Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading A NIGHT IN ELY The Isle of Ely, with the city in its midst, and the cathedral in the midst of the city, is more ecclesiastical than Rome itself.

(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 The secular power was committed to a 'Temporal Steward,' who held his office for life, and discharged the functions of High Sheriff, and the Bishop washed his hands of all blood-guiltiness.

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

From this reading A NIGHT IN ELY The Isle of Ely, with the city in its midst, and the cathedral in the midst of the city, is more ecclesiastical than Rome itself.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He did not indeed sit in the courts himself, and himself sentence to the block and the gallows, any more than did the Pope himself consign offenders to the flames.

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 Until comparatively recent times the Bishop was a petty prince therein, exercising powers of life and death.

possessive form of “bishop” — 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 The courts of justice were, however, held in the Bishop's name, and the gaols were institutions under his jurisdiction.

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading He did not indeed sit in the courts himself, and himself sentence to the block and the gallows, any more than did the Pope himself consign offenders to the flames.

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From this reading The secular power was committed to a 'Temporal Steward,' who held his office for life, and discharged the functions of High Sheriff, and the Bishop washed his hands of all blood-guiltiness.

any large and important church

From this reading A NIGHT IN ELY The Isle of Ely, with the city in its midst, and the cathedral in the midst of the city, is more ecclesiastical than Rome itself.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading A NIGHT IN ELY The Isle of Ely, with the city in its midst, and the cathedral in the midst of the city, is more ecclesiastical than Rome itself.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading The secular power was committed to a 'Temporal Steward,' who held his office for life, and discharged the functions of High Sheriff, and the Bishop washed his hands of all blood-guiltiness.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading Until comparatively recent times the Bishop was a petty prince therein, exercising powers of life and death.

commit forever; commit irrevocably

From this reading He did not indeed sit in the courts himself, and himself sentence to the block and the gallows, any more than did the Pope himself consign offenders to the flames.

plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading He did not indeed sit in the courts himself, and himself sentence to the block and the gallows, any more than did the Pope himself consign offenders to the flames.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Until comparatively recent times the Bishop was a petty prince therein, exercising powers of life and death.

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

From this reading He did not indeed sit in the courts himself, and himself sentence to the block and the gallows, any more than did the Pope himself consign offenders to the flames.

having lost your job

From this reading The secular power was committed to a 'Temporal Steward,' who held his office for life, and discharged the functions of High Sheriff, and the Bishop washed his hands of all blood-guiltiness.

of or associated with a church (especially a Christian Church)

From this reading A NIGHT IN ELY The Isle of Ely, with the city in its midst, and the cathedral in the midst of the city, is more ecclesiastical than Rome itself.

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From this reading A NIGHT IN ELY The Isle of Ely, with the city in its midst, and the cathedral in the midst of the city, is more ecclesiastical than Rome itself.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading Until comparatively recent times the Bishop was a petty prince therein, exercising powers of life and death.

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading He did not indeed sit in the courts himself, and himself sentence to the block and the gallows, any more than did the Pope himself consign offenders to the flames.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The secular power was committed to a 'Temporal Steward,' who held his office for life, and discharged the functions of High Sheriff, and the Bishop washed his hands of all blood-guiltiness.

plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)

From this reading The secular power was committed to a 'Temporal Steward,' who held his office for life, and discharged the functions of High Sheriff, and the Bishop washed his hands of all blood-guiltiness.

an instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which a condemned person is executed by hanging

From this reading He did not indeed sit in the courts himself, and himself sentence to the block and the gallows, any more than did the Pope himself consign offenders to the flames.

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

From this reading The courts of justice were, however, held in the Bishop's name, and the gaols were institutions under his jurisdiction.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The secular power was committed to a 'Temporal Steward,' who held his office for life, and discharged the functions of High Sheriff, and the Bishop washed his hands of all blood-guiltiness.

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

From this reading He did not indeed sit in the courts himself, and himself sentence to the block and the gallows, any more than did the Pope himself consign offenders to the flames.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The secular power was committed to a 'Temporal Steward,' who held his office for life, and discharged the functions of High Sheriff, and the Bishop washed his hands of all blood-guiltiness.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The secular power was committed to a 'Temporal Steward,' who held his office for life, and discharged the functions of High Sheriff, and the Bishop washed his hands of all blood-guiltiness.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He did not indeed sit in the courts himself, and himself sentence to the block and the gallows, any more than did the Pope himself consign offenders to the flames.

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

From this reading The secular power was committed to a 'Temporal Steward,' who held his office for life, and discharged the functions of High Sheriff, and the Bishop washed his hands of all blood-guiltiness.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The courts of justice were, however, held in the Bishop's name, and the gaols were institutions under his jurisdiction.

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

From this reading A NIGHT IN ELY The Isle of Ely, with the city in its midst, and the cathedral in the midst of the city, is more ecclesiastical than Rome itself.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading He did not indeed sit in the courts himself, and himself sentence to the block and the gallows, any more than did the Pope himself consign offenders to the flames.

plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading The courts of justice were, however, held in the Bishop's name, and the gaols were institutions under his jurisdiction.

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

From this reading A NIGHT IN ELY The Isle of Ely, with the city in its midst, and the cathedral in the midst of the city, is more ecclesiastical than Rome itself.

a small island

From this reading A NIGHT IN ELY The Isle of Ely, with the city in its midst, and the cathedral in the midst of the city, is more ecclesiastical than Rome itself.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A NIGHT IN ELY The Isle of Ely, with the city in its midst, and the cathedral in the midst of the city, is more ecclesiastical than Rome itself.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading A NIGHT IN ELY The Isle of Ely, with the city in its midst, and the cathedral in the midst of the city, is more ecclesiastical than Rome itself.

(law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law

From this reading The courts of justice were, however, held in the Bishop's name, and the gaols were institutions under his jurisdiction.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading The courts of justice were, however, held in the Bishop's name, and the gaols were institutions under his jurisdiction.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Until comparatively recent times the Bishop was a petty prince therein, exercising powers of life and death.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading A NIGHT IN ELY The Isle of Ely, with the city in its midst, and the cathedral in the midst of the city, is more ecclesiastical than Rome itself.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A NIGHT IN ELY The Isle of Ely, with the city in its midst, and the cathedral in the midst of the city, is more ecclesiastical than Rome itself.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The courts of justice were, however, held in the Bishop's name, and the gaols were institutions under his jurisdiction.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading A NIGHT IN ELY The Isle of Ely, with the city in its midst, and the cathedral in the midst of the city, is more ecclesiastical than Rome itself.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not indeed sit in the courts himself, and himself sentence to the block and the gallows, any more than did the Pope himself consign offenders to the flames.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A NIGHT IN ELY The Isle of Ely, with the city in its midst, and the cathedral in the midst of the city, is more ecclesiastical than Rome itself.

plural of “offender” — a person who transgresses moral or civil law

From this reading He did not indeed sit in the courts himself, and himself sentence to the block and the gallows, any more than did the Pope himself consign offenders to the flames.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The secular power was committed to a 'Temporal Steward,' who held his office for life, and discharged the functions of High Sheriff, and the Bishop washed his hands of all blood-guiltiness.

inferior in rank or status

From this reading Until comparatively recent times the Bishop was a petty prince therein, exercising powers of life and death.

the head of the Roman Catholic Church

From this reading He did not indeed sit in the courts himself, and himself sentence to the block and the gallows, any more than did the Pope himself consign offenders to the flames.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading The secular power was committed to a 'Temporal Steward,' who held his office for life, and discharged the functions of High Sheriff, and the Bishop washed his hands of all blood-guiltiness.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading Until comparatively recent times the Bishop was a petty prince therein, exercising powers of life and death.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading Until comparatively recent times the Bishop was a petty prince therein, exercising powers of life and death.

new

From this reading Until comparatively recent times the Bishop was a petty prince therein, exercising powers of life and death.

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading A NIGHT IN ELY The Isle of Ely, with the city in its midst, and the cathedral in the midst of the city, is more ecclesiastical than Rome itself.

of or relating to the doctrine that rejects religion and religious considerations

From this reading The secular power was committed to a 'Temporal Steward,' who held his office for life, and discharged the functions of High Sheriff, and the Bishop washed his hands of all blood-guiltiness.

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading He did not indeed sit in the courts himself, and himself sentence to the block and the gallows, any more than did the Pope himself consign offenders to the flames.

the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

From this reading The secular power was committed to a 'Temporal Steward,' who held his office for life, and discharged the functions of High Sheriff, and the Bishop washed his hands of all blood-guiltiness.

be seated

From this reading He did not indeed sit in the courts himself, and himself sentence to the block and the gallows, any more than did the Pope himself consign offenders to the flames.

someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else

From this reading The secular power was committed to a 'Temporal Steward,' who held his office for life, and discharged the functions of High Sheriff, and the Bishop washed his hands of all blood-guiltiness.

not eternal

From this reading The secular power was committed to a 'Temporal Steward,' who held his office for life, and discharged the functions of High Sheriff, and the Bishop washed his hands of all blood-guiltiness.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A NIGHT IN ELY The Isle of Ely, with the city in its midst, and the cathedral in the midst of the city, is more ecclesiastical than Rome itself.

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

From this reading A NIGHT IN ELY The Isle of Ely, with the city in its midst, and the cathedral in the midst of the city, is more ecclesiastical than Rome itself.

(formal) in or into that thing or place

From this reading Until comparatively recent times the Bishop was a petty prince therein, exercising powers of life and death.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Until comparatively recent times the Bishop was a petty prince therein, exercising powers of life and death.

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

From this reading He did not indeed sit in the courts himself, and himself sentence to the block and the gallows, any more than did the Pope himself consign offenders to the flames.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The courts of justice were, however, held in the Bishop's name, and the gaols were institutions under his jurisdiction.

up to a particular time

From this reading Until comparatively recent times the Bishop was a petty prince therein, exercising powers of life and death.

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

From this reading Until comparatively recent times the Bishop was a petty prince therein, exercising powers of life and death.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading The secular power was committed to a 'Temporal Steward,' who held his office for life, and discharged the functions of High Sheriff, and the Bishop washed his hands of all blood-guiltiness.

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

From this reading The courts of justice were, however, held in the Bishop's name, and the gaols were institutions under his jurisdiction.

which person or people

From this reading The secular power was committed to a 'Temporal Steward,' who held his office for life, and discharged the functions of High Sheriff, and the Bishop washed his hands of all blood-guiltiness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A NIGHT IN ELY The Isle of Ely, with the city in its midst, and the cathedral in the midst of the city, is more ecclesiastical than Rome itself.