used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DIMNESS OF MARY ANTONY The Prioress had been back in her cell for nearly an hour, when a gentle tap came on the door.
in addition
From this reading Her face was very white; also there were dark shadows beneath her eyes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE DIMNESS OF MARY ANTONY The Prioress had been back in her cell for nearly an hour, when a gentle tap came on the door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Enter," commanded the Prioress, and Mary Antony appeared, bearing broth and bread, fruit and a cup of wine.
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 THE DIMNESS OF MARY ANTONY The Prioress had been back in her cell for nearly an hour, when a gentle tap came on the door.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Enter," commanded the Prioress, and Mary Antony appeared, bearing broth and bread, fruit and a cup of wine.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Prioress sat at her table, parchment and an open missal before her.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE DIMNESS OF MARY ANTONY The Prioress had been back in her cell for nearly an hour, when a gentle tap came on the door.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading "Enter," commanded the Prioress, and Mary Antony appeared, bearing broth and bread, fruit and a cup of wine.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE DIMNESS OF MARY ANTONY The Prioress had been back in her cell for nearly an hour, when a gentle tap came on the door.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Prioress sat at her table, parchment and an open missal before her.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Her face was very white; also there were dark shadows beneath her eyes.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading "Enter," commanded the Prioress, and Mary Antony appeared, bearing broth and bread, fruit and a cup of wine.
brothnounUS /brɔːθ/
liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces
From this reading "Enter," commanded the Prioress, and Mary Antony appeared, bearing broth and bread, fruit and a cup of wine.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE DIMNESS OF MARY ANTONY The Prioress had been back in her cell for nearly an hour, when a gentle tap came on the door.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading THE DIMNESS OF MARY ANTONY The Prioress had been back in her cell for nearly an hour, when a gentle tap came on the door.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading "Enter," commanded the Prioress, and Mary Antony appeared, bearing broth and bread, fruit and a cup of wine.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading "Enter," commanded the Prioress, and Mary Antony appeared, bearing broth and bread, fruit and a cup of wine.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Her face was very white; also there were dark shadows beneath her eyes.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not smile at sight of old Antony, thus laden.
DIMNESSnoun
the state of being poorly illuminated
From this reading THE DIMNESS OF MARY ANTONY The Prioress had been back in her cell for nearly an hour, when a gentle tap came on the door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE DIMNESS OF MARY ANTONY The Prioress had been back in her cell for nearly an hour, when a gentle tap came on the door.
to come or go into
From this reading "Enter," commanded the Prioress, and Mary Antony appeared, bearing broth and bread, fruit and a cup of wine.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her face was very white; also there were dark shadows beneath her eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her face was very white; also there were dark shadows beneath her eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE DIMNESS OF MARY ANTONY The Prioress had been back in her cell for nearly an hour, when a gentle tap came on the door.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading "Enter," commanded the Prioress, and Mary Antony appeared, bearing broth and bread, fruit and a cup of wine.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading THE DIMNESS OF MARY ANTONY The Prioress had been back in her cell for nearly an hour, when a gentle tap came on the door.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE DIMNESS OF MARY ANTONY The Prioress had been back in her cell for nearly an hour, when a gentle tap came on the door.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DIMNESS OF MARY ANTONY The Prioress had been back in her cell for nearly an hour, when a gentle tap came on the door.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE DIMNESS OF MARY ANTONY The Prioress had been back in her cell for nearly an hour, when a gentle tap came on the door.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DIMNESS OF MARY ANTONY The Prioress had been back in her cell for nearly an hour, when a gentle tap came on the door.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading She did not smile at sight of old Antony, thus laden.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading THE DIMNESS OF MARY ANTONY The Prioress had been back in her cell for nearly an hour, when a gentle tap came on the door.
missalnounUS /ˈmɪsəl/
(Roman Catholic Church) a book containing all the prayers and responses needed to celebrate Mass throughout the year
From this reading The Prioress sat at her table, parchment and an open missal before her.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE DIMNESS OF MARY ANTONY The Prioress had been back in her cell for nearly an hour, when a gentle tap came on the door.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not smile at sight of old Antony, thus laden.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DIMNESS OF MARY ANTONY The Prioress had been back in her cell for nearly an hour, when a gentle tap came on the door.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She did not smile at sight of old Antony, thus laden.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE DIMNESS OF MARY ANTONY The Prioress had been back in her cell for nearly an hour, when a gentle tap came on the door.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The Prioress sat at her table, parchment and an open missal before her.
parchmentnounUS /ˈpɑːrtʃ.mənt/
A stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal, used for writing.
From this reading The Prioress sat at her table, parchment and an open missal before her.
Prioressnoun
the superior of a group of nuns
From this reading THE DIMNESS OF MARY ANTONY The Prioress had been back in her cell for nearly an hour, when a gentle tap came on the door.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The Prioress sat at her table, parchment and an open missal before her.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Her face was very white; also there were dark shadows beneath her eyes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not smile at sight of old Antony, thus laden.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading She did not smile at sight of old Antony, thus laden.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading She did not smile at sight of old Antony, thus laden.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The Prioress sat at her table, parchment and an open missal before her.
tapverbUS /tæp/
cut a female screw thread with a tap
From this reading THE DIMNESS OF MARY ANTONY The Prioress had been back in her cell for nearly an hour, when a gentle tap came on the door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DIMNESS OF MARY ANTONY The Prioress had been back in her cell for nearly an hour, when a gentle tap came on the door.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Her face was very white; also there were dark shadows beneath her eyes.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading She did not smile at sight of old Antony, thus laden.
precisely as stated
From this reading Her face was very white; also there were dark shadows beneath her eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her face was very white; also there were dark shadows beneath her eyes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her face was very white; also there were dark shadows beneath her eyes.
at the time that
From this reading THE DIMNESS OF MARY ANTONY The Prioress had been back in her cell for nearly an hour, when a gentle tap came on the door.
a Caucasian
From this reading Her face was very white; also there were dark shadows beneath her eyes.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading "Enter," commanded the Prioress, and Mary Antony appeared, bearing broth and bread, fruit and a cup of wine.
