Chapter XXXVI

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From this reading At the end of the month of November, 1708, about eighteen years after the events of which we have spoken, the tenants were met together on a misty, cold autumn morning, in a little court situated outside the buildings of the abbey and not far from the lodge of the porter.

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

From this reading The abbey of St. Quentin, situated not far from Abbeville and almost at the mouth of the Somme, possessed the finest farms in the province of Picardy; each week its numerous tenants paid in kind a part of their rents.

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From this reading The abbey of St. Quentin, situated not far from Abbeville and almost at the mouth of the Somme, possessed the finest farms in the province of Picardy; each week its numerous tenants paid in kind a part of their rents.

a church associated with a monastery or convent

From this reading THE ABBEY.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading At the end of the month of November, 1708, about eighteen years after the events of which we have spoken, the tenants were met together on a misty, cold autumn morning, in a little court situated outside the buildings of the abbey and not far from the lodge of the porter.

the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply

From this reading In order to represent abundance, a painter might have chosen the moment when this enormous tithe was carried to the convent.

later than; following

From this reading At the end of the month of November, 1708, about eighteen years after the events of which we have spoken, the tenants were met together on a misty, cold autumn morning, in a little court situated outside the buildings of the abbey and not far from the lodge of the porter.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The abbey of St. Quentin, situated not far from Abbeville and almost at the mouth of the Somme, possessed the finest farms in the province of Picardy; each week its numerous tenants paid in kind a part of their rents.

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

From this reading The abbey of St. Quentin, situated not far from Abbeville and almost at the mouth of the Somme, possessed the finest farms in the province of Picardy; each week its numerous tenants paid in kind a part of their rents.

plural of “ass” — the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading Outside one saw the horses, the asses, and the carts which had served for the transportation of the immense quantity of produce destined for the provisioning of the convent.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The abbey of St. Quentin, situated not far from Abbeville and almost at the mouth of the Somme, possessed the finest farms in the province of Picardy; each week its numerous tenants paid in kind a part of their rents.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading At the end of the month of November, 1708, about eighteen years after the events of which we have spoken, the tenants were met together on a misty, cold autumn morning, in a little court situated outside the buildings of the abbey and not far from the lodge of the porter.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading At the end of the month of November, 1708, about eighteen years after the events of which we have spoken, the tenants were met together on a misty, cold autumn morning, in a little court situated outside the buildings of the abbey and not far from the lodge of the porter.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading In order to represent abundance, a painter might have chosen the moment when this enormous tithe was carried to the convent.

plural of “cart” — a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

From this reading Outside one saw the horses, the asses, and the carts which had served for the transportation of the immense quantity of produce destined for the provisioning of the convent.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading In order to represent abundance, a painter might have chosen the moment when this enormous tithe was carried to the convent.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading At the end of the month of November, 1708, about eighteen years after the events of which we have spoken, the tenants were met together on a misty, cold autumn morning, in a little court situated outside the buildings of the abbey and not far from the lodge of the porter.

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading In order to represent abundance, a painter might have chosen the moment when this enormous tithe was carried to the convent.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading At the end of the month of November, 1708, about eighteen years after the events of which we have spoken, the tenants were met together on a misty, cold autumn morning, in a little court situated outside the buildings of the abbey and not far from the lodge of the porter.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading Outside one saw the horses, the asses, and the carts which had served for the transportation of the immense quantity of produce destined for the provisioning of the convent.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The abbey of St. Quentin, situated not far from Abbeville and almost at the mouth of the Somme, possessed the finest farms in the province of Picardy; each week its numerous tenants paid in kind a part of their rents.

being one more than seventeen

From this reading At the end of the month of November, 1708, about eighteen years after the events of which we have spoken, the tenants were met together on a misty, cold autumn morning, in a little court situated outside the buildings of the abbey and not far from the lodge of the porter.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading At the end of the month of November, 1708, about eighteen years after the events of which we have spoken, the tenants were met together on a misty, cold autumn morning, in a little court situated outside the buildings of the abbey and not far from the lodge of the porter.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading In order to represent abundance, a painter might have chosen the moment when this enormous tithe was carried to the convent.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading At the end of the month of November, 1708, about eighteen years after the events of which we have spoken, the tenants were met together on a misty, cold autumn morning, in a little court situated outside the buildings of the abbey and not far from the lodge of the porter.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The abbey of St. Quentin, situated not far from Abbeville and almost at the mouth of the Somme, possessed the finest farms in the province of Picardy; each week its numerous tenants paid in kind a part of their rents.

plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit

From this reading The abbey of St. Quentin, situated not far from Abbeville and almost at the mouth of the Somme, possessed the finest farms in the province of Picardy; each week its numerous tenants paid in kind a part of their rents.

superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The abbey of St. Quentin, situated not far from Abbeville and almost at the mouth of the Somme, possessed the finest farms in the province of Picardy; each week its numerous tenants paid in kind a part of their rents.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Outside one saw the horses, the asses, and the carts which had served for the transportation of the immense quantity of produce destined for the provisioning of the convent.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The abbey of St. Quentin, situated not far from Abbeville and almost at the mouth of the Somme, possessed the finest farms in the province of Picardy; each week its numerous tenants paid in kind a part of their rents.

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

From this reading Outside one saw the horses, the asses, and the carts which had served for the transportation of the immense quantity of produce destined for the provisioning of the convent.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In order to represent abundance, a painter might have chosen the moment when this enormous tithe was carried to the convent.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Outside one saw the horses, the asses, and the carts which had served for the transportation of the immense quantity of produce destined for the provisioning of the convent.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Outside one saw the horses, the asses, and the carts which had served for the transportation of the immense quantity of produce destined for the provisioning of the convent.

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

From this reading The abbey of St. Quentin, situated not far from Abbeville and almost at the mouth of the Somme, possessed the finest farms in the province of Picardy; each week its numerous tenants paid in kind a part of their rents.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The abbey of St. Quentin, situated not far from Abbeville and almost at the mouth of the Somme, possessed the finest farms in the province of Picardy; each week its numerous tenants paid in kind a part of their rents.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The abbey of St. Quentin, situated not far from Abbeville and almost at the mouth of the Somme, possessed the finest farms in the province of Picardy; each week its numerous tenants paid in kind a part of their rents.

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

From this reading At the end of the month of November, 1708, about eighteen years after the events of which we have spoken, the tenants were met together on a misty, cold autumn morning, in a little court situated outside the buildings of the abbey and not far from the lodge of the porter.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading At the end of the month of November, 1708, about eighteen years after the events of which we have spoken, the tenants were met together on a misty, cold autumn morning, in a little court situated outside the buildings of the abbey and not far from the lodge of the porter.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading At the end of the month of November, 1708, about eighteen years after the events of which we have spoken, the tenants were met together on a misty, cold autumn morning, in a little court situated outside the buildings of the abbey and not far from the lodge of the porter.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading In order to represent abundance, a painter might have chosen the moment when this enormous tithe was carried to the convent.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading At the end of the month of November, 1708, about eighteen years after the events of which we have spoken, the tenants were met together on a misty, cold autumn morning, in a little court situated outside the buildings of the abbey and not far from the lodge of the porter.

a particular point in time

From this reading In order to represent abundance, a painter might have chosen the moment when this enormous tithe was carried to the convent.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading At the end of the month of November, 1708, about eighteen years after the events of which we have spoken, the tenants were met together on a misty, cold autumn morning, in a little court situated outside the buildings of the abbey and not far from the lodge of the porter.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading At the end of the month of November, 1708, about eighteen years after the events of which we have spoken, the tenants were met together on a misty, cold autumn morning, in a little court situated outside the buildings of the abbey and not far from the lodge of the porter.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading The abbey of St. Quentin, situated not far from Abbeville and almost at the mouth of the Somme, possessed the finest farms in the province of Picardy; each week its numerous tenants paid in kind a part of their rents.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The abbey of St. Quentin, situated not far from Abbeville and almost at the mouth of the Somme, possessed the finest farms in the province of Picardy; each week its numerous tenants paid in kind a part of their rents.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading At the end of the month of November, 1708, about eighteen years after the events of which we have spoken, the tenants were met together on a misty, cold autumn morning, in a little court situated outside the buildings of the abbey and not far from the lodge of the porter.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading The abbey of St. Quentin, situated not far from Abbeville and almost at the mouth of the Somme, possessed the finest farms in the province of Picardy; each week its numerous tenants paid in kind a part of their rents.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The abbey of St. Quentin, situated not far from Abbeville and almost at the mouth of the Somme, possessed the finest farms in the province of Picardy; each week its numerous tenants paid in kind a part of their rents.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At the end of the month of November, 1708, about eighteen years after the events of which we have spoken, the tenants were met together on a misty, cold autumn morning, in a little court situated outside the buildings of the abbey and not far from the lodge of the porter.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Outside one saw the horses, the asses, and the carts which had served for the transportation of the immense quantity of produce destined for the provisioning of the convent.

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

From this reading In order to represent abundance, a painter might have chosen the moment when this enormous tithe was carried to the convent.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading At the end of the month of November, 1708, about eighteen years after the events of which we have spoken, the tenants were met together on a misty, cold autumn morning, in a little court situated outside the buildings of the abbey and not far from the lodge of the porter.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading The abbey of St. Quentin, situated not far from Abbeville and almost at the mouth of the Somme, possessed the finest farms in the province of Picardy; each week its numerous tenants paid in kind a part of their rents.

an artist who paints

From this reading In order to represent abundance, a painter might have chosen the moment when this enormous tithe was carried to the convent.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The abbey of St. Quentin, situated not far from Abbeville and almost at the mouth of the Somme, possessed the finest farms in the province of Picardy; each week its numerous tenants paid in kind a part of their rents.

a region of northern France on the English Channel

From this reading The abbey of St. Quentin, situated not far from Abbeville and almost at the mouth of the Somme, possessed the finest farms in the province of Picardy; each week its numerous tenants paid in kind a part of their rents.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading At the end of the month of November, 1708, about eighteen years after the events of which we have spoken, the tenants were met together on a misty, cold autumn morning, in a little court situated outside the buildings of the abbey and not far from the lodge of the porter.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading The abbey of St. Quentin, situated not far from Abbeville and almost at the mouth of the Somme, possessed the finest farms in the province of Picardy; each week its numerous tenants paid in kind a part of their rents.

bring forth or yield

From this reading Outside one saw the horses, the asses, and the carts which had served for the transportation of the immense quantity of produce destined for the provisioning of the convent.

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

From this reading The abbey of St. Quentin, situated not far from Abbeville and almost at the mouth of the Somme, possessed the finest farms in the province of Picardy; each week its numerous tenants paid in kind a part of their rents.

-ing form of “provision” — supply with provisions

From this reading Outside one saw the horses, the asses, and the carts which had served for the transportation of the immense quantity of produce destined for the provisioning of the convent.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading Outside one saw the horses, the asses, and the carts which had served for the transportation of the immense quantity of produce destined for the provisioning of the convent.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The abbey of St. Quentin, situated not far from Abbeville and almost at the mouth of the Somme, possessed the finest farms in the province of Picardy; each week its numerous tenants paid in kind a part of their rents.

plural of “rent” — a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service

From this reading The abbey of St. Quentin, situated not far from Abbeville and almost at the mouth of the Somme, possessed the finest farms in the province of Picardy; each week its numerous tenants paid in kind a part of their rents.

take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading In order to represent abundance, a painter might have chosen the moment when this enormous tithe was carried to the convent.

cut with a saw

From this reading Outside one saw the horses, the asses, and the carts which had served for the transportation of the immense quantity of produce destined for the provisioning of the convent.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Outside one saw the horses, the asses, and the carts which had served for the transportation of the immense quantity of produce destined for the provisioning of the convent.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The abbey of St. Quentin, situated not far from Abbeville and almost at the mouth of the Somme, possessed the finest farms in the province of Picardy; each week its numerous tenants paid in kind a part of their rents.

battle of World War II

From this reading The abbey of St. Quentin, situated not far from Abbeville and almost at the mouth of the Somme, possessed the finest farms in the province of Picardy; each week its numerous tenants paid in kind a part of their rents.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading At the end of the month of November, 1708, about eighteen years after the events of which we have spoken, the tenants were met together on a misty, cold autumn morning, in a little court situated outside the buildings of the abbey and not far from the lodge of the porter.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The abbey of St. Quentin, situated not far from Abbeville and almost at the mouth of the Somme, possessed the finest farms in the province of Picardy; each week its numerous tenants paid in kind a part of their rents.

plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else

From this reading The abbey of St. Quentin, situated not far from Abbeville and almost at the mouth of the Somme, possessed the finest farms in the province of Picardy; each week its numerous tenants paid in kind a part of their rents.

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

From this reading THE ABBEY.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The abbey of St. Quentin, situated not far from Abbeville and almost at the mouth of the Somme, possessed the finest farms in the province of Picardy; each week its numerous tenants paid in kind a part of their rents.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In order to represent abundance, a painter might have chosen the moment when this enormous tithe was carried to the convent.

exact a tithe from

From this reading In order to represent abundance, a painter might have chosen the moment when this enormous tithe was carried to the convent.

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

From this reading In order to represent abundance, a painter might have chosen the moment when this enormous tithe was carried to the convent.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading At the end of the month of November, 1708, about eighteen years after the events of which we have spoken, the tenants were met together on a misty, cold autumn morning, in a little court situated outside the buildings of the abbey and not far from the lodge of the porter.

a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods

From this reading Outside one saw the horses, the asses, and the carts which had served for the transportation of the immense quantity of produce destined for the provisioning of the convent.

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

From this reading In order to represent abundance, a painter might have chosen the moment when this enormous tithe was carried to the convent.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading At the end of the month of November, 1708, about eighteen years after the events of which we have spoken, the tenants were met together on a misty, cold autumn morning, in a little court situated outside the buildings of the abbey and not far from the lodge of the porter.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The abbey of St. Quentin, situated not far from Abbeville and almost at the mouth of the Somme, possessed the finest farms in the province of Picardy; each week its numerous tenants paid in kind a part of their rents.

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

From this reading At the end of the month of November, 1708, about eighteen years after the events of which we have spoken, the tenants were met together on a misty, cold autumn morning, in a little court situated outside the buildings of the abbey and not far from the lodge of the porter.

at the time that

From this reading In order to represent abundance, a painter might have chosen the moment when this enormous tithe was carried to the convent.

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

From this reading At the end of the month of November, 1708, about eighteen years after the events of which we have spoken, the tenants were met together on a misty, cold autumn morning, in a little court situated outside the buildings of the abbey and not far from the lodge of the porter.

a late time of life

From this reading At the end of the month of November, 1708, about eighteen years after the events of which we have spoken, the tenants were met together on a misty, cold autumn morning, in a little court situated outside the buildings of the abbey and not far from the lodge of the porter.