Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading * * * * * _THE GRAND PRIOR OF MINORCA,_ A VERITABLE GHOST STORY.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About the middle of the last century, while the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem still maintained something of their ancient state and sway in the Island of Malta, a tragical event took place there, which is the groundwork of the following narrative.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading About the middle of the last century, while the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem still maintained something of their ancient state and sway in the Island of Malta, a tragical event took place there, which is the groundwork of the following narrative.

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

From this reading They say spirits appear To melancholy minds, and the graves open!"--FLETCHER.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading They say spirits appear To melancholy minds, and the graves open!"--FLETCHER.

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

From this reading It may be as well to premise, that at the time we are treating of, the order of Saint John of Jerusalem, grown excessively wealthy, had degenerated from its originally devout and warlike character.

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

From this reading It may be as well to premise, that at the time we are treating of, the order of Saint John of Jerusalem, grown excessively wealthy, had degenerated from its originally devout and warlike character.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It may be as well to premise, that at the time we are treating of, the order of Saint John of Jerusalem, grown excessively wealthy, had degenerated from its originally devout and warlike character.

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

From this reading It may be as well to premise, that at the time we are treating of, the order of Saint John of Jerusalem, grown excessively wealthy, had degenerated from its originally devout and warlike character.

a period of 100 years

From this reading About the middle of the last century, while the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem still maintained something of their ancient state and sway in the Island of Malta, a tragical event took place there, which is the groundwork of the following narrative.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading It may be as well to premise, that at the time we are treating of, the order of Saint John of Jerusalem, grown excessively wealthy, had degenerated from its originally devout and warlike character.

past form of “degenerate” — grow worse

From this reading It may be as well to premise, that at the time we are treating of, the order of Saint John of Jerusalem, grown excessively wealthy, had degenerated from its originally devout and warlike character.

deeply religious

From this reading It may be as well to premise, that at the time we are treating of, the order of Saint John of Jerusalem, grown excessively wealthy, had degenerated from its originally devout and warlike character.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading About the middle of the last century, while the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem still maintained something of their ancient state and sway in the Island of Malta, a tragical event took place there, which is the groundwork of the following narrative.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It may be as well to premise, that at the time we are treating of, the order of Saint John of Jerusalem, grown excessively wealthy, had degenerated from its originally devout and warlike character.

prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625)

From this reading They say spirits appear To melancholy minds, and the graves open!"--FLETCHER.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading About the middle of the last century, while the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem still maintained something of their ancient state and sway in the Island of Malta, a tragical event took place there, which is the groundwork of the following narrative.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It may be as well to premise, that at the time we are treating of, the order of Saint John of Jerusalem, grown excessively wealthy, had degenerated from its originally devout and warlike character.

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading * * * * * _THE GRAND PRIOR OF MINORCA,_ A VERITABLE GHOST STORY.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading * * * * * _THE GRAND PRIOR OF MINORCA,_ A VERITABLE GHOST STORY.

English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)

From this reading They say spirits appear To melancholy minds, and the graves open!"--FLETCHER.

the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained

From this reading About the middle of the last century, while the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem still maintained something of their ancient state and sway in the Island of Malta, a tragical event took place there, which is the groundwork of the following narrative.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading It may be as well to premise, that at the time we are treating of, the order of Saint John of Jerusalem, grown excessively wealthy, had degenerated from its originally devout and warlike character.

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

From this reading It may be as well to premise, that at the time we are treating of, the order of Saint John of Jerusalem, grown excessively wealthy, had degenerated from its originally devout and warlike character.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading "Keep my wits, heaven!

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

From this reading About the middle of the last century, while the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem still maintained something of their ancient state and sway in the Island of Malta, a tragical event took place there, which is the groundwork of the following narrative.

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

From this reading About the middle of the last century, while the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem still maintained something of their ancient state and sway in the Island of Malta, a tragical event took place there, which is the groundwork of the following narrative.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading About the middle of the last century, while the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem still maintained something of their ancient state and sway in the Island of Malta, a tragical event took place there, which is the groundwork of the following narrative.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It may be as well to premise, that at the time we are treating of, the order of Saint John of Jerusalem, grown excessively wealthy, had degenerated from its originally devout and warlike character.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It may be as well to premise, that at the time we are treating of, the order of Saint John of Jerusalem, grown excessively wealthy, had degenerated from its originally devout and warlike character.

capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)

From this reading About the middle of the last century, while the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem still maintained something of their ancient state and sway in the Island of Malta, a tragical event took place there, which is the groundwork of the following narrative.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading About the middle of the last century, while the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem still maintained something of their ancient state and sway in the Island of Malta, a tragical event took place there, which is the groundwork of the following narrative.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "Keep my wits, heaven!

plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading About the middle of the last century, while the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem still maintained something of their ancient state and sway in the Island of Malta, a tragical event took place there, which is the groundwork of the following narrative.

immediately past

From this reading About the middle of the last century, while the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem still maintained something of their ancient state and sway in the Island of Malta, a tragical event took place there, which is the groundwork of the following narrative.

kept in good condition

From this reading About the middle of the last century, while the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem still maintained something of their ancient state and sway in the Island of Malta, a tragical event took place there, which is the groundwork of the following narrative.

a republic on the island of Malta in the Mediterranean; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1964

From this reading About the middle of the last century, while the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem still maintained something of their ancient state and sway in the Island of Malta, a tragical event took place there, which is the groundwork of the following narrative.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It may be as well to premise, that at the time we are treating of, the order of Saint John of Jerusalem, grown excessively wealthy, had degenerated from its originally devout and warlike character.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading They say spirits appear To melancholy minds, and the graves open!"--FLETCHER.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading About the middle of the last century, while the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem still maintained something of their ancient state and sway in the Island of Malta, a tragical event took place there, which is the groundwork of the following narrative.

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 They say spirits appear To melancholy minds, and the graves open!"--FLETCHER.

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From this reading * * * * * _THE GRAND PRIOR OF MINORCA,_ A VERITABLE GHOST STORY.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Keep my wits, heaven!

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading About the middle of the last century, while the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem still maintained something of their ancient state and sway in the Island of Malta, a tragical event took place there, which is the groundwork of the following narrative.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading * * * * * _THE GRAND PRIOR OF MINORCA,_ A VERITABLE GHOST STORY.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading They say spirits appear To melancholy minds, and the graves open!"--FLETCHER.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading It may be as well to premise, that at the time we are treating of, the order of Saint John of Jerusalem, grown excessively wealthy, had degenerated from its originally devout and warlike character.

in an original manner

From this reading It may be as well to premise, that at the time we are treating of, the order of Saint John of Jerusalem, grown excessively wealthy, had degenerated from its originally devout and warlike character.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading About the middle of the last century, while the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem still maintained something of their ancient state and sway in the Island of Malta, a tragical event took place there, which is the groundwork of the following narrative.

a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn

From this reading It may be as well to premise, that at the time we are treating of, the order of Saint John of Jerusalem, grown excessively wealthy, had degenerated from its originally devout and warlike character.

earlier in time

From this reading * * * * * _THE GRAND PRIOR OF MINORCA,_ A VERITABLE GHOST STORY.

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading About the middle of the last century, while the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem still maintained something of their ancient state and sway in the Island of Malta, a tragical event took place there, which is the groundwork of the following narrative.

express in words

From this reading They say spirits appear To melancholy minds, and the graves open!"--FLETCHER.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading About the middle of the last century, while the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem still maintained something of their ancient state and sway in the Island of Malta, a tragical event took place there, which is the groundwork of the following narrative.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading They say spirits appear To melancholy minds, and the graves open!"--FLETCHER.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading About the middle of the last century, while the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem still maintained something of their ancient state and sway in the Island of Malta, a tragical event took place there, which is the groundwork of the following narrative.

not in physical motion

From this reading About the middle of the last century, while the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem still maintained something of their ancient state and sway in the Island of Malta, a tragical event took place there, which is the groundwork of the following narrative.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading * * * * * _THE GRAND PRIOR OF MINORCA,_ A VERITABLE GHOST STORY.

move back and forth or sideways

From this reading About the middle of the last century, while the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem still maintained something of their ancient state and sway in the Island of Malta, a tragical event took place there, which is the groundwork of the following narrative.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It may be as well to premise, that at the time we are treating of, the order of Saint John of Jerusalem, grown excessively wealthy, had degenerated from its originally devout and warlike character.

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

From this reading * * * * * _THE GRAND PRIOR OF MINORCA,_ A VERITABLE GHOST STORY.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading About the middle of the last century, while the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem still maintained something of their ancient state and sway in the Island of Malta, a tragical event took place there, which is the groundwork of the following narrative.

in or at that place or location

From this reading About the middle of the last century, while the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem still maintained something of their ancient state and sway in the Island of Malta, a tragical event took place there, which is the groundwork of the following narrative.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They say spirits appear To melancholy minds, and the graves open!"--FLETCHER.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It may be as well to premise, that at the time we are treating of, the order of Saint John of Jerusalem, grown excessively wealthy, had degenerated from its originally devout and warlike character.

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

From this reading They say spirits appear To melancholy minds, and the graves open!"--FLETCHER.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading About the middle of the last century, while the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem still maintained something of their ancient state and sway in the Island of Malta, a tragical event took place there, which is the groundwork of the following narrative.

very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction

From this reading About the middle of the last century, while the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem still maintained something of their ancient state and sway in the Island of Malta, a tragical event took place there, which is the groundwork of the following narrative.

-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way

From this reading It may be as well to premise, that at the time we are treating of, the order of Saint John of Jerusalem, grown excessively wealthy, had degenerated from its originally devout and warlike character.

often used as intensifiers

From this reading * * * * * _THE GRAND PRIOR OF MINORCA,_ A VERITABLE GHOST STORY.

disposed to warfare or hard-line policies

From this reading It may be as well to premise, that at the time we are treating of, the order of Saint John of Jerusalem, grown excessively wealthy, had degenerated from its originally devout and warlike character.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It may be as well to premise, that at the time we are treating of, the order of Saint John of Jerusalem, grown excessively wealthy, had degenerated from its originally devout and warlike character.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading It may be as well to premise, that at the time we are treating of, the order of Saint John of Jerusalem, grown excessively wealthy, had degenerated from its originally devout and warlike character.

(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 It may be as well to premise, that at the time we are treating of, the order of Saint John of Jerusalem, grown excessively wealthy, had degenerated from its originally devout and warlike character.

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

From this reading About the middle of the last century, while the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem still maintained something of their ancient state and sway in the Island of Malta, a tragical event took place there, which is the groundwork of the following narrative.

during the time that

From this reading About the middle of the last century, while the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem still maintained something of their ancient state and sway in the Island of Malta, a tragical event took place there, which is the groundwork of the following narrative.

the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception

From this reading "Keep my wits, heaven!