of crimes, as they are to be found in the prayer-books, under the ten commandments, the seven deadly sins, the Commandments of the Church, the four sins that cry to heaven for vengeance, and the seven sins against the Holy Ghost.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading The quickest description of mass, however, is the “hunting mass,” so termed from the speed at which the priest goes over it--that is, “at the rate of a hunt.”

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading In the morning, the faces of those who are about to confess present an expression in which terror, awe, guilt, and veneration may be easily traced; but in the evening all is mirth and jollity.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading Before confession every man's memory is employed in running over the catalogue of crimes, as they are to be found in the prayer-books, under the ten commandments, the seven deadly sins, the Commandments of the Church, the four sins that cry to heaven for vengeance, and the seven sins against the Holy Ghost.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading In the morning, the faces of those who are about to confess present an expression in which terror, awe, guilt, and veneration may be easily traced; but in the evening all is mirth and jollity.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Before confession every man's memory is employed in running over the catalogue of crimes, as they are to be found in the prayer-books, under the ten commandments, the seven deadly sins, the Commandments of the Church, the four sins that cry to heaven for vengeance, and the seven sins against the Holy Ghost.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading In the morning, the faces of those who are about to confess present an expression in which terror, awe, guilt, and veneration may be easily traced; but in the evening all is mirth and jollity.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading In the morning, the faces of those who are about to confess present an expression in which terror, awe, guilt, and veneration may be easily traced; but in the evening all is mirth and jollity.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

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

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Before confession every man's memory is employed in running over the catalogue of crimes, as they are to be found in the prayer-books, under the ten commandments, the seven deadly sins, the Commandments of the Church, the four sins that cry to heaven for vengeance, and the seven sins against the Holy Ghost.

set up or found

From this reading Before confession every man's memory is employed in running over the catalogue of crimes, as they are to be found in the prayer-books, under the ten commandments, the seven deadly sins, the Commandments of the Church, the four sins that cry to heaven for vengeance, and the seven sins against the Holy Ghost.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Before confession every man's memory is employed in running over the catalogue of crimes, as they are to be found in the prayer-books, under the ten commandments, the seven deadly sins, the Commandments of the Church, the four sins that cry to heaven for vengeance, and the seven sins against the Holy Ghost.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The quickest description of mass, however, is the “hunting mass,” so termed from the speed at which the priest goes over it--that is, “at the rate of a hunt.”

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading Before confession every man's memory is employed in running over the catalogue of crimes, as they are to be found in the prayer-books, under the ten commandments, the seven deadly sins, the Commandments of the Church, the four sins that cry to heaven for vengeance, and the seven sins against the Holy Ghost.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading The quickest description of mass, however, is the “hunting mass,” so termed from the speed at which the priest goes over it--that is, “at the rate of a hunt.”

in a gradual manner

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading There can scarcely be a greater contrast in anything than that presented by the beginning of a station-day and its close.

highest in quality

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

the state of having committed an offense

From this reading In the morning, the faces of those who are about to confess present an expression in which terror, awe, guilt, and veneration may be easily traced; but in the evening all is mirth and jollity.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

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

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Before confession every man's memory is employed in running over the catalogue of crimes, as they are to be found in the prayer-books, under the ten commandments, the seven deadly sins, the Commandments of the Church, the four sins that cry to heaven for vengeance, and the seven sins against the Holy Ghost.

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

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading Before confession every man's memory is employed in running over the catalogue of crimes, as they are to be found in the prayer-books, under the ten commandments, the seven deadly sins, the Commandments of the Church, the four sins that cry to heaven for vengeance, and the seven sins against the Holy Ghost.

possessive form of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

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

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The quickest description of mass, however, is the “hunting mass,” so termed from the speed at which the priest goes over it--that is, “at the rate of a hunt.”

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading The quickest description of mass, however, is the “hunting mass,” so termed from the speed at which the priest goes over it--that is, “at the rate of a hunt.”

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading The quickest description of mass, however, is the “hunting mass,” so termed from the speed at which the priest goes over it--that is, “at the rate of a hunt.”

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

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

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

From this reading The quickest description of mass, however, is the “hunting mass,” so termed from the speed at which the priest goes over it--that is, “at the rate of a hunt.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The quickest description of mass, however, is the “hunting mass,” so termed from the speed at which the priest goes over it--that is, “at the rate of a hunt.”

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading There can scarcely be a greater contrast in anything than that presented by the beginning of a station-day and its close.

feeling jolly and jovial and full of good humor

From this reading In the morning, the faces of those who are about to confess present an expression in which terror, awe, guilt, and veneration may be easily traced; but in the evening all is mirth and jollity.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Before confession every man's memory is employed in running over the catalogue of crimes, as they are to be found in the prayer-books, under the ten commandments, the seven deadly sins, the Commandments of the Church, the four sins that cry to heaven for vengeance, and the seven sins against the Holy Ghost.

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

From this reading The quickest description of mass, however, is the “hunting mass,” so termed from the speed at which the priest goes over it--that is, “at the rate of a hunt.”

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading In the morning, the faces of those who are about to confess present an expression in which terror, awe, guilt, and veneration may be easily traced; but in the evening all is mirth and jollity.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Before confession every man's memory is employed in running over the catalogue of crimes, as they are to be found in the prayer-books, under the ten commandments, the seven deadly sins, the Commandments of the Church, the four sins that cry to heaven for vengeance, and the seven sins against the Holy Ghost.

great merriment

From this reading In the morning, the faces of those who are about to confess present an expression in which terror, awe, guilt, and veneration may be easily traced; but in the evening all is mirth and jollity.

a particular point in time

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In the morning, the faces of those who are about to confess present an expression in which terror, awe, guilt, and veneration may be easily traced; but in the evening all is mirth and jollity.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

occurring from time to time

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The quickest description of mass, however, is the “hunting mass,” so termed from the speed at which the priest goes over it--that is, “at the rate of a hunt.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

and nothing more

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

above and across; more than

From this reading The quickest description of mass, however, is the “hunting mass,” so termed from the speed at which the priest goes over it--that is, “at the rate of a hunt.”

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From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

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From this reading Before confession every man's memory is employed in running over the catalogue of crimes, as they are to be found in the prayer-books, under the ten commandments, the seven deadly sins, the Commandments of the Church, the four sins that cry to heaven for vengeance, and the seven sins against the Holy Ghost.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading In the morning, the faces of those who are about to confess present an expression in which terror, awe, guilt, and veneration may be easily traced; but in the evening all is mirth and jollity.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading There can scarcely be a greater contrast in anything than that presented by the beginning of a station-day and its close.

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

From this reading The quickest description of mass, however, is the “hunting mass,” so termed from the speed at which the priest goes over it--that is, “at the rate of a hunt.”

most quickly

From this reading The quickest description of mass, however, is the “hunting mass,” so termed from the speed at which the priest goes over it--that is, “at the rate of a hunt.”

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading The quickest description of mass, however, is the “hunting mass,” so termed from the speed at which the priest goes over it--that is, “at the rate of a hunt.”

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Before confession every man's memory is employed in running over the catalogue of crimes, as they are to be found in the prayer-books, under the ten commandments, the seven deadly sins, the Commandments of the Church, the four sins that cry to heaven for vengeance, and the seven sins against the Holy Ghost.

only a very short time before

From this reading There can scarcely be a greater contrast in anything than that presented by the beginning of a station-day and its close.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Before confession every man's memory is employed in running over the catalogue of crimes, as they are to be found in the prayer-books, under the ten commandments, the seven deadly sins, the Commandments of the Church, the four sins that cry to heaven for vengeance, and the seven sins against the Holy Ghost.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

plural of “sin” — estrangement from god

From this reading Before confession every man's memory is employed in running over the catalogue of crimes, as they are to be found in the prayer-books, under the ten commandments, the seven deadly sins, the Commandments of the Church, the four sins that cry to heaven for vengeance, and the seven sins against the Holy Ghost.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The quickest description of mass, however, is the “hunting mass,” so termed from the speed at which the priest goes over it--that is, “at the rate of a hunt.”

move hurridly

From this reading The quickest description of mass, however, is the “hunting mass,” so termed from the speed at which the priest goes over it--that is, “at the rate of a hunt.”

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From this reading There can scarcely be a greater contrast in anything than that presented by the beginning of a station-day and its close.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Before confession every man's memory is employed in running over the catalogue of crimes, as they are to be found in the prayer-books, under the ten commandments, the seven deadly sins, the Commandments of the Church, the four sins that cry to heaven for vengeance, and the seven sins against the Holy Ghost.

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading The quickest description of mass, however, is the “hunting mass,” so termed from the speed at which the priest goes over it--that is, “at the rate of a hunt.”

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading In the morning, the faces of those who are about to confess present an expression in which terror, awe, guilt, and veneration may be easily traced; but in the evening all is mirth and jollity.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There can scarcely be a greater contrast in anything than that presented by the beginning of a station-day and its close.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The quickest description of mass, however, is the “hunting mass,” so termed from the speed at which the priest goes over it--that is, “at the rate of a hunt.”

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

From this reading The quickest description of mass, however, is the “hunting mass,” so termed from the speed at which the priest goes over it--that is, “at the rate of a hunt.”

in or at that place or location

From this reading There can scarcely be a greater contrast in anything than that presented by the beginning of a station-day and its close.

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

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

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

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

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

From this reading In the morning, the faces of those who are about to confess present an expression in which terror, awe, guilt, and veneration may be easily traced; but in the evening all is mirth and jollity.

past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something

From this reading In the morning, the faces of those who are about to confess present an expression in which terror, awe, guilt, and veneration may be easily traced; but in the evening all is mirth and jollity.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Before confession every man's memory is employed in running over the catalogue of crimes, as they are to be found in the prayer-books, under the ten commandments, the seven deadly sins, the Commandments of the Church, the four sins that cry to heaven for vengeance, and the seven sins against the Holy Ghost.

having undisturbed continuity

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

From this reading In the morning, the faces of those who are about to confess present an expression in which terror, awe, guilt, and veneration may be easily traced; but in the evening all is mirth and jollity.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading Before confession every man's memory is employed in running over the catalogue of crimes, as they are to be found in the prayer-books, under the ten commandments, the seven deadly sins, the Commandments of the Church, the four sins that cry to heaven for vengeance, and the seven sins against the Holy Ghost.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

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

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

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

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

at the time that

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

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

From this reading The quickest description of mass, however, is the “hunting mass,” so termed from the speed at which the priest goes over it--that is, “at the rate of a hunt.”

which person or people

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading From the moment that Father Con became visible, the conversation of those who were collected in Phaddhy's dropped gradually, as he approached the house, into a silence which was only broken by an occasional short observation, made by one or two of those who were in habits of the greatest familiarity with the priest; but when they heard the noise of his horse's feet near the door, the silence became general and uninterrupted.