used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had taken up her abode in a small convent of nuns that adjoined the more famous monastery of Waltham; but she had promised Hilda not to enter on the novitiate, until the birthday of Harold had passed.
AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading By the altar of the Abbey Church of Waltham, that night, knelt Edith in prayer for Harold.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading She had taken up her abode in a small convent of nuns that adjoined the more famous monastery of Waltham; but she had promised Hilda not to enter on the novitiate, until the birthday of Harold had passed.
adjoined
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From this reading She had taken up her abode in a small convent of nuns that adjoined the more famous monastery of Waltham; but she had promised Hilda not to enter on the novitiate, until the birthday of Harold had passed.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading She herself had no longer faith in the omens and prophecies that had deceived her youth and darkened her life; and, in the more congenial air of our Holy Church, the spirit, ever so chastened, grew calm and resigned.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading By the altar of the Abbey Church of Waltham, that night, knelt Edith in prayer for Harold.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She herself had no longer faith in the omens and prophecies that had deceived her youth and darkened her life; and, in the more congenial air of our Holy Church, the spirit, ever so chastened, grew calm and resigned.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading And suddenly, as she there knelt, only lighted by the moon through the high casements, she was startled by the sound of approaching feet and murmuring voices.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And suddenly, as she there knelt, only lighted by the moon through the high casements, she was startled by the sound of approaching feet and murmuring voices.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading She had taken up her abode in a small convent of nuns that adjoined the more famous monastery of Waltham; but she had promised Hilda not to enter on the novitiate, until the birthday of Harold had passed.
blent
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From this reading But the tidings of the Norman's coming, and the King's victorious return to his capital, had reached even that still retreat; and love, which had blent itself with religion, led her steps to that lonely altar.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had taken up her abode in a small convent of nuns that adjoined the more famous monastery of Waltham; but she had promised Hilda not to enter on the novitiate, until the birthday of Harold had passed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the altar of the Abbey Church of Waltham, that night, knelt Edith in prayer for Harold.
make calm or still
From this reading She herself had no longer faith in the omens and prophecies that had deceived her youth and darkened her life; and, in the more congenial air of our Holy Church, the spirit, ever so chastened, grew calm and resigned.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading But the tidings of the Norman's coming, and the King's victorious return to his capital, had reached even that still retreat; and love, which had blent itself with religion, led her steps to that lonely altar.
casements
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From this reading And suddenly, as she there knelt, only lighted by the moon through the high casements, she was startled by the sound of approaching feet and murmuring voices.
chastenedverbUS /ˈtʃeɪsənd/
past form of “chasten” — censure severely
From this reading She herself had no longer faith in the omens and prophecies that had deceived her youth and darkened her life; and, in the more congenial air of our Holy Church, the spirit, ever so chastened, grew calm and resigned.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading By the altar of the Abbey Church of Waltham, that night, knelt Edith in prayer for Harold.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading But the tidings of the Norman's coming, and the King's victorious return to his capital, had reached even that still retreat; and love, which had blent itself with religion, led her steps to that lonely altar.
congenialadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/
suitable to your needs
From this reading She herself had no longer faith in the omens and prophecies that had deceived her youth and darkened her life; and, in the more congenial air of our Holy Church, the spirit, ever so chastened, grew calm and resigned.
conventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading She had taken up her abode in a small convent of nuns that adjoined the more famous monastery of Waltham; but she had promised Hilda not to enter on the novitiate, until the birthday of Harold had passed.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading She herself had no longer faith in the omens and prophecies that had deceived her youth and darkened her life; and, in the more congenial air of our Holy Church, the spirit, ever so chastened, grew calm and resigned.
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading She herself had no longer faith in the omens and prophecies that had deceived her youth and darkened her life; and, in the more congenial air of our Holy Church, the spirit, ever so chastened, grew calm and resigned.
Edith
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From this reading By the altar of the Abbey Church of Waltham, that night, knelt Edith in prayer for Harold.
to come or go into
From this reading She had taken up her abode in a small convent of nuns that adjoined the more famous monastery of Waltham; but she had promised Hilda not to enter on the novitiate, until the birthday of Harold had passed.
divisible by two
From this reading But the tidings of the Norman's coming, and the King's victorious return to his capital, had reached even that still retreat; and love, which had blent itself with religion, led her steps to that lonely altar.
at any time
From this reading She herself had no longer faith in the omens and prophecies that had deceived her youth and darkened her life; and, in the more congenial air of our Holy Church, the spirit, ever so chastened, grew calm and resigned.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading She herself had no longer faith in the omens and prophecies that had deceived her youth and darkened her life; and, in the more congenial air of our Holy Church, the spirit, ever so chastened, grew calm and resigned.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading She had taken up her abode in a small convent of nuns that adjoined the more famous monastery of Waltham; but she had promised Hilda not to enter on the novitiate, until the birthday of Harold had passed.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading And suddenly, as she there knelt, only lighted by the moon through the high casements, she was startled by the sound of approaching feet and murmuring voices.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading By the altar of the Abbey Church of Waltham, that night, knelt Edith in prayer for Harold.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading She herself had no longer faith in the omens and prophecies that had deceived her youth and darkened her life; and, in the more congenial air of our Holy Church, the spirit, ever so chastened, grew calm and resigned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had taken up her abode in a small convent of nuns that adjoined the more famous monastery of Waltham; but she had promised Hilda not to enter on the novitiate, until the birthday of Harold had passed.
Harold
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From this reading By the altar of the Abbey Church of Waltham, that night, knelt Edith in prayer for Harold.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had taken up her abode in a small convent of nuns that adjoined the more famous monastery of Waltham; but she had promised Hilda not to enter on the novitiate, until the birthday of Harold had passed.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She herself had no longer faith in the omens and prophecies that had deceived her youth and darkened her life; and, in the more congenial air of our Holy Church, the spirit, ever so chastened, grew calm and resigned.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading And suddenly, as she there knelt, only lighted by the moon through the high casements, she was startled by the sound of approaching feet and murmuring voices.
Hilda
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From this reading She had taken up her abode in a small convent of nuns that adjoined the more famous monastery of Waltham; but she had promised Hilda not to enter on the novitiate, until the birthday of Harold had passed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But the tidings of the Norman's coming, and the King's victorious return to his capital, had reached even that still retreat; and love, which had blent itself with religion, led her steps to that lonely altar.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading She herself had no longer faith in the omens and prophecies that had deceived her youth and darkened her life; and, in the more congenial air of our Holy Church, the spirit, ever so chastened, grew calm and resigned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By the altar of the Abbey Church of Waltham, that night, knelt Edith in prayer for Harold.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading But the tidings of the Norman's coming, and the King's victorious return to his capital, had reached even that still retreat; and love, which had blent itself with religion, led her steps to that lonely altar.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading But the tidings of the Norman's coming, and the King's victorious return to his capital, had reached even that still retreat; and love, which had blent itself with religion, led her steps to that lonely altar.
kneltverbUS /nelt/
inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees
From this reading By the altar of the Abbey Church of Waltham, that night, knelt Edith in prayer for Harold.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading But the tidings of the Norman's coming, and the King's victorious return to his capital, had reached even that still retreat; and love, which had blent itself with religion, led her steps to that lonely altar.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She herself had no longer faith in the omens and prophecies that had deceived her youth and darkened her life; and, in the more congenial air of our Holy Church, the spirit, ever so chastened, grew calm and resigned.
set afire or burning
From this reading And suddenly, as she there knelt, only lighted by the moon through the high casements, she was startled by the sound of approaching feet and murmuring voices.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading But the tidings of the Norman's coming, and the King's victorious return to his capital, had reached even that still retreat; and love, which had blent itself with religion, led her steps to that lonely altar.
for more time
From this reading She herself had no longer faith in the omens and prophecies that had deceived her youth and darkened her life; and, in the more congenial air of our Holy Church, the spirit, ever so chastened, grew calm and resigned.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But the tidings of the Norman's coming, and the King's victorious return to his capital, had reached even that still retreat; and love, which had blent itself with religion, led her steps to that lonely altar.
monasterynounUS /ˈmɑːnəsteri/
the residence of a religious community
From this reading She had taken up her abode in a small convent of nuns that adjoined the more famous monastery of Waltham; but she had promised Hilda not to enter on the novitiate, until the birthday of Harold had passed.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading And suddenly, as she there knelt, only lighted by the moon through the high casements, she was startled by the sound of approaching feet and murmuring voices.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She had taken up her abode in a small convent of nuns that adjoined the more famous monastery of Waltham; but she had promised Hilda not to enter on the novitiate, until the birthday of Harold had passed.
murmuringnounUS /ˈmɜːrmərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading And suddenly, as she there knelt, only lighted by the moon through the high casements, she was startled by the sound of approaching feet and murmuring voices.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading By the altar of the Abbey Church of Waltham, that night, knelt Edith in prayer for Harold.
not any; not one
From this reading She herself had no longer faith in the omens and prophecies that had deceived her youth and darkened her life; and, in the more congenial air of our Holy Church, the spirit, ever so chastened, grew calm and resigned.
Norman'snounUS /ˈnɔːrmənz/
possessive form of “norman” — United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)
From this reading But the tidings of the Norman's coming, and the King's victorious return to his capital, had reached even that still retreat; and love, which had blent itself with religion, led her steps to that lonely altar.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had taken up her abode in a small convent of nuns that adjoined the more famous monastery of Waltham; but she had promised Hilda not to enter on the novitiate, until the birthday of Harold had passed.
novitiatenoun
the period during which you are a novice (especially in a religious order)
From this reading She had taken up her abode in a small convent of nuns that adjoined the more famous monastery of Waltham; but she had promised Hilda not to enter on the novitiate, until the birthday of Harold had passed.
nunsnounUS /nʌnz/
plural of “nun” — a woman religious
From this reading She had taken up her abode in a small convent of nuns that adjoined the more famous monastery of Waltham; but she had promised Hilda not to enter on the novitiate, until the birthday of Harold had passed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By the altar of the Abbey Church of Waltham, that night, knelt Edith in prayer for Harold.
omensnounUS /ˈoʊmənz/
plural of “omen” — a sign of something about to happen
From this reading She herself had no longer faith in the omens and prophecies that had deceived her youth and darkened her life; and, in the more congenial air of our Holy Church, the spirit, ever so chastened, grew calm and resigned.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had taken up her abode in a small convent of nuns that adjoined the more famous monastery of Waltham; but she had promised Hilda not to enter on the novitiate, until the birthday of Harold had passed.
and nothing more
From this reading And suddenly, as she there knelt, only lighted by the moon through the high casements, she was startled by the sound of approaching feet and murmuring voices.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading She herself had no longer faith in the omens and prophecies that had deceived her youth and darkened her life; and, in the more congenial air of our Holy Church, the spirit, ever so chastened, grew calm and resigned.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading She had taken up her abode in a small convent of nuns that adjoined the more famous monastery of Waltham; but she had promised Hilda not to enter on the novitiate, until the birthday of Harold had passed.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading By the altar of the Abbey Church of Waltham, that night, knelt Edith in prayer for Harold.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading She had taken up her abode in a small convent of nuns that adjoined the more famous monastery of Waltham; but she had promised Hilda not to enter on the novitiate, until the birthday of Harold had passed.
propheciesnounUS /ˈprɑːfəsiz/
plural of “prophecy” — knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source)
From this reading She herself had no longer faith in the omens and prophecies that had deceived her youth and darkened her life; and, in the more congenial air of our Holy Church, the spirit, ever so chastened, grew calm and resigned.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading But the tidings of the Norman's coming, and the King's victorious return to his capital, had reached even that still retreat; and love, which had blent itself with religion, led her steps to that lonely altar.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading But the tidings of the Norman's coming, and the King's victorious return to his capital, had reached even that still retreat; and love, which had blent itself with religion, led her steps to that lonely altar.
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading She herself had no longer faith in the omens and prophecies that had deceived her youth and darkened her life; and, in the more congenial air of our Holy Church, the spirit, ever so chastened, grew calm and resigned.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading But the tidings of the Norman's coming, and the King's victorious return to his capital, had reached even that still retreat; and love, which had blent itself with religion, led her steps to that lonely altar.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But the tidings of the Norman's coming, and the King's victorious return to his capital, had reached even that still retreat; and love, which had blent itself with religion, led her steps to that lonely altar.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had taken up her abode in a small convent of nuns that adjoined the more famous monastery of Waltham; but she had promised Hilda not to enter on the novitiate, until the birthday of Harold had passed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She had taken up her abode in a small convent of nuns that adjoined the more famous monastery of Waltham; but she had promised Hilda not to enter on the novitiate, until the birthday of Harold had passed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She herself had no longer faith in the omens and prophecies that had deceived her youth and darkened her life; and, in the more congenial air of our Holy Church, the spirit, ever so chastened, grew calm and resigned.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading And suddenly, as she there knelt, only lighted by the moon through the high casements, she was startled by the sound of approaching feet and murmuring voices.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading She herself had no longer faith in the omens and prophecies that had deceived her youth and darkened her life; and, in the more congenial air of our Holy Church, the spirit, ever so chastened, grew calm and resigned.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading And suddenly, as she there knelt, only lighted by the moon through the high casements, she was startled by the sound of approaching feet and murmuring voices.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading But the tidings of the Norman's coming, and the King's victorious return to his capital, had reached even that still retreat; and love, which had blent itself with religion, led her steps to that lonely altar.
not in physical motion
From this reading But the tidings of the Norman's coming, and the King's victorious return to his capital, had reached even that still retreat; and love, which had blent itself with religion, led her steps to that lonely altar.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading And suddenly, as she there knelt, only lighted by the moon through the high casements, she was startled by the sound of approaching feet and murmuring voices.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading She had taken up her abode in a small convent of nuns that adjoined the more famous monastery of Waltham; but she had promised Hilda not to enter on the novitiate, until the birthday of Harold had passed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By the altar of the Abbey Church of Waltham, that night, knelt Edith in prayer for Harold.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By the altar of the Abbey Church of Waltham, that night, knelt Edith in prayer for Harold.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And suddenly, as she there knelt, only lighted by the moon through the high casements, she was startled by the sound of approaching feet and murmuring voices.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading And suddenly, as she there knelt, only lighted by the moon through the high casements, she was startled by the sound of approaching feet and murmuring voices.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading But the tidings of the Norman's coming, and the King's victorious return to his capital, had reached even that still retreat; and love, which had blent itself with religion, led her steps to that lonely altar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had taken up her abode in a small convent of nuns that adjoined the more famous monastery of Waltham; but she had promised Hilda not to enter on the novitiate, until the birthday of Harold had passed.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She had taken up her abode in a small convent of nuns that adjoined the more famous monastery of Waltham; but she had promised Hilda not to enter on the novitiate, until the birthday of Harold had passed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She had taken up her abode in a small convent of nuns that adjoined the more famous monastery of Waltham; but she had promised Hilda not to enter on the novitiate, until the birthday of Harold had passed.
victoriousadjectiveUS /vɪkˈtɔːriəs/
having won
From this reading But the tidings of the Norman's coming, and the King's victorious return to his capital, had reached even that still retreat; and love, which had blent itself with religion, led her steps to that lonely altar.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading And suddenly, as she there knelt, only lighted by the moon through the high casements, she was startled by the sound of approaching feet and murmuring voices.
Waltham
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From this reading By the altar of the Abbey Church of Waltham, that night, knelt Edith in prayer for Harold.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And suddenly, as she there knelt, only lighted by the moon through the high casements, she was startled by the sound of approaching feet and murmuring voices.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But the tidings of the Norman's coming, and the King's victorious return to his capital, had reached even that still retreat; and love, which had blent itself with religion, led her steps to that lonely altar.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But the tidings of the Norman's coming, and the King's victorious return to his capital, had reached even that still retreat; and love, which had blent itself with religion, led her steps to that lonely altar.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading She herself had no longer faith in the omens and prophecies that had deceived her youth and darkened her life; and, in the more congenial air of our Holy Church, the spirit, ever so chastened, grew calm and resigned.
