used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Religion of Poland.--Sunday in Warsaw.--Baptized Jews.--Palaces of the Polish Kings.--Sobieski.--Field of Vola.--Wreck of a Warrior.--The Poles in America.--A Polish Lady.--Troubles of a Passport.--Departure from Warsaw.--An official Rachel.--A mysterious Visiter.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Poland is distinguished above the other nations of Europe as a land of religious toleration.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Religion of Poland.--Sunday in Warsaw.--Baptized Jews.--Palaces of the Polish Kings.--Sobieski.--Field of Vola.--Wreck of a Warrior.--The Poles in America.--A Polish Lady.--Troubles of a Passport.--Departure from Warsaw.--An official Rachel.--A mysterious Visiter.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Religion of Poland.--Sunday in Warsaw.--Baptized Jews.--Palaces of the Polish Kings.--Sobieski.--Field of Vola.--Wreck of a Warrior.--The Poles in America.--A Polish Lady.--Troubles of a Passport.--Departure from Warsaw.--An official Rachel.--A mysterious Visiter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So late as the latter part of the tenth century, the religion of Poland was a gross idolatry; and, mingled with the rites of their own country, they worshipped, under other names, Jupiter, Pluto, Mars, Venus, Diana, and others of the pagan deities.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Poland is distinguished above the other nations of Europe as a land of religious toleration.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SUNDAY at WARSHAW.
BaptizedadjectiveUS /bæpˈtaɪzd/
having undergone the Christian ritual of baptism
From this reading Religion of Poland.--Sunday in Warsaw.--Baptized Jews.--Palaces of the Polish Kings.--Sobieski.--Field of Vola.--Wreck of a Warrior.--The Poles in America.--A Polish Lady.--Troubles of a Passport.--Departure from Warsaw.--An official Rachel.--A mysterious Visiter.
a period of 100 years
From this reading So late as the latter part of the tenth century, the religion of Poland was a gross idolatry; and, mingled with the rites of their own country, they worshipped, under other names, Jupiter, Pluto, Mars, Venus, Diana, and others of the pagan deities.
ChristianitynounUS /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti/
a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
From this reading During the reign of Mieczylaus I. of the Piast dynasty, the monks introduced Christianity.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading So late as the latter part of the tenth century, the religion of Poland was a gross idolatry; and, mingled with the rites of their own country, they worshipped, under other names, Jupiter, Pluto, Mars, Venus, Diana, and others of the pagan deities.
deitiesnounUS /ˈdiːətiz/
plural of “deity” — any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
From this reading So late as the latter part of the tenth century, the religion of Poland was a gross idolatry; and, mingled with the rites of their own country, they worshipped, under other names, Jupiter, Pluto, Mars, Venus, Diana, and others of the pagan deities.
the act of departing
From this reading Religion of Poland.--Sunday in Warsaw.--Baptized Jews.--Palaces of the Polish Kings.--Sobieski.--Field of Vola.--Wreck of a Warrior.--The Poles in America.--A Polish Lady.--Troubles of a Passport.--Departure from Warsaw.--An official Rachel.--A mysterious Visiter.
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading So late as the latter part of the tenth century, the religion of Poland was a gross idolatry; and, mingled with the rites of their own country, they worshipped, under other names, Jupiter, Pluto, Mars, Venus, Diana, and others of the pagan deities.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Poland is distinguished above the other nations of Europe as a land of religious toleration.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the reign of Mieczylaus I. of the Piast dynasty, the monks introduced Christianity.
dynastynounUS /ˈdaɪnəsti/
a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family
From this reading During the reign of Mieczylaus I. of the Piast dynasty, the monks introduced Christianity.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading Poland is distinguished above the other nations of Europe as a land of religious toleration.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Religion of Poland.--Sunday in Warsaw.--Baptized Jews.--Palaces of the Polish Kings.--Sobieski.--Field of Vola.--Wreck of a Warrior.--The Poles in America.--A Polish Lady.--Troubles of a Passport.--Departure from Warsaw.--An official Rachel.--A mysterious Visiter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Religion of Poland.--Sunday in Warsaw.--Baptized Jews.--Palaces of the Polish Kings.--Sobieski.--Field of Vola.--Wreck of a Warrior.--The Poles in America.--A Polish Lady.--Troubles of a Passport.--Departure from Warsaw.--An official Rachel.--A mysterious Visiter.
grossadjectiveUS /ɡroʊs/
before any deductions
From this reading So late as the latter part of the tenth century, the religion of Poland was a gross idolatry; and, mingled with the rites of their own country, they worshipped, under other names, Jupiter, Pluto, Mars, Venus, Diana, and others of the pagan deities.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading During the reign of Mieczylaus I. of the Piast dynasty, the monks introduced Christianity.
idolatrynounUS /aɪˈdɑːlətri/
the worship of idols; the worship of physical objects or images as gods
From this reading So late as the latter part of the tenth century, the religion of Poland was a gross idolatry; and, mingled with the rites of their own country, they worshipped, under other names, Jupiter, Pluto, Mars, Venus, Diana, and others of the pagan deities.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Religion of Poland.--Sunday in Warsaw.--Baptized Jews.--Palaces of the Polish Kings.--Sobieski.--Field of Vola.--Wreck of a Warrior.--The Poles in America.--A Polish Lady.--Troubles of a Passport.--Departure from Warsaw.--An official Rachel.--A mysterious Visiter.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading During the reign of Mieczylaus I. of the Piast dynasty, the monks introduced Christianity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Poland is distinguished above the other nations of Europe as a land of religious toleration.
JewsnounUS /dʒuːz/
plural of “jew” — a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading Religion of Poland.--Sunday in Warsaw.--Baptized Jews.--Palaces of the Polish Kings.--Sobieski.--Field of Vola.--Wreck of a Warrior.--The Poles in America.--A Polish Lady.--Troubles of a Passport.--Departure from Warsaw.--An official Rachel.--A mysterious Visiter.
JupiternounUS /ˈdʒuːpətər/
the largest planet and the 5th from the sun; has many satellites and is one of the brightest objects in the night sky
From this reading So late as the latter part of the tenth century, the religion of Poland was a gross idolatry; and, mingled with the rites of their own country, they worshipped, under other names, Jupiter, Pluto, Mars, Venus, Diana, and others of the pagan deities.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Religion of Poland.--Sunday in Warsaw.--Baptized Jews.--Palaces of the Polish Kings.--Sobieski.--Field of Vola.--Wreck of a Warrior.--The Poles in America.--A Polish Lady.--Troubles of a Passport.--Departure from Warsaw.--An official Rachel.--A mysterious Visiter.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Religion of Poland.--Sunday in Warsaw.--Baptized Jews.--Palaces of the Polish Kings.--Sobieski.--Field of Vola.--Wreck of a Warrior.--The Poles in America.--A Polish Lady.--Troubles of a Passport.--Departure from Warsaw.--An official Rachel.--A mysterious Visiter.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Poland is distinguished above the other nations of Europe as a land of religious toleration.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading So late as the latter part of the tenth century, the religion of Poland was a gross idolatry; and, mingled with the rites of their own country, they worshipped, under other names, Jupiter, Pluto, Mars, Venus, Diana, and others of the pagan deities.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading So late as the latter part of the tenth century, the religion of Poland was a gross idolatry; and, mingled with the rites of their own country, they worshipped, under other names, Jupiter, Pluto, Mars, Venus, Diana, and others of the pagan deities.
MarsnounUS /mɑːrz/
a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
From this reading So late as the latter part of the tenth century, the religion of Poland was a gross idolatry; and, mingled with the rites of their own country, they worshipped, under other names, Jupiter, Pluto, Mars, Venus, Diana, and others of the pagan deities.
Mieczylaus
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From this reading During the reign of Mieczylaus I. of the Piast dynasty, the monks introduced Christianity.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading So late as the latter part of the tenth century, the religion of Poland was a gross idolatry; and, mingled with the rites of their own country, they worshipped, under other names, Jupiter, Pluto, Mars, Venus, Diana, and others of the pagan deities.
monksnounUS /mʌŋks/
plural of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading During the reign of Mieczylaus I. of the Piast dynasty, the monks introduced Christianity.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Religion of Poland.--Sunday in Warsaw.--Baptized Jews.--Palaces of the Polish Kings.--Sobieski.--Field of Vola.--Wreck of a Warrior.--The Poles in America.--A Polish Lady.--Troubles of a Passport.--Departure from Warsaw.--An official Rachel.--A mysterious Visiter.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading So late as the latter part of the tenth century, the religion of Poland was a gross idolatry; and, mingled with the rites of their own country, they worshipped, under other names, Jupiter, Pluto, Mars, Venus, Diana, and others of the pagan deities.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Poland is distinguished above the other nations of Europe as a land of religious toleration.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Religion of Poland.--Sunday in Warsaw.--Baptized Jews.--Palaces of the Polish Kings.--Sobieski.--Field of Vola.--Wreck of a Warrior.--The Poles in America.--A Polish Lady.--Troubles of a Passport.--Departure from Warsaw.--An official Rachel.--A mysterious Visiter.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Religion of Poland.--Sunday in Warsaw.--Baptized Jews.--Palaces of the Polish Kings.--Sobieski.--Field of Vola.--Wreck of a Warrior.--The Poles in America.--A Polish Lady.--Troubles of a Passport.--Departure from Warsaw.--An official Rachel.--A mysterious Visiter.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Poland is distinguished above the other nations of Europe as a land of religious toleration.
others
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From this reading So late as the latter part of the tenth century, the religion of Poland was a gross idolatry; and, mingled with the rites of their own country, they worshipped, under other names, Jupiter, Pluto, Mars, Venus, Diana, and others of the pagan deities.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading So late as the latter part of the tenth century, the religion of Poland was a gross idolatry; and, mingled with the rites of their own country, they worshipped, under other names, Jupiter, Pluto, Mars, Venus, Diana, and others of the pagan deities.
pagannounUS /ˈpeɪɡən/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading So late as the latter part of the tenth century, the religion of Poland was a gross idolatry; and, mingled with the rites of their own country, they worshipped, under other names, Jupiter, Pluto, Mars, Venus, Diana, and others of the pagan deities.
PalacesnounUS /ˈpæləsəz/
plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading Religion of Poland.--Sunday in Warsaw.--Baptized Jews.--Palaces of the Polish Kings.--Sobieski.--Field of Vola.--Wreck of a Warrior.--The Poles in America.--A Polish Lady.--Troubles of a Passport.--Departure from Warsaw.--An official Rachel.--A mysterious Visiter.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading So late as the latter part of the tenth century, the religion of Poland was a gross idolatry; and, mingled with the rites of their own country, they worshipped, under other names, Jupiter, Pluto, Mars, Venus, Diana, and others of the pagan deities.
PassportnounUS /ˈpæspɔːrt/
any authorization to pass or go somewhere
From this reading Religion of Poland.--Sunday in Warsaw.--Baptized Jews.--Palaces of the Polish Kings.--Sobieski.--Field of Vola.--Wreck of a Warrior.--The Poles in America.--A Polish Lady.--Troubles of a Passport.--Departure from Warsaw.--An official Rachel.--A mysterious Visiter.
Piast
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From this reading During the reign of Mieczylaus I. of the Piast dynasty, the monks introduced Christianity.
PlutonounUS /ˈpluːtoʊ/
a cartoon character created by Walt Disney
From this reading So late as the latter part of the tenth century, the religion of Poland was a gross idolatry; and, mingled with the rites of their own country, they worshipped, under other names, Jupiter, Pluto, Mars, Venus, Diana, and others of the pagan deities.
PolandnounUS /ˈpoʊlənd/
a republic in central Europe; the invasion of Poland by Germany in 1939 started World War II
From this reading Religion of Poland.--Sunday in Warsaw.--Baptized Jews.--Palaces of the Polish Kings.--Sobieski.--Field of Vola.--Wreck of a Warrior.--The Poles in America.--A Polish Lady.--Troubles of a Passport.--Departure from Warsaw.--An official Rachel.--A mysterious Visiter.
PolesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading Religion of Poland.--Sunday in Warsaw.--Baptized Jews.--Palaces of the Polish Kings.--Sobieski.--Field of Vola.--Wreck of a Warrior.--The Poles in America.--A Polish Lady.--Troubles of a Passport.--Departure from Warsaw.--An official Rachel.--A mysterious Visiter.
PolishnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/
the property of being smooth and shiny
From this reading Religion of Poland.--Sunday in Warsaw.--Baptized Jews.--Palaces of the Polish Kings.--Sobieski.--Field of Vola.--Wreck of a Warrior.--The Poles in America.--A Polish Lady.--Troubles of a Passport.--Departure from Warsaw.--An official Rachel.--A mysterious Visiter.
RachelnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading Religion of Poland.--Sunday in Warsaw.--Baptized Jews.--Palaces of the Polish Kings.--Sobieski.--Field of Vola.--Wreck of a Warrior.--The Poles in America.--A Polish Lady.--Troubles of a Passport.--Departure from Warsaw.--An official Rachel.--A mysterious Visiter.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading During the reign of Mieczylaus I. of the Piast dynasty, the monks introduced Christianity.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Religion of Poland.--Sunday in Warsaw.--Baptized Jews.--Palaces of the Polish Kings.--Sobieski.--Field of Vola.--Wreck of a Warrior.--The Poles in America.--A Polish Lady.--Troubles of a Passport.--Departure from Warsaw.--An official Rachel.--A mysterious Visiter.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Poland is distinguished above the other nations of Europe as a land of religious toleration.
ritesnounUS /raɪts/
plural of “rite” — an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
From this reading So late as the latter part of the tenth century, the religion of Poland was a gross idolatry; and, mingled with the rites of their own country, they worshipped, under other names, Jupiter, Pluto, Mars, Venus, Diana, and others of the pagan deities.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So late as the latter part of the tenth century, the religion of Poland was a gross idolatry; and, mingled with the rites of their own country, they worshipped, under other names, Jupiter, Pluto, Mars, Venus, Diana, and others of the pagan deities.
Sobieski
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From this reading Religion of Poland.--Sunday in Warsaw.--Baptized Jews.--Palaces of the Polish Kings.--Sobieski.--Field of Vola.--Wreck of a Warrior.--The Poles in America.--A Polish Lady.--Troubles of a Passport.--Departure from Warsaw.--An official Rachel.--A mysterious Visiter.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Religion of Poland.--Sunday in Warsaw.--Baptized Jews.--Palaces of the Polish Kings.--Sobieski.--Field of Vola.--Wreck of a Warrior.--The Poles in America.--A Polish Lady.--Troubles of a Passport.--Departure from Warsaw.--An official Rachel.--A mysterious Visiter.
tenthnounUS /tenθ/
a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading So late as the latter part of the tenth century, the religion of Poland was a gross idolatry; and, mingled with the rites of their own country, they worshipped, under other names, Jupiter, Pluto, Mars, Venus, Diana, and others of the pagan deities.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Religion of Poland.--Sunday in Warsaw.--Baptized Jews.--Palaces of the Polish Kings.--Sobieski.--Field of Vola.--Wreck of a Warrior.--The Poles in America.--A Polish Lady.--Troubles of a Passport.--Departure from Warsaw.--An official Rachel.--A mysterious Visiter.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading So late as the latter part of the tenth century, the religion of Poland was a gross idolatry; and, mingled with the rites of their own country, they worshipped, under other names, Jupiter, Pluto, Mars, Venus, Diana, and others of the pagan deities.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So late as the latter part of the tenth century, the religion of Poland was a gross idolatry; and, mingled with the rites of their own country, they worshipped, under other names, Jupiter, Pluto, Mars, Venus, Diana, and others of the pagan deities.
tolerationnounUS /ˌtɑːlərˈeɪʃən/
a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations
From this reading Poland is distinguished above the other nations of Europe as a land of religious toleration.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading Religion of Poland.--Sunday in Warsaw.--Baptized Jews.--Palaces of the Polish Kings.--Sobieski.--Field of Vola.--Wreck of a Warrior.--The Poles in America.--A Polish Lady.--Troubles of a Passport.--Departure from Warsaw.--An official Rachel.--A mysterious Visiter.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading So late as the latter part of the tenth century, the religion of Poland was a gross idolatry; and, mingled with the rites of their own country, they worshipped, under other names, Jupiter, Pluto, Mars, Venus, Diana, and others of the pagan deities.
VenusnounUS /ˈviːnəs/
the second nearest planet to the sun
From this reading So late as the latter part of the tenth century, the religion of Poland was a gross idolatry; and, mingled with the rites of their own country, they worshipped, under other names, Jupiter, Pluto, Mars, Venus, Diana, and others of the pagan deities.
Visiter
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From this reading Religion of Poland.--Sunday in Warsaw.--Baptized Jews.--Palaces of the Polish Kings.--Sobieski.--Field of Vola.--Wreck of a Warrior.--The Poles in America.--A Polish Lady.--Troubles of a Passport.--Departure from Warsaw.--An official Rachel.--A mysterious Visiter.
Vola
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From this reading Religion of Poland.--Sunday in Warsaw.--Baptized Jews.--Palaces of the Polish Kings.--Sobieski.--Field of Vola.--Wreck of a Warrior.--The Poles in America.--A Polish Lady.--Troubles of a Passport.--Departure from Warsaw.--An official Rachel.--A mysterious Visiter.
WarriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading Religion of Poland.--Sunday in Warsaw.--Baptized Jews.--Palaces of the Polish Kings.--Sobieski.--Field of Vola.--Wreck of a Warrior.--The Poles in America.--A Polish Lady.--Troubles of a Passport.--Departure from Warsaw.--An official Rachel.--A mysterious Visiter.
WarsawnounUS /ˈwɔːrsɔː/
the capital and largest city of Poland; located in central Poland
From this reading Religion of Poland.--Sunday in Warsaw.--Baptized Jews.--Palaces of the Polish Kings.--Sobieski.--Field of Vola.--Wreck of a Warrior.--The Poles in America.--A Polish Lady.--Troubles of a Passport.--Departure from Warsaw.--An official Rachel.--A mysterious Visiter.
WARSHAW
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From this reading SUNDAY at WARSHAW.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So late as the latter part of the tenth century, the religion of Poland was a gross idolatry; and, mingled with the rites of their own country, they worshipped, under other names, Jupiter, Pluto, Mars, Venus, Diana, and others of the pagan deities.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So late as the latter part of the tenth century, the religion of Poland was a gross idolatry; and, mingled with the rites of their own country, they worshipped, under other names, Jupiter, Pluto, Mars, Venus, Diana, and others of the pagan deities.
worshippedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrʃəpt/
regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
From this reading So late as the latter part of the tenth century, the religion of Poland was a gross idolatry; and, mingled with the rites of their own country, they worshipped, under other names, Jupiter, Pluto, Mars, Venus, Diana, and others of the pagan deities.
WrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading Religion of Poland.--Sunday in Warsaw.--Baptized Jews.--Palaces of the Polish Kings.--Sobieski.--Field of Vola.--Wreck of a Warrior.--The Poles in America.--A Polish Lady.--Troubles of a Passport.--Departure from Warsaw.--An official Rachel.--A mysterious Visiter.
