used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the monk in his youth had served in a troop of the imperial cavalry, he now, spite of his ecclesiastical dignity, managed the stables of the wealthy monastery, and had formerly come to the smithy in the market-place with many a horse, but since the monks had become involved in a quarrel with the city, Benedict ordered the animals to be shod elsewhere.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading "It has grown late, Adam," said the monk, loosening the belt he was accustomed to wear when riding, which had become damp.
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading Adam, too, showed that he was glad to see the unexpected visitor, and placed his skill at the disposal of the monastery.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Father Benedict had last seen the smith soon after his return from imprisonment, in the confessional of the monastery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the monk in his youth had served in a troop of the imperial cavalry, he now, spite of his ecclesiastical dignity, managed the stables of the wealthy monastery, and had formerly come to the smithy in the market-place with many a horse, but since the monks had become involved in a quarrel with the city, Benedict ordered the animals to be shod elsewhere.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading As the monk in his youth had served in a troop of the imperial cavalry, he now, spite of his ecclesiastical dignity, managed the stables of the wealthy monastery, and had formerly come to the smithy in the market-place with many a horse, but since the monks had become involved in a quarrel with the city, Benedict ordered the animals to be shod elsewhere.
artisannounUS /ˈɑːrtəzən/
a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
From this reading A difficult case reminded him of the skilful, half-forgotten artisan; and when the latter came out of the shed with a sack of coal, Benedict greeted him with sincere warmth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the monk in his youth had served in a troop of the imperial cavalry, he now, spite of his ecclesiastical dignity, managed the stables of the wealthy monastery, and had formerly come to the smithy in the market-place with many a horse, but since the monks had become involved in a quarrel with the city, Benedict ordered the animals to be shod elsewhere.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Adam, too, showed that he was glad to see the unexpected visitor, and placed his skill at the disposal of the monastery.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As the monk in his youth had served in a troop of the imperial cavalry, he now, spite of his ecclesiastical dignity, managed the stables of the wealthy monastery, and had formerly come to the smithy in the market-place with many a horse, but since the monks had become involved in a quarrel with the city, Benedict ordered the animals to be shod elsewhere.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As the monk in his youth had served in a troop of the imperial cavalry, he now, spite of his ecclesiastical dignity, managed the stables of the wealthy monastery, and had formerly come to the smithy in the market-place with many a horse, but since the monks had become involved in a quarrel with the city, Benedict ordered the animals to be shod elsewhere.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading "It has grown late, Adam," said the monk, loosening the belt he was accustomed to wear when riding, which had become damp.
BenedictnounUS /ˈbenədɪkt/
United States anthropologist (1887-1948)
From this reading Father Benedict had last seen the smith soon after his return from imprisonment, in the confessional of the monastery.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As the monk in his youth had served in a troop of the imperial cavalry, he now, spite of his ecclesiastical dignity, managed the stables of the wealthy monastery, and had formerly come to the smithy in the market-place with many a horse, but since the monks had become involved in a quarrel with the city, Benedict ordered the animals to be shod elsewhere.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A difficult case reminded him of the skilful, half-forgotten artisan; and when the latter came out of the shed with a sack of coal, Benedict greeted him with sincere warmth.
an occurrence of something
From this reading A difficult case reminded him of the skilful, half-forgotten artisan; and when the latter came out of the shed with a sack of coal, Benedict greeted him with sincere warmth.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading As the monk in his youth had served in a troop of the imperial cavalry, he now, spite of his ecclesiastical dignity, managed the stables of the wealthy monastery, and had formerly come to the smithy in the market-place with many a horse, but since the monks had become involved in a quarrel with the city, Benedict ordered the animals to be shod elsewhere.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading As the monk in his youth had served in a troop of the imperial cavalry, he now, spite of his ecclesiastical dignity, managed the stables of the wealthy monastery, and had formerly come to the smithy in the market-place with many a horse, but since the monks had become involved in a quarrel with the city, Benedict ordered the animals to be shod elsewhere.
coalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading A difficult case reminded him of the skilful, half-forgotten artisan; and when the latter came out of the shed with a sack of coal, Benedict greeted him with sincere warmth.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As the monk in his youth had served in a troop of the imperial cavalry, he now, spite of his ecclesiastical dignity, managed the stables of the wealthy monastery, and had formerly come to the smithy in the market-place with many a horse, but since the monks had become involved in a quarrel with the city, Benedict ordered the animals to be shod elsewhere.
confessionalnounUS /kənˈfeʃənəl/
a booth where a priest sits to hear confessions
From this reading Father Benedict had last seen the smith soon after his return from imprisonment, in the confessional of the monastery.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading "It has grown late, Adam," said the monk, loosening the belt he was accustomed to wear when riding, which had become damp.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading A difficult case reminded him of the skilful, half-forgotten artisan; and when the latter came out of the shed with a sack of coal, Benedict greeted him with sincere warmth.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading As the monk in his youth had served in a troop of the imperial cavalry, he now, spite of his ecclesiastical dignity, managed the stables of the wealthy monastery, and had formerly come to the smithy in the market-place with many a horse, but since the monks had become involved in a quarrel with the city, Benedict ordered the animals to be shod elsewhere.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading Adam, too, showed that he was glad to see the unexpected visitor, and placed his skill at the disposal of the monastery.
ecclesiasticaladjectiveUS /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪkəl/
of or associated with a church (especially a Christian Church)
From this reading As the monk in his youth had served in a troop of the imperial cavalry, he now, spite of his ecclesiastical dignity, managed the stables of the wealthy monastery, and had formerly come to the smithy in the market-place with many a horse, but since the monks had become involved in a quarrel with the city, Benedict ordered the animals to be shod elsewhere.
in or to another place
From this reading As the monk in his youth had served in a troop of the imperial cavalry, he now, spite of his ecclesiastical dignity, managed the stables of the wealthy monastery, and had formerly come to the smithy in the market-place with many a horse, but since the monks had become involved in a quarrel with the city, Benedict ordered the animals to be shod elsewhere.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Father Benedict had last seen the smith soon after his return from imprisonment, in the confessional of the monastery.
at a previous time
From this reading As the monk in his youth had served in a troop of the imperial cavalry, he now, spite of his ecclesiastical dignity, managed the stables of the wealthy monastery, and had formerly come to the smithy in the market-place with many a horse, but since the monks had become involved in a quarrel with the city, Benedict ordered the animals to be shod elsewhere.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Father Benedict had last seen the smith soon after his return from imprisonment, in the confessional of the monastery.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Adam, too, showed that he was glad to see the unexpected visitor, and placed his skill at the disposal of the monastery.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading A difficult case reminded him of the skilful, half-forgotten artisan; and when the latter came out of the shed with a sack of coal, Benedict greeted him with sincere warmth.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading "It has grown late, Adam," said the monk, loosening the belt he was accustomed to wear when riding, which had become damp.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Father Benedict had last seen the smith soon after his return from imprisonment, in the confessional of the monastery.
half-forgotten
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From this reading A difficult case reminded him of the skilful, half-forgotten artisan; and when the latter came out of the shed with a sack of coal, Benedict greeted him with sincere warmth.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It has grown late, Adam," said the monk, loosening the belt he was accustomed to wear when riding, which had become damp.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the monk in his youth had served in a troop of the imperial cavalry, he now, spite of his ecclesiastical dignity, managed the stables of the wealthy monastery, and had formerly come to the smithy in the market-place with many a horse, but since the monks had become involved in a quarrel with the city, Benedict ordered the animals to be shod elsewhere.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A difficult case reminded him of the skilful, half-forgotten artisan; and when the latter came out of the shed with a sack of coal, Benedict greeted him with sincere warmth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Father Benedict had last seen the smith soon after his return from imprisonment, in the confessional of the monastery.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading As the monk in his youth had served in a troop of the imperial cavalry, he now, spite of his ecclesiastical dignity, managed the stables of the wealthy monastery, and had formerly come to the smithy in the market-place with many a horse, but since the monks had become involved in a quarrel with the city, Benedict ordered the animals to be shod elsewhere.
imperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading As the monk in his youth had served in a troop of the imperial cavalry, he now, spite of his ecclesiastical dignity, managed the stables of the wealthy monastery, and had formerly come to the smithy in the market-place with many a horse, but since the monks had become involved in a quarrel with the city, Benedict ordered the animals to be shod elsewhere.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading Father Benedict had last seen the smith soon after his return from imprisonment, in the confessional of the monastery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Father Benedict had last seen the smith soon after his return from imprisonment, in the confessional of the monastery.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading As the monk in his youth had served in a troop of the imperial cavalry, he now, spite of his ecclesiastical dignity, managed the stables of the wealthy monastery, and had formerly come to the smithy in the market-place with many a horse, but since the monks had become involved in a quarrel with the city, Benedict ordered the animals to be shod elsewhere.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It has grown late, Adam," said the monk, loosening the belt he was accustomed to wear when riding, which had become damp.
immediately past
From this reading Father Benedict had last seen the smith soon after his return from imprisonment, in the confessional of the monastery.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "It has grown late, Adam," said the monk, loosening the belt he was accustomed to wear when riding, which had become damp.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading A difficult case reminded him of the skilful, half-forgotten artisan; and when the latter came out of the shed with a sack of coal, Benedict greeted him with sincere warmth.
looseningnounUS /ˈluːsənɪŋ/
an occurrence of control or strength weakening
From this reading "It has grown late, Adam," said the monk, loosening the belt he was accustomed to wear when riding, which had become damp.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading As the monk in his youth had served in a troop of the imperial cavalry, he now, spite of his ecclesiastical dignity, managed the stables of the wealthy monastery, and had formerly come to the smithy in the market-place with many a horse, but since the monks had become involved in a quarrel with the city, Benedict ordered the animals to be shod elsewhere.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading As the monk in his youth had served in a troop of the imperial cavalry, he now, spite of his ecclesiastical dignity, managed the stables of the wealthy monastery, and had formerly come to the smithy in the market-place with many a horse, but since the monks had become involved in a quarrel with the city, Benedict ordered the animals to be shod elsewhere.
market-place
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From this reading As the monk in his youth had served in a troop of the imperial cavalry, he now, spite of his ecclesiastical dignity, managed the stables of the wealthy monastery, and had formerly come to the smithy in the market-place with many a horse, but since the monks had become involved in a quarrel with the city, Benedict ordered the animals to be shod elsewhere.
monasterynounUS /ˈmɑːnəsteri/
the residence of a religious community
From this reading Father Benedict had last seen the smith soon after his return from imprisonment, in the confessional of the monastery.
monknounUS /mʌŋk/
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading As the monk in his youth had served in a troop of the imperial cavalry, he now, spite of his ecclesiastical dignity, managed the stables of the wealthy monastery, and had formerly come to the smithy in the market-place with many a horse, but since the monks had become involved in a quarrel with the city, Benedict ordered the animals to be shod elsewhere.
monksnounUS /mʌŋks/
plural of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading As the monk in his youth had served in a troop of the imperial cavalry, he now, spite of his ecclesiastical dignity, managed the stables of the wealthy monastery, and had formerly come to the smithy in the market-place with many a horse, but since the monks had become involved in a quarrel with the city, Benedict ordered the animals to be shod elsewhere.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As the monk in his youth had served in a troop of the imperial cavalry, he now, spite of his ecclesiastical dignity, managed the stables of the wealthy monastery, and had formerly come to the smithy in the market-place with many a horse, but since the monks had become involved in a quarrel with the city, Benedict ordered the animals to be shod elsewhere.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Father Benedict had last seen the smith soon after his return from imprisonment, in the confessional of the monastery.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading As the monk in his youth had served in a troop of the imperial cavalry, he now, spite of his ecclesiastical dignity, managed the stables of the wealthy monastery, and had formerly come to the smithy in the market-place with many a horse, but since the monks had become involved in a quarrel with the city, Benedict ordered the animals to be shod elsewhere.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A difficult case reminded him of the skilful, half-forgotten artisan; and when the latter came out of the shed with a sack of coal, Benedict greeted him with sincere warmth.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Adam, too, showed that he was glad to see the unexpected visitor, and placed his skill at the disposal of the monastery.
an angry dispute
From this reading As the monk in his youth had served in a troop of the imperial cavalry, he now, spite of his ecclesiastical dignity, managed the stables of the wealthy monastery, and had formerly come to the smithy in the market-place with many a horse, but since the monks had become involved in a quarrel with the city, Benedict ordered the animals to be shod elsewhere.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading A difficult case reminded him of the skilful, half-forgotten artisan; and when the latter came out of the shed with a sack of coal, Benedict greeted him with sincere warmth.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Father Benedict had last seen the smith soon after his return from imprisonment, in the confessional of the monastery.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading "It has grown late, Adam," said the monk, loosening the belt he was accustomed to wear when riding, which had become damp.
sacknounUS /sæk/
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading A difficult case reminded him of the skilful, half-forgotten artisan; and when the latter came out of the shed with a sack of coal, Benedict greeted him with sincere warmth.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It has grown late, Adam," said the monk, loosening the belt he was accustomed to wear when riding, which had become damp.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Adam, too, showed that he was glad to see the unexpected visitor, and placed his skill at the disposal of the monastery.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Father Benedict had last seen the smith soon after his return from imprisonment, in the confessional of the monastery.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading As the monk in his youth had served in a troop of the imperial cavalry, he now, spite of his ecclesiastical dignity, managed the stables of the wealthy monastery, and had formerly come to the smithy in the market-place with many a horse, but since the monks had become involved in a quarrel with the city, Benedict ordered the animals to be shod elsewhere.
get rid of
From this reading A difficult case reminded him of the skilful, half-forgotten artisan; and when the latter came out of the shed with a sack of coal, Benedict greeted him with sincere warmth.
shodadjectiveUS /ʃɑːd/
wearing footgear
From this reading As the monk in his youth had served in a troop of the imperial cavalry, he now, spite of his ecclesiastical dignity, managed the stables of the wealthy monastery, and had formerly come to the smithy in the market-place with many a horse, but since the monks had become involved in a quarrel with the city, Benedict ordered the animals to be shod elsewhere.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Adam, too, showed that he was glad to see the unexpected visitor, and placed his skill at the disposal of the monastery.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading As the monk in his youth had served in a troop of the imperial cavalry, he now, spite of his ecclesiastical dignity, managed the stables of the wealthy monastery, and had formerly come to the smithy in the market-place with many a horse, but since the monks had become involved in a quarrel with the city, Benedict ordered the animals to be shod elsewhere.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading A difficult case reminded him of the skilful, half-forgotten artisan; and when the latter came out of the shed with a sack of coal, Benedict greeted him with sincere warmth.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading A difficult case reminded him of the skilful, half-forgotten artisan; and when the latter came out of the shed with a sack of coal, Benedict greeted him with sincere warmth.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Adam, too, showed that he was glad to see the unexpected visitor, and placed his skill at the disposal of the monastery.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Father Benedict had last seen the smith soon after his return from imprisonment, in the confessional of the monastery.
smithynoun
a workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering
From this reading As the monk in his youth had served in a troop of the imperial cavalry, he now, spite of his ecclesiastical dignity, managed the stables of the wealthy monastery, and had formerly come to the smithy in the market-place with many a horse, but since the monks had become involved in a quarrel with the city, Benedict ordered the animals to be shod elsewhere.
in the near future
From this reading Father Benedict had last seen the smith soon after his return from imprisonment, in the confessional of the monastery.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading As the monk in his youth had served in a troop of the imperial cavalry, he now, spite of his ecclesiastical dignity, managed the stables of the wealthy monastery, and had formerly come to the smithy in the market-place with many a horse, but since the monks had become involved in a quarrel with the city, Benedict ordered the animals to be shod elsewhere.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading As the monk in his youth had served in a troop of the imperial cavalry, he now, spite of his ecclesiastical dignity, managed the stables of the wealthy monastery, and had formerly come to the smithy in the market-place with many a horse, but since the monks had become involved in a quarrel with the city, Benedict ordered the animals to be shod elsewhere.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Adam, too, showed that he was glad to see the unexpected visitor, and placed his skill at the disposal of the monastery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Father Benedict had last seen the smith soon after his return from imprisonment, in the confessional of the monastery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the monk in his youth had served in a troop of the imperial cavalry, he now, spite of his ecclesiastical dignity, managed the stables of the wealthy monastery, and had formerly come to the smithy in the market-place with many a horse, but since the monks had become involved in a quarrel with the city, Benedict ordered the animals to be shod elsewhere.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Adam, too, showed that he was glad to see the unexpected visitor, and placed his skill at the disposal of the monastery.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading As the monk in his youth had served in a troop of the imperial cavalry, he now, spite of his ecclesiastical dignity, managed the stables of the wealthy monastery, and had formerly come to the smithy in the market-place with many a horse, but since the monks had become involved in a quarrel with the city, Benedict ordered the animals to be shod elsewhere.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Adam, too, showed that he was glad to see the unexpected visitor, and placed his skill at the disposal of the monastery.
someone who visits
From this reading Adam, too, showed that he was glad to see the unexpected visitor, and placed his skill at the disposal of the monastery.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading A difficult case reminded him of the skilful, half-forgotten artisan; and when the latter came out of the shed with a sack of coal, Benedict greeted him with sincere warmth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Adam, too, showed that he was glad to see the unexpected visitor, and placed his skill at the disposal of the monastery.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading As the monk in his youth had served in a troop of the imperial cavalry, he now, spite of his ecclesiastical dignity, managed the stables of the wealthy monastery, and had formerly come to the smithy in the market-place with many a horse, but since the monks had become involved in a quarrel with the city, Benedict ordered the animals to be shod elsewhere.
be dressed in
From this reading "It has grown late, Adam," said the monk, loosening the belt he was accustomed to wear when riding, which had become damp.
at the time that
From this reading A difficult case reminded him of the skilful, half-forgotten artisan; and when the latter came out of the shed with a sack of coal, Benedict greeted him with sincere warmth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "It has grown late, Adam," said the monk, loosening the belt he was accustomed to wear when riding, which had become damp.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the monk in his youth had served in a troop of the imperial cavalry, he now, spite of his ecclesiastical dignity, managed the stables of the wealthy monastery, and had formerly come to the smithy in the market-place with many a horse, but since the monks had become involved in a quarrel with the city, Benedict ordered the animals to be shod elsewhere.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading As the monk in his youth had served in a troop of the imperial cavalry, he now, spite of his ecclesiastical dignity, managed the stables of the wealthy monastery, and had formerly come to the smithy in the market-place with many a horse, but since the monks had become involved in a quarrel with the city, Benedict ordered the animals to be shod elsewhere.
