used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had shown the prior my preparations, and he approved of them heartily, being a man of much broader intelligence than is common.
abbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading Indeed, he begged of me a pot of my shining paste, and with it painted the stone crucifix over the abbey gateway.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading AN INVITATION Edgar laughed heartily at his father's account of the success of his defence of the house.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Then he said: "I hope, father, that distorted accounts of the affair may not get you into trouble with the Church."
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Then he said: "I hope, father, that distorted accounts of the affair may not get you into trouble with the Church."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INVITATION Edgar laughed heartily at his father's account of the success of his defence of the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had shown the prior my preparations, and he approved of them heartily, being a man of much broader intelligence than is common.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading I had shown the prior my preparations, and he approved of them heartily, being a man of much broader intelligence than is common.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN INVITATION Edgar laughed heartily at his father's account of the success of his defence of the house.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Indeed, he begged of me a pot of my shining paste, and with it painted the stone crucifix over the abbey gateway.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I had shown the prior my preparations, and he approved of them heartily, being a man of much broader intelligence than is common.
broaderadjectiveUS /ˈbrɔːdər/
comparative of “broad” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading I had shown the prior my preparations, and he approved of them heartily, being a man of much broader intelligence than is common.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Then he said: "I hope, father, that distorted accounts of the affair may not get you into trouble with the Church."
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading I had shown the prior my preparations, and he approved of them heartily, being a man of much broader intelligence than is common.
crucifixnounUS /ˈkruːsəfɪks/
representation of the cross on which Jesus died
From this reading Indeed, he begged of me a pot of my shining paste, and with it painted the stone crucifix over the abbey gateway.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading AN INVITATION Edgar laughed heartily at his father's account of the success of his defence of the house.
distortedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɔːrtəd/
so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly
From this reading Then he said: "I hope, father, that distorted accounts of the affair may not get you into trouble with the Church."
EdgarnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading AN INVITATION Edgar laughed heartily at his father's account of the success of his defence of the house.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Then he said: "I hope, father, that distorted accounts of the affair may not get you into trouble with the Church."
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading AN INVITATION Edgar laughed heartily at his father's account of the success of his defence of the house.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "I have no fear of that, Edgar.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading Indeed, he begged of me a pot of my shining paste, and with it painted the stone crucifix over the abbey gateway.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Then he said: "I hope, father, that distorted accounts of the affair may not get you into trouble with the Church."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had shown the prior my preparations, and he approved of them heartily, being a man of much broader intelligence than is common.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have no fear of that, Edgar.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he said: "I hope, father, that distorted accounts of the affair may not get you into trouble with the Church."
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading AN INVITATION Edgar laughed heartily at his father's account of the success of his defence of the house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN INVITATION Edgar laughed heartily at his father's account of the success of his defence of the house.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Then he said: "I hope, father, that distorted accounts of the affair may not get you into trouble with the Church."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading AN INVITATION Edgar laughed heartily at his father's account of the success of his defence of the house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Then he said: "I hope, father, that distorted accounts of the affair may not get you into trouble with the Church."
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, he begged of me a pot of my shining paste, and with it painted the stone crucifix over the abbey gateway.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading I had shown the prior my preparations, and he approved of them heartily, being a man of much broader intelligence than is common.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then he said: "I hope, father, that distorted accounts of the affair may not get you into trouble with the Church."
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading AN INVITATION Edgar laughed heartily at his father's account of the success of his defence of the house.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had shown the prior my preparations, and he approved of them heartily, being a man of much broader intelligence than is common.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, he begged of me a pot of my shining paste, and with it painted the stone crucifix over the abbey gateway.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading AN INVITATION Edgar laughed heartily at his father's account of the success of his defence of the house.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I had shown the prior my preparations, and he approved of them heartily, being a man of much broader intelligence than is common.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Then he said: "I hope, father, that distorted accounts of the affair may not get you into trouble with the Church."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Indeed, he begged of me a pot of my shining paste, and with it painted the stone crucifix over the abbey gateway.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I had shown the prior my preparations, and he approved of them heartily, being a man of much broader intelligence than is common.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had shown the prior my preparations, and he approved of them heartily, being a man of much broader intelligence than is common.
not any; not one
From this reading "I have no fear of that, Edgar.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then he said: "I hope, father, that distorted accounts of the affair may not get you into trouble with the Church."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN INVITATION Edgar laughed heartily at his father's account of the success of his defence of the house.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Indeed, he begged of me a pot of my shining paste, and with it painted the stone crucifix over the abbey gateway.
coated with paint
From this reading Indeed, he begged of me a pot of my shining paste, and with it painted the stone crucifix over the abbey gateway.
pastenounUS /peɪst/
any mixture of a soft and malleable consistency
From this reading Indeed, he begged of me a pot of my shining paste, and with it painted the stone crucifix over the abbey gateway.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading Indeed, he begged of me a pot of my shining paste, and with it painted the stone crucifix over the abbey gateway.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading I had shown the prior my preparations, and he approved of them heartily, being a man of much broader intelligence than is common.
prioradjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/
earlier in time
From this reading I had shown the prior my preparations, and he approved of them heartily, being a man of much broader intelligence than is common.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Then he said: "I hope, father, that distorted accounts of the affair may not get you into trouble with the Church."
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Indeed, he begged of me a pot of my shining paste, and with it painted the stone crucifix over the abbey gateway.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I had shown the prior my preparations, and he approved of them heartily, being a man of much broader intelligence than is common.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Indeed, he begged of me a pot of my shining paste, and with it painted the stone crucifix over the abbey gateway.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading AN INVITATION Edgar laughed heartily at his father's account of the success of his defence of the house.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I had shown the prior my preparations, and he approved of them heartily, being a man of much broader intelligence than is common.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then he said: "I hope, father, that distorted accounts of the affair may not get you into trouble with the Church."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN INVITATION Edgar laughed heartily at his father's account of the success of his defence of the house.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I had shown the prior my preparations, and he approved of them heartily, being a man of much broader intelligence than is common.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he said: "I hope, father, that distorted accounts of the affair may not get you into trouble with the Church."
a source of difficulty
From this reading Then he said: "I hope, father, that distorted accounts of the affair may not get you into trouble with the Church."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then he said: "I hope, father, that distorted accounts of the affair may not get you into trouble with the Church."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Then he said: "I hope, father, that distorted accounts of the affair may not get you into trouble with the Church."
