used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PROCTOR But if a mannes soul were in his purse, For in his purse he should yfurnished be.
Abbessnoun
the superior of a group of nuns
From this reading FIVE years had passed since Grisell had been received at Wilton, when the Abbess died.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had been infirm and confined to her lodging for many months, and Grisell had hardly seen her, but her death was to change the whole tenor of the maiden’s life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FIVE years had passed since Grisell had been received at Wilton, when the Abbess died.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE PROCTOR But if a mannes soul were in his purse, For in his purse he should yfurnished be.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading FIVE years had passed since Grisell had been received at Wilton, when the Abbess died.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE PROCTOR But if a mannes soul were in his purse, For in his purse he should yfurnished be.
CanterburynounUS /ˈkæntərberi/
a town in Kent in southeastern England; site of the cathedral where Thomas a Becket was martyred in 1170; seat of the archbishop and primate of the Anglican Church
From this reading CHAUCER, _Canterbury Pilgrims_.
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading The funeral ceremonies took place in full state.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading She had been infirm and confined to her lodging for many months, and Grisell had hardly seen her, but her death was to change the whole tenor of the maiden’s life.
CHAUCERnounUS /ˈtʃɔːsər/
English poet remembered as author of the Canterbury Tales (1340-1400)
From this reading CHAUCER, _Canterbury Pilgrims_.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading She had been infirm and confined to her lodging for many months, and Grisell had hardly seen her, but her death was to change the whole tenor of the maiden’s life.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading She had been infirm and confined to her lodging for many months, and Grisell had hardly seen her, but her death was to change the whole tenor of the maiden’s life.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading FIVE years had passed since Grisell had been received at Wilton, when the Abbess died.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading FIVE years had passed since Grisell had been received at Wilton, when the Abbess died.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE PROCTOR But if a mannes soul were in his purse, For in his purse he should yfurnished be.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The funeral ceremonies took place in full state.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading The funeral ceremonies took place in full state.
Grisell
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From this reading FIVE years had passed since Grisell had been received at Wilton, when the Abbess died.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FIVE years had passed since Grisell had been received at Wilton, when the Abbess died.
only a very short time before
From this reading She had been infirm and confined to her lodging for many months, and Grisell had hardly seen her, but her death was to change the whole tenor of the maiden’s life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PROCTOR But if a mannes soul were in his purse, For in his purse he should yfurnished be.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had been infirm and confined to her lodging for many months, and Grisell had hardly seen her, but her death was to change the whole tenor of the maiden’s life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PROCTOR But if a mannes soul were in his purse, For in his purse he should yfurnished be.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE PROCTOR But if a mannes soul were in his purse, For in his purse he should yfurnished be.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PROCTOR But if a mannes soul were in his purse, For in his purse he should yfurnished be.
infirmadjectiveUS /ɪnˈfɜːrm/
lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality
From this reading She had been infirm and confined to her lodging for many months, and Grisell had hardly seen her, but her death was to change the whole tenor of the maiden’s life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She had been infirm and confined to her lodging for many months, and Grisell had hardly seen her, but her death was to change the whole tenor of the maiden’s life.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading She had been infirm and confined to her lodging for many months, and Grisell had hardly seen her, but her death was to change the whole tenor of the maiden’s life.
maiden's
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From this reading She had been infirm and confined to her lodging for many months, and Grisell had hardly seen her, but her death was to change the whole tenor of the maiden’s life.
mannes
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From this reading THE PROCTOR But if a mannes soul were in his purse, For in his purse he should yfurnished be.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading She had been infirm and confined to her lodging for many months, and Grisell had hardly seen her, but her death was to change the whole tenor of the maiden’s life.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading She had been infirm and confined to her lodging for many months, and Grisell had hardly seen her, but her death was to change the whole tenor of the maiden’s life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had been infirm and confined to her lodging for many months, and Grisell had hardly seen her, but her death was to change the whole tenor of the maiden’s life.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading FIVE years had passed since Grisell had been received at Wilton, when the Abbess died.
PilgrimsnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
plural of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading CHAUCER, _Canterbury Pilgrims_.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The funeral ceremonies took place in full state.
PROCTORnounUS /ˈprɑːktər/
someone who supervises (an examination)
From this reading THE PROCTOR But if a mannes soul were in his purse, For in his purse he should yfurnished be.
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading THE PROCTOR But if a mannes soul were in his purse, For in his purse he should yfurnished be.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading FIVE years had passed since Grisell had been received at Wilton, when the Abbess died.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She had been infirm and confined to her lodging for many months, and Grisell had hardly seen her, but her death was to change the whole tenor of the maiden’s life.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had been infirm and confined to her lodging for many months, and Grisell had hardly seen her, but her death was to change the whole tenor of the maiden’s life.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE PROCTOR But if a mannes soul were in his purse, For in his purse he should yfurnished be.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading FIVE years had passed since Grisell had been received at Wilton, when the Abbess died.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading THE PROCTOR But if a mannes soul were in his purse, For in his purse he should yfurnished be.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The funeral ceremonies took place in full state.
tenornounUS /ˈtenər/
the adult male singing voice above baritone
From this reading She had been infirm and confined to her lodging for many months, and Grisell had hardly seen her, but her death was to change the whole tenor of the maiden’s life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PROCTOR But if a mannes soul were in his purse, For in his purse he should yfurnished be.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had been infirm and confined to her lodging for many months, and Grisell had hardly seen her, but her death was to change the whole tenor of the maiden’s life.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The funeral ceremonies took place in full state.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had been infirm and confined to her lodging for many months, and Grisell had hardly seen her, but her death was to change the whole tenor of the maiden’s life.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE PROCTOR But if a mannes soul were in his purse, For in his purse he should yfurnished be.
at the time that
From this reading FIVE years had passed since Grisell had been received at Wilton, when the Abbess died.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading She had been infirm and confined to her lodging for many months, and Grisell had hardly seen her, but her death was to change the whole tenor of the maiden’s life.
WiltonnounUS /ˈwɪltən/
a carpet woven on a Jacquard loom with loops like a Brussels carpet but having the loops cut to form a close velvety pile
From this reading FIVE years had passed since Grisell had been received at Wilton, when the Abbess died.
a late time of life
From this reading FIVE years had passed since Grisell had been received at Wilton, when the Abbess died.
yfurnished
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PROCTOR But if a mannes soul were in his purse, For in his purse he should yfurnished be.
