used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The action is in the Weald of Kent, a hugely forested area that extended as far as Hampshire.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The action is in the Weald of Kent, a hugely forested area that extended as far as Hampshire.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading One of the younger women of the family had been particularly advanced in her Protestant action and beliefs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This meant that the local priest, through hearing confessions, knew something of what was going on, and carried the information to the Bishop.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading The action is in the Weald of Kent, a hugely forested area that extended as far as Hampshire.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The action is in the Weald of Kent, a hugely forested area that extended as far as Hampshire.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By Emily Sarah Holt ________________________________________________________________________ This book is set in the sixteenth century, at the beginning of the Reformation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The family at the centre of the story had been converted to Protestantism, but still outwardly clung to Catholicism.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading By Emily Sarah Holt ________________________________________________________________________ This book is set in the sixteenth century, at the beginning of the Reformation.
beliefsnounUS /bɪˈliːfs/
plural of “belief” — any cognitive content held as true
From this reading One of the younger women of the family had been particularly advanced in her Protestant action and beliefs.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading This meant that the local priest, through hearing confessions, knew something of what was going on, and carried the information to the Bishop.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading By Emily Sarah Holt ________________________________________________________________________ This book is set in the sixteenth century, at the beginning of the Reformation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The family at the centre of the story had been converted to Protestantism, but still outwardly clung to Catholicism.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By Emily Sarah Holt ________________________________________________________________________ This book is set in the sixteenth century, at the beginning of the Reformation.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading This meant that the local priest, through hearing confessions, knew something of what was going on, and carried the information to the Bishop.
CatholicismnounUS /kəˈθɔːləsɪzəm/
the beliefs and practices of a Catholic Church
From this reading The family at the centre of the story had been converted to Protestantism, but still outwardly clung to Catholicism.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading The family at the centre of the story had been converted to Protestantism, but still outwardly clung to Catholicism.
a period of 100 years
From this reading By Emily Sarah Holt ________________________________________________________________________ This book is set in the sixteenth century, at the beginning of the Reformation.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading The family at the centre of the story had been converted to Protestantism, but still outwardly clung to Catholicism.
confessionsnounUS /kənˈfeʃənz/
plural of “confession” — an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading This meant that the local priest, through hearing confessions, knew something of what was going on, and carried the information to the Bishop.
convertedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading The family at the centre of the story had been converted to Protestantism, but still outwardly clung to Catholicism.
Emily
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From this reading By Emily Sarah Holt ________________________________________________________________________ This book is set in the sixteenth century, at the beginning of the Reformation.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading The action is in the Weald of Kent, a hugely forested area that extended as far as Hampshire.
a social unit living together
From this reading The family at the centre of the story had been converted to Protestantism, but still outwardly clung to Catholicism.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The action is in the Weald of Kent, a hugely forested area that extended as far as Hampshire.
forestedadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrəstəd/
covered with forest
From this reading The action is in the Weald of Kent, a hugely forested area that extended as far as Hampshire.
the act of departing
From this reading This meant that the local priest, through hearing confessions, knew something of what was going on, and carried the information to the Bishop.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The family at the centre of the story had been converted to Protestantism, but still outwardly clung to Catholicism.
HampshirenounUS /ˈhæmpʃər/
a county of southern England on the English Channel
From this reading The action is in the Weald of Kent, a hugely forested area that extended as far as Hampshire.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading This meant that the local priest, through hearing confessions, knew something of what was going on, and carried the information to the Bishop.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One of the younger women of the family had been particularly advanced in her Protestant action and beliefs.
Holt
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From this reading By Emily Sarah Holt ________________________________________________________________________ This book is set in the sixteenth century, at the beginning of the Reformation.
hugelyadverbUS /ˈhjuːdʒli/
extremely
From this reading The action is in the Weald of Kent, a hugely forested area that extended as far as Hampshire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By Emily Sarah Holt ________________________________________________________________________ This book is set in the sixteenth century, at the beginning of the Reformation.
a message received and understood
From this reading This meant that the local priest, through hearing confessions, knew something of what was going on, and carried the information to the Bishop.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By Emily Sarah Holt ________________________________________________________________________ This book is set in the sixteenth century, at the beginning of the Reformation.
KentnounUS /kent/
a county in southeastern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom, it was the first to be colonized by the Romans
From this reading The action is in the Weald of Kent, a hugely forested area that extended as far as Hampshire.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading This meant that the local priest, through hearing confessions, knew something of what was going on, and carried the information to the Bishop.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading This meant that the local priest, through hearing confessions, knew something of what was going on, and carried the information to the Bishop.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading This meant that the local priest, through hearing confessions, knew something of what was going on, and carried the information to the Bishop.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By Emily Sarah Holt ________________________________________________________________________ This book is set in the sixteenth century, at the beginning of the Reformation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This meant that the local priest, through hearing confessions, knew something of what was going on, and carried the information to the Bishop.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the younger women of the family had been particularly advanced in her Protestant action and beliefs.
outwardlyadverbUS /ˈaʊtwərdli/
with respect to the outside
From this reading The family at the centre of the story had been converted to Protestantism, but still outwardly clung to Catholicism.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading One of the younger women of the family had been particularly advanced in her Protestant action and beliefs.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading This meant that the local priest, through hearing confessions, knew something of what was going on, and carried the information to the Bishop.
ProtestantnounUS /ˈprɑːtəstənt/
an adherent of Protestantism
From this reading One of the younger women of the family had been particularly advanced in her Protestant action and beliefs.
ProtestantismnounUS /ˈprɑːtəstəntɪzəm/
the theological system of any of the churches of western Christendom that separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation
From this reading The family at the centre of the story had been converted to Protestantism, but still outwardly clung to Catholicism.
ReformationnounUS /ˌref.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/
The action or process of reforming an institution, practice, or individual's character.
From this reading By Emily Sarah Holt ________________________________________________________________________ This book is set in the sixteenth century, at the beginning of the Reformation.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading By Emily Sarah Holt ________________________________________________________________________ This book is set in the sixteenth century, at the beginning of the Reformation.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading By Emily Sarah Holt ________________________________________________________________________ This book is set in the sixteenth century, at the beginning of the Reformation.
sixteenthadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːnθ/
coming next after the fifteenth in position
From this reading By Emily Sarah Holt ________________________________________________________________________ This book is set in the sixteenth century, at the beginning of the Reformation.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading This meant that the local priest, through hearing confessions, knew something of what was going on, and carried the information to the Bishop.
not in physical motion
From this reading The family at the centre of the story had been converted to Protestantism, but still outwardly clung to Catholicism.
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 family at the centre of the story had been converted to Protestantism, but still outwardly clung to Catholicism.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The action is in the Weald of Kent, a hugely forested area that extended as far as Hampshire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By Emily Sarah Holt ________________________________________________________________________ This book is set in the sixteenth century, at the beginning of the Reformation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By Emily Sarah Holt ________________________________________________________________________ This book is set in the sixteenth century, at the beginning of the Reformation.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading This meant that the local priest, through hearing confessions, knew something of what was going on, and carried the information to the Bishop.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The family at the centre of the story had been converted to Protestantism, but still outwardly clung to Catholicism.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This meant that the local priest, through hearing confessions, knew something of what was going on, and carried the information to the Bishop.
Wealdnoun
an area of open or forested country
From this reading The action is in the Weald of Kent, a hugely forested area that extended as far as Hampshire.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This meant that the local priest, through hearing confessions, knew something of what was going on, and carried the information to the Bishop.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading One of the younger women of the family had been particularly advanced in her Protestant action and beliefs.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading One of the younger women of the family had been particularly advanced in her Protestant action and beliefs.
