afreshadverbUS /əˈfreʃ/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading Twenty only, had gone; and, fearful lest she should make mistake with the unusual number, the old lay-sister spent the time of waiting in counting the twenty peas afresh, passing them back and forth from one hand to the other.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM In the afternoon of that day, Mary Antony awaited, in the cloisters, the return of the White Ladies from Vespers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Twenty only, had gone; and, fearful lest she should make mistake with the unusual number, the old lay-sister spent the time of waiting in counting the twenty peas afresh, passing them back and forth from one hand to the other.
AntonynounUS /ˈæntəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM In the afternoon of that day, Mary Antony awaited, in the cloisters, the return of the White Ladies from Vespers.
AugustinenounUS /ˈɑːɡəstiːn/
(Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian church; after a dramatic conversion to Christianity he became bishop of Hippo Regius in North Africa; St. Augustine emphasized man's need for grace (354-430)
From this reading Sister Mary Augustine stayed to tend her.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM In the afternoon of that day, Mary Antony awaited, in the cloisters, the return of the White Ladies from Vespers.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Twenty only, had gone; and, fearful lest she should make mistake with the unusual number, the old lay-sister spent the time of waiting in counting the twenty peas afresh, passing them back and forth from one hand to the other.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Mother Sub-Prioress was still unable to leave her bed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sister Teresa was in less pain, but fevered still, and strangely weak.
cloistersnounUS /ˈklɔɪstərz/
plural of “cloister” — residence that is a place of religious seclusion (such as a monastery)
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM In the afternoon of that day, Mary Antony awaited, in the cloisters, the return of the White Ladies from Vespers.
countingnounUS /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
From this reading Twenty only, had gone; and, fearful lest she should make mistake with the unusual number, the old lay-sister spent the time of waiting in counting the twenty peas afresh, passing them back and forth from one hand to the other.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM In the afternoon of that day, Mary Antony awaited, in the cloisters, the return of the White Ladies from Vespers.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading Twenty only, had gone; and, fearful lest she should make mistake with the unusual number, the old lay-sister spent the time of waiting in counting the twenty peas afresh, passing them back and forth from one hand to the other.
feveredadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərd/
highly or nervously excited
From this reading Sister Teresa was in less pain, but fevered still, and strangely weak.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Twenty only, had gone; and, fearful lest she should make mistake with the unusual number, the old lay-sister spent the time of waiting in counting the twenty peas afresh, passing them back and forth from one hand to the other.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM In the afternoon of that day, Mary Antony awaited, in the cloisters, the return of the White Ladies from Vespers.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Twenty only, had gone; and, fearful lest she should make mistake with the unusual number, the old lay-sister spent the time of waiting in counting the twenty peas afresh, passing them back and forth from one hand to the other.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Twenty only, had gone; and, fearful lest she should make mistake with the unusual number, the old lay-sister spent the time of waiting in counting the twenty peas afresh, passing them back and forth from one hand to the other.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Twenty only, had gone; and, fearful lest she should make mistake with the unusual number, the old lay-sister spent the time of waiting in counting the twenty peas afresh, passing them back and forth from one hand to the other.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mother Sub-Prioress was still unable to leave her bed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM In the afternoon of that day, Mary Antony awaited, in the cloisters, the return of the White Ladies from Vespers.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM In the afternoon of that day, Mary Antony awaited, in the cloisters, the return of the White Ladies from Vespers.
lay-sister
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Twenty only, had gone; and, fearful lest she should make mistake with the unusual number, the old lay-sister spent the time of waiting in counting the twenty peas afresh, passing them back and forth from one hand to the other.
go away from a place
From this reading Mother Sub-Prioress was still unable to leave her bed.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Sister Teresa was in less pain, but fevered still, and strangely weak.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Twenty only, had gone; and, fearful lest she should make mistake with the unusual number, the old lay-sister spent the time of waiting in counting the twenty peas afresh, passing them back and forth from one hand to the other.
engage in
From this reading Twenty only, had gone; and, fearful lest she should make mistake with the unusual number, the old lay-sister spent the time of waiting in counting the twenty peas afresh, passing them back and forth from one hand to the other.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM In the afternoon of that day, Mary Antony awaited, in the cloisters, the return of the White Ladies from Vespers.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Twenty only, had gone; and, fearful lest she should make mistake with the unusual number, the old lay-sister spent the time of waiting in counting the twenty peas afresh, passing them back and forth from one hand to the other.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Mother Sub-Prioress was still unable to leave her bed.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Twenty only, had gone; and, fearful lest she should make mistake with the unusual number, the old lay-sister spent the time of waiting in counting the twenty peas afresh, passing them back and forth from one hand to the other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM In the afternoon of that day, Mary Antony awaited, in the cloisters, the return of the White Ladies from Vespers.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Twenty only, had gone; and, fearful lest she should make mistake with the unusual number, the old lay-sister spent the time of waiting in counting the twenty peas afresh, passing them back and forth from one hand to the other.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM In the afternoon of that day, Mary Antony awaited, in the cloisters, the return of the White Ladies from Vespers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Twenty only, had gone; and, fearful lest she should make mistake with the unusual number, the old lay-sister spent the time of waiting in counting the twenty peas afresh, passing them back and forth from one hand to the other.
and nothing more
From this reading Twenty only, had gone; and, fearful lest she should make mistake with the unusual number, the old lay-sister spent the time of waiting in counting the twenty peas afresh, passing them back and forth from one hand to the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Twenty only, had gone; and, fearful lest she should make mistake with the unusual number, the old lay-sister spent the time of waiting in counting the twenty peas afresh, passing them back and forth from one hand to the other.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Sister Teresa was in less pain, but fevered still, and strangely weak.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Twenty only, had gone; and, fearful lest she should make mistake with the unusual number, the old lay-sister spent the time of waiting in counting the twenty peas afresh, passing them back and forth from one hand to the other.
peasnounUS /piːz/
plural of “pea” — seed of a pea plant used for food
From this reading Twenty only, had gone; and, fearful lest she should make mistake with the unusual number, the old lay-sister spent the time of waiting in counting the twenty peas afresh, passing them back and forth from one hand to the other.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM In the afternoon of that day, Mary Antony awaited, in the cloisters, the return of the White Ladies from Vespers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Twenty only, had gone; and, fearful lest she should make mistake with the unusual number, the old lay-sister spent the time of waiting in counting the twenty peas afresh, passing them back and forth from one hand to the other.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Twenty only, had gone; and, fearful lest she should make mistake with the unusual number, the old lay-sister spent the time of waiting in counting the twenty peas afresh, passing them back and forth from one hand to the other.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Sister Mary Augustine stayed to tend her.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Twenty only, had gone; and, fearful lest she should make mistake with the unusual number, the old lay-sister spent the time of waiting in counting the twenty peas afresh, passing them back and forth from one hand to the other.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Sister Mary Augustine stayed to tend her.
not in physical motion
From this reading Mother Sub-Prioress was still unable to leave her bed.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM In the afternoon of that day, Mary Antony awaited, in the cloisters, the return of the White Ladies from Vespers.
in a strange manner
From this reading Sister Teresa was in less pain, but fevered still, and strangely weak.
Sub-Prioress
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mother Sub-Prioress was still unable to leave her bed.
tendverbUS /tend/
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading Sister Mary Augustine stayed to tend her.
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 Sister Teresa was in less pain, but fevered still, and strangely weak.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM In the afternoon of that day, Mary Antony awaited, in the cloisters, the return of the White Ladies from Vespers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM In the afternoon of that day, Mary Antony awaited, in the cloisters, the return of the White Ladies from Vespers.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Twenty only, had gone; and, fearful lest she should make mistake with the unusual number, the old lay-sister spent the time of waiting in counting the twenty peas afresh, passing them back and forth from one hand to the other.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Twenty only, had gone; and, fearful lest she should make mistake with the unusual number, the old lay-sister spent the time of waiting in counting the twenty peas afresh, passing them back and forth from one hand to the other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Twenty only, had gone; and, fearful lest she should make mistake with the unusual number, the old lay-sister spent the time of waiting in counting the twenty peas afresh, passing them back and forth from one hand to the other.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Twenty only, had gone; and, fearful lest she should make mistake with the unusual number, the old lay-sister spent the time of waiting in counting the twenty peas afresh, passing them back and forth from one hand to the other.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Mother Sub-Prioress was still unable to leave her bed.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Twenty only, had gone; and, fearful lest she should make mistake with the unusual number, the old lay-sister spent the time of waiting in counting the twenty peas afresh, passing them back and forth from one hand to the other.
Vespersnoun
the sixth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office; early evening; now often made a public service on Sundays
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM In the afternoon of that day, Mary Antony awaited, in the cloisters, the return of the White Ladies from Vespers.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Twenty only, had gone; and, fearful lest she should make mistake with the unusual number, the old lay-sister spent the time of waiting in counting the twenty peas afresh, passing them back and forth from one hand to the other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mother Sub-Prioress was still unable to leave her bed.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Sister Teresa was in less pain, but fevered still, and strangely weak.
a Caucasian
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM In the afternoon of that day, Mary Antony awaited, in the cloisters, the return of the White Ladies from Vespers.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM In the afternoon of that day, Mary Antony awaited, in the cloisters, the return of the White Ladies from Vespers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Twenty only, had gone; and, fearful lest she should make mistake with the unusual number, the old lay-sister spent the time of waiting in counting the twenty peas afresh, passing them back and forth from one hand to the other.
