used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PILGRIMAGE Evasio Mon was a great traveler.
addsnounUS /ædz/
plural of “add” — a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
From this reading In Eastern countries a man who makes the pilgrimage to Mecca adds thereafter to his name a title which carries with it not only the distinction conferred upon the dullest by the sight of other men and countries, but the bearer stands high among the elect.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He had made almost every pilgrimage that the Church may dictate--that wise old Church, which fills so well its vocation in the minds of the restless and the unsatisfied.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading In Eastern countries a man who makes the pilgrimage to Mecca adds thereafter to his name a title which carries with it not only the distinction conferred upon the dullest by the sight of other men and countries, but the bearer stands high among the elect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In Eastern countries a man who makes the pilgrimage to Mecca adds thereafter to his name a title which carries with it not only the distinction conferred upon the dullest by the sight of other men and countries, but the bearer stands high among the elect.
assuredlyadverbUS /əˈʃʊrədli/
without a doubt
From this reading If many pilgrimages could confer a title, this gentle-mannered Spaniard would assuredly have been thus decorated.
bearernounUS /ˈberər/
someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading In Eastern countries a man who makes the pilgrimage to Mecca adds thereafter to his name a title which carries with it not only the distinction conferred upon the dullest by the sight of other men and countries, but the bearer stands high among the elect.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If many pilgrimages could confer a title, this gentle-mannered Spaniard would assuredly have been thus decorated.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In Eastern countries a man who makes the pilgrimage to Mecca adds thereafter to his name a title which carries with it not only the distinction conferred upon the dullest by the sight of other men and countries, but the bearer stands high among the elect.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In Eastern countries a man who makes the pilgrimage to Mecca adds thereafter to his name a title which carries with it not only the distinction conferred upon the dullest by the sight of other men and countries, but the bearer stands high among the elect.
carriesnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading In Eastern countries a man who makes the pilgrimage to Mecca adds thereafter to his name a title which carries with it not only the distinction conferred upon the dullest by the sight of other men and countries, but the bearer stands high among the elect.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading He had made almost every pilgrimage that the Church may dictate--that wise old Church, which fills so well its vocation in the minds of the restless and the unsatisfied.
conferverbUS /kənˈfɜːr/
have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading If many pilgrimages could confer a title, this gentle-mannered Spaniard would assuredly have been thus decorated.
conferredverbUS /kənˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading In Eastern countries a man who makes the pilgrimage to Mecca adds thereafter to his name a title which carries with it not only the distinction conferred upon the dullest by the sight of other men and countries, but the bearer stands high among the elect.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If many pilgrimages could confer a title, this gentle-mannered Spaniard would assuredly have been thus decorated.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In Eastern countries a man who makes the pilgrimage to Mecca adds thereafter to his name a title which carries with it not only the distinction conferred upon the dullest by the sight of other men and countries, but the bearer stands high among the elect.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading If many pilgrimages could confer a title, this gentle-mannered Spaniard would assuredly have been thus decorated.
dictateverbUS /dɪkˈteɪt/
issue commands or orders for
From this reading He had made almost every pilgrimage that the Church may dictate--that wise old Church, which fills so well its vocation in the minds of the restless and the unsatisfied.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading In Eastern countries a man who makes the pilgrimage to Mecca adds thereafter to his name a title which carries with it not only the distinction conferred upon the dullest by the sight of other men and countries, but the bearer stands high among the elect.
dullestadjectiveUS /ˈdʌləst/
superlative of “dull” — lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading In Eastern countries a man who makes the pilgrimage to Mecca adds thereafter to his name a title which carries with it not only the distinction conferred upon the dullest by the sight of other men and countries, but the bearer stands high among the elect.
EasternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading In Eastern countries a man who makes the pilgrimage to Mecca adds thereafter to his name a title which carries with it not only the distinction conferred upon the dullest by the sight of other men and countries, but the bearer stands high among the elect.
electverbUS /ɪˈlekt/
select by a vote for an office or membership
From this reading In Eastern countries a man who makes the pilgrimage to Mecca adds thereafter to his name a title which carries with it not only the distinction conferred upon the dullest by the sight of other men and countries, but the bearer stands high among the elect.
Evasio
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From this reading A PILGRIMAGE Evasio Mon was a great traveler.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He had made almost every pilgrimage that the Church may dictate--that wise old Church, which fills so well its vocation in the minds of the restless and the unsatisfied.
fillsnounUS /fɪlz/
plural of “fill” — a quantity sufficient to satisfy
From this reading He had made almost every pilgrimage that the Church may dictate--that wise old Church, which fills so well its vocation in the minds of the restless and the unsatisfied.
gentle-mannered
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From this reading If many pilgrimages could confer a title, this gentle-mannered Spaniard would assuredly have been thus decorated.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A PILGRIMAGE Evasio Mon was a great traveler.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had made almost every pilgrimage that the Church may dictate--that wise old Church, which fills so well its vocation in the minds of the restless and the unsatisfied.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If many pilgrimages could confer a title, this gentle-mannered Spaniard would assuredly have been thus decorated.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had made almost every pilgrimage that the Church may dictate--that wise old Church, which fills so well its vocation in the minds of the restless and the unsatisfied.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In Eastern countries a man who makes the pilgrimage to Mecca adds thereafter to his name a title which carries with it not only the distinction conferred upon the dullest by the sight of other men and countries, but the bearer stands high among the elect.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In Eastern countries a man who makes the pilgrimage to Mecca adds thereafter to his name a title which carries with it not only the distinction conferred upon the dullest by the sight of other men and countries, but the bearer stands high among the elect.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If many pilgrimages could confer a title, this gentle-mannered Spaniard would assuredly have been thus decorated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Eastern countries a man who makes the pilgrimage to Mecca adds thereafter to his name a title which carries with it not only the distinction conferred upon the dullest by the sight of other men and countries, but the bearer stands high among the elect.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In Eastern countries a man who makes the pilgrimage to Mecca adds thereafter to his name a title which carries with it not only the distinction conferred upon the dullest by the sight of other men and countries, but the bearer stands high among the elect.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He had made almost every pilgrimage that the Church may dictate--that wise old Church, which fills so well its vocation in the minds of the restless and the unsatisfied.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had made almost every pilgrimage that the Church may dictate--that wise old Church, which fills so well its vocation in the minds of the restless and the unsatisfied.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading In Eastern countries a man who makes the pilgrimage to Mecca adds thereafter to his name a title which carries with it not only the distinction conferred upon the dullest by the sight of other men and countries, but the bearer stands high among the elect.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In Eastern countries a man who makes the pilgrimage to Mecca adds thereafter to his name a title which carries with it not only the distinction conferred upon the dullest by the sight of other men and countries, but the bearer stands high among the elect.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading If many pilgrimages could confer a title, this gentle-mannered Spaniard would assuredly have been thus decorated.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He had made almost every pilgrimage that the Church may dictate--that wise old Church, which fills so well its vocation in the minds of the restless and the unsatisfied.
MeccanounUS /ˈmekə/
joint capital (with Riyadh) of Saudi Arabia; located in western Saudi Arabia; as the birthplace of Muhammad it is the holiest city of Islam
From this reading In Eastern countries a man who makes the pilgrimage to Mecca adds thereafter to his name a title which carries with it not only the distinction conferred upon the dullest by the sight of other men and countries, but the bearer stands high among the elect.
the force of workers available
From this reading In Eastern countries a man who makes the pilgrimage to Mecca adds thereafter to his name a title which carries with it not only the distinction conferred upon the dullest by the sight of other men and countries, but the bearer stands high among the elect.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading He had made almost every pilgrimage that the Church may dictate--that wise old Church, which fills so well its vocation in the minds of the restless and the unsatisfied.
MonnounUS /moʊn/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading A PILGRIMAGE Evasio Mon was a great traveler.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In Eastern countries a man who makes the pilgrimage to Mecca adds thereafter to his name a title which carries with it not only the distinction conferred upon the dullest by the sight of other men and countries, but the bearer stands high among the elect.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In Eastern countries a man who makes the pilgrimage to Mecca adds thereafter to his name a title which carries with it not only the distinction conferred upon the dullest by the sight of other men and countries, but the bearer stands high among the elect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In Eastern countries a man who makes the pilgrimage to Mecca adds thereafter to his name a title which carries with it not only the distinction conferred upon the dullest by the sight of other men and countries, but the bearer stands high among the elect.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He had made almost every pilgrimage that the Church may dictate--that wise old Church, which fills so well its vocation in the minds of the restless and the unsatisfied.
and nothing more
From this reading In Eastern countries a man who makes the pilgrimage to Mecca adds thereafter to his name a title which carries with it not only the distinction conferred upon the dullest by the sight of other men and countries, but the bearer stands high among the elect.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In Eastern countries a man who makes the pilgrimage to Mecca adds thereafter to his name a title which carries with it not only the distinction conferred upon the dullest by the sight of other men and countries, but the bearer stands high among the elect.
PILGRIMAGEnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmədʒ/
a journey to a sacred place
From this reading A PILGRIMAGE Evasio Mon was a great traveler.
pilgrimagesnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmɪdʒɪz/
plural of “pilgrimage” — a journey to a sacred place
From this reading If many pilgrimages could confer a title, this gentle-mannered Spaniard would assuredly have been thus decorated.
worried and uneasy
From this reading He had made almost every pilgrimage that the Church may dictate--that wise old Church, which fills so well its vocation in the minds of the restless and the unsatisfied.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading He had been many times to Rome.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading In Eastern countries a man who makes the pilgrimage to Mecca adds thereafter to his name a title which carries with it not only the distinction conferred upon the dullest by the sight of other men and countries, but the bearer stands high among the elect.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had made almost every pilgrimage that the Church may dictate--that wise old Church, which fills so well its vocation in the minds of the restless and the unsatisfied.
SpaniardnounUS /ˈspænjərd/
a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading If many pilgrimages could confer a title, this gentle-mannered Spaniard would assuredly have been thus decorated.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading In Eastern countries a man who makes the pilgrimage to Mecca adds thereafter to his name a title which carries with it not only the distinction conferred upon the dullest by the sight of other men and countries, but the bearer stands high among the elect.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had made almost every pilgrimage that the Church may dictate--that wise old Church, which fills so well its vocation in the minds of the restless and the unsatisfied.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In Eastern countries a man who makes the pilgrimage to Mecca adds thereafter to his name a title which carries with it not only the distinction conferred upon the dullest by the sight of other men and countries, but the bearer stands high among the elect.
thereafteradverbUS /ðeˈræftər/
from that time on
From this reading In Eastern countries a man who makes the pilgrimage to Mecca adds thereafter to his name a title which carries with it not only the distinction conferred upon the dullest by the sight of other men and countries, but the bearer stands high among the elect.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If many pilgrimages could confer a title, this gentle-mannered Spaniard would assuredly have been thus decorated.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading If many pilgrimages could confer a title, this gentle-mannered Spaniard would assuredly have been thus decorated.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He had been many times to Rome.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading In Eastern countries a man who makes the pilgrimage to Mecca adds thereafter to his name a title which carries with it not only the distinction conferred upon the dullest by the sight of other men and countries, but the bearer stands high among the elect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In Eastern countries a man who makes the pilgrimage to Mecca adds thereafter to his name a title which carries with it not only the distinction conferred upon the dullest by the sight of other men and countries, but the bearer stands high among the elect.
travelernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading A PILGRIMAGE Evasio Mon was a great traveler.
unsatisfiedadjectiveUS /ənˈsætɪsfaɪd/
not having been satisfied
From this reading He had made almost every pilgrimage that the Church may dictate--that wise old Church, which fills so well its vocation in the minds of the restless and the unsatisfied.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In Eastern countries a man who makes the pilgrimage to Mecca adds thereafter to his name a title which carries with it not only the distinction conferred upon the dullest by the sight of other men and countries, but the bearer stands high among the elect.
vocationnounUS /voʊˈkeɪʃən/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading He had made almost every pilgrimage that the Church may dictate--that wise old Church, which fills so well its vocation in the minds of the restless and the unsatisfied.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A PILGRIMAGE Evasio Mon was a great traveler.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He had made almost every pilgrimage that the Church may dictate--that wise old Church, which fills so well its vocation in the minds of the restless and the unsatisfied.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In Eastern countries a man who makes the pilgrimage to Mecca adds thereafter to his name a title which carries with it not only the distinction conferred upon the dullest by the sight of other men and countries, but the bearer stands high among the elect.
which person or people
From this reading In Eastern countries a man who makes the pilgrimage to Mecca adds thereafter to his name a title which carries with it not only the distinction conferred upon the dullest by the sight of other men and countries, but the bearer stands high among the elect.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading He had made almost every pilgrimage that the Church may dictate--that wise old Church, which fills so well its vocation in the minds of the restless and the unsatisfied.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In Eastern countries a man who makes the pilgrimage to Mecca adds thereafter to his name a title which carries with it not only the distinction conferred upon the dullest by the sight of other men and countries, but the bearer stands high among the elect.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If many pilgrimages could confer a title, this gentle-mannered Spaniard would assuredly have been thus decorated.
