used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He selected the Abbey of St. Columba, a little beyond the walls of Sens, and took leave of the brethren at Pontigny, with such a burst of tears that the abbot remarked them with surprise, and begged to know their cause.
AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading He selected the Abbey of St. Columba, a little beyond the walls of Sens, and took leave of the brethren at Pontigny, with such a burst of tears that the abbot remarked them with surprise, and begged to know their cause.
abbotnounUS /ˈæbət/
the superior of an abbey of monks
From this reading He selected the Abbey of St. Columba, a little beyond the walls of Sens, and took leave of the brethren at Pontigny, with such a burst of tears that the abbot remarked them with surprise, and begged to know their cause.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading “He who feeds the birds of the air, and clothes the lilies of the field, will provide for me and my fellow-exiles,” said he; and he soon after received an invitation from the King of France to choose any castle or convent in his dominions for his abode.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “He who feeds the birds of the air, and clothes the lilies of the field, will provide for me and my fellow-exiles,” said he; and he soon after received an invitation from the King of France to choose any castle or convent in his dominions for his abode.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading “He who feeds the birds of the air, and clothes the lilies of the field, will provide for me and my fellow-exiles,” said he; and he soon after received an invitation from the King of France to choose any castle or convent in his dominions for his abode.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “He who feeds the birds of the air, and clothes the lilies of the field, will provide for me and my fellow-exiles,” said he; and he soon after received an invitation from the King of France to choose any castle or convent in his dominions for his abode.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The poor monks were much distressed, and laid the letter before their guest, who could, of course, do no other than depart.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “He who feeds the birds of the air, and clothes the lilies of the field, will provide for me and my fellow-exiles,” said he; and he soon after received an invitation from the King of France to choose any castle or convent in his dominions for his abode.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I feel that my days are numbered,” said Becket; “I dreamt, last night, that I was put to death.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He selected the Abbey of St. Columba, a little beyond the walls of Sens, and took leave of the brethren at Pontigny, with such a burst of tears that the abbot remarked them with surprise, and begged to know their cause.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Do you think you are going to be a martyr?” said the abbot.
BecketnounUS /ˈbekət/
(Roman Catholic Church) archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170; murdered following his opposition to Henry II's attempts to control the clergy (1118-1170)
From this reading “I feel that my days are numbered,” said Becket; “I dreamt, last night, that I was put to death.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The poor monks were much distressed, and laid the letter before their guest, who could, of course, do no other than depart.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading He selected the Abbey of St. Columba, a little beyond the walls of Sens, and took leave of the brethren at Pontigny, with such a burst of tears that the abbot remarked them with surprise, and begged to know their cause.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading He selected the Abbey of St. Columba, a little beyond the walls of Sens, and took leave of the brethren at Pontigny, with such a burst of tears that the abbot remarked them with surprise, and begged to know their cause.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading “He who feeds the birds of the air, and clothes the lilies of the field, will provide for me and my fellow-exiles,” said he; and he soon after received an invitation from the King of France to choose any castle or convent in his dominions for his abode.
brethrennounUS /ˈbreðrən/
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
From this reading He selected the Abbey of St. Columba, a little beyond the walls of Sens, and took leave of the brethren at Pontigny, with such a burst of tears that the abbot remarked them with surprise, and begged to know their cause.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading He selected the Abbey of St. Columba, a little beyond the walls of Sens, and took leave of the brethren at Pontigny, with such a burst of tears that the abbot remarked them with surprise, and begged to know their cause.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading “He who feeds the birds of the air, and clothes the lilies of the field, will provide for me and my fellow-exiles,” said he; and he soon after received an invitation from the King of France to choose any castle or convent in his dominions for his abode.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading He selected the Abbey of St. Columba, a little beyond the walls of Sens, and took leave of the brethren at Pontigny, with such a burst of tears that the abbot remarked them with surprise, and begged to know their cause.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading “He who feeds the birds of the air, and clothes the lilies of the field, will provide for me and my fellow-exiles,” said he; and he soon after received an invitation from the King of France to choose any castle or convent in his dominions for his abode.
clothing in general
From this reading “He who feeds the birds of the air, and clothes the lilies of the field, will provide for me and my fellow-exiles,” said he; and he soon after received an invitation from the King of France to choose any castle or convent in his dominions for his abode.
ColumbanounUS /ˌkoʊˈlʌmbə/
a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Puppis and Caelum
From this reading He selected the Abbey of St. Columba, a little beyond the walls of Sens, and took leave of the brethren at Pontigny, with such a burst of tears that the abbot remarked them with surprise, and begged to know their cause.
conventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading “He who feeds the birds of the air, and clothes the lilies of the field, will provide for me and my fellow-exiles,” said he; and he soon after received an invitation from the King of France to choose any castle or convent in his dominions for his abode.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The poor monks were much distressed, and laid the letter before their guest, who could, of course, do no other than depart.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The poor monks were much distressed, and laid the letter before their guest, who could, of course, do no other than depart.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “I feel that my days are numbered,” said Becket; “I dreamt, last night, that I was put to death.”
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading “I feel that my days are numbered,” said Becket; “I dreamt, last night, that I was put to death.”
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading The poor monks were much distressed, and laid the letter before their guest, who could, of course, do no other than depart.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading The poor monks were much distressed, and laid the letter before their guest, who could, of course, do no other than depart.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The poor monks were much distressed, and laid the letter before their guest, who could, of course, do no other than depart.
dominionsnounUS /dəˈmɪnjənz/
plural of “dominion” — dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading “He who feeds the birds of the air, and clothes the lilies of the field, will provide for me and my fellow-exiles,” said he; and he soon after received an invitation from the King of France to choose any castle or convent in his dominions for his abode.
dreamtverbUS /drɛmt/
Experienced dreams during sleep.
From this reading “I feel that my days are numbered,” said Becket; “I dreamt, last night, that I was put to death.”
feedsnounUS /fiːdz/
plural of “feed” — food for domestic livestock
From this reading “He who feeds the birds of the air, and clothes the lilies of the field, will provide for me and my fellow-exiles,” said he; and he soon after received an invitation from the King of France to choose any castle or convent in his dominions for his abode.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “I feel that my days are numbered,” said Becket; “I dreamt, last night, that I was put to death.”
fellow-exiles
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From this reading “He who feeds the birds of the air, and clothes the lilies of the field, will provide for me and my fellow-exiles,” said he; and he soon after received an invitation from the King of France to choose any castle or convent in his dominions for his abode.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading “He who feeds the birds of the air, and clothes the lilies of the field, will provide for me and my fellow-exiles,” said he; and he soon after received an invitation from the King of France to choose any castle or convent in his dominions for his abode.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “He who feeds the birds of the air, and clothes the lilies of the field, will provide for me and my fellow-exiles,” said he; and he soon after received an invitation from the King of France to choose any castle or convent in his dominions for his abode.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading “He who feeds the birds of the air, and clothes the lilies of the field, will provide for me and my fellow-exiles,” said he; and he soon after received an invitation from the King of France to choose any castle or convent in his dominions for his abode.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “He who feeds the birds of the air, and clothes the lilies of the field, will provide for me and my fellow-exiles,” said he; and he soon after received an invitation from the King of France to choose any castle or convent in his dominions for his abode.
the act of departing
From this reading “Do you think you are going to be a martyr?” said the abbot.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The poor monks were much distressed, and laid the letter before their guest, who could, of course, do no other than depart.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He who feeds the birds of the air, and clothes the lilies of the field, will provide for me and my fellow-exiles,” said he; and he soon after received an invitation from the King of France to choose any castle or convent in his dominions for his abode.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “He who feeds the birds of the air, and clothes the lilies of the field, will provide for me and my fellow-exiles,” said he; and he soon after received an invitation from the King of France to choose any castle or convent in his dominions for his abode.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I feel that my days are numbered,” said Becket; “I dreamt, last night, that I was put to death.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “He who feeds the birds of the air, and clothes the lilies of the field, will provide for me and my fellow-exiles,” said he; and he soon after received an invitation from the King of France to choose any castle or convent in his dominions for his abode.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading “He who feeds the birds of the air, and clothes the lilies of the field, will provide for me and my fellow-exiles,” said he; and he soon after received an invitation from the King of France to choose any castle or convent in his dominions for his abode.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading “He who feeds the birds of the air, and clothes the lilies of the field, will provide for me and my fellow-exiles,” said he; and he soon after received an invitation from the King of France to choose any castle or convent in his dominions for his abode.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He selected the Abbey of St. Columba, a little beyond the walls of Sens, and took leave of the brethren at Pontigny, with such a burst of tears that the abbot remarked them with surprise, and begged to know their cause.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The poor monks were much distressed, and laid the letter before their guest, who could, of course, do no other than depart.
immediately past
From this reading “I feel that my days are numbered,” said Becket; “I dreamt, last night, that I was put to death.”
go away from a place
From this reading He selected the Abbey of St. Columba, a little beyond the walls of Sens, and took leave of the brethren at Pontigny, with such a burst of tears that the abbot remarked them with surprise, and begged to know their cause.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The poor monks were much distressed, and laid the letter before their guest, who could, of course, do no other than depart.
liliesnounUS /ˈlɪliz/
plural of “lily” — any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading “He who feeds the birds of the air, and clothes the lilies of the field, will provide for me and my fellow-exiles,” said he; and he soon after received an invitation from the King of France to choose any castle or convent in his dominions for his abode.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He selected the Abbey of St. Columba, a little beyond the walls of Sens, and took leave of the brethren at Pontigny, with such a burst of tears that the abbot remarked them with surprise, and begged to know their cause.
martyrnounUS /ˈmɑːrtər/
one who suffers for the sake of principle
From this reading “Do you think you are going to be a martyr?” said the abbot.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “He who feeds the birds of the air, and clothes the lilies of the field, will provide for me and my fellow-exiles,” said he; and he soon after received an invitation from the King of France to choose any castle or convent in his dominions for his abode.
monksnounUS /mʌŋks/
plural of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading The poor monks were much distressed, and laid the letter before their guest, who could, of course, do no other than depart.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The poor monks were much distressed, and laid the letter before their guest, who could, of course, do no other than depart.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “He who feeds the birds of the air, and clothes the lilies of the field, will provide for me and my fellow-exiles,” said he; and he soon after received an invitation from the King of France to choose any castle or convent in his dominions for his abode.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “I feel that my days are numbered,” said Becket; “I dreamt, last night, that I was put to death.”
not any; not one
From this reading The poor monks were much distressed, and laid the letter before their guest, who could, of course, do no other than depart.
numberedverbUS /ˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity
From this reading “I feel that my days are numbered,” said Becket; “I dreamt, last night, that I was put to death.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The poor monks were much distressed, and laid the letter before their guest, who could, of course, do no other than depart.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “He who feeds the birds of the air, and clothes the lilies of the field, will provide for me and my fellow-exiles,” said he; and he soon after received an invitation from the King of France to choose any castle or convent in his dominions for his abode.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The poor monks were much distressed, and laid the letter before their guest, who could, of course, do no other than depart.
Pontigny
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He selected the Abbey of St. Columba, a little beyond the walls of Sens, and took leave of the brethren at Pontigny, with such a burst of tears that the abbot remarked them with surprise, and begged to know their cause.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The poor monks were much distressed, and laid the letter before their guest, who could, of course, do no other than depart.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading “He who feeds the birds of the air, and clothes the lilies of the field, will provide for me and my fellow-exiles,” said he; and he soon after received an invitation from the King of France to choose any castle or convent in his dominions for his abode.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “I feel that my days are numbered,” said Becket; “I dreamt, last night, that I was put to death.”
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading “He who feeds the birds of the air, and clothes the lilies of the field, will provide for me and my fellow-exiles,” said he; and he soon after received an invitation from the King of France to choose any castle or convent in his dominions for his abode.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading He selected the Abbey of St. Columba, a little beyond the walls of Sens, and took leave of the brethren at Pontigny, with such a burst of tears that the abbot remarked them with surprise, and begged to know their cause.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “He who feeds the birds of the air, and clothes the lilies of the field, will provide for me and my fellow-exiles,” said he; and he soon after received an invitation from the King of France to choose any castle or convent in his dominions for his abode.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading He selected the Abbey of St. Columba, a little beyond the walls of Sens, and took leave of the brethren at Pontigny, with such a burst of tears that the abbot remarked them with surprise, and begged to know their cause.
SensnounUS /senz/
street names for marijuana
From this reading He selected the Abbey of St. Columba, a little beyond the walls of Sens, and took leave of the brethren at Pontigny, with such a burst of tears that the abbot remarked them with surprise, and begged to know their cause.
in the near future
From this reading “He who feeds the birds of the air, and clothes the lilies of the field, will provide for me and my fellow-exiles,” said he; and he soon after received an invitation from the King of France to choose any castle or convent in his dominions for his abode.
St
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From this reading He selected the Abbey of St. Columba, a little beyond the walls of Sens, and took leave of the brethren at Pontigny, with such a burst of tears that the abbot remarked them with surprise, and begged to know their cause.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He selected the Abbey of St. Columba, a little beyond the walls of Sens, and took leave of the brethren at Pontigny, with such a burst of tears that the abbot remarked them with surprise, and begged to know their cause.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading He selected the Abbey of St. Columba, a little beyond the walls of Sens, and took leave of the brethren at Pontigny, with such a burst of tears that the abbot remarked them with surprise, and begged to know their cause.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading He selected the Abbey of St. Columba, a little beyond the walls of Sens, and took leave of the brethren at Pontigny, with such a burst of tears that the abbot remarked them with surprise, and begged to know their cause.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The poor monks were much distressed, and laid the letter before their guest, who could, of course, do no other than depart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He selected the Abbey of St. Columba, a little beyond the walls of Sens, and took leave of the brethren at Pontigny, with such a burst of tears that the abbot remarked them with surprise, and begged to know their cause.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The poor monks were much distressed, and laid the letter before their guest, who could, of course, do no other than depart.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The poor monks were much distressed, and laid the letter before their guest, who could, of course, do no other than depart.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He selected the Abbey of St. Columba, a little beyond the walls of Sens, and took leave of the brethren at Pontigny, with such a burst of tears that the abbot remarked them with surprise, and begged to know their cause.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Do you think you are going to be a martyr?” said the abbot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “He who feeds the birds of the air, and clothes the lilies of the field, will provide for me and my fellow-exiles,” said he; and he soon after received an invitation from the King of France to choose any castle or convent in his dominions for his abode.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He selected the Abbey of St. Columba, a little beyond the walls of Sens, and took leave of the brethren at Pontigny, with such a burst of tears that the abbot remarked them with surprise, and begged to know their cause.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading He selected the Abbey of St. Columba, a little beyond the walls of Sens, and took leave of the brethren at Pontigny, with such a burst of tears that the abbot remarked them with surprise, and begged to know their cause.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I feel that my days are numbered,” said Becket; “I dreamt, last night, that I was put to death.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The poor monks were much distressed, and laid the letter before their guest, who could, of course, do no other than depart.
which person or people
From this reading The poor monks were much distressed, and laid the letter before their guest, who could, of course, do no other than depart.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “He who feeds the birds of the air, and clothes the lilies of the field, will provide for me and my fellow-exiles,” said he; and he soon after received an invitation from the King of France to choose any castle or convent in his dominions for his abode.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He selected the Abbey of St. Columba, a little beyond the walls of Sens, and took leave of the brethren at Pontigny, with such a burst of tears that the abbot remarked them with surprise, and begged to know their cause.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do you think you are going to be a martyr?” said the abbot.
