used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Abbot was then about to propose a walk in the cloister-garden, but she asked him, first to show her the treasures of the church.
AbbotnounUS /ˈæbət/
the superior of an abbey of monks
From this reading The Abbot was then about to propose a walk in the cloister-garden, but she asked him, first to show her the treasures of the church.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The Abbot was then about to propose a walk in the cloister-garden, but she asked him, first to show her the treasures of the church.
(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 Abbot tried hard to dissuade her from this wish; saying that their's was but a poor little monastery, and that his cousin, no doubt, had seen far better things on her travels, or at court, but it was all in vain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The mind of woman, however intellectual, ever delights in ornaments, jewels and fine garments.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The Abbot was then about to propose a walk in the cloister-garden, but she asked him, first to show her the treasures of the church.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dame Hadwig had meanwhile performed her devotions at the grave of the holy Gallus.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The Abbot tried hard to dissuade her from this wish; saying that their's was but a poor little monastery, and that his cousin, no doubt, had seen far better things on her travels, or at court, but it was all in vain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Abbot was then about to propose a walk in the cloister-garden, but she asked him, first to show her the treasures of the church.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The Abbot was then about to propose a walk in the cloister-garden, but she asked him, first to show her the treasures of the church.
cloister-garden
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From this reading The Abbot was then about to propose a walk in the cloister-garden, but she asked him, first to show her the treasures of the church.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The Abbot tried hard to dissuade her from this wish; saying that their's was but a poor little monastery, and that his cousin, no doubt, had seen far better things on her travels, or at court, but it was all in vain.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading The Abbot tried hard to dissuade her from this wish; saying that their's was but a poor little monastery, and that his cousin, no doubt, had seen far better things on her travels, or at court, but it was all in vain.
DamenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading Dame Hadwig had meanwhile performed her devotions at the grave of the holy Gallus.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading The mind of woman, however intellectual, ever delights in ornaments, jewels and fine garments.
devotions
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From this reading Dame Hadwig had meanwhile performed her devotions at the grave of the holy Gallus.
dissuadeverbUS /dɪˈsweɪd/
turn away from by persuasion
From this reading The Abbot tried hard to dissuade her from this wish; saying that their's was but a poor little monastery, and that his cousin, no doubt, had seen far better things on her travels, or at court, but it was all in vain.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The Abbot tried hard to dissuade her from this wish; saying that their's was but a poor little monastery, and that his cousin, no doubt, had seen far better things on her travels, or at court, but it was all in vain.
at any time
From this reading The mind of woman, however intellectual, ever delights in ornaments, jewels and fine garments.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The Abbot tried hard to dissuade her from this wish; saying that their's was but a poor little monastery, and that his cousin, no doubt, had seen far better things on her travels, or at court, but it was all in vain.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The mind of woman, however intellectual, ever delights in ornaments, jewels and fine garments.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The Abbot was then about to propose a walk in the cloister-garden, but she asked him, first to show her the treasures of the church.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Abbot tried hard to dissuade her from this wish; saying that their's was but a poor little monastery, and that his cousin, no doubt, had seen far better things on her travels, or at court, but it was all in vain.
GallusnounUS /ˈɡæləs/
elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)
From this reading Dame Hadwig had meanwhile performed her devotions at the grave of the holy Gallus.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading The mind of woman, however intellectual, ever delights in ornaments, jewels and fine garments.
death of a person
From this reading Dame Hadwig had meanwhile performed her devotions at the grave of the holy Gallus.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dame Hadwig had meanwhile performed her devotions at the grave of the holy Gallus.
Hadwig
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From this reading Dame Hadwig had meanwhile performed her devotions at the grave of the holy Gallus.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The Abbot tried hard to dissuade her from this wish; saying that their's was but a poor little monastery, and that his cousin, no doubt, had seen far better things on her travels, or at court, but it was all in vain.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dame Hadwig had meanwhile performed her devotions at the grave of the holy Gallus.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Abbot was then about to propose a walk in the cloister-garden, but she asked him, first to show her the treasures of the church.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Abbot tried hard to dissuade her from this wish; saying that their's was but a poor little monastery, and that his cousin, no doubt, had seen far better things on her travels, or at court, but it was all in vain.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading Dame Hadwig had meanwhile performed her devotions at the grave of the holy Gallus.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The mind of woman, however intellectual, ever delights in ornaments, jewels and fine garments.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the Monastery.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading The mind of woman, however intellectual, ever delights in ornaments, jewels and fine garments.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Abbot tried hard to dissuade her from this wish; saying that their's was but a poor little monastery, and that his cousin, no doubt, had seen far better things on her travels, or at court, but it was all in vain.
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading The mind of woman, however intellectual, ever delights in ornaments, jewels and fine garments.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Abbot tried hard to dissuade her from this wish; saying that their's was but a poor little monastery, and that his cousin, no doubt, had seen far better things on her travels, or at court, but it was all in vain.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Dame Hadwig had meanwhile performed her devotions at the grave of the holy Gallus.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The mind of woman, however intellectual, ever delights in ornaments, jewels and fine garments.
MonasterynounUS /ˈmɑːnəsteri/
the residence of a religious community
From this reading In the Monastery.
not any; not one
From this reading The Abbot tried hard to dissuade her from this wish; saying that their's was but a poor little monastery, and that his cousin, no doubt, had seen far better things on her travels, or at court, but it was all in vain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dame Hadwig had meanwhile performed her devotions at the grave of the holy Gallus.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Abbot tried hard to dissuade her from this wish; saying that their's was but a poor little monastery, and that his cousin, no doubt, had seen far better things on her travels, or at court, but it was all in vain.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Abbot tried hard to dissuade her from this wish; saying that their's was but a poor little monastery, and that his cousin, no doubt, had seen far better things on her travels, or at court, but it was all in vain.
ornamentsnounUS /ˈɔːrnəmənts/
plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify
From this reading The mind of woman, however intellectual, ever delights in ornaments, jewels and fine garments.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading Dame Hadwig had meanwhile performed her devotions at the grave of the holy Gallus.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The Abbot tried hard to dissuade her from this wish; saying that their's was but a poor little monastery, and that his cousin, no doubt, had seen far better things on her travels, or at court, but it was all in vain.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The Abbot was then about to propose a walk in the cloister-garden, but she asked him, first to show her the treasures of the church.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading The Abbot tried hard to dissuade her from this wish; saying that their's was but a poor little monastery, and that his cousin, no doubt, had seen far better things on her travels, or at court, but it was all in vain.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Abbot tried hard to dissuade her from this wish; saying that their's was but a poor little monastery, and that his cousin, no doubt, had seen far better things on her travels, or at court, but it was all in vain.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Abbot was then about to propose a walk in the cloister-garden, but she asked him, first to show her the treasures of the church.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The Abbot was then about to propose a walk in the cloister-garden, but she asked him, first to show her the treasures of the church.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Abbot tried hard to dissuade her from this wish; saying that their's was but a poor little monastery, and that his cousin, no doubt, had seen far better things on her travels, or at court, but it was all in vain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the Monastery.
their's
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From this reading The Abbot tried hard to dissuade her from this wish; saying that their's was but a poor little monastery, and that his cousin, no doubt, had seen far better things on her travels, or at court, but it was all in vain.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The Abbot was then about to propose a walk in the cloister-garden, but she asked him, first to show her the treasures of the church.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The Abbot tried hard to dissuade her from this wish; saying that their's was but a poor little monastery, and that his cousin, no doubt, had seen far better things on her travels, or at court, but it was all in vain.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Abbot tried hard to dissuade her from this wish; saying that their's was but a poor little monastery, and that his cousin, no doubt, had seen far better things on her travels, or at court, but it was all in vain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Abbot was then about to propose a walk in the cloister-garden, but she asked him, first to show her the treasures of the church.
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading The Abbot tried hard to dissuade her from this wish; saying that their's was but a poor little monastery, and that his cousin, no doubt, had seen far better things on her travels, or at court, but it was all in vain.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading The Abbot was then about to propose a walk in the cloister-garden, but she asked him, first to show her the treasures of the church.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The Abbot tried hard to dissuade her from this wish; saying that their's was but a poor little monastery, and that his cousin, no doubt, had seen far better things on her travels, or at court, but it was all in vain.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading The Abbot tried hard to dissuade her from this wish; saying that their's was but a poor little monastery, and that his cousin, no doubt, had seen far better things on her travels, or at court, but it was all in vain.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The Abbot was then about to propose a walk in the cloister-garden, but she asked him, first to show her the treasures of the church.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Abbot was then about to propose a walk in the cloister-garden, but she asked him, first to show her the treasures of the church.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading The Abbot tried hard to dissuade her from this wish; saying that their's was but a poor little monastery, and that his cousin, no doubt, had seen far better things on her travels, or at court, but it was all in vain.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The mind of woman, however intellectual, ever delights in ornaments, jewels and fine garments.
