Chapter VI

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

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading So clever, indeed, did he become in his art, that the priests and monks of the district became alarmed, fearing that this man's skill was instigated by the devil, and that unless something was done to exorcise Satan, that Spirit of Evil might take up his permanent abode in the hamlet of Villemor.

highly skilled

From this reading The tales of the country-side have it that he could fashion men and beasts out of stone with such marvellous skill, that none could distinguish God's own living work from that accomplished by this, one of His most humble creatures.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

experiencing a sudden sense of danger

From this reading So clever, indeed, did he become in his art, that the priests and monks of the district became alarmed, fearing that this man's skill was instigated by the devil, and that unless something was done to exorcise Satan, that Spirit of Evil might take up his permanent abode in the hamlet of Villemor.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading FRONT It all occurred when the world was very young indeed, and when knowledge and civilization had not yet penetrated to this far-off corner of romantic Normandy.

Having no one else present.

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

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

From this reading FRONT It all occurred when the world was very young indeed, and when knowledge and civilization had not yet penetrated to this far-off corner of romantic Normandy.

a bishop of highest rank

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The tales of the country-side have it that he could fashion men and beasts out of stone with such marvellous skill, that none could distinguish God's own living work from that accomplished by this, one of His most humble creatures.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading So clever, indeed, did he become in his art, that the priests and monks of the district became alarmed, fearing that this man's skill was instigated by the devil, and that unless something was done to exorcise Satan, that Spirit of Evil might take up his permanent abode in the hamlet of Villemor.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading So clever, indeed, did he become in his art, that the priests and monks of the district became alarmed, fearing that this man's skill was instigated by the devil, and that unless something was done to exorcise Satan, that Spirit of Evil might take up his permanent abode in the hamlet of Villemor.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The tales of the country-side have it that he could fashion men and beasts out of stone with such marvellous skill, that none could distinguish God's own living work from that accomplished by this, one of His most humble creatures.

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From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

King of France elected in 987 and founding the Capetian dynasty (940-996)

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading FRONT It all occurred when the world was very young indeed, and when knowledge and civilization had not yet penetrated to this far-off corner of romantic Normandy.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading So clever, indeed, did he become in his art, that the priests and monks of the district became alarmed, fearing that this man's skill was instigated by the devil, and that unless something was done to exorcise Satan, that Spirit of Evil might take up his permanent abode in the hamlet of Villemor.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading FRONT It all occurred when the world was very young indeed, and when knowledge and civilization had not yet penetrated to this far-off corner of romantic Normandy.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The tales of the country-side have it that he could fashion men and beasts out of stone with such marvellous skill, that none could distinguish God's own living work from that accomplished by this, one of His most humble creatures.

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From this reading The tales of the country-side have it that he could fashion men and beasts out of stone with such marvellous skill, that none could distinguish God's own living work from that accomplished by this, one of His most humble creatures.

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The tales of the country-side have it that he could fashion men and beasts out of stone with such marvellous skill, that none could distinguish God's own living work from that accomplished by this, one of His most humble creatures.

a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading So clever, indeed, did he become in his art, that the priests and monks of the district became alarmed, fearing that this man's skill was instigated by the devil, and that unless something was done to exorcise Satan, that Spirit of Evil might take up his permanent abode in the hamlet of Villemor.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading So clever, indeed, did he become in his art, that the priests and monks of the district became alarmed, fearing that this man's skill was instigated by the devil, and that unless something was done to exorcise Satan, that Spirit of Evil might take up his permanent abode in the hamlet of Villemor.

mark as different

From this reading The tales of the country-side have it that he could fashion men and beasts out of stone with such marvellous skill, that none could distinguish God's own living work from that accomplished by this, one of His most humble creatures.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading So clever, indeed, did he become in his art, that the priests and monks of the district became alarmed, fearing that this man's skill was instigated by the devil, and that unless something was done to exorcise Satan, that Spirit of Evil might take up his permanent abode in the hamlet of Villemor.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading So clever, indeed, did he become in his art, that the priests and monks of the district became alarmed, fearing that this man's skill was instigated by the devil, and that unless something was done to exorcise Satan, that Spirit of Evil might take up his permanent abode in the hamlet of Villemor.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading So clever, indeed, did he become in his art, that the priests and monks of the district became alarmed, fearing that this man's skill was instigated by the devil, and that unless something was done to exorcise Satan, that Spirit of Evil might take up his permanent abode in the hamlet of Villemor.

expel through adjuration or prayers

From this reading So clever, indeed, did he become in his art, that the priests and monks of the district became alarmed, fearing that this man's skill was instigated by the devil, and that unless something was done to exorcise Satan, that Spirit of Evil might take up his permanent abode in the hamlet of Villemor.

very far away in space or time

From this reading FRONT It all occurred when the world was very young indeed, and when knowledge and civilization had not yet penetrated to this far-off corner of romantic Normandy.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The tales of the country-side have it that he could fashion men and beasts out of stone with such marvellous skill, that none could distinguish God's own living work from that accomplished by this, one of His most humble creatures.

-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading So clever, indeed, did he become in his art, that the priests and monks of the district became alarmed, fearing that this man's skill was instigated by the devil, and that unless something was done to exorcise Satan, that Spirit of Evil might take up his permanent abode in the hamlet of Villemor.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading FRONT It all occurred when the world was very young indeed, and when knowledge and civilization had not yet penetrated to this far-off corner of romantic Normandy.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading The tales of the country-side have it that he could fashion men and beasts out of stone with such marvellous skill, that none could distinguish God's own living work from that accomplished by this, one of His most humble creatures.

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

From this reading FRONT It all occurred when the world was very young indeed, and when knowledge and civilization had not yet penetrated to this far-off corner of romantic Normandy.

a community of people smaller than a village

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The tales of the country-side have it that he could fashion men and beasts out of stone with such marvellous skill, that none could distinguish God's own living work from that accomplished by this, one of His most humble creatures.

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

From this reading The tales of the country-side have it that he could fashion men and beasts out of stone with such marvellous skill, that none could distinguish God's own living work from that accomplished by this, one of His most humble creatures.

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

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading The tales of the country-side have it that he could fashion men and beasts out of stone with such marvellous skill, that none could distinguish God's own living work from that accomplished by this, one of His most humble creatures.

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

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading FRONT It all occurred when the world was very young indeed, and when knowledge and civilization had not yet penetrated to this far-off corner of romantic Normandy.

past form of “instigate” — provoke or stir up

From this reading So clever, indeed, did he become in his art, that the priests and monks of the district became alarmed, fearing that this man's skill was instigated by the devil, and that unless something was done to exorcise Satan, that Spirit of Evil might take up his permanent abode in the hamlet of Villemor.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading FRONT It all occurred when the world was very young indeed, and when knowledge and civilization had not yet penetrated to this far-off corner of romantic Normandy.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading FRONT It all occurred when the world was very young indeed, and when knowledge and civilization had not yet penetrated to this far-off corner of romantic Normandy.

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading THE LEGEND OF ST.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading The tales of the country-side have it that he could fashion men and beasts out of stone with such marvellous skill, that none could distinguish God's own living work from that accomplished by this, one of His most humble creatures.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading So clever, indeed, did he become in his art, that the priests and monks of the district became alarmed, fearing that this man's skill was instigated by the devil, and that unless something was done to exorcise Satan, that Spirit of Evil might take up his permanent abode in the hamlet of Villemor.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading The tales of the country-side have it that he could fashion men and beasts out of stone with such marvellous skill, that none could distinguish God's own living work from that accomplished by this, one of His most humble creatures.

the force of workers available

From this reading The tales of the country-side have it that he could fashion men and beasts out of stone with such marvellous skill, that none could distinguish God's own living work from that accomplished by this, one of His most humble creatures.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading So clever, indeed, did he become in his art, that the priests and monks of the district became alarmed, fearing that this man's skill was instigated by the devil, and that unless something was done to exorcise Satan, that Spirit of Evil might take up his permanent abode in the hamlet of Villemor.

plural of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

From this reading So clever, indeed, did he become in his art, that the priests and monks of the district became alarmed, fearing that this man's skill was instigated by the devil, and that unless something was done to exorcise Satan, that Spirit of Evil might take up his permanent abode in the hamlet of Villemor.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The tales of the country-side have it that he could fashion men and beasts out of stone with such marvellous skill, that none could distinguish God's own living work from that accomplished by this, one of His most humble creatures.

impressive in appearance

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

not one, and not any

From this reading The tales of the country-side have it that he could fashion men and beasts out of stone with such marvellous skill, that none could distinguish God's own living work from that accomplished by this, one of His most humble creatures.

a former province of northwestern France on the English channel; divided into Haute-Normandie and Basse-Normandie

From this reading FRONT It all occurred when the world was very young indeed, and when knowledge and civilization had not yet penetrated to this far-off corner of romantic Normandy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading FRONT It all occurred when the world was very young indeed, and when knowledge and civilization had not yet penetrated to this far-off corner of romantic Normandy.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading FRONT It all occurred when the world was very young indeed, and when knowledge and civilization had not yet penetrated to this far-off corner of romantic Normandy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LEGEND OF ST.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The tales of the country-side have it that he could fashion men and beasts out of stone with such marvellous skill, that none could distinguish God's own living work from that accomplished by this, one of His most humble creatures.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The tales of the country-side have it that he could fashion men and beasts out of stone with such marvellous skill, that none could distinguish God's own living work from that accomplished by this, one of His most humble creatures.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The tales of the country-side have it that he could fashion men and beasts out of stone with such marvellous skill, that none could distinguish God's own living work from that accomplished by this, one of His most humble creatures.

past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading FRONT It all occurred when the world was very young indeed, and when knowledge and civilization had not yet penetrated to this far-off corner of romantic Normandy.

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading So clever, indeed, did he become in his art, that the priests and monks of the district became alarmed, fearing that this man's skill was instigated by the devil, and that unless something was done to exorcise Satan, that Spirit of Evil might take up his permanent abode in the hamlet of Villemor.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

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

From this reading So clever, indeed, did he become in his art, that the priests and monks of the district became alarmed, fearing that this man's skill was instigated by the devil, and that unless something was done to exorcise Satan, that Spirit of Evil might take up his permanent abode in the hamlet of Villemor.

have sovereign power

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading FRONT It all occurred when the world was very young indeed, and when knowledge and civilization had not yet penetrated to this far-off corner of romantic Normandy.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading So clever, indeed, did he become in his art, that the priests and monks of the district became alarmed, fearing that this man's skill was instigated by the devil, and that unless something was done to exorcise Satan, that Spirit of Evil might take up his permanent abode in the hamlet of Villemor.

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

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading The tales of the country-side have it that he could fashion men and beasts out of stone with such marvellous skill, that none could distinguish God's own living work from that accomplished by this, one of His most humble creatures.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So clever, indeed, did he become in his art, that the priests and monks of the district became alarmed, fearing that this man's skill was instigated by the devil, and that unless something was done to exorcise Satan, that Spirit of Evil might take up his permanent abode in the hamlet of Villemor.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading So clever, indeed, did he become in his art, that the priests and monks of the district became alarmed, fearing that this man's skill was instigated by the devil, and that unless something was done to exorcise Satan, that Spirit of Evil might take up his permanent abode in the hamlet of Villemor.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading So clever, indeed, did he become in his art, that the priests and monks of the district became alarmed, fearing that this man's skill was instigated by the devil, and that unless something was done to exorcise Satan, that Spirit of Evil might take up his permanent abode in the hamlet of Villemor.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

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

From this reading THE LEGEND OF ST.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The tales of the country-side have it that he could fashion men and beasts out of stone with such marvellous skill, that none could distinguish God's own living work from that accomplished by this, one of His most humble creatures.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The tales of the country-side have it that he could fashion men and beasts out of stone with such marvellous skill, that none could distinguish God's own living work from that accomplished by this, one of His most humble creatures.

carry out

From this reading So clever, indeed, did he become in his art, that the priests and monks of the district became alarmed, fearing that this man's skill was instigated by the devil, and that unless something was done to exorcise Satan, that Spirit of Evil might take up his permanent abode in the hamlet of Villemor.

plural of “tale” — 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 tales of the country-side have it that he could fashion men and beasts out of stone with such marvellous skill, that none could distinguish God's own living work from that accomplished by this, one of His most humble creatures.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

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

From this reading THE LEGEND OF ST.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

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

From this reading FRONT It all occurred when the world was very young indeed, and when knowledge and civilization had not yet penetrated to this far-off corner of romantic Normandy.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

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

From this reading FRONT It all occurred when the world was very young indeed, and when knowledge and civilization had not yet penetrated to this far-off corner of romantic Normandy.

plural of “turk” — a native or inhabitant of Turkey

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

except if; if not

From this reading So clever, indeed, did he become in his art, that the priests and monks of the district became alarmed, fearing that this man's skill was instigated by the devil, and that unless something was done to exorcise Satan, that Spirit of Evil might take up his permanent abode in the hamlet of Villemor.

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

From this reading So clever, indeed, did he become in his art, that the priests and monks of the district became alarmed, fearing that this man's skill was instigated by the devil, and that unless something was done to exorcise Satan, that Spirit of Evil might take up his permanent abode in the hamlet of Villemor.

an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

precisely as stated

From this reading FRONT It all occurred when the world was very young indeed, and when knowledge and civilization had not yet penetrated to this far-off corner of romantic Normandy.

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From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

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

From this reading FRONT It all occurred when the world was very young indeed, and when knowledge and civilization had not yet penetrated to this far-off corner of romantic Normandy.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

at the time that

From this reading FRONT It all occurred when the world was very young indeed, and when knowledge and civilization had not yet penetrated to this far-off corner of romantic Normandy.

which person or people

From this reading In those days--oh, it was long before the house of Capet had ceased to reign in France--long before St. Louis had taught his subjects that spiritual power came from God alone--it was long before the noble lord Archbishop of Caen preached the First Crusade against the Turks--in those days then, there lived in what was then the hamlet of Villemor a man who was deeply versed in the sculptor's art.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The tales of the country-side have it that he could fashion men and beasts out of stone with such marvellous skill, that none could distinguish God's own living work from that accomplished by this, one of His most humble creatures.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The tales of the country-side have it that he could fashion men and beasts out of stone with such marvellous skill, that none could distinguish God's own living work from that accomplished by this, one of His most humble creatures.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading FRONT It all occurred when the world was very young indeed, and when knowledge and civilization had not yet penetrated to this far-off corner of romantic Normandy.

but in spite of that

From this reading FRONT It all occurred when the world was very young indeed, and when knowledge and civilization had not yet penetrated to this far-off corner of romantic Normandy.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading FRONT It all occurred when the world was very young indeed, and when knowledge and civilization had not yet penetrated to this far-off corner of romantic Normandy.