Chapter III

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From this reading THE FELLOWSHIP OF GRIEF §1 In the antechamber of Catherine Théot's abode of mysteries some two hours later, half a dozen persons were sitting.

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

From this reading THE FELLOWSHIP OF GRIEF §1 In the antechamber of Catherine Théot's abode of mysteries some two hours later, half a dozen persons were sitting.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading THE FELLOWSHIP OF GRIEF §1 In the antechamber of Catherine Théot's abode of mysteries some two hours later, half a dozen persons were sitting.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The benches were ranged against the walls; the one window at the end was shuttered so as to exclude all daylight, and from the ceiling there hung a broken-down wrought-iron chandelier, wherein a couple of lighted tallow candles were set, the smoke from which rose in irregular spirals upwards to the low and blackened ceiling.

(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 The benches were ranged against the walls; the one window at the end was shuttered so as to exclude all daylight, and from the ceiling there hung a broken-down wrought-iron chandelier, wherein a couple of lighted tallow candles were set, the smoke from which rose in irregular spirals upwards to the low and blackened ceiling.

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

From this reading The room was long, narrow and bare, its walls dank and colourless, and save for the rough wooden benches on which these persons sat, was void of any furniture.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading These persons who sat or sprawled upon the benches did not speak to one another.

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading THE FELLOWSHIP OF GRIEF §1 In the antechamber of Catherine Théot's abode of mysteries some two hours later, half a dozen persons were sitting.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The room was long, narrow and bare, its walls dank and colourless, and save for the rough wooden benches on which these persons sat, was void of any furniture.

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

From this reading They appeared to be waiting.

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

From this reading The benches were ranged against the walls; the one window at the end was shuttered so as to exclude all daylight, and from the ceiling there hung a broken-down wrought-iron chandelier, wherein a couple of lighted tallow candles were set, the smoke from which rose in irregular spirals upwards to the low and blackened ceiling.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The benches were ranged against the walls; the one window at the end was shuttered so as to exclude all daylight, and from the ceiling there hung a broken-down wrought-iron chandelier, wherein a couple of lighted tallow candles were set, the smoke from which rose in irregular spirals upwards to the low and blackened ceiling.

completely unclothed

From this reading The room was long, narrow and bare, its walls dank and colourless, and save for the rough wooden benches on which these persons sat, was void of any furniture.

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

From this reading They appeared to be waiting.

plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person

From this reading The room was long, narrow and bare, its walls dank and colourless, and save for the rough wooden benches on which these persons sat, was void of any furniture.

darkened by smoke

From this reading The benches were ranged against the walls; the one window at the end was shuttered so as to exclude all daylight, and from the ceiling there hung a broken-down wrought-iron chandelier, wherein a couple of lighted tallow candles were set, the smoke from which rose in irregular spirals upwards to the low and blackened ceiling.

in deplorable condition

From this reading The benches were ranged against the walls; the one window at the end was shuttered so as to exclude all daylight, and from the ceiling there hung a broken-down wrought-iron chandelier, wherein a couple of lighted tallow candles were set, the smoke from which rose in irregular spirals upwards to the low and blackened ceiling.

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

From this reading The benches were ranged against the walls; the one window at the end was shuttered so as to exclude all daylight, and from the ceiling there hung a broken-down wrought-iron chandelier, wherein a couple of lighted tallow candles were set, the smoke from which rose in irregular spirals upwards to the low and blackened ceiling.

first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)

From this reading THE FELLOWSHIP OF GRIEF §1 In the antechamber of Catherine Théot's abode of mysteries some two hours later, half a dozen persons were sitting.

the overhead upper surface of a covered space

From this reading The benches were ranged against the walls; the one window at the end was shuttered so as to exclude all daylight, and from the ceiling there hung a broken-down wrought-iron chandelier, wherein a couple of lighted tallow candles were set, the smoke from which rose in irregular spirals upwards to the low and blackened ceiling.

branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling

From this reading The benches were ranged against the walls; the one window at the end was shuttered so as to exclude all daylight, and from the ceiling there hung a broken-down wrought-iron chandelier, wherein a couple of lighted tallow candles were set, the smoke from which rose in irregular spirals upwards to the low and blackened ceiling.

lacking in variety and interest

From this reading The room was long, narrow and bare, its walls dank and colourless, and save for the rough wooden benches on which these persons sat, was void of any furniture.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading The benches were ranged against the walls; the one window at the end was shuttered so as to exclude all daylight, and from the ceiling there hung a broken-down wrought-iron chandelier, wherein a couple of lighted tallow candles were set, the smoke from which rose in irregular spirals upwards to the low and blackened ceiling.

unpleasantly cool and humid

From this reading The room was long, narrow and bare, its walls dank and colourless, and save for the rough wooden benches on which these persons sat, was void of any furniture.

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

From this reading The benches were ranged against the walls; the one window at the end was shuttered so as to exclude all daylight, and from the ceiling there hung a broken-down wrought-iron chandelier, wherein a couple of lighted tallow candles were set, the smoke from which rose in irregular spirals upwards to the low and blackened ceiling.

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

From this reading These persons who sat or sprawled upon the benches did not speak to one another.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading THE FELLOWSHIP OF GRIEF §1 In the antechamber of Catherine Théot's abode of mysteries some two hours later, half a dozen persons were sitting.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The benches were ranged against the walls; the one window at the end was shuttered so as to exclude all daylight, and from the ceiling there hung a broken-down wrought-iron chandelier, wherein a couple of lighted tallow candles were set, the smoke from which rose in irregular spirals upwards to the low and blackened ceiling.

prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading The benches were ranged against the walls; the one window at the end was shuttered so as to exclude all daylight, and from the ceiling there hung a broken-down wrought-iron chandelier, wherein a couple of lighted tallow candles were set, the smoke from which rose in irregular spirals upwards to the low and blackened ceiling.

an association of people who share common beliefs or activities

From this reading THE FELLOWSHIP OF GRIEF §1 In the antechamber of Catherine Théot's abode of mysteries some two hours later, half a dozen persons were sitting.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The room was long, narrow and bare, its walls dank and colourless, and save for the rough wooden benches on which these persons sat, was void of any furniture.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The benches were ranged against the walls; the one window at the end was shuttered so as to exclude all daylight, and from the ceiling there hung a broken-down wrought-iron chandelier, wherein a couple of lighted tallow candles were set, the smoke from which rose in irregular spirals upwards to the low and blackened ceiling.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading The room was long, narrow and bare, its walls dank and colourless, and save for the rough wooden benches on which these persons sat, was void of any furniture.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading THE FELLOWSHIP OF GRIEF §1 In the antechamber of Catherine Théot's abode of mysteries some two hours later, half a dozen persons were sitting.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading THE FELLOWSHIP OF GRIEF §1 In the antechamber of Catherine Théot's abode of mysteries some two hours later, half a dozen persons were sitting.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading THE FELLOWSHIP OF GRIEF §1 In the antechamber of Catherine Théot's abode of mysteries some two hours later, half a dozen persons were sitting.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading The benches were ranged against the walls; the one window at the end was shuttered so as to exclude all daylight, and from the ceiling there hung a broken-down wrought-iron chandelier, wherein a couple of lighted tallow candles were set, the smoke from which rose in irregular spirals upwards to the low and blackened ceiling.

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

From this reading THE FELLOWSHIP OF GRIEF §1 In the antechamber of Catherine Théot's abode of mysteries some two hours later, half a dozen persons were sitting.

contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

From this reading The benches were ranged against the walls; the one window at the end was shuttered so as to exclude all daylight, and from the ceiling there hung a broken-down wrought-iron chandelier, wherein a couple of lighted tallow candles were set, the smoke from which rose in irregular spirals upwards to the low and blackened ceiling.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The room was long, narrow and bare, its walls dank and colourless, and save for the rough wooden benches on which these persons sat, was void of any furniture.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE FELLOWSHIP OF GRIEF §1 In the antechamber of Catherine Théot's abode of mysteries some two hours later, half a dozen persons were sitting.

set afire or burning

From this reading The benches were ranged against the walls; the one window at the end was shuttered so as to exclude all daylight, and from the ceiling there hung a broken-down wrought-iron chandelier, wherein a couple of lighted tallow candles were set, the smoke from which rose in irregular spirals upwards to the low and blackened ceiling.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The room was long, narrow and bare, its walls dank and colourless, and save for the rough wooden benches on which these persons sat, was void of any furniture.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The benches were ranged against the walls; the one window at the end was shuttered so as to exclude all daylight, and from the ceiling there hung a broken-down wrought-iron chandelier, wherein a couple of lighted tallow candles were set, the smoke from which rose in irregular spirals upwards to the low and blackened ceiling.

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading THE FELLOWSHIP OF GRIEF §1 In the antechamber of Catherine Théot's abode of mysteries some two hours later, half a dozen persons were sitting.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The room was long, narrow and bare, its walls dank and colourless, and save for the rough wooden benches on which these persons sat, was void of any furniture.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading These persons who sat or sprawled upon the benches did not speak to one another.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FELLOWSHIP OF GRIEF §1 In the antechamber of Catherine Théot's abode of mysteries some two hours later, half a dozen persons were sitting.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The room was long, narrow and bare, its walls dank and colourless, and save for the rough wooden benches on which these persons sat, was void of any furniture.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The benches were ranged against the walls; the one window at the end was shuttered so as to exclude all daylight, and from the ceiling there hung a broken-down wrought-iron chandelier, wherein a couple of lighted tallow candles were set, the smoke from which rose in irregular spirals upwards to the low and blackened ceiling.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading These persons who sat or sprawled upon the benches did not speak to one another.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading THE FELLOWSHIP OF GRIEF §1 In the antechamber of Catherine Théot's abode of mysteries some two hours later, half a dozen persons were sitting.

past form of “range” — change or be different within limits

From this reading The benches were ranged against the walls; the one window at the end was shuttered so as to exclude all daylight, and from the ceiling there hung a broken-down wrought-iron chandelier, wherein a couple of lighted tallow candles were set, the smoke from which rose in irregular spirals upwards to the low and blackened ceiling.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The room was long, narrow and bare, its walls dank and colourless, and save for the rough wooden benches on which these persons sat, was void of any furniture.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The benches were ranged against the walls; the one window at the end was shuttered so as to exclude all daylight, and from the ceiling there hung a broken-down wrought-iron chandelier, wherein a couple of lighted tallow candles were set, the smoke from which rose in irregular spirals upwards to the low and blackened ceiling.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading The room was long, narrow and bare, its walls dank and colourless, and save for the rough wooden benches on which these persons sat, was void of any furniture.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The room was long, narrow and bare, its walls dank and colourless, and save for the rough wooden benches on which these persons sat, was void of any furniture.

except for; apart from

From this reading The room was long, narrow and bare, its walls dank and colourless, and save for the rough wooden benches on which these persons sat, was void of any furniture.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The benches were ranged against the walls; the one window at the end was shuttered so as to exclude all daylight, and from the ceiling there hung a broken-down wrought-iron chandelier, wherein a couple of lighted tallow candles were set, the smoke from which rose in irregular spirals upwards to the low and blackened ceiling.

provided with shutters or shutters as specified; often used in combination

From this reading The benches were ranged against the walls; the one window at the end was shuttered so as to exclude all daylight, and from the ceiling there hung a broken-down wrought-iron chandelier, wherein a couple of lighted tallow candles were set, the smoke from which rose in irregular spirals upwards to the low and blackened ceiling.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading THE FELLOWSHIP OF GRIEF §1 In the antechamber of Catherine Théot's abode of mysteries some two hours later, half a dozen persons were sitting.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading The benches were ranged against the walls; the one window at the end was shuttered so as to exclude all daylight, and from the ceiling there hung a broken-down wrought-iron chandelier, wherein a couple of lighted tallow candles were set, the smoke from which rose in irregular spirals upwards to the low and blackened ceiling.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The benches were ranged against the walls; the one window at the end was shuttered so as to exclude all daylight, and from the ceiling there hung a broken-down wrought-iron chandelier, wherein a couple of lighted tallow candles were set, the smoke from which rose in irregular spirals upwards to the low and blackened ceiling.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading THE FELLOWSHIP OF GRIEF §1 In the antechamber of Catherine Théot's abode of mysteries some two hours later, half a dozen persons were sitting.

express in speech

From this reading These persons who sat or sprawled upon the benches did not speak to one another.

plural of “spiral” — a plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center

From this reading The benches were ranged against the walls; the one window at the end was shuttered so as to exclude all daylight, and from the ceiling there hung a broken-down wrought-iron chandelier, wherein a couple of lighted tallow candles were set, the smoke from which rose in irregular spirals upwards to the low and blackened ceiling.

past form of “sprawl” — sit or lie with one's limbs spread out

From this reading These persons who sat or sprawled upon the benches did not speak to one another.

obtained from suet and used in making soap, candles and lubricants

From this reading The benches were ranged against the walls; the one window at the end was shuttered so as to exclude all daylight, and from the ceiling there hung a broken-down wrought-iron chandelier, wherein a couple of lighted tallow candles were set, the smoke from which rose in irregular spirals upwards to the low and blackened ceiling.

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

From this reading THE FELLOWSHIP OF GRIEF §1 In the antechamber of Catherine Théot's abode of mysteries some two hours later, half a dozen persons were sitting.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The benches were ranged against the walls; the one window at the end was shuttered so as to exclude all daylight, and from the ceiling there hung a broken-down wrought-iron chandelier, wherein a couple of lighted tallow candles were set, the smoke from which rose in irregular spirals upwards to the low and blackened ceiling.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The room was long, narrow and bare, its walls dank and colourless, and save for the rough wooden benches on which these persons sat, was void of any furniture.

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

From this reading They appeared to be waiting.

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From this reading THE FELLOWSHIP OF GRIEF §1 In the antechamber of Catherine Théot's abode of mysteries some two hours later, half a dozen persons were sitting.

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

From this reading The benches were ranged against the walls; the one window at the end was shuttered so as to exclude all daylight, and from the ceiling there hung a broken-down wrought-iron chandelier, wherein a couple of lighted tallow candles were set, the smoke from which rose in irregular spirals upwards to the low and blackened ceiling.

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

From this reading THE FELLOWSHIP OF GRIEF §1 In the antechamber of Catherine Théot's abode of mysteries some two hours later, half a dozen persons were sitting.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading These persons who sat or sprawled upon the benches did not speak to one another.

spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position

From this reading The benches were ranged against the walls; the one window at the end was shuttered so as to exclude all daylight, and from the ceiling there hung a broken-down wrought-iron chandelier, wherein a couple of lighted tallow candles were set, the smoke from which rose in irregular spirals upwards to the low and blackened ceiling.

lacking any legal or binding force

From this reading The room was long, narrow and bare, its walls dank and colourless, and save for the rough wooden benches on which these persons sat, was void of any furniture.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading They appeared to be waiting.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The room was long, narrow and bare, its walls dank and colourless, and save for the rough wooden benches on which these persons sat, was void of any furniture.

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

From this reading The room was long, narrow and bare, its walls dank and colourless, and save for the rough wooden benches on which these persons sat, was void of any furniture.

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

From this reading THE FELLOWSHIP OF GRIEF §1 In the antechamber of Catherine Théot's abode of mysteries some two hours later, half a dozen persons were sitting.

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

From this reading The benches were ranged against the walls; the one window at the end was shuttered so as to exclude all daylight, and from the ceiling there hung a broken-down wrought-iron chandelier, wherein a couple of lighted tallow candles were set, the smoke from which rose in irregular spirals upwards to the low and blackened ceiling.

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

From this reading The room was long, narrow and bare, its walls dank and colourless, and save for the rough wooden benches on which these persons sat, was void of any furniture.

which person or people

From this reading These persons who sat or sprawled upon the benches did not speak to one another.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading The benches were ranged against the walls; the one window at the end was shuttered so as to exclude all daylight, and from the ceiling there hung a broken-down wrought-iron chandelier, wherein a couple of lighted tallow candles were set, the smoke from which rose in irregular spirals upwards to the low and blackened ceiling.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading The room was long, narrow and bare, its walls dank and colourless, and save for the rough wooden benches on which these persons sat, was void of any furniture.

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From this reading The benches were ranged against the walls; the one window at the end was shuttered so as to exclude all daylight, and from the ceiling there hung a broken-down wrought-iron chandelier, wherein a couple of lighted tallow candles were set, the smoke from which rose in irregular spirals upwards to the low and blackened ceiling.