Chapter XIII

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From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

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

From this reading For there was the never-to-be-forgotten time, when Our Lady came to help Diâne Doré, the year the bell was hung in the old church, more than a hundred years ago.

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From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

in the past

From this reading For there was the never-to-be-forgotten time, when Our Lady came to help Diâne Doré, the year the bell was hung in the old church, more than a hundred years ago.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

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

From this reading Two seconds sufficed for his passage through the hall to his mother’s bedroom--and there, neatly spread upon the lace coverlet and brighter than coronation robes, fairer than Joseph’s sacred coat It lay!

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

From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Diâne was the child of her native hills, beautiful, wild and solemn; so beautiful that the country people, not understanding, called her look strange; wild with a quiet, pagan wildness, and solemn as a seer who beholds the heart of the world.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading Two seconds sufficed for his passage through the hall to his mother’s bedroom--and there, neatly spread upon the lace coverlet and brighter than coronation robes, fairer than Joseph’s sacred coat It lay!

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

From this reading Diâne was the child of her native hills, beautiful, wild and solemn; so beautiful that the country people, not understanding, called her look strange; wild with a quiet, pagan wildness, and solemn as a seer who beholds the heart of the world.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

confined by bonds

From this reading In one bound William leaped through the open door.

comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Two seconds sufficed for his passage through the hall to his mother’s bedroom--and there, neatly spread upon the lace coverlet and brighter than coronation robes, fairer than Joseph’s sacred coat It lay!

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Diâne was the child of her native hills, beautiful, wild and solemn; so beautiful that the country people, not understanding, called her look strange; wild with a quiet, pagan wildness, and solemn as a seer who beholds the heart of the world.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading For there was the never-to-be-forgotten time, when Our Lady came to help Diâne Doré, the year the bell was hung in the old church, more than a hundred years ago.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Diâne was the child of her native hills, beautiful, wild and solemn; so beautiful that the country people, not understanding, called her look strange; wild with a quiet, pagan wildness, and solemn as a seer who beholds the heart of the world.

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

From this reading For there was the never-to-be-forgotten time, when Our Lady came to help Diâne Doré, the year the bell was hung in the old church, more than a hundred years ago.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Two seconds sufficed for his passage through the hall to his mother’s bedroom--and there, neatly spread upon the lace coverlet and brighter than coronation robes, fairer than Joseph’s sacred coat It lay!

the ceremony of installing a new monarch

From this reading Two seconds sufficed for his passage through the hall to his mother’s bedroom--and there, neatly spread upon the lace coverlet and brighter than coronation robes, fairer than Joseph’s sacred coat It lay!

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Diâne was the child of her native hills, beautiful, wild and solemn; so beautiful that the country people, not understanding, called her look strange; wild with a quiet, pagan wildness, and solemn as a seer who beholds the heart of the world.

a decorative bedspread (usually quilted)

From this reading Two seconds sufficed for his passage through the hall to his mother’s bedroom--and there, neatly spread upon the lace coverlet and brighter than coronation robes, fairer than Joseph’s sacred coat It lay!

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From this reading For there was the never-to-be-forgotten time, when Our Lady came to help Diâne Doré, the year the bell was hung in the old church, more than a hundred years ago.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

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

From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

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

From this reading In one bound William leaped through the open door.

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From this reading For there was the never-to-be-forgotten time, when Our Lady came to help Diâne Doré, the year the bell was hung in the old church, more than a hundred years ago.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

to or in any or all places

From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

comparative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Two seconds sufficed for his passage through the hall to his mother’s bedroom--and there, neatly spread upon the lace coverlet and brighter than coronation robes, fairer than Joseph’s sacred coat It lay!

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Two seconds sufficed for his passage through the hall to his mother’s bedroom--and there, neatly spread upon the lace coverlet and brighter than coronation robes, fairer than Joseph’s sacred coat It lay!

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

From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

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

From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Two seconds sufficed for his passage through the hall to his mother’s bedroom--and there, neatly spread upon the lace coverlet and brighter than coronation robes, fairer than Joseph’s sacred coat It lay!

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Diâne was the child of her native hills, beautiful, wild and solemn; so beautiful that the country people, not understanding, called her look strange; wild with a quiet, pagan wildness, and solemn as a seer who beholds the heart of the world.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

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

From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Diâne was the child of her native hills, beautiful, wild and solemn; so beautiful that the country people, not understanding, called her look strange; wild with a quiet, pagan wildness, and solemn as a seer who beholds the heart of the world.

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

From this reading Two seconds sufficed for his passage through the hall to his mother’s bedroom--and there, neatly spread upon the lace coverlet and brighter than coronation robes, fairer than Joseph’s sacred coat It lay!

where you live at a particular time

From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

ten 10s

From this reading For there was the never-to-be-forgotten time, when Our Lady came to help Diâne Doré, the year the bell was hung in the old church, more than a hundred years ago.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading For there was the never-to-be-forgotten time, when Our Lady came to help Diâne Doré, the year the bell was hung in the old church, more than a hundred years ago.

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

From this reading In one bound William leaped through the open door.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Two seconds sufficed for his passage through the hall to his mother’s bedroom--and there, neatly spread upon the lace coverlet and brighter than coronation robes, fairer than Joseph’s sacred coat It lay!

possessive form of “joseph” — leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading Two seconds sufficed for his passage through the hall to his mother’s bedroom--and there, neatly spread upon the lace coverlet and brighter than coronation robes, fairer than Joseph’s sacred coat It lay!

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading Two seconds sufficed for his passage through the hall to his mother’s bedroom--and there, neatly spread upon the lace coverlet and brighter than coronation robes, fairer than Joseph’s sacred coat It lay!

a polite name for any woman

From this reading For there was the never-to-be-forgotten time, when Our Lady came to help Diâne Doré, the year the bell was hung in the old church, more than a hundred years ago.

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

From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Two seconds sufficed for his passage through the hall to his mother’s bedroom--and there, neatly spread upon the lace coverlet and brighter than coronation robes, fairer than Joseph’s sacred coat It lay!

past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading In one bound William leaped through the open door.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Diâne was the child of her native hills, beautiful, wild and solemn; so beautiful that the country people, not understanding, called her look strange; wild with a quiet, pagan wildness, and solemn as a seer who beholds the heart of the world.

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

From this reading For there was the never-to-be-forgotten time, when Our Lady came to help Diâne Doré, the year the bell was hung in the old church, more than a hundred years ago.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Two seconds sufficed for his passage through the hall to his mother’s bedroom--and there, neatly spread upon the lace coverlet and brighter than coronation robes, fairer than Joseph’s sacred coat It lay!

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading Diâne was the child of her native hills, beautiful, wild and solemn; so beautiful that the country people, not understanding, called her look strange; wild with a quiet, pagan wildness, and solemn as a seer who beholds the heart of the world.

with neatness

From this reading Two seconds sufficed for his passage through the hall to his mother’s bedroom--and there, neatly spread upon the lace coverlet and brighter than coronation robes, fairer than Joseph’s sacred coat It lay!

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

From this reading For there was the never-to-be-forgotten time, when Our Lady came to help Diâne Doré, the year the bell was hung in the old church, more than a hundred years ago.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

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

From this reading For there was the never-to-be-forgotten time, when Our Lady came to help Diâne Doré, the year the bell was hung in the old church, more than a hundred years ago.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In one bound William leaped through the open door.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading In one bound William leaped through the open door.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading For there was the never-to-be-forgotten time, when Our Lady came to help Diâne Doré, the year the bell was hung in the old church, more than a hundred years ago.

a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading Diâne was the child of her native hills, beautiful, wild and solemn; so beautiful that the country people, not understanding, called her look strange; wild with a quiet, pagan wildness, and solemn as a seer who beholds the heart of the world.

a local church community

From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Two seconds sufficed for his passage through the hall to his mother’s bedroom--and there, neatly spread upon the lace coverlet and brighter than coronation robes, fairer than Joseph’s sacred coat It lay!

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

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

From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Diâne was the child of her native hills, beautiful, wild and solemn; so beautiful that the country people, not understanding, called her look strange; wild with a quiet, pagan wildness, and solemn as a seer who beholds the heart of the world.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment

From this reading Two seconds sufficed for his passage through the hall to his mother’s bedroom--and there, neatly spread upon the lace coverlet and brighter than coronation robes, fairer than Joseph’s sacred coat It lay!

Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)

From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading Two seconds sufficed for his passage through the hall to his mother’s bedroom--and there, neatly spread upon the lace coverlet and brighter than coronation robes, fairer than Joseph’s sacred coat It lay!

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

From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Two seconds sufficed for his passage through the hall to his mother’s bedroom--and there, neatly spread upon the lace coverlet and brighter than coronation robes, fairer than Joseph’s sacred coat It lay!

a person with unusual powers of foresight

From this reading Diâne was the child of her native hills, beautiful, wild and solemn; so beautiful that the country people, not understanding, called her look strange; wild with a quiet, pagan wildness, and solemn as a seer who beholds the heart of the world.

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

From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Diâne was the child of her native hills, beautiful, wild and solemn; so beautiful that the country people, not understanding, called her look strange; wild with a quiet, pagan wildness, and solemn as a seer who beholds the heart of the world.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading Diâne was the child of her native hills, beautiful, wild and solemn; so beautiful that the country people, not understanding, called her look strange; wild with a quiet, pagan wildness, and solemn as a seer who beholds the heart of the world.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Two seconds sufficed for his passage through the hall to his mother’s bedroom--and there, neatly spread upon the lace coverlet and brighter than coronation robes, fairer than Joseph’s sacred coat It lay!

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

From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Diâne was the child of her native hills, beautiful, wild and solemn; so beautiful that the country people, not understanding, called her look strange; wild with a quiet, pagan wildness, and solemn as a seer who beholds the heart of the world.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

past form of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

From this reading Two seconds sufficed for his passage through the hall to his mother’s bedroom--and there, neatly spread upon the lace coverlet and brighter than coronation robes, fairer than Joseph’s sacred coat It lay!

something clearly established

From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Two seconds sufficed for his passage through the hall to his mother’s bedroom--and there, neatly spread upon the lace coverlet and brighter than coronation robes, fairer than Joseph’s sacred coat It lay!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Diâne was the child of her native hills, beautiful, wild and solemn; so beautiful that the country people, not understanding, called her look strange; wild with a quiet, pagan wildness, and solemn as a seer who beholds the heart of the world.

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

From this reading In one bound William leaped through the open door.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Two seconds sufficed for his passage through the hall to his mother’s bedroom--and there, neatly spread upon the lace coverlet and brighter than coronation robes, fairer than Joseph’s sacred coat It lay!

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

From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

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

From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading In one bound William leaped through the open door.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For there was the never-to-be-forgotten time, when Our Lady came to help Diâne Doré, the year the bell was hung in the old church, more than a hundred years ago.

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

From this reading Two seconds sufficed for his passage through the hall to his mother’s bedroom--and there, neatly spread upon the lace coverlet and brighter than coronation robes, fairer than Joseph’s sacred coat It lay!

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

From this reading Two seconds sufficed for his passage through the hall to his mother’s bedroom--and there, neatly spread upon the lace coverlet and brighter than coronation robes, fairer than Joseph’s sacred coat It lay!

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading Diâne was the child of her native hills, beautiful, wild and solemn; so beautiful that the country people, not understanding, called her look strange; wild with a quiet, pagan wildness, and solemn as a seer who beholds the heart of the world.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Two seconds sufficed for his passage through the hall to his mother’s bedroom--and there, neatly spread upon the lace coverlet and brighter than coronation robes, fairer than Joseph’s sacred coat It lay!

a person who has never had sex

From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

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

From this reading For there was the never-to-be-forgotten time, when Our Lady came to help Diâne Doré, the year the bell was hung in the old church, more than a hundred years ago.

at the time that

From this reading For there was the never-to-be-forgotten time, when Our Lady came to help Diâne Doré, the year the bell was hung in the old church, more than a hundred years ago.

a Caucasian

From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

which person or people

From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Diâne was the child of her native hills, beautiful, wild and solemn; so beautiful that the country people, not understanding, called her look strange; wild with a quiet, pagan wildness, and solemn as a seer who beholds the heart of the world.

a feeling of extreme emotional intensity

From this reading Diâne was the child of her native hills, beautiful, wild and solemn; so beautiful that the country people, not understanding, called her look strange; wild with a quiet, pagan wildness, and solemn as a seer who beholds the heart of the world.

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From this reading In one bound William leaped through the open door.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _The People’s Home Journal_ THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE BY AGNES ROSS WHITE THE BELL OF SAINT GREGOIRE[9] By AGNES ROSS WHITE Not everywhere does the Virgin reach down to help those who pray to her as she does at St. Gregoire, but not everywhere do people pray with such simple faith, such surety, as do the _habitants_ in this little parish up among the Laurentides.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Diâne was the child of her native hills, beautiful, wild and solemn; so beautiful that the country people, not understanding, called her look strange; wild with a quiet, pagan wildness, and solemn as a seer who beholds the heart of the world.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading For there was the never-to-be-forgotten time, when Our Lady came to help Diâne Doré, the year the bell was hung in the old church, more than a hundred years ago.

a late time of life

From this reading For there was the never-to-be-forgotten time, when Our Lady came to help Diâne Doré, the year the bell was hung in the old church, more than a hundred years ago.