abbots
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From this reading Those in black are monks and abbots; all of them holy men, who implore incessantly the divine favour in our behalf."
absolveverbUS /əbˈzɑːlv/
grant remission of a sin to
From this reading "Those you see in robes of one colour," replied the King, "are priests and bishops of our holy religion, who expound the gospel to us, absolve us from our offences, and bestow heavenly benediction.
(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 Those in black are monks and abbots; all of them holy men, who implore incessantly the divine favour in our behalf."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Of the King's Banquet, and of the Poor, at whom Argolander took so great Offence that he refused to be Baptized._ On the third day Argolander attended the King, as he promised, and found him at dinner.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Those you see in robes of one colour," replied the King, "are priests and bishops of our holy religion, who expound the gospel to us, absolve us from our offences, and bestow heavenly benediction.
Argolander
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From this reading _Of the King's Banquet, and of the Poor, at whom Argolander took so great Offence that he refused to be Baptized._ On the third day Argolander attended the King, as he promised, and found him at dinner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Of the King's Banquet, and of the Poor, at whom Argolander took so great Offence that he refused to be Baptized._ On the third day Argolander attended the King, as he promised, and found him at dinner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Of the King's Banquet, and of the Poor, at whom Argolander took so great Offence that he refused to be Baptized._ On the third day Argolander attended the King, as he promised, and found him at dinner.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading _Of the King's Banquet, and of the Poor, at whom Argolander took so great Offence that he refused to be Baptized._ On the third day Argolander attended the King, as he promised, and found him at dinner.
BanquetnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading _Of the King's Banquet, and of the Poor, at whom Argolander took so great Offence that he refused to be Baptized._ On the third day Argolander attended the King, as he promised, and found him at dinner.
BaptizedadjectiveUS /bæpˈtaɪzd/
having undergone the Christian ritual of baptism
From this reading _Of the King's Banquet, and of the Poor, at whom Argolander took so great Offence that he refused to be Baptized._ On the third day Argolander attended the King, as he promised, and found him at dinner.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Of the King's Banquet, and of the Poor, at whom Argolander took so great Offence that he refused to be Baptized._ On the third day Argolander attended the King, as he promised, and found him at dinner.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading Those in black are monks and abbots; all of them holy men, who implore incessantly the divine favour in our behalf."
benedictionnounUS /ˌbenəˈdɪkʃən/
the act of praying for divine protection
From this reading "Those you see in robes of one colour," replied the King, "are priests and bishops of our holy religion, who expound the gospel to us, absolve us from our offences, and bestow heavenly benediction.
bestowverbUS /bɪˈstoʊ/
present
From this reading "Those you see in robes of one colour," replied the King, "are priests and bishops of our holy religion, who expound the gospel to us, absolve us from our offences, and bestow heavenly benediction.
bishopsnounUS /ˈbɪʃəps/
plural of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading "Those you see in robes of one colour," replied the King, "are priests and bishops of our holy religion, who expound the gospel to us, absolve us from our offences, and bestow heavenly benediction.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Many tables were spread at which the guests were sitting; some in military uniform; some in black; some in Priests' habits; which Argolander perceiving, inquired what they were?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in the meantime Argolander espying thirty poor men in mean habiliments, without either table or table-cloth, sitting and eating their scanty meals upon the ground, he inquired what they were?
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading "Those you see in robes of one colour," replied the King, "are priests and bishops of our holy religion, who expound the gospel to us, absolve us from our offences, and bestow heavenly benediction.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _Of the King's Banquet, and of the Poor, at whom Argolander took so great Offence that he refused to be Baptized._ On the third day Argolander attended the King, as he promised, and found him at dinner.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading _Of the King's Banquet, and of the Poor, at whom Argolander took so great Offence that he refused to be Baptized._ On the third day Argolander attended the King, as he promised, and found him at dinner.
emanating from God
From this reading Those in black are monks and abbots; all of them holy men, who implore incessantly the divine favour in our behalf."
the act of consuming food
From this reading But in the meantime Argolander espying thirty poor men in mean habiliments, without either table or table-cloth, sitting and eating their scanty meals upon the ground, he inquired what they were?
one or the other of two
From this reading But in the meantime Argolander espying thirty poor men in mean habiliments, without either table or table-cloth, sitting and eating their scanty meals upon the ground, he inquired what they were?
espying
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From this reading But in the meantime Argolander espying thirty poor men in mean habiliments, without either table or table-cloth, sitting and eating their scanty meals upon the ground, he inquired what they were?
expoundverbUS /ɪkˈspaʊnd/
add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
From this reading "Those you see in robes of one colour," replied the King, "are priests and bishops of our holy religion, who expound the gospel to us, absolve us from our offences, and bestow heavenly benediction.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Those in black are monks and abbots; all of them holy men, who implore incessantly the divine favour in our behalf."
set up or found
From this reading _Of the King's Banquet, and of the Poor, at whom Argolander took so great Offence that he refused to be Baptized._ On the third day Argolander attended the King, as he promised, and found him at dinner.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Those you see in robes of one colour," replied the King, "are priests and bishops of our holy religion, who expound the gospel to us, absolve us from our offences, and bestow heavenly benediction.
gospelnounUS /ˈɡɑːspəl/
the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
From this reading "Those you see in robes of one colour," replied the King, "are priests and bishops of our holy religion, who expound the gospel to us, absolve us from our offences, and bestow heavenly benediction.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _Of the King's Banquet, and of the Poor, at whom Argolander took so great Offence that he refused to be Baptized._ On the third day Argolander attended the King, as he promised, and found him at dinner.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading But in the meantime Argolander espying thirty poor men in mean habiliments, without either table or table-cloth, sitting and eating their scanty meals upon the ground, he inquired what they were?
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Many tables were spread at which the guests were sitting; some in military uniform; some in black; some in Priests' habits; which Argolander perceiving, inquired what they were?
habiliments
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From this reading But in the meantime Argolander espying thirty poor men in mean habiliments, without either table or table-cloth, sitting and eating their scanty meals upon the ground, he inquired what they were?
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading Many tables were spread at which the guests were sitting; some in military uniform; some in black; some in Priests' habits; which Argolander perceiving, inquired what they were?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Of the King's Banquet, and of the Poor, at whom Argolander took so great Offence that he refused to be Baptized._ On the third day Argolander attended the King, as he promised, and found him at dinner.
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading "Those you see in robes of one colour," replied the King, "are priests and bishops of our holy religion, who expound the gospel to us, absolve us from our offences, and bestow heavenly benediction.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Of the King's Banquet, and of the Poor, at whom Argolander took so great Offence that he refused to be Baptized._ On the third day Argolander attended the King, as he promised, and found him at dinner.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading "Those you see in robes of one colour," replied the King, "are priests and bishops of our holy religion, who expound the gospel to us, absolve us from our offences, and bestow heavenly benediction.
imploreverbUS /ˌɪmˈplɔːr/
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Those in black are monks and abbots; all of them holy men, who implore incessantly the divine favour in our behalf."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Many tables were spread at which the guests were sitting; some in military uniform; some in black; some in Priests' habits; which Argolander perceiving, inquired what they were?
incessantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsesəntli/
with unflagging resolve
From this reading Those in black are monks and abbots; all of them holy men, who implore incessantly the divine favour in our behalf."
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Many tables were spread at which the guests were sitting; some in military uniform; some in black; some in Priests' habits; which Argolander perceiving, inquired what they were?
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading _Of the King's Banquet, and of the Poor, at whom Argolander took so great Offence that he refused to be Baptized._ On the third day Argolander attended the King, as he promised, and found him at dinner.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading _Of the King's Banquet, and of the Poor, at whom Argolander took so great Offence that he refused to be Baptized._ On the third day Argolander attended the King, as he promised, and found him at dinner.
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 Many tables were spread at which the guests were sitting; some in military uniform; some in black; some in Priests' habits; which Argolander perceiving, inquired what they were?
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading But in the meantime Argolander espying thirty poor men in mean habiliments, without either table or table-cloth, sitting and eating their scanty meals upon the ground, he inquired what they were?
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading But in the meantime Argolander espying thirty poor men in mean habiliments, without either table or table-cloth, sitting and eating their scanty meals upon the ground, he inquired what they were?
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading But in the meantime Argolander espying thirty poor men in mean habiliments, without either table or table-cloth, sitting and eating their scanty meals upon the ground, he inquired what they were?
the force of workers available
From this reading Those in black are monks and abbots; all of them holy men, who implore incessantly the divine favour in our behalf."
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Many tables were spread at which the guests were sitting; some in military uniform; some in black; some in Priests' habits; which Argolander perceiving, inquired what they were?
monksnounUS /mʌŋks/
plural of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading Those in black are monks and abbots; all of them holy men, who implore incessantly the divine favour in our behalf."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Of the King's Banquet, and of the Poor, at whom Argolander took so great Offence that he refused to be Baptized._ On the third day Argolander attended the King, as he promised, and found him at dinner.
Offencenoun
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading _Of the King's Banquet, and of the Poor, at whom Argolander took so great Offence that he refused to be Baptized._ On the third day Argolander attended the King, as he promised, and found him at dinner.
offences
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From this reading "Those you see in robes of one colour," replied the King, "are priests and bishops of our holy religion, who expound the gospel to us, absolve us from our offences, and bestow heavenly benediction.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Of the King's Banquet, and of the Poor, at whom Argolander took so great Offence that he refused to be Baptized._ On the third day Argolander attended the King, as he promised, and found him at dinner.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Those you see in robes of one colour," replied the King, "are priests and bishops of our holy religion, who expound the gospel to us, absolve us from our offences, and bestow heavenly benediction.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But in the meantime Argolander espying thirty poor men in mean habiliments, without either table or table-cloth, sitting and eating their scanty meals upon the ground, he inquired what they were?
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Those you see in robes of one colour," replied the King, "are priests and bishops of our holy religion, who expound the gospel to us, absolve us from our offences, and bestow heavenly benediction.
perceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Many tables were spread at which the guests were sitting; some in military uniform; some in black; some in Priests' habits; which Argolander perceiving, inquired what they were?
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading _Of the King's Banquet, and of the Poor, at whom Argolander took so great Offence that he refused to be Baptized._ On the third day Argolander attended the King, as he promised, and found him at dinner.
PriestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Many tables were spread at which the guests were sitting; some in military uniform; some in black; some in Priests' habits; which Argolander perceiving, inquired what they were?
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading _Of the King's Banquet, and of the Poor, at whom Argolander took so great Offence that he refused to be Baptized._ On the third day Argolander attended the King, as he promised, and found him at dinner.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading _Of the King's Banquet, and of the Poor, at whom Argolander took so great Offence that he refused to be Baptized._ On the third day Argolander attended the King, as he promised, and found him at dinner.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading "Those you see in robes of one colour," replied the King, "are priests and bishops of our holy religion, who expound the gospel to us, absolve us from our offences, and bestow heavenly benediction.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Those you see in robes of one colour," replied the King, "are priests and bishops of our holy religion, who expound the gospel to us, absolve us from our offences, and bestow heavenly benediction.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading "Those you see in robes of one colour," replied the King, "are priests and bishops of our holy religion, who expound the gospel to us, absolve us from our offences, and bestow heavenly benediction.
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading But in the meantime Argolander espying thirty poor men in mean habiliments, without either table or table-cloth, sitting and eating their scanty meals upon the ground, he inquired what they were?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Those you see in robes of one colour," replied the King, "are priests and bishops of our holy religion, who expound the gospel to us, absolve us from our offences, and bestow heavenly benediction.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Many tables were spread at which the guests were sitting; some in military uniform; some in black; some in Priests' habits; which Argolander perceiving, inquired what they were?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Of the King's Banquet, and of the Poor, at whom Argolander took so great Offence that he refused to be Baptized._ On the third day Argolander attended the King, as he promised, and found him at dinner.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Many tables were spread at which the guests were sitting; some in military uniform; some in black; some in Priests' habits; which Argolander perceiving, inquired what they were?
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Many tables were spread at which the guests were sitting; some in military uniform; some in black; some in Priests' habits; which Argolander perceiving, inquired what they were?
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading But in the meantime Argolander espying thirty poor men in mean habiliments, without either table or table-cloth, sitting and eating their scanty meals upon the ground, he inquired what they were?
table-cloth
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From this reading But in the meantime Argolander espying thirty poor men in mean habiliments, without either table or table-cloth, sitting and eating their scanty meals upon the ground, he inquired what they were?
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Many tables were spread at which the guests were sitting; some in military uniform; some in black; some in Priests' habits; which Argolander perceiving, inquired what they were?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Of the King's Banquet, and of the Poor, at whom Argolander took so great Offence that he refused to be Baptized._ On the third day Argolander attended the King, as he promised, and found him at dinner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Of the King's Banquet, and of the Poor, at whom Argolander took so great Offence that he refused to be Baptized._ On the third day Argolander attended the King, as he promised, and found him at dinner.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But in the meantime Argolander espying thirty poor men in mean habiliments, without either table or table-cloth, sitting and eating their scanty meals upon the ground, he inquired what they were?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Those in black are monks and abbots; all of them holy men, who implore incessantly the divine favour in our behalf."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Many tables were spread at which the guests were sitting; some in military uniform; some in black; some in Priests' habits; which Argolander perceiving, inquired what they were?
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading _Of the King's Banquet, and of the Poor, at whom Argolander took so great Offence that he refused to be Baptized._ On the third day Argolander attended the King, as he promised, and found him at dinner.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading But in the meantime Argolander espying thirty poor men in mean habiliments, without either table or table-cloth, sitting and eating their scanty meals upon the ground, he inquired what they were?
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Those you see in robes of one colour," replied the King, "are priests and bishops of our holy religion, who expound the gospel to us, absolve us from our offences, and bestow heavenly benediction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Of the King's Banquet, and of the Poor, at whom Argolander took so great Offence that he refused to be Baptized._ On the third day Argolander attended the King, as he promised, and found him at dinner.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading _Of the King's Banquet, and of the Poor, at whom Argolander took so great Offence that he refused to be Baptized._ On the third day Argolander attended the King, as he promised, and found him at dinner.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading Many tables were spread at which the guests were sitting; some in military uniform; some in black; some in Priests' habits; which Argolander perceiving, inquired what they were?
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But in the meantime Argolander espying thirty poor men in mean habiliments, without either table or table-cloth, sitting and eating their scanty meals upon the ground, he inquired what they were?
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Those you see in robes of one colour," replied the King, "are priests and bishops of our holy religion, who expound the gospel to us, absolve us from our offences, and bestow heavenly benediction.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many tables were spread at which the guests were sitting; some in military uniform; some in black; some in Priests' habits; which Argolander perceiving, inquired what they were?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Many tables were spread at which the guests were sitting; some in military uniform; some in black; some in Priests' habits; which Argolander perceiving, inquired what they were?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Many tables were spread at which the guests were sitting; some in military uniform; some in black; some in Priests' habits; which Argolander perceiving, inquired what they were?
which person or people
From this reading "Those you see in robes of one colour," replied the King, "are priests and bishops of our holy religion, who expound the gospel to us, absolve us from our offences, and bestow heavenly benediction.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Of the King's Banquet, and of the Poor, at whom Argolander took so great Offence that he refused to be Baptized._ On the third day Argolander attended the King, as he promised, and found him at dinner.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But in the meantime Argolander espying thirty poor men in mean habiliments, without either table or table-cloth, sitting and eating their scanty meals upon the ground, he inquired what they were?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Those you see in robes of one colour," replied the King, "are priests and bishops of our holy religion, who expound the gospel to us, absolve us from our offences, and bestow heavenly benediction.
