Chapter V

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

From this reading “Here doctors disagree: Wharton contends for a Poitevin prior of the Benedictine convent of St. Eloi at Paris: whilst Douce argues for a German origin, because in the moralization attached to one tale there is a German proverb, and in another the names of some dogs are partly German, partly Saxon.”

a musician who adapts a composition for particular voices or instruments or for another style of performance

From this reading “Might not this arise from the pen of a translator or adapter?” suggested Thompson.

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

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spiritual being attendant upon God

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one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading “Here doctors disagree: Wharton contends for a Poitevin prior of the Benedictine convent of St. Eloi at Paris: whilst Douce argues for a German origin, because in the moralization attached to one tale there is a German proverb, and in another the names of some dogs are partly German, partly Saxon.”

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From this reading “On what nation have the antiquaries endeavored to fix the authorship of these tales?” replied Herbert.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “Here doctors disagree: Wharton contends for a Poitevin prior of the Benedictine convent of St. Eloi at Paris: whilst Douce argues for a German origin, because in the moralization attached to one tale there is a German proverb, and in another the names of some dogs are partly German, partly Saxon.”

third-person singular of “argue” — present reasons and arguments

From this reading “Here doctors disagree: Wharton contends for a Poitevin prior of the Benedictine convent of St. Eloi at Paris: whilst Douce argues for a German origin, because in the moralization attached to one tale there is a German proverb, and in another the names of some dogs are partly German, partly Saxon.”

come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading “Might not this arise from the pen of a translator or adapter?” suggested Thompson.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Here doctors disagree: Wharton contends for a Poitevin prior of the Benedictine convent of St. Eloi at Paris: whilst Douce argues for a German origin, because in the moralization attached to one tale there is a German proverb, and in another the names of some dogs are partly German, partly Saxon.”

being joined in close association

From this reading “Here doctors disagree: Wharton contends for a Poitevin prior of the Benedictine convent of St. Eloi at Paris: whilst Douce argues for a German origin, because in the moralization attached to one tale there is a German proverb, and in another the names of some dogs are partly German, partly Saxon.”

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

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the act of creating written works

From this reading “On what nation have the antiquaries endeavored to fix the authorship of these tales?” replied Herbert.

for the reason that

From this reading “Here doctors disagree: Wharton contends for a Poitevin prior of the Benedictine convent of St. Eloi at Paris: whilst Douce argues for a German origin, because in the moralization attached to one tale there is a German proverb, and in another the names of some dogs are partly German, partly Saxon.”

a monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint Benedict

From this reading “Here doctors disagree: Wharton contends for a Poitevin prior of the Benedictine convent of St. Eloi at Paris: whilst Douce argues for a German origin, because in the moralization attached to one tale there is a German proverb, and in another the names of some dogs are partly German, partly Saxon.”

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

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third-person singular of “contend” — maintain or assert

From this reading “Here doctors disagree: Wharton contends for a Poitevin prior of the Benedictine convent of St. Eloi at Paris: whilst Douce argues for a German origin, because in the moralization attached to one tale there is a German proverb, and in another the names of some dogs are partly German, partly Saxon.”

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading “Here doctors disagree: Wharton contends for a Poitevin prior of the Benedictine convent of St. Eloi at Paris: whilst Douce argues for a German origin, because in the moralization attached to one tale there is a German proverb, and in another the names of some dogs are partly German, partly Saxon.”

plural of “conversion” — an event that results in a transformation

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the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading “More than probably it did.

be of different opinions

From this reading “Here doctors disagree: Wharton contends for a Poitevin prior of the Benedictine convent of St. Eloi at Paris: whilst Douce argues for a German origin, because in the moralization attached to one tale there is a German proverb, and in another the names of some dogs are partly German, partly Saxon.”

plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading “Here doctors disagree: Wharton contends for a Poitevin prior of the Benedictine convent of St. Eloi at Paris: whilst Douce argues for a German origin, because in the moralization attached to one tale there is a German proverb, and in another the names of some dogs are partly German, partly Saxon.”

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading “Here doctors disagree: Wharton contends for a Poitevin prior of the Benedictine convent of St. Eloi at Paris: whilst Douce argues for a German origin, because in the moralization attached to one tale there is a German proverb, and in another the names of some dogs are partly German, partly Saxon.”

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From this reading “Here doctors disagree: Wharton contends for a Poitevin prior of the Benedictine convent of St. Eloi at Paris: whilst Douce argues for a German origin, because in the moralization attached to one tale there is a German proverb, and in another the names of some dogs are partly German, partly Saxon.”

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From this reading “Here doctors disagree: Wharton contends for a Poitevin prior of the Benedictine convent of St. Eloi at Paris: whilst Douce argues for a German origin, because in the moralization attached to one tale there is a German proverb, and in another the names of some dogs are partly German, partly Saxon.”

past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading “On what nation have the antiquaries endeavored to fix the authorship of these tales?” replied Herbert.

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading “On what nation have the antiquaries endeavored to fix the authorship of these tales?” replied Herbert.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Here doctors disagree: Wharton contends for a Poitevin prior of the Benedictine convent of St. Eloi at Paris: whilst Douce argues for a German origin, because in the moralization attached to one tale there is a German proverb, and in another the names of some dogs are partly German, partly Saxon.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Might not this arise from the pen of a translator or adapter?” suggested Thompson.

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a person of German nationality

From this reading “Here doctors disagree: Wharton contends for a Poitevin prior of the Benedictine convent of St. Eloi at Paris: whilst Douce argues for a German origin, because in the moralization attached to one tale there is a German proverb, and in another the names of some dogs are partly German, partly Saxon.”

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used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “On what nation have the antiquaries endeavored to fix the authorship of these tales?” replied Herbert.

United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)

From this reading “On what nation have the antiquaries endeavored to fix the authorship of these tales?” replied Herbert.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “Here doctors disagree: Wharton contends for a Poitevin prior of the Benedictine convent of St. Eloi at Paris: whilst Douce argues for a German origin, because in the moralization attached to one tale there is a German proverb, and in another the names of some dogs are partly German, partly Saxon.”

one retired from society for religious reasons

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plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development

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

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possessive form of “irving” — United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)

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

From this reading “Here doctors disagree: Wharton contends for a Poitevin prior of the Benedictine convent of St. Eloi at Paris: whilst Douce argues for a German origin, because in the moralization attached to one tale there is a German proverb, and in another the names of some dogs are partly German, partly Saxon.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “More than probably it did.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading “Might not this arise from the pen of a translator or adapter?” suggested Thompson.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

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indulgence in moral pronouncements; the exposition (often superficially) of a particular moral code

From this reading “Here doctors disagree: Wharton contends for a Poitevin prior of the Benedictine convent of St. Eloi at Paris: whilst Douce argues for a German origin, because in the moralization attached to one tale there is a German proverb, and in another the names of some dogs are partly German, partly Saxon.”

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading “More than probably it did.

a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value

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verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading “Here doctors disagree: Wharton contends for a Poitevin prior of the Benedictine convent of St. Eloi at Paris: whilst Douce argues for a German origin, because in the moralization attached to one tale there is a German proverb, and in another the names of some dogs are partly German, partly Saxon.”

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading “On what nation have the antiquaries endeavored to fix the authorship of these tales?” replied Herbert.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Might not this arise from the pen of a translator or adapter?” suggested Thompson.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

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touching and supported by a surface

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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “Here doctors disagree: Wharton contends for a Poitevin prior of the Benedictine convent of St. Eloi at Paris: whilst Douce argues for a German origin, because in the moralization attached to one tale there is a German proverb, and in another the names of some dogs are partly German, partly Saxon.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “Might not this arise from the pen of a translator or adapter?” suggested Thompson.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading “Here doctors disagree: Wharton contends for a Poitevin prior of the Benedictine convent of St. Eloi at Paris: whilst Douce argues for a German origin, because in the moralization attached to one tale there is a German proverb, and in another the names of some dogs are partly German, partly Saxon.”

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

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Irish nationalist leader (1846-1891)

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to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading “Here doctors disagree: Wharton contends for a Poitevin prior of the Benedictine convent of St. Eloi at Paris: whilst Douce argues for a German origin, because in the moralization attached to one tale there is a German proverb, and in another the names of some dogs are partly German, partly Saxon.”

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading “Might not this arise from the pen of a translator or adapter?” suggested Thompson.

possessive form of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Here doctors disagree: Wharton contends for a Poitevin prior of the Benedictine convent of St. Eloi at Paris: whilst Douce argues for a German origin, because in the moralization attached to one tale there is a German proverb, and in another the names of some dogs are partly German, partly Saxon.”

earlier in time

From this reading “Here doctors disagree: Wharton contends for a Poitevin prior of the Benedictine convent of St. Eloi at Paris: whilst Douce argues for a German origin, because in the moralization attached to one tale there is a German proverb, and in another the names of some dogs are partly German, partly Saxon.”

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

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with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading “More than probably it did.

a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

From this reading “Here doctors disagree: Wharton contends for a Poitevin prior of the Benedictine convent of St. Eloi at Paris: whilst Douce argues for a German origin, because in the moralization attached to one tale there is a German proverb, and in another the names of some dogs are partly German, partly Saxon.”

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “On what nation have the antiquaries endeavored to fix the authorship of these tales?” replied Herbert.

a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Angles and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons; dominant in England until the Norman Conquest

From this reading “Here doctors disagree: Wharton contends for a Poitevin prior of the Benedictine convent of St. Eloi at Paris: whilst Douce argues for a German origin, because in the moralization attached to one tale there is a German proverb, and in another the names of some dogs are partly German, partly Saxon.”

German romantic writer (1759-1805)

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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading “Here doctors disagree: Wharton contends for a Poitevin prior of the Benedictine convent of St. Eloi at Paris: whilst Douce argues for a German origin, because in the moralization attached to one tale there is a German proverb, and in another the names of some dogs are partly German, partly Saxon.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Here doctors disagree: Wharton contends for a Poitevin prior of the Benedictine convent of St. Eloi at Paris: whilst Douce argues for a German origin, because in the moralization attached to one tale there is a German proverb, and in another the names of some dogs are partly German, partly Saxon.”

someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else

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past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading “Might not this arise from the pen of a translator or adapter?” suggested Thompson.

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 “Here doctors disagree: Wharton contends for a Poitevin prior of the Benedictine convent of St. Eloi at Paris: whilst Douce argues for a German origin, because in the moralization attached to one tale there is a German proverb, and in another the names of some dogs are partly German, partly Saxon.”

plural of “tale” — 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 “On what nation have the antiquaries endeavored to fix the authorship of these tales?” replied Herbert.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “More than probably it did.

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

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in or at that place or location

From this reading “Here doctors disagree: Wharton contends for a Poitevin prior of the Benedictine convent of St. Eloi at Paris: whilst Douce argues for a German origin, because in the moralization attached to one tale there is a German proverb, and in another the names of some dogs are partly German, partly Saxon.”

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading “On what nation have the antiquaries endeavored to fix the authorship of these tales?” replied Herbert.

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

From this reading “Might not this arise from the pen of a translator or adapter?” suggested Thompson.

United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)

From this reading “Might not this arise from the pen of a translator or adapter?” suggested Thompson.

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

From this reading “On what nation have the antiquaries endeavored to fix the authorship of these tales?” replied Herbert.

a person who translates written messages from one language to another

From this reading “Might not this arise from the pen of a translator or adapter?” suggested Thompson.

a vivid mental image

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United States novelist (1862-1937)

From this reading “Here doctors disagree: Wharton contends for a Poitevin prior of the Benedictine convent of St. Eloi at Paris: whilst Douce argues for a German origin, because in the moralization attached to one tale there is a German proverb, and in another the names of some dogs are partly German, partly Saxon.”

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “On what nation have the antiquaries endeavored to fix the authorship of these tales?” replied Herbert.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading “Here doctors disagree: Wharton contends for a Poitevin prior of the Benedictine convent of St. Eloi at Paris: whilst Douce argues for a German origin, because in the moralization attached to one tale there is a German proverb, and in another the names of some dogs are partly German, partly Saxon.”

morally bad in principle or practice

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plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

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