the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Then do an extra penance, my sister," returned Sarrion, "and answer another question.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE QUARRY Sarrion called at the convent school of the Sisters of the True Faith the next morning, and was informed through the grating that the school was in Retreat.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Then do an extra penance, my sister," returned Sarrion, "and answer another question.
react verbally
From this reading "Then do an extra penance, my sister," returned Sarrion, "and answer another question.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE QUARRY Sarrion called at the convent school of the Sisters of the True Faith the next morning, and was informed through the grating that the school was in Retreat.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading "Even I, whose duty it is to speak to you, shall have to perform penance for doing so," said the doorkeeper, in her soft voice through the bars.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE QUARRY Sarrion called at the convent school of the Sisters of the True Faith the next morning, and was informed through the grating that the school was in Retreat.
conventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading THE QUARRY Sarrion called at the convent school of the Sisters of the True Faith the next morning, and was informed through the grating that the school was in Retreat.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Then do an extra penance, my sister," returned Sarrion, "and answer another question.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "Even I, whose duty it is to speak to you, shall have to perform penance for doing so," said the doorkeeper, in her soft voice through the bars.
doorkeepernounUS /ˈdɔːrkiːpər/
an official stationed at the entrance of a courtroom or legislative chamber
From this reading "Even I, whose duty it is to speak to you, shall have to perform penance for doing so," said the doorkeeper, in her soft voice through the bars.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "Even I, whose duty it is to speak to you, shall have to perform penance for doing so," said the doorkeeper, in her soft voice through the bars.
divisible by two
From this reading "Even I, whose duty it is to speak to you, shall have to perform penance for doing so," said the doorkeeper, in her soft voice through the bars.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading "Then do an extra penance, my sister," returned Sarrion, "and answer another question.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading THE QUARRY Sarrion called at the convent school of the Sisters of the True Faith the next morning, and was informed through the grating that the school was in Retreat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Even I, whose duty it is to speak to you, shall have to perform penance for doing so," said the doorkeeper, in her soft voice through the bars.
gratingnounUS /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/
a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
From this reading THE QUARRY Sarrion called at the convent school of the Sisters of the True Faith the next morning, and was informed through the grating that the school was in Retreat.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Even I, whose duty it is to speak to you, shall have to perform penance for doing so," said the doorkeeper, in her soft voice through the bars.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Even I, whose duty it is to speak to you, shall have to perform penance for doing so," said the doorkeeper, in her soft voice through the bars.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "The Sor Teresa is at Pampeluna, and the Mother Superior is here in the school herself.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "The Sor Teresa is at Pampeluna, and the Mother Superior is here in the school herself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Even I, whose duty it is to speak to you, shall have to perform penance for doing so," said the doorkeeper, in her soft voice through the bars.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Tell me if the Sor Teresa is within?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE QUARRY Sarrion called at the convent school of the Sisters of the True Faith the next morning, and was informed through the grating that the school was in Retreat.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading THE QUARRY Sarrion called at the convent school of the Sisters of the True Faith the next morning, and was informed through the grating that the school was in Retreat.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Even I, whose duty it is to speak to you, shall have to perform penance for doing so," said the doorkeeper, in her soft voice through the bars.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Even I, whose duty it is to speak to you, shall have to perform penance for doing so," said the doorkeeper, in her soft voice through the bars.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tell me if the Sor Teresa is within?"
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE QUARRY Sarrion called at the convent school of the Sisters of the True Faith the next morning, and was informed through the grating that the school was in Retreat.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "The Sor Teresa is at Pampeluna, and the Mother Superior is here in the school herself.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Then do an extra penance, my sister," returned Sarrion, "and answer another question.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE QUARRY Sarrion called at the convent school of the Sisters of the True Faith the next morning, and was informed through the grating that the school was in Retreat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE QUARRY Sarrion called at the convent school of the Sisters of the True Faith the next morning, and was informed through the grating that the school was in Retreat.
Pampeluna
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The Sor Teresa is at Pampeluna, and the Mother Superior is here in the school herself.
penancenounUS /ˈpenəns/
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading "Even I, whose duty it is to speak to you, shall have to perform penance for doing so," said the doorkeeper, in her soft voice through the bars.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading "Even I, whose duty it is to speak to you, shall have to perform penance for doing so," said the doorkeeper, in her soft voice through the bars.
QUARRYnounUS /ˈkwɔːri/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading THE QUARRY Sarrion called at the convent school of the Sisters of the True Faith the next morning, and was informed through the grating that the school was in Retreat.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Then do an extra penance, my sister," returned Sarrion, "and answer another question.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading THE QUARRY Sarrion called at the convent school of the Sisters of the True Faith the next morning, and was informed through the grating that the school was in Retreat.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Then do an extra penance, my sister," returned Sarrion, "and answer another question.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Even I, whose duty it is to speak to you, shall have to perform penance for doing so," said the doorkeeper, in her soft voice through the bars.
Sarrion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE QUARRY Sarrion called at the convent school of the Sisters of the True Faith the next morning, and was informed through the grating that the school was in Retreat.
an educational institution
From this reading THE QUARRY Sarrion called at the convent school of the Sisters of the True Faith the next morning, and was informed through the grating that the school was in Retreat.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Even I, whose duty it is to speak to you, shall have to perform penance for doing so," said the doorkeeper, in her soft voice through the bars.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "Then do an extra penance, my sister," returned Sarrion, "and answer another question.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading THE QUARRY Sarrion called at the convent school of the Sisters of the True Faith the next morning, and was informed through the grating that the school was in Retreat.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Even I, whose duty it is to speak to you, shall have to perform penance for doing so," said the doorkeeper, in her soft voice through the bars.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading "Even I, whose duty it is to speak to you, shall have to perform penance for doing so," said the doorkeeper, in her soft voice through the bars.
Sor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tell me if the Sor Teresa is within?"
express in speech
From this reading "Even I, whose duty it is to speak to you, shall have to perform penance for doing so," said the doorkeeper, in her soft voice through the bars.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading "The Sor Teresa is at Pampeluna, and the Mother Superior is here in the school herself.
express in words
From this reading Tell me if the Sor Teresa is within?"
TeresanounUS /tərˈiːsə/
Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)
From this reading Tell me if the Sor Teresa is within?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE QUARRY Sarrion called at the convent school of the Sisters of the True Faith the next morning, and was informed through the grating that the school was in Retreat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE QUARRY Sarrion called at the convent school of the Sisters of the True Faith the next morning, and was informed through the grating that the school was in Retreat.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then do an extra penance, my sister," returned Sarrion, "and answer another question.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE QUARRY Sarrion called at the convent school of the Sisters of the True Faith the next morning, and was informed through the grating that the school was in Retreat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Even I, whose duty it is to speak to you, shall have to perform penance for doing so," said the doorkeeper, in her soft voice through the bars.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading THE QUARRY Sarrion called at the convent school of the Sisters of the True Faith the next morning, and was informed through the grating that the school was in Retreat.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Even I, whose duty it is to speak to you, shall have to perform penance for doing so," said the doorkeeper, in her soft voice through the bars.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE QUARRY Sarrion called at the convent school of the Sisters of the True Faith the next morning, and was informed through the grating that the school was in Retreat.
belonging to which person
From this reading "Even I, whose duty it is to speak to you, shall have to perform penance for doing so," said the doorkeeper, in her soft voice through the bars.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Tell me if the Sor Teresa is within?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Even I, whose duty it is to speak to you, shall have to perform penance for doing so," said the doorkeeper, in her soft voice through the bars.
