Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk Ab ira et odio, et omni mala voluntate, Libera nos, Domine.

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

From this reading A fulgure et tempestate, Libera nos, Domine.

a bachelor's degree in arts and sciences

From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk Ab ira et odio, et omni mala voluntate, Libera nos, Domine.

a radioactive element of the actinide series; found in uranium ores

From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk Ab ira et odio, et omni mala voluntate, Libera nos, Domine.

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

From this reading So rang forth the supplication, echoing from rock and fell, as the people of Claudiodunum streamed forth in the May sunshine to invoke a blessing on the cornlands, olives, and vineyards that won vantage- ground on the terraces carefully kept up on the slopes of the wonderful needle-shaped hills of Auvergne.

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

From this reading So rang forth the supplication, echoing from rock and fell, as the people of Claudiodunum streamed forth in the May sunshine to invoke a blessing on the cornlands, olives, and vineyards that won vantage- ground on the terraces carefully kept up on the slopes of the wonderful needle-shaped hills of Auvergne.

(Christianity) celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven; observed on the 40th day after Easter

From this reading Very recently had the Church of Gaul commenced the custom of going forth, on the days preceding the Ascension feast, to chant Litanies, calling down the Divine protection on field and fold, corn and wine, basket and store.

a region in central France

From this reading So rang forth the supplication, echoing from rock and fell, as the people of Claudiodunum streamed forth in the May sunshine to invoke a blessing on the cornlands, olives, and vineyards that won vantage- ground on the terraces carefully kept up on the slopes of the wonderful needle-shaped hills of Auvergne.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading Very recently had the Church of Gaul commenced the custom of going forth, on the days preceding the Ascension feast, to chant Litanies, calling down the Divine protection on field and fold, corn and wine, basket and store.

the formal act of approving

From this reading So rang forth the supplication, echoing from rock and fell, as the people of Claudiodunum streamed forth in the May sunshine to invoke a blessing on the cornlands, olives, and vineyards that won vantage- ground on the terraces carefully kept up on the slopes of the wonderful needle-shaped hills of Auvergne.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk Ab ira et odio, et omni mala voluntate, Libera nos, Domine.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Very recently had the Church of Gaul commenced the custom of going forth, on the days preceding the Ascension feast, to chant Litanies, calling down the Divine protection on field and fold, corn and wine, basket and store.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading So rang forth the supplication, echoing from rock and fell, as the people of Claudiodunum streamed forth in the May sunshine to invoke a blessing on the cornlands, olives, and vineyards that won vantage- ground on the terraces carefully kept up on the slopes of the wonderful needle-shaped hills of Auvergne.

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From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk Ab ira et odio, et omni mala voluntate, Libera nos, Domine.

recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm

From this reading Very recently had the Church of Gaul commenced the custom of going forth, on the days preceding the Ascension feast, to chant Litanies, calling down the Divine protection on field and fold, corn and wine, basket and store.

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

From this reading Very recently had the Church of Gaul commenced the custom of going forth, on the days preceding the Ascension feast, to chant Litanies, calling down the Divine protection on field and fold, corn and wine, basket and store.

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From this reading So rang forth the supplication, echoing from rock and fell, as the people of Claudiodunum streamed forth in the May sunshine to invoke a blessing on the cornlands, olives, and vineyards that won vantage- ground on the terraces carefully kept up on the slopes of the wonderful needle-shaped hills of Auvergne.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Very recently had the Church of Gaul commenced the custom of going forth, on the days preceding the Ascension feast, to chant Litanies, calling down the Divine protection on field and fold, corn and wine, basket and store.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading Very recently had the Church of Gaul commenced the custom of going forth, on the days preceding the Ascension feast, to chant Litanies, calling down the Divine protection on field and fold, corn and wine, basket and store.

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From this reading So rang forth the supplication, echoing from rock and fell, as the people of Claudiodunum streamed forth in the May sunshine to invoke a blessing on the cornlands, olives, and vineyards that won vantage- ground on the terraces carefully kept up on the slopes of the wonderful needle-shaped hills of Auvergne.

the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)

From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk Ab ira et odio, et omni mala voluntate, Libera nos, Domine.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading Very recently had the Church of Gaul commenced the custom of going forth, on the days preceding the Ascension feast, to chant Litanies, calling down the Divine protection on field and fold, corn and wine, basket and store.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk Ab ira et odio, et omni mala voluntate, Libera nos, Domine.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Very recently had the Church of Gaul commenced the custom of going forth, on the days preceding the Ascension feast, to chant Litanies, calling down the Divine protection on field and fold, corn and wine, basket and store.

emanating from God

From this reading Very recently had the Church of Gaul commenced the custom of going forth, on the days preceding the Ascension feast, to chant Litanies, calling down the Divine protection on field and fold, corn and wine, basket and store.

a clergyman; especially a settled minister or parson

From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk Ab ira et odio, et omni mala voluntate, Libera nos, Domine.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Very recently had the Church of Gaul commenced the custom of going forth, on the days preceding the Ascension feast, to chant Litanies, calling down the Divine protection on field and fold, corn and wine, basket and store.

(of sounds) repeating by reflection

From this reading So rang forth the supplication, echoing from rock and fell, as the people of Claudiodunum streamed forth in the May sunshine to invoke a blessing on the cornlands, olives, and vineyards that won vantage- ground on the terraces carefully kept up on the slopes of the wonderful needle-shaped hills of Auvergne.

(computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that can be regenerated at the recipient's terminal when the recipient logs in

From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk Ab ira et odio, et omni mala voluntate, Libera nos, Domine.

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From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk Ab ira et odio, et omni mala voluntate, Libera nos, Domine.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading Very recently had the Church of Gaul commenced the custom of going forth, on the days preceding the Ascension feast, to chant Litanies, calling down the Divine protection on field and fold, corn and wine, basket and store.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading So rang forth the supplication, echoing from rock and fell, as the people of Claudiodunum streamed forth in the May sunshine to invoke a blessing on the cornlands, olives, and vineyards that won vantage- ground on the terraces carefully kept up on the slopes of the wonderful needle-shaped hills of Auvergne.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Very recently had the Church of Gaul commenced the custom of going forth, on the days preceding the Ascension feast, to chant Litanies, calling down the Divine protection on field and fold, corn and wine, basket and store.

an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading Very recently had the Church of Gaul commenced the custom of going forth, on the days preceding the Ascension feast, to chant Litanies, calling down the Divine protection on field and fold, corn and wine, basket and store.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading So rang forth the supplication, echoing from rock and fell, as the people of Claudiodunum streamed forth in the May sunshine to invoke a blessing on the cornlands, olives, and vineyards that won vantage- ground on the terraces carefully kept up on the slopes of the wonderful needle-shaped hills of Auvergne.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading So rang forth the supplication, echoing from rock and fell, as the people of Claudiodunum streamed forth in the May sunshine to invoke a blessing on the cornlands, olives, and vineyards that won vantage- ground on the terraces carefully kept up on the slopes of the wonderful needle-shaped hills of Auvergne.

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From this reading A fulgure et tempestate, Libera nos, Domine.

a person of French descent

From this reading Very recently had the Church of Gaul commenced the custom of going forth, on the days preceding the Ascension feast, to chant Litanies, calling down the Divine protection on field and fold, corn and wine, basket and store.

the act of departing

From this reading Very recently had the Church of Gaul commenced the custom of going forth, on the days preceding the Ascension feast, to chant Litanies, calling down the Divine protection on field and fold, corn and wine, basket and store.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading So rang forth the supplication, echoing from rock and fell, as the people of Claudiodunum streamed forth in the May sunshine to invoke a blessing on the cornlands, olives, and vineyards that won vantage- ground on the terraces carefully kept up on the slopes of the wonderful needle-shaped hills of Auvergne.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Very recently had the Church of Gaul commenced the custom of going forth, on the days preceding the Ascension feast, to chant Litanies, calling down the Divine protection on field and fold, corn and wine, basket and store.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading So rang forth the supplication, echoing from rock and fell, as the people of Claudiodunum streamed forth in the May sunshine to invoke a blessing on the cornlands, olives, and vineyards that won vantage- ground on the terraces carefully kept up on the slopes of the wonderful needle-shaped hills of Auvergne.

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

From this reading So rang forth the supplication, echoing from rock and fell, as the people of Claudiodunum streamed forth in the May sunshine to invoke a blessing on the cornlands, olives, and vineyards that won vantage- ground on the terraces carefully kept up on the slopes of the wonderful needle-shaped hills of Auvergne.

summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

From this reading So rang forth the supplication, echoing from rock and fell, as the people of Claudiodunum streamed forth in the May sunshine to invoke a blessing on the cornlands, olives, and vineyards that won vantage- ground on the terraces carefully kept up on the slopes of the wonderful needle-shaped hills of Auvergne.

a militant organization of Irish nationalists who used terrorism and guerilla warfare in an effort to drive British forces from Northern Ireland and achieve a united independent Ireland

From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk Ab ira et odio, et omni mala voluntate, Libera nos, Domine.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading So rang forth the supplication, echoing from rock and fell, as the people of Claudiodunum streamed forth in the May sunshine to invoke a blessing on the cornlands, olives, and vineyards that won vantage- ground on the terraces carefully kept up on the slopes of the wonderful needle-shaped hills of Auvergne.

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From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk Ab ira et odio, et omni mala voluntate, Libera nos, Domine.

plural of “litany” — any long and tedious address or recital

From this reading Very recently had the Church of Gaul commenced the custom of going forth, on the days preceding the Ascension feast, to chant Litanies, calling down the Divine protection on field and fold, corn and wine, basket and store.

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From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk Ab ira et odio, et omni mala voluntate, Libera nos, Domine.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading So rang forth the supplication, echoing from rock and fell, as the people of Claudiodunum streamed forth in the May sunshine to invoke a blessing on the cornlands, olives, and vineyards that won vantage- ground on the terraces carefully kept up on the slopes of the wonderful needle-shaped hills of Auvergne.

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From this reading A morte perpetua, Libera nos, Domine.

narrow and long and pointed; as pine leaves

From this reading So rang forth the supplication, echoing from rock and fell, as the people of Claudiodunum streamed forth in the May sunshine to invoke a blessing on the cornlands, olives, and vineyards that won vantage- ground on the terraces carefully kept up on the slopes of the wonderful needle-shaped hills of Auvergne.

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From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk Ab ira et odio, et omni mala voluntate, Libera nos, Domine.

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From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk Ab ira et odio, et omni mala voluntate, Libera nos, Domine.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading So rang forth the supplication, echoing from rock and fell, as the people of Claudiodunum streamed forth in the May sunshine to invoke a blessing on the cornlands, olives, and vineyards that won vantage- ground on the terraces carefully kept up on the slopes of the wonderful needle-shaped hills of Auvergne.

plural of “olive” — small ovoid fruit of the European olive tree; important food and source of oil

From this reading So rang forth the supplication, echoing from rock and fell, as the people of Claudiodunum streamed forth in the May sunshine to invoke a blessing on the cornlands, olives, and vineyards that won vantage- ground on the terraces carefully kept up on the slopes of the wonderful needle-shaped hills of Auvergne.

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From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk Ab ira et odio, et omni mala voluntate, Libera nos, Domine.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So rang forth the supplication, echoing from rock and fell, as the people of Claudiodunum streamed forth in the May sunshine to invoke a blessing on the cornlands, olives, and vineyards that won vantage- ground on the terraces carefully kept up on the slopes of the wonderful needle-shaped hills of Auvergne.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading So rang forth the supplication, echoing from rock and fell, as the people of Claudiodunum streamed forth in the May sunshine to invoke a blessing on the cornlands, olives, and vineyards that won vantage- ground on the terraces carefully kept up on the slopes of the wonderful needle-shaped hills of Auvergne.

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From this reading A morte perpetua, Libera nos, Domine.

existing or coming before

From this reading Very recently had the Church of Gaul commenced the custom of going forth, on the days preceding the Ascension feast, to chant Litanies, calling down the Divine protection on field and fold, corn and wine, basket and store.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk Ab ira et odio, et omni mala voluntate, Libera nos, Domine.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading Very recently had the Church of Gaul commenced the custom of going forth, on the days preceding the Ascension feast, to chant Litanies, calling down the Divine protection on field and fold, corn and wine, basket and store.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading So rang forth the supplication, echoing from rock and fell, as the people of Claudiodunum streamed forth in the May sunshine to invoke a blessing on the cornlands, olives, and vineyards that won vantage- ground on the terraces carefully kept up on the slopes of the wonderful needle-shaped hills of Auvergne.

in the recent past

From this reading Very recently had the Church of Gaul commenced the custom of going forth, on the days preceding the Ascension feast, to chant Litanies, calling down the Divine protection on field and fold, corn and wine, basket and store.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading So rang forth the supplication, echoing from rock and fell, as the people of Claudiodunum streamed forth in the May sunshine to invoke a blessing on the cornlands, olives, and vineyards that won vantage- ground on the terraces carefully kept up on the slopes of the wonderful needle-shaped hills of Auvergne.

plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation

From this reading So rang forth the supplication, echoing from rock and fell, as the people of Claudiodunum streamed forth in the May sunshine to invoke a blessing on the cornlands, olives, and vineyards that won vantage- ground on the terraces carefully kept up on the slopes of the wonderful needle-shaped hills of Auvergne.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So rang forth the supplication, echoing from rock and fell, as the people of Claudiodunum streamed forth in the May sunshine to invoke a blessing on the cornlands, olives, and vineyards that won vantage- ground on the terraces carefully kept up on the slopes of the wonderful needle-shaped hills of Auvergne.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Very recently had the Church of Gaul commenced the custom of going forth, on the days preceding the Ascension feast, to chant Litanies, calling down the Divine protection on field and fold, corn and wine, basket and store.

past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind

From this reading So rang forth the supplication, echoing from rock and fell, as the people of Claudiodunum streamed forth in the May sunshine to invoke a blessing on the cornlands, olives, and vineyards that won vantage- ground on the terraces carefully kept up on the slopes of the wonderful needle-shaped hills of Auvergne.

the rays of the sun

From this reading So rang forth the supplication, echoing from rock and fell, as the people of Claudiodunum streamed forth in the May sunshine to invoke a blessing on the cornlands, olives, and vineyards that won vantage- ground on the terraces carefully kept up on the slopes of the wonderful needle-shaped hills of Auvergne.

a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service

From this reading So rang forth the supplication, echoing from rock and fell, as the people of Claudiodunum streamed forth in the May sunshine to invoke a blessing on the cornlands, olives, and vineyards that won vantage- ground on the terraces carefully kept up on the slopes of the wonderful needle-shaped hills of Auvergne.

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From this reading A fulgure et tempestate, Libera nos, Domine.

plural of “terrace” — usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading So rang forth the supplication, echoing from rock and fell, as the people of Claudiodunum streamed forth in the May sunshine to invoke a blessing on the cornlands, olives, and vineyards that won vantage- ground on the terraces carefully kept up on the slopes of the wonderful needle-shaped hills of Auvergne.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So rang forth the supplication, echoing from rock and fell, as the people of Claudiodunum streamed forth in the May sunshine to invoke a blessing on the cornlands, olives, and vineyards that won vantage- ground on the terraces carefully kept up on the slopes of the wonderful needle-shaped hills of Auvergne.

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

From this reading So rang forth the supplication, echoing from rock and fell, as the people of Claudiodunum streamed forth in the May sunshine to invoke a blessing on the cornlands, olives, and vineyards that won vantage- ground on the terraces carefully kept up on the slopes of the wonderful needle-shaped hills of Auvergne.

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

From this reading So rang forth the supplication, echoing from rock and fell, as the people of Claudiodunum streamed forth in the May sunshine to invoke a blessing on the cornlands, olives, and vineyards that won vantage- ground on the terraces carefully kept up on the slopes of the wonderful needle-shaped hills of Auvergne.

recorded for broadcast

From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk Ab ira et odio, et omni mala voluntate, Libera nos, Domine.

a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk Ab ira et odio, et omni mala voluntate, Libera nos, Domine.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading So rang forth the supplication, echoing from rock and fell, as the people of Claudiodunum streamed forth in the May sunshine to invoke a blessing on the cornlands, olives, and vineyards that won vantage- ground on the terraces carefully kept up on the slopes of the wonderful needle-shaped hills of Auvergne.

place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective)

From this reading So rang forth the supplication, echoing from rock and fell, as the people of Claudiodunum streamed forth in the May sunshine to invoke a blessing on the cornlands, olives, and vineyards that won vantage- ground on the terraces carefully kept up on the slopes of the wonderful needle-shaped hills of Auvergne.

precisely as stated

From this reading Very recently had the Church of Gaul commenced the custom of going forth, on the days preceding the Ascension feast, to chant Litanies, calling down the Divine protection on field and fold, corn and wine, basket and store.

plural of “vineyard” — a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced

From this reading So rang forth the supplication, echoing from rock and fell, as the people of Claudiodunum streamed forth in the May sunshine to invoke a blessing on the cornlands, olives, and vineyards that won vantage- ground on the terraces carefully kept up on the slopes of the wonderful needle-shaped hills of Auvergne.

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From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk Ab ira et odio, et omni mala voluntate, Libera nos, Domine.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading Very recently had the Church of Gaul commenced the custom of going forth, on the days preceding the Ascension feast, to chant Litanies, calling down the Divine protection on field and fold, corn and wine, basket and store.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading So rang forth the supplication, echoing from rock and fell, as the people of Claudiodunum streamed forth in the May sunshine to invoke a blessing on the cornlands, olives, and vineyards that won vantage- ground on the terraces carefully kept up on the slopes of the wonderful needle-shaped hills of Auvergne.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading So rang forth the supplication, echoing from rock and fell, as the people of Claudiodunum streamed forth in the May sunshine to invoke a blessing on the cornlands, olives, and vineyards that won vantage- ground on the terraces carefully kept up on the slopes of the wonderful needle-shaped hills of Auvergne.