Chapter XV

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

From this reading A few eager penitents were waiting for him, gathered round the confessional; the woman who had arrived first was already kneeling at the little grating, whilst the others waited their turn in the benches close by.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Hurrying in with his thoughts elsewhere the priest knocked up against them, and his anger rose instantly as he recognized the girl, who had been placed there by her mother on purpose that she might attract attention.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading A few eager penitents were waiting for him, gathered round the confessional; the woman who had arrived first was already kneeling at the little grating, whilst the others waited their turn in the benches close by.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading She seemed to be always in his way, at once a hindrance and a reproach.

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

From this reading Hurrying in with his thoughts elsewhere the priest knocked up against them, and his anger rose instantly as he recognized the girl, who had been placed there by her mother on purpose that she might attract attention.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading Hurrying in with his thoughts elsewhere the priest knocked up against them, and his anger rose instantly as he recognized the girl, who had been placed there by her mother on purpose that she might attract attention.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading A few eager penitents were waiting for him, gathered round the confessional; the woman who had arrived first was already kneeling at the little grating, whilst the others waited their turn in the benches close by.

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

From this reading Nina Masia was kneeling on the floor under the holy-water stoup, which looked as though it were resting on her wicked little head, while several boys who were early astir were gathered in a circle round her.

out of bed

From this reading Nina Masia was kneeling on the floor under the holy-water stoup, which looked as though it were resting on her wicked little head, while several boys who were early astir were gathered in a circle round her.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A few eager penitents were waiting for him, gathered round the confessional; the woman who had arrived first was already kneeling at the little grating, whilst the others waited their turn in the benches close by.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Hurrying in with his thoughts elsewhere the priest knocked up against them, and his anger rose instantly as he recognized the girl, who had been placed there by her mother on purpose that she might attract attention.

direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading Hurrying in with his thoughts elsewhere the priest knocked up against them, and his anger rose instantly as he recognized the girl, who had been placed there by her mother on purpose that she might attract attention.

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

From this reading She seemed to be always in his way, at once a hindrance and a reproach.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Hurrying in with his thoughts elsewhere the priest knocked up against them, and his anger rose instantly as he recognized the girl, who had been placed there by her mother on purpose that she might attract attention.

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

From this reading A few eager penitents were waiting for him, gathered round the confessional; the woman who had arrived first was already kneeling at the little grating, whilst the others waited their turn in the benches close by.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Nina Masia was kneeling on the floor under the holy-water stoup, which looked as though it were resting on her wicked little head, while several boys who were early astir were gathered in a circle round her.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A few eager penitents were waiting for him, gathered round the confessional; the woman who had arrived first was already kneeling at the little grating, whilst the others waited their turn in the benches close by.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Meanwhile Paul had gone into the church.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading Nina Masia was kneeling on the floor under the holy-water stoup, which looked as though it were resting on her wicked little head, while several boys who were early astir were gathered in a circle round her.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading A few eager penitents were waiting for him, gathered round the confessional; the woman who had arrived first was already kneeling at the little grating, whilst the others waited their turn in the benches close by.

a booth where a priest sits to hear confessions

From this reading A few eager penitents were waiting for him, gathered round the confessional; the woman who had arrived first was already kneeling at the little grating, whilst the others waited their turn in the benches close by.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading A few eager penitents were waiting for him, gathered round the confessional; the woman who had arrived first was already kneeling at the little grating, whilst the others waited their turn in the benches close by.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Nina Masia was kneeling on the floor under the holy-water stoup, which looked as though it were resting on her wicked little head, while several boys who were early astir were gathered in a circle round her.

in or to another place

From this reading Hurrying in with his thoughts elsewhere the priest knocked up against them, and his anger rose instantly as he recognized the girl, who had been placed there by her mother on purpose that she might attract attention.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few eager penitents were waiting for him, gathered round the confessional; the woman who had arrived first was already kneeling at the little grating, whilst the others waited their turn in the benches close by.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A few eager penitents were waiting for him, gathered round the confessional; the woman who had arrived first was already kneeling at the little grating, whilst the others waited their turn in the benches close by.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Nina Masia was kneeling on the floor under the holy-water stoup, which looked as though it were resting on her wicked little head, while several boys who were early astir were gathered in a circle round her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A few eager penitents were waiting for him, gathered round the confessional; the woman who had arrived first was already kneeling at the little grating, whilst the others waited their turn in the benches close by.

brought together in one place

From this reading A few eager penitents were waiting for him, gathered round the confessional; the woman who had arrived first was already kneeling at the little grating, whilst the others waited their turn in the benches close by.

a young female

From this reading Hurrying in with his thoughts elsewhere the priest knocked up against them, and his anger rose instantly as he recognized the girl, who had been placed there by her mother on purpose that she might attract attention.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Meanwhile Paul had gone into the church.

a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air

From this reading A few eager penitents were waiting for him, gathered round the confessional; the woman who had arrived first was already kneeling at the little grating, whilst the others waited their turn in the benches close by.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Meanwhile Paul had gone into the church.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Hurrying in with his thoughts elsewhere the priest knocked up against them, and his anger rose instantly as he recognized the girl, who had been placed there by her mother on purpose that she might attract attention.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Nina Masia was kneeling on the floor under the holy-water stoup, which looked as though it were resting on her wicked little head, while several boys who were early astir were gathered in a circle round her.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Nina Masia was kneeling on the floor under the holy-water stoup, which looked as though it were resting on her wicked little head, while several boys who were early astir were gathered in a circle round her.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A few eager penitents were waiting for him, gathered round the confessional; the woman who had arrived first was already kneeling at the little grating, whilst the others waited their turn in the benches close by.

something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

From this reading She seemed to be always in his way, at once a hindrance and a reproach.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Hurrying in with his thoughts elsewhere the priest knocked up against them, and his anger rose instantly as he recognized the girl, who had been placed there by her mother on purpose that she might attract attention.

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From this reading Nina Masia was kneeling on the floor under the holy-water stoup, which looked as though it were resting on her wicked little head, while several boys who were early astir were gathered in a circle round her.

moving with great haste

From this reading Hurrying in with his thoughts elsewhere the priest knocked up against them, and his anger rose instantly as he recognized the girl, who had been placed there by her mother on purpose that she might attract attention.

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

From this reading A few eager penitents were waiting for him, gathered round the confessional; the woman who had arrived first was already kneeling at the little grating, whilst the others waited their turn in the benches close by.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Hurrying in with his thoughts elsewhere the priest knocked up against them, and his anger rose instantly as he recognized the girl, who had been placed there by her mother on purpose that she might attract attention.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Meanwhile Paul had gone into the church.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Nina Masia was kneeling on the floor under the holy-water stoup, which looked as though it were resting on her wicked little head, while several boys who were early astir were gathered in a circle round her.

supporting yourself on your knees

From this reading A few eager penitents were waiting for him, gathered round the confessional; the woman who had arrived first was already kneeling at the little grating, whilst the others waited their turn in the benches close by.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading Hurrying in with his thoughts elsewhere the priest knocked up against them, and his anger rose instantly as he recognized the girl, who had been placed there by her mother on purpose that she might attract attention.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A few eager penitents were waiting for him, gathered round the confessional; the woman who had arrived first was already kneeling at the little grating, whilst the others waited their turn in the benches close by.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Nina Masia was kneeling on the floor under the holy-water stoup, which looked as though it were resting on her wicked little head, while several boys who were early astir were gathered in a circle round her.

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From this reading Nina Masia was kneeling on the floor under the holy-water stoup, which looked as though it were resting on her wicked little head, while several boys who were early astir were gathered in a circle round her.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile Paul had gone into the church.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Hurrying in with his thoughts elsewhere the priest knocked up against them, and his anger rose instantly as he recognized the girl, who had been placed there by her mother on purpose that she might attract attention.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Hurrying in with his thoughts elsewhere the priest knocked up against them, and his anger rose instantly as he recognized the girl, who had been placed there by her mother on purpose that she might attract attention.

the Babylonian goddess of the watery deep and daughter of Ea

From this reading Nina Masia was kneeling on the floor under the holy-water stoup, which looked as though it were resting on her wicked little head, while several boys who were early astir were gathered in a circle round her.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Nina Masia was kneeling on the floor under the holy-water stoup, which looked as though it were resting on her wicked little head, while several boys who were early astir were gathered in a circle round her.

on one occasion

From this reading She seemed to be always in his way, at once a hindrance and a reproach.

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From this reading A few eager penitents were waiting for him, gathered round the confessional; the woman who had arrived first was already kneeling at the little grating, whilst the others waited their turn in the benches close by.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading Meanwhile Paul had gone into the church.

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From this reading A few eager penitents were waiting for him, gathered round the confessional; the woman who had arrived first was already kneeling at the little grating, whilst the others waited their turn in the benches close by.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Hurrying in with his thoughts elsewhere the priest knocked up against them, and his anger rose instantly as he recognized the girl, who had been placed there by her mother on purpose that she might attract attention.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading Hurrying in with his thoughts elsewhere the priest knocked up against them, and his anger rose instantly as he recognized the girl, who had been placed there by her mother on purpose that she might attract attention.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Hurrying in with his thoughts elsewhere the priest knocked up against them, and his anger rose instantly as he recognized the girl, who had been placed there by her mother on purpose that she might attract attention.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Hurrying in with his thoughts elsewhere the priest knocked up against them, and his anger rose instantly as he recognized the girl, who had been placed there by her mother on purpose that she might attract attention.

a mild rebuke or criticism

From this reading She seemed to be always in his way, at once a hindrance and a reproach.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Nina Masia was kneeling on the floor under the holy-water stoup, which looked as though it were resting on her wicked little head, while several boys who were early astir were gathered in a circle round her.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Hurrying in with his thoughts elsewhere the priest knocked up against them, and his anger rose instantly as he recognized the girl, who had been placed there by her mother on purpose that she might attract attention.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading A few eager penitents were waiting for him, gathered round the confessional; the woman who had arrived first was already kneeling at the little grating, whilst the others waited their turn in the benches close by.

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

From this reading She seemed to be always in his way, at once a hindrance and a reproach.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Nina Masia was kneeling on the floor under the holy-water stoup, which looked as though it were resting on her wicked little head, while several boys who were early astir were gathered in a circle round her.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Hurrying in with his thoughts elsewhere the priest knocked up against them, and his anger rose instantly as he recognized the girl, who had been placed there by her mother on purpose that she might attract attention.

an archaic drinking vessel

From this reading Nina Masia was kneeling on the floor under the holy-water stoup, which looked as though it were resting on her wicked little head, while several boys who were early astir were gathered in a circle round her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Hurrying in with his thoughts elsewhere the priest knocked up against them, and his anger rose instantly as he recognized the girl, who had been placed there by her mother on purpose that she might attract attention.

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

From this reading Meanwhile Paul had gone into the church.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A few eager penitents were waiting for him, gathered round the confessional; the woman who had arrived first was already kneeling at the little grating, whilst the others waited their turn in the benches close by.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Hurrying in with his thoughts elsewhere the priest knocked up against them, and his anger rose instantly as he recognized the girl, who had been placed there by her mother on purpose that she might attract attention.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Hurrying in with his thoughts elsewhere the priest knocked up against them, and his anger rose instantly as he recognized the girl, who had been placed there by her mother on purpose that she might attract attention.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Nina Masia was kneeling on the floor under the holy-water stoup, which looked as though it were resting on her wicked little head, while several boys who were early astir were gathered in a circle round her.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Hurrying in with his thoughts elsewhere the priest knocked up against them, and his anger rose instantly as he recognized the girl, who had been placed there by her mother on purpose that she might attract attention.

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

From this reading She seemed to be always in his way, at once a hindrance and a reproach.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading A few eager penitents were waiting for him, gathered round the confessional; the woman who had arrived first was already kneeling at the little grating, whilst the others waited their turn in the benches close by.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Nina Masia was kneeling on the floor under the holy-water stoup, which looked as though it were resting on her wicked little head, while several boys who were early astir were gathered in a circle round her.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Hurrying in with his thoughts elsewhere the priest knocked up against them, and his anger rose instantly as he recognized the girl, who had been placed there by her mother on purpose that she might attract attention.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading A few eager penitents were waiting for him, gathered round the confessional; the woman who had arrived first was already kneeling at the little grating, whilst the others waited their turn in the benches close by.

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

From this reading A few eager penitents were waiting for him, gathered round the confessional; the woman who had arrived first was already kneeling at the little grating, whilst the others waited their turn in the benches close by.

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

From this reading A few eager penitents were waiting for him, gathered round the confessional; the woman who had arrived first was already kneeling at the little grating, whilst the others waited their turn in the benches close by.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She seemed to be always in his way, at once a hindrance and a reproach.

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

From this reading A few eager penitents were waiting for him, gathered round the confessional; the woman who had arrived first was already kneeling at the little grating, whilst the others waited their turn in the benches close by.

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

From this reading Nina Masia was kneeling on the floor under the holy-water stoup, which looked as though it were resting on her wicked little head, while several boys who were early astir were gathered in a circle round her.

during the time that

From this reading Nina Masia was kneeling on the floor under the holy-water stoup, which looked as though it were resting on her wicked little head, while several boys who were early astir were gathered in a circle round her.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading A few eager penitents were waiting for him, gathered round the confessional; the woman who had arrived first was already kneeling at the little grating, whilst the others waited their turn in the benches close by.

which person or people

From this reading A few eager penitents were waiting for him, gathered round the confessional; the woman who had arrived first was already kneeling at the little grating, whilst the others waited their turn in the benches close by.

morally bad in principle or practice

From this reading Nina Masia was kneeling on the floor under the holy-water stoup, which looked as though it were resting on her wicked little head, while several boys who were early astir were gathered in a circle round her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Hurrying in with his thoughts elsewhere the priest knocked up against them, and his anger rose instantly as he recognized the girl, who had been placed there by her mother on purpose that she might attract attention.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A few eager penitents were waiting for him, gathered round the confessional; the woman who had arrived first was already kneeling at the little grating, whilst the others waited their turn in the benches close by.