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Notes and Queries — Number 52

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This would seem to identify the distinctive name of the hospital with the city in the Holy Land but the following passage from the _Chronicle_ of Matthew of Westminster (p.
257.) seems quite conclusive on this point, as it connects that city with Becket in a manner beyond all dispute:-- "Anno gratiae 1190.
Obsessa est _Acon_ circumquaque Christianorum legionibus, et arctatur nimis.
_Capella Sancti Thomae martyris ibidem aedificatur_."
If, as J. C. R. supposes, there was no connexion between the saint and Acre in Syria, the foundation of a chapel to his honour in or near that city would seem quite unaccountable.
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Notes and Queries — Number 52

Chapter II · Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of Notes and Queries — Number 52 is here in full — 458 sentences across 92 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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This would seem to identify the distinctive name of the hospital with the city in the Holy Land but the following passage from the _Chronicle_ of Matthew of Westminster (p.
/ðɪs wʊd siːm tuː aɪˈdentəfaɪ ðə dɪˈstɪŋktɪv neɪm ʌv ðə ˈhɑːspɪtəl wɪð ðə ˈsɪti ɪn ðə ˈhoʊli lænd bʌt ðə ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ ˈpæsədʒ frʌm ðə ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl ʌv ˈmæθjuː ʌv ˌwestˈmɪnstər piː/
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257.) seems quite conclusive on this point, as it connects that city with Becket in a manner beyond all dispute:-- "Anno gratiae 1190.
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Obsessa est _Acon_ circumquaque Christianorum legionibus, et arctatur nimis.
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_Capella Sancti Thomae martyris ibidem aedificatur_."
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If, as J. C. R. supposes, there was no connexion between the saint and Acre in Syria, the foundation of a chapel to his honour in or near that city would seem quite unaccountable.
/ɪf æz dʒeɪ siː ɑːr səˈpoʊzɪz ðer wɑːz noʊ kəˈnekʃən bɪˈtwiːn ðə seɪnt ənd ˈeɪkər ɪn ˈsɪriə ðə faʊnˈdeɪʃən ʌv ə ˈtʃæpəl tuː hɪz ˈɑːnər ɪn ɔːr nɪr ðæt ˈsɪti wʊd siːm kwaɪt ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbəl/

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Becket noun US /ˈbekət/

(Roman Catholic Church) archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170; murdered following his opposition to Henry II's attempts to control the clergy (1118-1170)

From this reading “257.) seems quite conclusive on this point, as it connects that city with Becket in a manner beyond all dispute:-- "Anno gratiae 1190.”

Capella noun US /kəˈpelə/

the brightest star in Auriga

conclusive adjective US /kənˈkluːsɪv/

forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question

From this reading “257.) seems quite conclusive on this point, as it connects that city with Becket in a manner beyond all dispute:-- "Anno gratiae 1190.”

connects verb US /kəˈnekts/

third-person singular of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

From this reading “257.) seems quite conclusive on this point, as it connects that city with Becket in a manner beyond all dispute:-- "Anno gratiae 1190.”

connexion noun US /kəˈnekʃən/

a connecting shape

From this reading “If, as J. C. R. supposes, there was no connexion between the saint and Acre in Syria, the foundation of a chapel to his honour in or near that city would seem quite unaccountable.”

distinctive adjective US /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing

From this reading “This would seem to identify the distinctive name of the hospital with the city in the Holy Land but the following passage from the _Chronicle_ of Matthew of Westminster (p.”

supposes verb US /səˈpoʊzɪz/

third-person singular of “suppose” — express a supposition

From this reading “If, as J. C. R. supposes, there was no connexion between the saint and Acre in Syria, the foundation of a chapel to his honour in or near that city would seem quite unaccountable.”

Syria noun US /ˈsɪriə/

an Asian republic in the Middle East at the east end of the Mediterranean; site of some of the world's most ancient centers of civilization

From this reading “If, as J. C. R. supposes, there was no connexion between the saint and Acre in Syria, the foundation of a chapel to his honour in or near that city would seem quite unaccountable.”

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1190

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From this reading 257.) seems quite conclusive on this point, as it connects that city with Becket in a manner beyond all dispute:-- "Anno gratiae 1190.

257

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From this reading 257.) seems quite conclusive on this point, as it connects that city with Becket in a manner beyond all dispute:-- "Anno gratiae 1190.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading 257.) seems quite conclusive on this point, as it connects that city with Becket in a manner beyond all dispute:-- "Anno gratiae 1190.

Acon

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From this reading Obsessa est _Acon_ circumquaque Christianorum legionibus, et arctatur nimis.

AcrenounUS /ˈeɪkər/

a unit of area (4840 square yards) used in English-speaking countries

From this reading If, as J. C. R. supposes, there was no connexion between the saint and Acre in Syria, the foundation of a chapel to his honour in or near that city would seem quite unaccountable.

aedificatur

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From this reading _Capella Sancti Thomae martyris ibidem aedificatur_."

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 257.) seems quite conclusive on this point, as it connects that city with Becket in a manner beyond all dispute:-- "Anno gratiae 1190.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading If, as J. C. R. supposes, there was no connexion between the saint and Acre in Syria, the foundation of a chapel to his honour in or near that city would seem quite unaccountable.

Anno

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From this reading 257.) seems quite conclusive on this point, as it connects that city with Becket in a manner beyond all dispute:-- "Anno gratiae 1190.

arctatur

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From this reading Obsessa est _Acon_ circumquaque Christianorum legionibus, et arctatur nimis.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading 257.) seems quite conclusive on this point, as it connects that city with Becket in a manner beyond all dispute:-- "Anno gratiae 1190.

BecketnounUS /ˈbekət/

(Roman Catholic Church) archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170; murdered following his opposition to Henry II's attempts to control the clergy (1118-1170)

From this reading 257.) seems quite conclusive on this point, as it connects that city with Becket in a manner beyond all dispute:-- "Anno gratiae 1190.

betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading If, as J. C. R. supposes, there was no connexion between the saint and Acre in Syria, the foundation of a chapel to his honour in or near that city would seem quite unaccountable.

beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/

on the far side of; further than

From this reading 257.) seems quite conclusive on this point, as it connects that city with Becket in a manner beyond all dispute:-- "Anno gratiae 1190.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This would seem to identify the distinctive name of the hospital with the city in the Holy Land but the following passage from the _Chronicle_ of Matthew of Westminster (p.

CnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading If, as J. C. R. supposes, there was no connexion between the saint and Acre in Syria, the foundation of a chapel to his honour in or near that city would seem quite unaccountable.

CapellanounUS /kəˈpelə/

the brightest star in Auriga

From this reading _Capella Sancti Thomae martyris ibidem aedificatur_."

chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading If, as J. C. R. supposes, there was no connexion between the saint and Acre in Syria, the foundation of a chapel to his honour in or near that city would seem quite unaccountable.

Christianorum

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From this reading Obsessa est _Acon_ circumquaque Christianorum legionibus, et arctatur nimis.

ChroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/

A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)

From this reading This would seem to identify the distinctive name of the hospital with the city in the Holy Land but the following passage from the _Chronicle_ of Matthew of Westminster (p.

circumquaque

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From this reading Obsessa est _Acon_ circumquaque Christianorum legionibus, et arctatur nimis.

citynounUS /ˈsɪti/

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading This would seem to identify the distinctive name of the hospital with the city in the Holy Land but the following passage from the _Chronicle_ of Matthew of Westminster (p.

conclusiveadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːsɪv/

forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question

From this reading 257.) seems quite conclusive on this point, as it connects that city with Becket in a manner beyond all dispute:-- "Anno gratiae 1190.

connectsverbUS /kəˈnekts/

third-person singular of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

From this reading 257.) seems quite conclusive on this point, as it connects that city with Becket in a manner beyond all dispute:-- "Anno gratiae 1190.

connexionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/

a connecting shape

From this reading If, as J. C. R. supposes, there was no connexion between the saint and Acre in Syria, the foundation of a chapel to his honour in or near that city would seem quite unaccountable.

disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/

take exception to

From this reading 257.) seems quite conclusive on this point, as it connects that city with Becket in a manner beyond all dispute:-- "Anno gratiae 1190.

distinctiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing

From this reading This would seem to identify the distinctive name of the hospital with the city in the Holy Land but the following passage from the _Chronicle_ of Matthew of Westminster (p.

estnounUS /est/

standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States

From this reading Obsessa est _Acon_ circumquaque Christianorum legionibus, et arctatur nimis.

et

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From this reading Obsessa est _Acon_ circumquaque Christianorum legionibus, et arctatur nimis.

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading This would seem to identify the distinctive name of the hospital with the city in the Holy Land but the following passage from the _Chronicle_ of Matthew of Westminster (p.

foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/

the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading If, as J. C. R. supposes, there was no connexion between the saint and Acre in Syria, the foundation of a chapel to his honour in or near that city would seem quite unaccountable.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This would seem to identify the distinctive name of the hospital with the city in the Holy Land but the following passage from the _Chronicle_ of Matthew of Westminster (p.

gratiae

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From this reading 257.) seems quite conclusive on this point, as it connects that city with Becket in a manner beyond all dispute:-- "Anno gratiae 1190.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading If, as J. C. R. supposes, there was no connexion between the saint and Acre in Syria, the foundation of a chapel to his honour in or near that city would seem quite unaccountable.

HolynounUS /ˈhoʊli/

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading This would seem to identify the distinctive name of the hospital with the city in the Holy Land but the following passage from the _Chronicle_ of Matthew of Westminster (p.

honournounUS /ˈɑːnər/

the state of being honored

From this reading If, as J. C. R. supposes, there was no connexion between the saint and Acre in Syria, the foundation of a chapel to his honour in or near that city would seem quite unaccountable.

hospitalnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəl/

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading This would seem to identify the distinctive name of the hospital with the city in the Holy Land but the following passage from the _Chronicle_ of Matthew of Westminster (p.

ibidemadverb

in the same place (used when citing a reference)

From this reading _Capella Sancti Thomae martyris ibidem aedificatur_."

identifyverbUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪ/

recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something

From this reading This would seem to identify the distinctive name of the hospital with the city in the Holy Land but the following passage from the _Chronicle_ of Matthew of Westminster (p.

IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If, as J. C. R. supposes, there was no connexion between the saint and Acre in Syria, the foundation of a chapel to his honour in or near that city would seem quite unaccountable.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading This would seem to identify the distinctive name of the hospital with the city in the Holy Land but the following passage from the _Chronicle_ of Matthew of Westminster (p.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading 257.) seems quite conclusive on this point, as it connects that city with Becket in a manner beyond all dispute:-- "Anno gratiae 1190.

JnounUS /dʒeɪ/

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading If, as J. C. R. supposes, there was no connexion between the saint and Acre in Syria, the foundation of a chapel to his honour in or near that city would seem quite unaccountable.

LandnounUS /lænd/

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading This would seem to identify the distinctive name of the hospital with the city in the Holy Land but the following passage from the _Chronicle_ of Matthew of Westminster (p.

legionibus

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From this reading Obsessa est _Acon_ circumquaque Christianorum legionibus, et arctatur nimis.

mannernounUS /ˈmænər/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading 257.) seems quite conclusive on this point, as it connects that city with Becket in a manner beyond all dispute:-- "Anno gratiae 1190.

martyris

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From this reading _Capella Sancti Thomae martyris ibidem aedificatur_."

MatthewnounUS /ˈmæθjuː/

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel

From this reading This would seem to identify the distinctive name of the hospital with the city in the Holy Land but the following passage from the _Chronicle_ of Matthew of Westminster (p.

nameverbUS /neɪm/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading This would seem to identify the distinctive name of the hospital with the city in the Holy Land but the following passage from the _Chronicle_ of Matthew of Westminster (p.

nearadverbUS /nɪr/

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading If, as J. C. R. supposes, there was no connexion between the saint and Acre in Syria, the foundation of a chapel to his honour in or near that city would seem quite unaccountable.

nimis

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From this reading Obsessa est _Acon_ circumquaque Christianorum legionibus, et arctatur nimis.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading If, as J. C. R. supposes, there was no connexion between the saint and Acre in Syria, the foundation of a chapel to his honour in or near that city would seem quite unaccountable.

Obsessa

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From this reading Obsessa est _Acon_ circumquaque Christianorum legionibus, et arctatur nimis.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This would seem to identify the distinctive name of the hospital with the city in the Holy Land but the following passage from the _Chronicle_ of Matthew of Westminster (p.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading 257.) seems quite conclusive on this point, as it connects that city with Becket in a manner beyond all dispute:-- "Anno gratiae 1190.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading If, as J. C. R. supposes, there was no connexion between the saint and Acre in Syria, the foundation of a chapel to his honour in or near that city would seem quite unaccountable.

pnounUS /piː/

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading This would seem to identify the distinctive name of the hospital with the city in the Holy Land but the following passage from the _Chronicle_ of Matthew of Westminster (p.

passagenounUS /ˈpæsədʒ/

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading This would seem to identify the distinctive name of the hospital with the city in the Holy Land but the following passage from the _Chronicle_ of Matthew of Westminster (p.

pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading 257.) seems quite conclusive on this point, as it connects that city with Becket in a manner beyond all dispute:-- "Anno gratiae 1190.

quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading 257.) seems quite conclusive on this point, as it connects that city with Becket in a manner beyond all dispute:-- "Anno gratiae 1190.

RnounUS /ɑːr/

a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

From this reading If, as J. C. R. supposes, there was no connexion between the saint and Acre in Syria, the foundation of a chapel to his honour in or near that city would seem quite unaccountable.

saintnounUS /seɪnt/

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading If, as J. C. R. supposes, there was no connexion between the saint and Acre in Syria, the foundation of a chapel to his honour in or near that city would seem quite unaccountable.

Sancti

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From this reading _Capella Sancti Thomae martyris ibidem aedificatur_."

seemverbUS /siːm/

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading This would seem to identify the distinctive name of the hospital with the city in the Holy Land but the following passage from the _Chronicle_ of Matthew of Westminster (p.

seemsverbUS /siːmz/

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading 257.) seems quite conclusive on this point, as it connects that city with Becket in a manner beyond all dispute:-- "Anno gratiae 1190.

supposesverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪz/

third-person singular of “suppose” — express a supposition

From this reading If, as J. C. R. supposes, there was no connexion between the saint and Acre in Syria, the foundation of a chapel to his honour in or near that city would seem quite unaccountable.

SyrianounUS /ˈsɪriə/

an Asian republic in the Middle East at the east end of the Mediterranean; site of some of the world's most ancient centers of civilization

From this reading If, as J. C. R. supposes, there was no connexion between the saint and Acre in Syria, the foundation of a chapel to his honour in or near that city would seem quite unaccountable.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading 257.) seems quite conclusive on this point, as it connects that city with Becket in a manner beyond all dispute:-- "Anno gratiae 1190.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading This would seem to identify the distinctive name of the hospital with the city in the Holy Land but the following passage from the _Chronicle_ of Matthew of Westminster (p.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading If, as J. C. R. supposes, there was no connexion between the saint and Acre in Syria, the foundation of a chapel to his honour in or near that city would seem quite unaccountable.

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This would seem to identify the distinctive name of the hospital with the city in the Holy Land but the following passage from the _Chronicle_ of Matthew of Westminster (p.

Thomae

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From this reading _Capella Sancti Thomae martyris ibidem aedificatur_."

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading This would seem to identify the distinctive name of the hospital with the city in the Holy Land but the following passage from the _Chronicle_ of Matthew of Westminster (p.

unaccountableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbəl/

not to be accounted for or explained

From this reading If, as J. C. R. supposes, there was no connexion between the saint and Acre in Syria, the foundation of a chapel to his honour in or near that city would seem quite unaccountable.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading If, as J. C. R. supposes, there was no connexion between the saint and Acre in Syria, the foundation of a chapel to his honour in or near that city would seem quite unaccountable.

WestminsternounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/

a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey

From this reading This would seem to identify the distinctive name of the hospital with the city in the Holy Land but the following passage from the _Chronicle_ of Matthew of Westminster (p.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading This would seem to identify the distinctive name of the hospital with the city in the Holy Land but the following passage from the _Chronicle_ of Matthew of Westminster (p.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading This would seem to identify the distinctive name of the hospital with the city in the Holy Land but the following passage from the _Chronicle_ of Matthew of Westminster (p.

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