1868
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From this reading _CONVENT LIFE ENTERED UPON._ In the beginning of November, 1868, I went on a short visit to the “Benedictine convent of cloistered nuns,” at Feltham.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _CONVENT LIFE ENTERED UPON._ In the beginning of November, 1868, I went on a short visit to the “Benedictine convent of cloistered nuns,” at Feltham.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Father Ignatius, who claims to be the father, founder, and reviver of monasticism in the Church of England, had turned an old farm-house at Feltham into a convent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Father Ignatius, who claims to be the father, founder, and reviver of monasticism in the Church of England, had turned an old farm-house at Feltham into a convent.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The “rule” given to the nuns by him can be procured at any Roman Catholic publishers.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are other translations of the rule, but this one is much more strict than any other which I have read.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _CONVENT LIFE ENTERED UPON._ In the beginning of November, 1868, I went on a short visit to the “Benedictine convent of cloistered nuns,” at Feltham.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Father Ignatius, who claims to be the father, founder, and reviver of monasticism in the Church of England, had turned an old farm-house at Feltham into a convent.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading _CONVENT LIFE ENTERED UPON._ In the beginning of November, 1868, I went on a short visit to the “Benedictine convent of cloistered nuns,” at Feltham.
BenedictnounUS /ˈbenədɪkt/
United States anthropologist (1887-1948)
From this reading It is entitled “The Holy Rule of St. Benedict, translated by a Priest of Mount Melleray.”
BenedictinenounUS /ˌbenəˈdɪktin/
a monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint Benedict
From this reading _CONVENT LIFE ENTERED UPON._ In the beginning of November, 1868, I went on a short visit to the “Benedictine convent of cloistered nuns,” at Feltham.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There are other translations of the rule, but this one is much more strict than any other which I have read.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The “rule” given to the nuns by him can be procured at any Roman Catholic publishers.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The “rule” given to the nuns by him can be procured at any Roman Catholic publishers.
CatholicadjectiveUS /ˈkæθlɪk/
of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
From this reading The “rule” given to the nuns by him can be procured at any Roman Catholic publishers.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Father Ignatius, who claims to be the father, founder, and reviver of monasticism in the Church of England, had turned an old farm-house at Feltham into a convent.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Father Ignatius, who claims to be the father, founder, and reviver of monasticism in the Church of England, had turned an old farm-house at Feltham into a convent.
cloisteredadjectiveUS /ˈklɔɪstərd/
of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows
From this reading _CONVENT LIFE ENTERED UPON._ In the beginning of November, 1868, I went on a short visit to the “Benedictine convent of cloistered nuns,” at Feltham.
CONVENTnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading _CONVENT LIFE ENTERED UPON._ In the beginning of November, 1868, I went on a short visit to the “Benedictine convent of cloistered nuns,” at Feltham.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Father Ignatius, who claims to be the father, founder, and reviver of monasticism in the Church of England, had turned an old farm-house at Feltham into a convent.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading _CONVENT LIFE ENTERED UPON._ In the beginning of November, 1868, I went on a short visit to the “Benedictine convent of cloistered nuns,” at Feltham.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading It is entitled “The Holy Rule of St. Benedict, translated by a Priest of Mount Melleray.”
farm-house
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From this reading Father Ignatius, who claims to be the father, founder, and reviver of monasticism in the Church of England, had turned an old farm-house at Feltham into a convent.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Father Ignatius, who claims to be the father, founder, and reviver of monasticism in the Church of England, had turned an old farm-house at Feltham into a convent.
Feltham
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From this reading _CONVENT LIFE ENTERED UPON._ In the beginning of November, 1868, I went on a short visit to the “Benedictine convent of cloistered nuns,” at Feltham.
foundernounUS /ˈfaʊndər/
inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
From this reading Father Ignatius, who claims to be the father, founder, and reviver of monasticism in the Church of England, had turned an old farm-house at Feltham into a convent.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The “rule” given to the nuns by him can be procured at any Roman Catholic publishers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Father Ignatius, who claims to be the father, founder, and reviver of monasticism in the Church of England, had turned an old farm-house at Feltham into a convent.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There are other translations of the rule, but this one is much more strict than any other which I have read.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The “rule” given to the nuns by him can be procured at any Roman Catholic publishers.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading It is entitled “The Holy Rule of St. Benedict, translated by a Priest of Mount Melleray.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _CONVENT LIFE ENTERED UPON._ In the beginning of November, 1868, I went on a short visit to the “Benedictine convent of cloistered nuns,” at Feltham.
IgnatiusnounUS /ˌɪɡˈneɪʃəs/
bishop of Antioch who was martyred under the Roman Emperor Trajan (died 110)
From this reading Father Ignatius, who claims to be the father, founder, and reviver of monasticism in the Church of England, had turned an old farm-house at Feltham into a convent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _CONVENT LIFE ENTERED UPON._ In the beginning of November, 1868, I went on a short visit to the “Benedictine convent of cloistered nuns,” at Feltham.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Father Ignatius, who claims to be the father, founder, and reviver of monasticism in the Church of England, had turned an old farm-house at Feltham into a convent.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is entitled “The Holy Rule of St. Benedict, translated by a Priest of Mount Melleray.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is entitled “The Holy Rule of St. Benedict, translated by a Priest of Mount Melleray.”
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _CONVENT LIFE ENTERED UPON._ In the beginning of November, 1868, I went on a short visit to the “Benedictine convent of cloistered nuns,” at Feltham.
Melleray
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From this reading It is entitled “The Holy Rule of St. Benedict, translated by a Priest of Mount Melleray.”
monasticismnounUS /məˈnæstəsɪzəm/
asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience
From this reading Father Ignatius, who claims to be the father, founder, and reviver of monasticism in the Church of England, had turned an old farm-house at Feltham into a convent.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There are other translations of the rule, but this one is much more strict than any other which I have read.
attach to a support
From this reading It is entitled “The Holy Rule of St. Benedict, translated by a Priest of Mount Melleray.”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There are other translations of the rule, but this one is much more strict than any other which I have read.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading _CONVENT LIFE ENTERED UPON._ In the beginning of November, 1868, I went on a short visit to the “Benedictine convent of cloistered nuns,” at Feltham.
nunsnounUS /nʌnz/
plural of “nun” — a woman religious
From this reading _CONVENT LIFE ENTERED UPON._ In the beginning of November, 1868, I went on a short visit to the “Benedictine convent of cloistered nuns,” at Feltham.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _CONVENT LIFE ENTERED UPON._ In the beginning of November, 1868, I went on a short visit to the “Benedictine convent of cloistered nuns,” at Feltham.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Father Ignatius, who claims to be the father, founder, and reviver of monasticism in the Church of England, had turned an old farm-house at Feltham into a convent.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _CONVENT LIFE ENTERED UPON._ In the beginning of November, 1868, I went on a short visit to the “Benedictine convent of cloistered nuns,” at Feltham.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There are other translations of the rule, but this one is much more strict than any other which I have read.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There are other translations of the rule, but this one is much more strict than any other which I have read.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading It is entitled “The Holy Rule of St. Benedict, translated by a Priest of Mount Melleray.”
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading The “rule” given to the nuns by him can be procured at any Roman Catholic publishers.
publishersnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading The “rule” given to the nuns by him can be procured at any Roman Catholic publishers.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading There are other translations of the rule, but this one is much more strict than any other which I have read.
reviver
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From this reading Father Ignatius, who claims to be the father, founder, and reviver of monasticism in the Church of England, had turned an old farm-house at Feltham into a convent.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading The “rule” given to the nuns by him can be procured at any Roman Catholic publishers.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading The “rule” given to the nuns by him can be procured at any Roman Catholic publishers.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading _CONVENT LIFE ENTERED UPON._ In the beginning of November, 1868, I went on a short visit to the “Benedictine convent of cloistered nuns,” at Feltham.
St
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From this reading It is entitled “The Holy Rule of St. Benedict, translated by a Priest of Mount Melleray.”
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading There are other translations of the rule, but this one is much more strict than any other which I have read.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There are other translations of the rule, but this one is much more strict than any other which I have read.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _CONVENT LIFE ENTERED UPON._ In the beginning of November, 1868, I went on a short visit to the “Benedictine convent of cloistered nuns,” at Feltham.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are other translations of the rule, but this one is much more strict than any other which I have read.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There are other translations of the rule, but this one is much more strict than any other which I have read.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _CONVENT LIFE ENTERED UPON._ In the beginning of November, 1868, I went on a short visit to the “Benedictine convent of cloistered nuns,” at Feltham.
translatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading It is entitled “The Holy Rule of St. Benedict, translated by a Priest of Mount Melleray.”
translationsnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “translation” — a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading There are other translations of the rule, but this one is much more strict than any other which I have read.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Father Ignatius, who claims to be the father, founder, and reviver of monasticism in the Church of England, had turned an old farm-house at Feltham into a convent.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _CONVENT LIFE ENTERED UPON._ In the beginning of November, 1868, I went on a short visit to the “Benedictine convent of cloistered nuns,” at Feltham.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading _CONVENT LIFE ENTERED UPON._ In the beginning of November, 1868, I went on a short visit to the “Benedictine convent of cloistered nuns,” at Feltham.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _CONVENT LIFE ENTERED UPON._ In the beginning of November, 1868, I went on a short visit to the “Benedictine convent of cloistered nuns,” at Feltham.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There are other translations of the rule, but this one is much more strict than any other which I have read.
which person or people
From this reading Father Ignatius, who claims to be the father, founder, and reviver of monasticism in the Church of England, had turned an old farm-house at Feltham into a convent.
