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Fifteenth Century Prose and Verse

Chapter VI

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+Archbishop.+ And the Archbishop said to me, "I purpose not to oblige thee to the subtle arguments of Clerks, since thou art unable thereto! but I purpose to make thee obey to the determination of Holy Church."
+William.+ And I said, "Sir, by open evidence and great witness, a thousand years after the Incarnation of CHRIST, that determination which I have, here before you, rehearsed was accepted of Holy Church, as sufficient to the salvation of all them that would believe it faithfully, and work thereafter charitably.
But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"
+Archbishop.+ And the Archbishop said to me, "Well, well! thou shalt say otherwise ere that I leave thee!"
* * * * * =THE 2ND CHARGE OF THE SHREWSBURY MEN.= "But what sayest thou to this second point that is recorded against thee, by worthy men of Shrewsbury, saying that thou preachedst openly there that _the images ought not to be worshipped in any wise_?"
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Fifteenth Century Prose and Verse

Chapter VI

Chapter 6 of Fifteenth Century Prose and Verse is here in full — 322 sentences across 65 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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+Archbishop.+ And the Archbishop said to me, "I purpose not to oblige thee to the subtle arguments of Clerks, since thou art unable thereto! but I purpose to make thee obey to the determination of Holy Church."
/ˈɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp ənd ðə ˈɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp sed tuː miː aɪ ˈpɜːrpəs nɑːt tuː əˈblaɪdʒ ðiː tuː ðə ˈsʌtəl ˈɑːrɡjəmənts ʌv klɜːrks sɪns ðaʊ ɑːrt əˈneɪbəl ˈðertuː bʌt aɪ ˈpɜːrpəs tuː meɪk ðiː oʊˈbeɪ tuː ðə dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən ʌv ˈhoʊli tʃɜːrtʃ/
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+William.+ And I said, "Sir, by open evidence and great witness, a thousand years after the Incarnation of CHRIST, that determination which I have, here before you, rehearsed was accepted of Holy Church, as sufficient to the salvation of all them that would believe it faithfully, and work thereafter charitably.
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But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"
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+Archbishop.+ And the Archbishop said to me, "Well, well! thou shalt say otherwise ere that I leave thee!"
/ˈɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp ənd ðə ˈɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp sed tuː miː wel wel ðaʊ ʃælt seɪ ˈʌðərwaɪz er ðæt aɪ liːv ðiː/
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* * * * * =THE 2ND CHARGE OF THE SHREWSBURY MEN.= "But what sayest thou to this second point that is recorded against thee, by worthy men of Shrewsbury, saying that thou preachedst openly there that _the images ought not to be worshipped in any wise_?"

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charitably adverb US /ˈtʃerɪtəbli/

in a charitable manner

From this reading “+William.+ And I said, "Sir, by open evidence and great witness, a thousand years after the Incarnation of CHRIST, that determination which I have, here before you, rehearsed was accepted of Holy Church, as sufficient to the salvation of all them that would believe it faithfully, and work thereafter charitably.”

CHRIST's noun US /kraɪsts/

possessive form of “christ” — a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading “But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"”

Incarnation noun US /ˌɪnˈkɑːrˈneɪʃən/

a new personification of a familiar idea

From this reading “+William.+ And I said, "Sir, by open evidence and great witness, a thousand years after the Incarnation of CHRIST, that determination which I have, here before you, rehearsed was accepted of Holy Church, as sufficient to the salvation of all them that would believe it faithfully, and work thereafter charitably.”

loosed verb US /luːst/

past form of “loose” — grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading “But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"”

rehearsed verb US /riˈhɜːrst/

past form of “rehearse” — engage in a rehearsal

From this reading “+William.+ And I said, "Sir, by open evidence and great witness, a thousand years after the Incarnation of CHRIST, that determination which I have, here before you, rehearsed was accepted of Holy Church, as sufficient to the salvation of all them that would believe it faithfully, and work thereafter charitably.”

Sacrament noun US /ˈsækrəmənt/

a formal religious ceremony conferring a specific grace on those who receive it

From this reading “But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"”

thereto adverb US /ˈðertuː/

to that

From this reading “+Archbishop.+ And the Archbishop said to me, "I purpose not to oblige thee to the subtle arguments of Clerks, since thou art unable thereto! but I purpose to make thee obey to the determination of Holy Church."”

worshipful adjective US /ˈwɜːrʃəpfəl/

showing adoration

From this reading “But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"”

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thousand years noun + noun

In this reading “+William.+ And I said, "Sir, by open evidence and great witness, a thousand years after the Incarnation of CHRIST, that determination which I have, here before you, rehearsed was accepted of Holy Church, as sufficient to the salvation of all them that would believe it faithfully, and work thereafter charitably.”

CHARGE OF verb + particle

In this reading “* * * * * =THE 2ND CHARGE OF THE SHREWSBURY MEN.= "But what sayest thou to this second point that is recorded against thee, by worthy men of Shrewsbury, saying that thou preachedst openly there that _the images ought not to be worshipped in any wise_?"”

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1274

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From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

2

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From this reading * * * * * =THE 2ND CHARGE OF THE SHREWSBURY MEN.= "But what sayest thou to this second point that is recorded against thee, by worthy men of Shrewsbury, saying that thou preachedst openly there that _the images ought not to be worshipped in any wise_?"

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading +William.+ And I said, "Sir, by open evidence and great witness, a thousand years after the Incarnation of CHRIST, that determination which I have, here before you, rehearsed was accepted of Holy Church, as sufficient to the salvation of all them that would believe it faithfully, and work thereafter charitably.

acceptedadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪd/

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading +William.+ And I said, "Sir, by open evidence and great witness, a thousand years after the Incarnation of CHRIST, that determination which I have, here before you, rehearsed was accepted of Holy Church, as sufficient to the salvation of all them that would believe it faithfully, and work thereafter charitably.

AccidentnounUS /ˈæksədənt/

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

ACQUINAS

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From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading +William.+ And I said, "Sir, by open evidence and great witness, a thousand years after the Incarnation of CHRIST, that determination which I have, here before you, rehearsed was accepted of Holy Church, as sufficient to the salvation of all them that would believe it faithfully, and work thereafter charitably.

againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading * * * * * =THE 2ND CHARGE OF THE SHREWSBURY MEN.= "But what sayest thou to this second point that is recorded against thee, by worthy men of Shrewsbury, saying that thou preachedst openly there that _the images ought not to be worshipped in any wise_?"

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 +William.+ And I said, "Sir, by open evidence and great witness, a thousand years after the Incarnation of CHRIST, that determination which I have, here before you, rehearsed was accepted of Holy Church, as sufficient to the salvation of all them that would believe it faithfully, and work thereafter charitably.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

AndconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading +Archbishop.+ And the Archbishop said to me, "I purpose not to oblige thee to the subtle arguments of Clerks, since thou art unable thereto! but I purpose to make thee obey to the determination of Holy Church."

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

approveth

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From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

ArchbishopnounUS /ˈɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/

a bishop of highest rank

From this reading +Archbishop.+ And the Archbishop said to me, "I purpose not to oblige thee to the subtle arguments of Clerks, since thou art unable thereto! but I purpose to make thee obey to the determination of Holy Church."

argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/

plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading +Archbishop.+ And the Archbishop said to me, "I purpose not to oblige thee to the subtle arguments of Clerks, since thou art unable thereto! but I purpose to make thee obey to the determination of Holy Church."

artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading +Archbishop.+ And the Archbishop said to me, "I purpose not to oblige thee to the subtle arguments of Clerks, since thou art unable thereto! but I purpose to make thee obey to the determination of Holy Church."

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading +William.+ And I said, "Sir, by open evidence and great witness, a thousand years after the Incarnation of CHRIST, that determination which I have, here before you, rehearsed was accepted of Holy Church, as sufficient to the salvation of all them that would believe it faithfully, and work thereafter charitably.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading * * * * * =THE 2ND CHARGE OF THE SHREWSBURY MEN.= "But what sayest thou to this second point that is recorded against thee, by worthy men of Shrewsbury, saying that thou preachedst openly there that _the images ought not to be worshipped in any wise_?"

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading +William.+ And I said, "Sir, by open evidence and great witness, a thousand years after the Incarnation of CHRIST, that determination which I have, here before you, rehearsed was accepted of Holy Church, as sufficient to the salvation of all them that would believe it faithfully, and work thereafter charitably.

beliefnounUS /bɪˈliːf/

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading +William.+ And I said, "Sir, by open evidence and great witness, a thousand years after the Incarnation of CHRIST, that determination which I have, here before you, rehearsed was accepted of Holy Church, as sufficient to the salvation of all them that would believe it faithfully, and work thereafter charitably.

bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

broughtverbUS /brɔːt/

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading +Archbishop.+ And the Archbishop said to me, "I purpose not to oblige thee to the subtle arguments of Clerks, since thou art unable thereto! but I purpose to make thee obey to the determination of Holy Church."

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading +William.+ And I said, "Sir, by open evidence and great witness, a thousand years after the Incarnation of CHRIST, that determination which I have, here before you, rehearsed was accepted of Holy Church, as sufficient to the salvation of all them that would believe it faithfully, and work thereafter charitably.

callingnounUS /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

CHARGEverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading * * * * * =THE 2ND CHARGE OF THE SHREWSBURY MEN.= "But what sayest thou to this second point that is recorded against thee, by worthy men of Shrewsbury, saying that thou preachedst openly there that _the images ought not to be worshipped in any wise_?"

charitablyadverbUS /ˈtʃerɪtəbli/

in a charitable manner

From this reading +William.+ And I said, "Sir, by open evidence and great witness, a thousand years after the Incarnation of CHRIST, that determination which I have, here before you, rehearsed was accepted of Holy Church, as sufficient to the salvation of all them that would believe it faithfully, and work thereafter charitably.

CHRISTnounUS /kraɪst/

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading +William.+ And I said, "Sir, by open evidence and great witness, a thousand years after the Incarnation of CHRIST, that determination which I have, here before you, rehearsed was accepted of Holy Church, as sufficient to the salvation of all them that would believe it faithfully, and work thereafter charitably.

CHRIST'snounUS /kraɪsts/

possessive form of “christ” — a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

ChurchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading +Archbishop.+ And the Archbishop said to me, "I purpose not to oblige thee to the subtle arguments of Clerks, since thou art unable thereto! but I purpose to make thee obey to the determination of Holy Church."

ClerksnounUS /klɜːrks/

plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading +Archbishop.+ And the Archbishop said to me, "I purpose not to oblige thee to the subtle arguments of Clerks, since thou art unable thereto! but I purpose to make thee obey to the determination of Holy Church."

dnounUS /diː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

dareverbUS /der/

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

denyverbUS /dɪˈnaɪ/

declare untrue; contradict

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading +Archbishop.+ And the Archbishop said to me, "I purpose not to oblige thee to the subtle arguments of Clerks, since thou art unable thereto! but I purpose to make thee obey to the determination of Holy Church."

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

enunciationnoun

the articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

ereconjunctionUS /er/

an old word for “before”

From this reading +Archbishop.+ And the Archbishop said to me, "Well, well! thou shalt say otherwise ere that I leave thee!"

evidencenounUS /ˈevədəns/

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading +William.+ And I said, "Sir, by open evidence and great witness, a thousand years after the Incarnation of CHRIST, that determination which I have, here before you, rehearsed was accepted of Holy Church, as sufficient to the salvation of all them that would believe it faithfully, and work thereafter charitably.

faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/

in a faithful manner

From this reading +William.+ And I said, "Sir, by open evidence and great witness, a thousand years after the Incarnation of CHRIST, that determination which I have, here before you, rehearsed was accepted of Holy Church, as sufficient to the salvation of all them that would believe it faithfully, and work thereafter charitably.

FiendnounUS /fiːnd/

a cruel wicked and inhuman person

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

FriarnounUS /ˈfraɪər/

a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

friar's

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From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

GODnounUS /ɡɑːd/

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

GOD'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/

possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

grantverbUS /ɡrænt/

let have

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading +William.+ And I said, "Sir, by open evidence and great witness, a thousand years after the Incarnation of CHRIST, that determination which I have, here before you, rehearsed was accepted of Holy Church, as sufficient to the salvation of all them that would believe it faithfully, and work thereafter charitably.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading +William.+ And I said, "Sir, by open evidence and great witness, a thousand years after the Incarnation of CHRIST, that determination which I have, here before you, rehearsed was accepted of Holy Church, as sufficient to the salvation of all them that would believe it faithfully, and work thereafter charitably.

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading +William.+ And I said, "Sir, by open evidence and great witness, a thousand years after the Incarnation of CHRIST, that determination which I have, here before you, rehearsed was accepted of Holy Church, as sufficient to the salvation of all them that would believe it faithfully, and work thereafter charitably.

HolynounUS /ˈhoʊli/

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading +Archbishop.+ And the Archbishop said to me, "I purpose not to oblige thee to the subtle arguments of Clerks, since thou art unable thereto! but I purpose to make thee obey to the determination of Holy Church."

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading +Archbishop.+ And the Archbishop said to me, "I purpose not to oblige thee to the subtle arguments of Clerks, since thou art unable thereto! but I purpose to make thee obey to the determination of Holy Church."

imagesnounUS /ˈɪmədʒəz/

plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation

From this reading * * * * * =THE 2ND CHARGE OF THE SHREWSBURY MEN.= "But what sayest thou to this second point that is recorded against thee, by worthy men of Shrewsbury, saying that thou preachedst openly there that _the images ought not to be worshipped in any wise_?"

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

IncarnationnounUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːrˈneɪʃən/

a new personification of a familiar idea

From this reading +William.+ And I said, "Sir, by open evidence and great witness, a thousand years after the Incarnation of CHRIST, that determination which I have, here before you, rehearsed was accepted of Holy Church, as sufficient to the salvation of all them that would believe it faithfully, and work thereafter charitably.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading * * * * * =THE 2ND CHARGE OF THE SHREWSBURY MEN.= "But what sayest thou to this second point that is recorded against thee, by worthy men of Shrewsbury, saying that thou preachedst openly there that _the images ought not to be worshipped in any wise_?"

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading +William.+ And I said, "Sir, by open evidence and great witness, a thousand years after the Incarnation of CHRIST, that determination which I have, here before you, rehearsed was accepted of Holy Church, as sufficient to the salvation of all them that would believe it faithfully, and work thereafter charitably.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

lawnounUS /lɔː/

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

leaveverbUS /liːv/

go away from a place

From this reading +Archbishop.+ And the Archbishop said to me, "Well, well! thou shalt say otherwise ere that I leave thee!"

loosedverbUS /luːst/

past form of “loose” — grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading +Archbishop.+ And the Archbishop said to me, "I purpose not to oblige thee to the subtle arguments of Clerks, since thou art unable thereto! but I purpose to make thee obey to the determination of Holy Church."

matternounUS /ˈmætər/

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading +Archbishop.+ And the Archbishop said to me, "I purpose not to oblige thee to the subtle arguments of Clerks, since thou art unable thereto! but I purpose to make thee obey to the determination of Holy Church."

MENnounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading * * * * * =THE 2ND CHARGE OF THE SHREWSBURY MEN.= "But what sayest thou to this second point that is recorded against thee, by worthy men of Shrewsbury, saying that thou preachedst openly there that _the images ought not to be worshipped in any wise_?"

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

NDnoun

a yellow trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs in monazite and bastnasite in association with cerium and lanthanum and praseodymium

From this reading * * * * * =THE 2ND CHARGE OF THE SHREWSBURY MEN.= "But what sayest thou to this second point that is recorded against thee, by worthy men of Shrewsbury, saying that thou preachedst openly there that _the images ought not to be worshipped in any wise_?"

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading +Archbishop.+ And the Archbishop said to me, "I purpose not to oblige thee to the subtle arguments of Clerks, since thou art unable thereto! but I purpose to make thee obey to the determination of Holy Church."

obeyverbUS /oʊˈbeɪ/

be obedient to

From this reading +Archbishop.+ And the Archbishop said to me, "I purpose not to oblige thee to the subtle arguments of Clerks, since thou art unable thereto! but I purpose to make thee obey to the determination of Holy Church."

obligeverbUS /əˈblaɪdʒ/

force somebody to do something

From this reading +Archbishop.+ And the Archbishop said to me, "I purpose not to oblige thee to the subtle arguments of Clerks, since thou art unable thereto! but I purpose to make thee obey to the determination of Holy Church."

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading +Archbishop.+ And the Archbishop said to me, "I purpose not to oblige thee to the subtle arguments of Clerks, since thou art unable thereto! but I purpose to make thee obey to the determination of Holy Church."

openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/

To move from a closed position.

From this reading +William.+ And I said, "Sir, by open evidence and great witness, a thousand years after the Incarnation of CHRIST, that determination which I have, here before you, rehearsed was accepted of Holy Church, as sufficient to the salvation of all them that would believe it faithfully, and work thereafter charitably.

openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/

in an open way

From this reading * * * * * =THE 2ND CHARGE OF THE SHREWSBURY MEN.= "But what sayest thou to this second point that is recorded against thee, by worthy men of Shrewsbury, saying that thou preachedst openly there that _the images ought not to be worshipped in any wise_?"

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

otherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/

in other respects or ways

From this reading +Archbishop.+ And the Archbishop said to me, "Well, well! thou shalt say otherwise ere that I leave thee!"

oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading * * * * * =THE 2ND CHARGE OF THE SHREWSBURY MEN.= "But what sayest thou to this second point that is recorded against thee, by worthy men of Shrewsbury, saying that thou preachedst openly there that _the images ought not to be worshipped in any wise_?"

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading * * * * * =THE 2ND CHARGE OF THE SHREWSBURY MEN.= "But what sayest thou to this second point that is recorded against thee, by worthy men of Shrewsbury, saying that thou preachedst openly there that _the images ought not to be worshipped in any wise_?"

preachedst

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

From this reading * * * * * =THE 2ND CHARGE OF THE SHREWSBURY MEN.= "But what sayest thou to this second point that is recorded against thee, by worthy men of Shrewsbury, saying that thou preachedst openly there that _the images ought not to be worshipped in any wise_?"

purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading +Archbishop.+ And the Archbishop said to me, "I purpose not to oblige thee to the subtle arguments of Clerks, since thou art unable thereto! but I purpose to make thee obey to the determination of Holy Church."

recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading * * * * * =THE 2ND CHARGE OF THE SHREWSBURY MEN.= "But what sayest thou to this second point that is recorded against thee, by worthy men of Shrewsbury, saying that thou preachedst openly there that _the images ought not to be worshipped in any wise_?"

rehearsedverbUS /riˈhɜːrst/

past form of “rehearse” — engage in a rehearsal

From this reading +William.+ And I said, "Sir, by open evidence and great witness, a thousand years after the Incarnation of CHRIST, that determination which I have, here before you, rehearsed was accepted of Holy Church, as sufficient to the salvation of all them that would believe it faithfully, and work thereafter charitably.

SacramentnounUS /ˈsækrəmənt/

a formal religious ceremony conferring a specific grace on those who receive it

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading +Archbishop.+ And the Archbishop said to me, "I purpose not to oblige thee to the subtle arguments of Clerks, since thou art unable thereto! but I purpose to make thee obey to the determination of Holy Church."

salvationnounUS /sælˈveɪʃən/

(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil

From this reading +William.+ And I said, "Sir, by open evidence and great witness, a thousand years after the Incarnation of CHRIST, that determination which I have, here before you, rehearsed was accepted of Holy Church, as sufficient to the salvation of all them that would believe it faithfully, and work thereafter charitably.

sayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading +Archbishop.+ And the Archbishop said to me, "Well, well! thou shalt say otherwise ere that I leave thee!"

sayest

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

From this reading * * * * * =THE 2ND CHARGE OF THE SHREWSBURY MEN.= "But what sayest thou to this second point that is recorded against thee, by worthy men of Shrewsbury, saying that thou preachedst openly there that _the images ought not to be worshipped in any wise_?"

sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading * * * * * =THE 2ND CHARGE OF THE SHREWSBURY MEN.= "But what sayest thou to this second point that is recorded against thee, by worthy men of Shrewsbury, saying that thou preachedst openly there that _the images ought not to be worshipped in any wise_?"

secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading * * * * * =THE 2ND CHARGE OF THE SHREWSBURY MEN.= "But what sayest thou to this second point that is recorded against thee, by worthy men of Shrewsbury, saying that thou preachedst openly there that _the images ought not to be worshipped in any wise_?"

sentencenounUS /ˈsentəns/

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

shaltmodal verbUS /ʃælt/

an old form of “shall”, used with “thou”

From this reading +Archbishop.+ And the Archbishop said to me, "Well, well! thou shalt say otherwise ere that I leave thee!"

SHREWSBURY

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

From this reading * * * * * =THE 2ND CHARGE OF THE SHREWSBURY MEN.= "But what sayest thou to this second point that is recorded against thee, by worthy men of Shrewsbury, saying that thou preachedst openly there that _the images ought not to be worshipped in any wise_?"

sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading +Archbishop.+ And the Archbishop said to me, "I purpose not to oblige thee to the subtle arguments of Clerks, since thou art unable thereto! but I purpose to make thee obey to the determination of Holy Church."

SirnounUS /sɜːr/

term of address for a man

From this reading +William.+ And I said, "Sir, by open evidence and great witness, a thousand years after the Incarnation of CHRIST, that determination which I have, here before you, rehearsed was accepted of Holy Church, as sufficient to the salvation of all them that would believe it faithfully, and work thereafter charitably.

speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/

in a special manner

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

SubjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/

difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

From this reading +Archbishop.+ And the Archbishop said to me, "I purpose not to oblige thee to the subtle arguments of Clerks, since thou art unable thereto! but I purpose to make thee obey to the determination of Holy Church."

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading +William.+ And I said, "Sir, by open evidence and great witness, a thousand years after the Incarnation of CHRIST, that determination which I have, here before you, rehearsed was accepted of Holy Church, as sufficient to the salvation of all them that would believe it faithfully, and work thereafter charitably.

termnounUS /tɜːrm/

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading +William.+ And I said, "Sir, by open evidence and great witness, a thousand years after the Incarnation of CHRIST, that determination which I have, here before you, rehearsed was accepted of Holy Church, as sufficient to the salvation of all them that would believe it faithfully, and work thereafter charitably.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading +Archbishop.+ And the Archbishop said to me, "I purpose not to oblige thee to the subtle arguments of Clerks, since thou art unable thereto! but I purpose to make thee obey to the determination of Holy Church."

theepronounUS /ðiː/

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading +Archbishop.+ And the Archbishop said to me, "I purpose not to oblige thee to the subtle arguments of Clerks, since thou art unable thereto! but I purpose to make thee obey to the determination of Holy Church."

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading +William.+ And I said, "Sir, by open evidence and great witness, a thousand years after the Incarnation of CHRIST, that determination which I have, here before you, rehearsed was accepted of Holy Church, as sufficient to the salvation of all them that would believe it faithfully, and work thereafter charitably.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading * * * * * =THE 2ND CHARGE OF THE SHREWSBURY MEN.= "But what sayest thou to this second point that is recorded against thee, by worthy men of Shrewsbury, saying that thou preachedst openly there that _the images ought not to be worshipped in any wise_?"

thereafteradverbUS /ðeˈræftər/

from that time on

From this reading +William.+ And I said, "Sir, by open evidence and great witness, a thousand years after the Incarnation of CHRIST, that determination which I have, here before you, rehearsed was accepted of Holy Church, as sufficient to the salvation of all them that would believe it faithfully, and work thereafter charitably.

theretoadverbUS /ˈðertuː/

to that

From this reading +Archbishop.+ And the Archbishop said to me, "I purpose not to oblige thee to the subtle arguments of Clerks, since thou art unable thereto! but I purpose to make thee obey to the determination of Holy Church."

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

THOMASnounUS /ˈtɑːməs/

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

thoupronounUS /ðaʊ/

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading +Archbishop.+ And the Archbishop said to me, "I purpose not to oblige thee to the subtle arguments of Clerks, since thou art unable thereto! but I purpose to make thee obey to the determination of Holy Church."

thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading +William.+ And I said, "Sir, by open evidence and great witness, a thousand years after the Incarnation of CHRIST, that determination which I have, here before you, rehearsed was accepted of Holy Church, as sufficient to the salvation of all them that would believe it faithfully, and work thereafter charitably.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading +Archbishop.+ And the Archbishop said to me, "I purpose not to oblige thee to the subtle arguments of Clerks, since thou art unable thereto! but I purpose to make thee obey to the determination of Holy Church."

unableadjectiveUS /əˈneɪbəl/

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading +Archbishop.+ And the Archbishop said to me, "I purpose not to oblige thee to the subtle arguments of Clerks, since thou art unable thereto! but I purpose to make thee obey to the determination of Holy Church."

utterlyadverbUS /ˈʌtərli/

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading +William.+ And I said, "Sir, by open evidence and great witness, a thousand years after the Incarnation of CHRIST, that determination which I have, here before you, rehearsed was accepted of Holy Church, as sufficient to the salvation of all them that would believe it faithfully, and work thereafter charitably.

WelladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading +Archbishop.+ And the Archbishop said to me, "Well, well! thou shalt say otherwise ere that I leave thee!"

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading +William.+ And I said, "Sir, by open evidence and great witness, a thousand years after the Incarnation of CHRIST, that determination which I have, here before you, rehearsed was accepted of Holy Church, as sufficient to the salvation of all them that would believe it faithfully, and work thereafter charitably.

William

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From this reading +William.+ And I said, "Sir, by open evidence and great witness, a thousand years after the Incarnation of CHRIST, that determination which I have, here before you, rehearsed was accepted of Holy Church, as sufficient to the salvation of all them that would believe it faithfully, and work thereafter charitably.

wiltmodal verbUS /wɪlt/

an old form of “will”, used with “thou”

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

wiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading * * * * * =THE 2ND CHARGE OF THE SHREWSBURY MEN.= "But what sayest thou to this second point that is recorded against thee, by worthy men of Shrewsbury, saying that thou preachedst openly there that _the images ought not to be worshipped in any wise_?"

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

witnessnounUS /ˈwɪtnəs/

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading +William.+ And I said, "Sir, by open evidence and great witness, a thousand years after the Incarnation of CHRIST, that determination which I have, here before you, rehearsed was accepted of Holy Church, as sufficient to the salvation of all them that would believe it faithfully, and work thereafter charitably.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading +William.+ And I said, "Sir, by open evidence and great witness, a thousand years after the Incarnation of CHRIST, that determination which I have, here before you, rehearsed was accepted of Holy Church, as sufficient to the salvation of all them that would believe it faithfully, and work thereafter charitably.

worshipfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrʃəpfəl/

showing adoration

From this reading But, Sir, the determination of this matter, which was brought in since the Fiend was loosed by Friar THOMAS [ACQUINAS, _d._ 1274] again, specially calling the most worshipful Sacrament of CHRIST's own body, an _Accident without Subject_; which term, since I know not that GOD's law approveth it in this matter, I dare not grant: but utterly I deny to make this friar's sentence [_enunciation_] or any such other my belief; do with me, GOD! what Thou wilt!"

worshippedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrʃəpt/

regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)

From this reading * * * * * =THE 2ND CHARGE OF THE SHREWSBURY MEN.= "But what sayest thou to this second point that is recorded against thee, by worthy men of Shrewsbury, saying that thou preachedst openly there that _the images ought not to be worshipped in any wise_?"

worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading * * * * * =THE 2ND CHARGE OF THE SHREWSBURY MEN.= "But what sayest thou to this second point that is recorded against thee, by worthy men of Shrewsbury, saying that thou preachedst openly there that _the images ought not to be worshipped in any wise_?"

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading +William.+ And I said, "Sir, by open evidence and great witness, a thousand years after the Incarnation of CHRIST, that determination which I have, here before you, rehearsed was accepted of Holy Church, as sufficient to the salvation of all them that would believe it faithfully, and work thereafter charitably.

yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading +William.+ And I said, "Sir, by open evidence and great witness, a thousand years after the Incarnation of CHRIST, that determination which I have, here before you, rehearsed was accepted of Holy Church, as sufficient to the salvation of all them that would believe it faithfully, and work thereafter charitably.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading +William.+ And I said, "Sir, by open evidence and great witness, a thousand years after the Incarnation of CHRIST, that determination which I have, here before you, rehearsed was accepted of Holy Church, as sufficient to the salvation of all them that would believe it faithfully, and work thereafter charitably.

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