used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In those days, it happened in Hungary that a Bishop married: it was such an extraordinary thing since the introduction of celibacy, that we look in vain in all chronicles for its parallel.
(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 In those days, it happened in Hungary that a Bishop married: it was such an extraordinary thing since the introduction of celibacy, that we look in vain in all chronicles for its parallel.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In those days, it happened in Hungary that a Bishop married: it was such an extraordinary thing since the introduction of celibacy, that we look in vain in all chronicles for its parallel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The story is perpetuated on parchment, in marble, and in the memory of man.
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 In those days, it happened in Hungary that a Bishop married: it was such an extraordinary thing since the introduction of celibacy, that we look in vain in all chronicles for its parallel.
BISHOP'SnounUS /ˈbɪʃəps/
possessive form 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 THE BISHOP'S WEDDING.
celibacynounUS /ˈseləbəsi/
an unmarried status
From this reading In those days, it happened in Hungary that a Bishop married: it was such an extraordinary thing since the introduction of celibacy, that we look in vain in all chronicles for its parallel.
chroniclesnounUS /ˈkrɑːnɪkəlz/
plural of “chronicle” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading In those days, it happened in Hungary that a Bishop married: it was such an extraordinary thing since the introduction of celibacy, that we look in vain in all chronicles for its parallel.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In those days, it happened in Hungary that a Bishop married: it was such an extraordinary thing since the introduction of celibacy, that we look in vain in all chronicles for its parallel.
Emerich
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From this reading Emerich Thurzo, Bishop of Neutra, was the one to whom this marvel happened.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading In those days, it happened in Hungary that a Bishop married: it was such an extraordinary thing since the introduction of celibacy, that we look in vain in all chronicles for its parallel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In those days, it happened in Hungary that a Bishop married: it was such an extraordinary thing since the introduction of celibacy, that we look in vain in all chronicles for its parallel.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading In those days, it happened in Hungary that a Bishop married: it was such an extraordinary thing since the introduction of celibacy, that we look in vain in all chronicles for its parallel.
highlandsnounUS /ˈhaɪləndz/
a mountainous region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged beauty; known for the style of dress (the kilt and tartan) and the clan system (now in disuse)
From this reading In the Hungarian highlands, throughout the length of the Waag valley, the story is still told.
HungarianadjectiveUS /həŋˈɡeriən/
relating to or characteristic of Hungary
From this reading In the Hungarian highlands, throughout the length of the Waag valley, the story is still told.
HungarynounUS /ˈhʌŋɡəri/
a republic in central Europe
From this reading In those days, it happened in Hungary that a Bishop married: it was such an extraordinary thing since the introduction of celibacy, that we look in vain in all chronicles for its parallel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In those days, it happened in Hungary that a Bishop married: it was such an extraordinary thing since the introduction of celibacy, that we look in vain in all chronicles for its parallel.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading In those days, it happened in Hungary that a Bishop married: it was such an extraordinary thing since the introduction of celibacy, that we look in vain in all chronicles for its parallel.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The story is perpetuated on parchment, in marble, and in the memory of man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In those days, it happened in Hungary that a Bishop married: it was such an extraordinary thing since the introduction of celibacy, that we look in vain in all chronicles for its parallel.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In those days, it happened in Hungary that a Bishop married: it was such an extraordinary thing since the introduction of celibacy, that we look in vain in all chronicles for its parallel.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading In the Hungarian highlands, throughout the length of the Waag valley, the story is still told.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In those days, it happened in Hungary that a Bishop married: it was such an extraordinary thing since the introduction of celibacy, that we look in vain in all chronicles for its parallel.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The story is perpetuated on parchment, in marble, and in the memory of man.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading The story is perpetuated on parchment, in marble, and in the memory of man.
joined in matrimony
From this reading In those days, it happened in Hungary that a Bishop married: it was such an extraordinary thing since the introduction of celibacy, that we look in vain in all chronicles for its parallel.
marvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading Emerich Thurzo, Bishop of Neutra, was the one to whom this marvel happened.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading The story is perpetuated on parchment, in marble, and in the memory of man.
Neutra
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From this reading Emerich Thurzo, Bishop of Neutra, was the one to whom this marvel happened.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In those days, it happened in Hungary that a Bishop married: it was such an extraordinary thing since the introduction of celibacy, that we look in vain in all chronicles for its parallel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The story is perpetuated on parchment, in marble, and in the memory of man.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Emerich Thurzo, Bishop of Neutra, was the one to whom this marvel happened.
parallelnounUS /ˈperəlel/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading In those days, it happened in Hungary that a Bishop married: it was such an extraordinary thing since the introduction of celibacy, that we look in vain in all chronicles for its parallel.
parchmentnounUS /ˈpɑːrtʃ.mənt/
A stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal, used for writing.
From this reading The story is perpetuated on parchment, in marble, and in the memory of man.
perpetuatedverbUS /pərˈpetʃəweɪtɪd/
past form of “perpetuate” — cause to continue or prevail
From this reading The story is perpetuated on parchment, in marble, and in the memory of man.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading In those days, it happened in Hungary that a Bishop married: it was such an extraordinary thing since the introduction of celibacy, that we look in vain in all chronicles for its parallel.
not in physical motion
From this reading In the Hungarian highlands, throughout the length of the Waag valley, the story is still told.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The story is perpetuated on parchment, in marble, and in the memory of man.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In those days, it happened in Hungary that a Bishop married: it was such an extraordinary thing since the introduction of celibacy, that we look in vain in all chronicles for its parallel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In those days, it happened in Hungary that a Bishop married: it was such an extraordinary thing since the introduction of celibacy, that we look in vain in all chronicles for its parallel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BISHOP'S WEDDING.
a special situation
From this reading In those days, it happened in Hungary that a Bishop married: it was such an extraordinary thing since the introduction of celibacy, that we look in vain in all chronicles for its parallel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Emerich Thurzo, Bishop of Neutra, was the one to whom this marvel happened.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In those days, it happened in Hungary that a Bishop married: it was such an extraordinary thing since the introduction of celibacy, that we look in vain in all chronicles for its parallel.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading In the Hungarian highlands, throughout the length of the Waag valley, the story is still told.
Thurzo
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From this reading Emerich Thurzo, Bishop of Neutra, was the one to whom this marvel happened.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Emerich Thurzo, Bishop of Neutra, was the one to whom this marvel happened.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading In the Hungarian highlands, throughout the length of the Waag valley, the story is still told.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading In those days, it happened in Hungary that a Bishop married: it was such an extraordinary thing since the introduction of celibacy, that we look in vain in all chronicles for its parallel.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading In the Hungarian highlands, throughout the length of the Waag valley, the story is still told.
Waag
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From this reading In the Hungarian highlands, throughout the length of the Waag valley, the story is still told.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In those days, it happened in Hungary that a Bishop married: it was such an extraordinary thing since the introduction of celibacy, that we look in vain in all chronicles for its parallel.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In those days, it happened in Hungary that a Bishop married: it was such an extraordinary thing since the introduction of celibacy, that we look in vain in all chronicles for its parallel.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading THE BISHOP'S WEDDING.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Emerich Thurzo, Bishop of Neutra, was the one to whom this marvel happened.
