1066
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From this reading As has already been told, the Confessor died on January 5th, 1066, and was buried the next day, January 6th, the Feast of the Epiphany.
5th
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From this reading As has already been told, the Confessor died on January 5th, 1066, and was buried the next day, January 6th, the Feast of the Epiphany.
6th
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From this reading As has already been told, the Confessor died on January 5th, 1066, and was buried the next day, January 6th, the Feast of the Epiphany.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading King Edward the Confessor is such an important person in the history of the Abbey that his Chapel and Shrine must be described in a chapter by themselves.
AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading King Edward the Confessor is such an important person in the history of the Abbey that his Chapel and Shrine must be described in a chapter by themselves.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He was laid in front of the high altar of his newly built church, and the Conqueror afterwards presented splendid hangings to cover the simple tomb which was erected over the grave.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading “_There is One great society alone on earth: The noble Living and the noble Dead._” WORDSWORTH (_Prelude_).
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading As has already been told, the Confessor died on January 5th, 1066, and was buried the next day, January 6th, the Feast of the Epiphany.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading He was laid in front of the high altar of his newly built church, and the Conqueror afterwards presented splendid hangings to cover the simple tomb which was erected over the grave.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading King Edward the Confessor is such an important person in the history of the Abbey that his Chapel and Shrine must be described in a chapter by themselves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “_There is One great society alone on earth: The noble Living and the noble Dead._” WORDSWORTH (_Prelude_).
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As has already been told, the Confessor died on January 5th, 1066, and was buried the next day, January 6th, the Feast of the Epiphany.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There is an interesting old story of something that happened at this tomb in the reign of William the Conqueror.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading King Edward the Confessor is such an important person in the history of the Abbey that his Chapel and Shrine must be described in a chapter by themselves.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As has already been told, the Confessor died on January 5th, 1066, and was buried the next day, January 6th, the Feast of the Epiphany.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading He was laid in front of the high altar of his newly built church, and the Conqueror afterwards presented splendid hangings to cover the simple tomb which was erected over the grave.
placed in a grave
From this reading As has already been told, the Confessor died on January 5th, 1066, and was buried the next day, January 6th, the Feast of the Epiphany.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading King Edward the Confessor is such an important person in the history of the Abbey that his Chapel and Shrine must be described in a chapter by themselves.
ChapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading King Edward the Confessor is such an important person in the history of the Abbey that his Chapel and Shrine must be described in a chapter by themselves.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading King Edward the Confessor is such an important person in the history of the Abbey that his Chapel and Shrine must be described in a chapter by themselves.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading He was laid in front of the high altar of his newly built church, and the Conqueror afterwards presented splendid hangings to cover the simple tomb which was erected over the grave.
Confessornoun
a priest who hears confession and gives absolution
From this reading King Edward the Confessor is such an important person in the history of the Abbey that his Chapel and Shrine must be described in a chapter by themselves.
ConquerornounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərər/
someone who is victorious by force of arms
From this reading He was laid in front of the high altar of his newly built church, and the Conqueror afterwards presented splendid hangings to cover the simple tomb which was erected over the grave.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading He was laid in front of the high altar of his newly built church, and the Conqueror afterwards presented splendid hangings to cover the simple tomb which was erected over the grave.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As has already been told, the Confessor died on January 5th, 1066, and was buried the next day, January 6th, the Feast of the Epiphany.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading “_There is One great society alone on earth: The noble Living and the noble Dead._” WORDSWORTH (_Prelude_).
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading King Edward the Confessor is such an important person in the history of the Abbey that his Chapel and Shrine must be described in a chapter by themselves.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading As has already been told, the Confessor died on January 5th, 1066, and was buried the next day, January 6th, the Feast of the Epiphany.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading “_There is One great society alone on earth: The noble Living and the noble Dead._” WORDSWORTH (_Prelude_).
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading King Edward the Confessor is such an important person in the history of the Abbey that his Chapel and Shrine must be described in a chapter by themselves.
EpiphanynounUS /ɪˈpɪfəni/
a divine manifestation
From this reading As has already been told, the Confessor died on January 5th, 1066, and was buried the next day, January 6th, the Feast of the Epiphany.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading He was laid in front of the high altar of his newly built church, and the Conqueror afterwards presented splendid hangings to cover the simple tomb which was erected over the grave.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading As has already been told, the Confessor died on January 5th, 1066, and was buried the next day, January 6th, the Feast of the Epiphany.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He was laid in front of the high altar of his newly built church, and the Conqueror afterwards presented splendid hangings to cover the simple tomb which was erected over the grave.
death of a person
From this reading He was laid in front of the high altar of his newly built church, and the Conqueror afterwards presented splendid hangings to cover the simple tomb which was erected over the grave.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “_There is One great society alone on earth: The noble Living and the noble Dead._” WORDSWORTH (_Prelude_).
hangingsnounUS /ˈhæŋɡɪŋz/
plural of “hanging” — decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading He was laid in front of the high altar of his newly built church, and the Conqueror afterwards presented splendid hangings to cover the simple tomb which was erected over the grave.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading There is an interesting old story of something that happened at this tomb in the reign of William the Conqueror.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As has already been told, the Confessor died on January 5th, 1066, and was buried the next day, January 6th, the Feast of the Epiphany.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was laid in front of the high altar of his newly built church, and the Conqueror afterwards presented splendid hangings to cover the simple tomb which was erected over the grave.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He was laid in front of the high altar of his newly built church, and the Conqueror afterwards presented splendid hangings to cover the simple tomb which was erected over the grave.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading King Edward the Confessor is such an important person in the history of the Abbey that his Chapel and Shrine must be described in a chapter by themselves.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading King Edward the Confessor is such an important person in the history of the Abbey that his Chapel and Shrine must be described in a chapter by themselves.
of great significance or value
From this reading King Edward the Confessor is such an important person in the history of the Abbey that his Chapel and Shrine must be described in a chapter by themselves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading King Edward the Confessor is such an important person in the history of the Abbey that his Chapel and Shrine must be described in a chapter by themselves.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading There is an interesting old story of something that happened at this tomb in the reign of William the Conqueror.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “_There is One great society alone on earth: The noble Living and the noble Dead._” WORDSWORTH (_Prelude_).
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading As has already been told, the Confessor died on January 5th, 1066, and was buried the next day, January 6th, the Feast of the Epiphany.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading King Edward the Confessor is such an important person in the history of the Abbey that his Chapel and Shrine must be described in a chapter by themselves.
set down according to a plan
From this reading He was laid in front of the high altar of his newly built church, and the Conqueror afterwards presented splendid hangings to cover the simple tomb which was erected over the grave.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading “_There is One great society alone on earth: The noble Living and the noble Dead._” WORDSWORTH (_Prelude_).
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading King Edward the Confessor is such an important person in the history of the Abbey that his Chapel and Shrine must be described in a chapter by themselves.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading He was laid in front of the high altar of his newly built church, and the Conqueror afterwards presented splendid hangings to cover the simple tomb which was erected over the grave.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading As has already been told, the Confessor died on January 5th, 1066, and was buried the next day, January 6th, the Feast of the Epiphany.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading “_There is One great society alone on earth: The noble Living and the noble Dead._” WORDSWORTH (_Prelude_).
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading King Edward the Confessor is such an important person in the history of the Abbey that his Chapel and Shrine must be described in a chapter by themselves.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There is an interesting old story of something that happened at this tomb in the reign of William the Conqueror.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “_There is One great society alone on earth: The noble Living and the noble Dead._” WORDSWORTH (_Prelude_).
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “_There is One great society alone on earth: The noble Living and the noble Dead._” WORDSWORTH (_Prelude_).
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was laid in front of the high altar of his newly built church, and the Conqueror afterwards presented splendid hangings to cover the simple tomb which was erected over the grave.
a human being
From this reading King Edward the Confessor is such an important person in the history of the Abbey that his Chapel and Shrine must be described in a chapter by themselves.
PreludenounUS /ˈpreɪluːd/
something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
From this reading “_There is One great society alone on earth: The noble Living and the noble Dead._” WORDSWORTH (_Prelude_).
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He was laid in front of the high altar of his newly built church, and the Conqueror afterwards presented splendid hangings to cover the simple tomb which was erected over the grave.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading There is an interesting old story of something that happened at this tomb in the reign of William the Conqueror.
ShrinenounUS /ʃraɪn/
a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person
From this reading King Edward the Confessor is such an important person in the history of the Abbey that his Chapel and Shrine must be described in a chapter by themselves.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading He was laid in front of the high altar of his newly built church, and the Conqueror afterwards presented splendid hangings to cover the simple tomb which was erected over the grave.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading “_There is One great society alone on earth: The noble Living and the noble Dead._” WORDSWORTH (_Prelude_).
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There is an interesting old story of something that happened at this tomb in the reign of William the Conqueror.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading He was laid in front of the high altar of his newly built church, and the Conqueror afterwards presented splendid hangings to cover the simple tomb which was erected over the grave.
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 There is an interesting old story of something that happened at this tomb in the reign of William the Conqueror.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading King Edward the Confessor is such an important person in the history of the Abbey that his Chapel and Shrine must be described in a chapter by themselves.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading King Edward the Confessor is such an important person in the history of the Abbey that his Chapel and Shrine must be described in a chapter by themselves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “_There is One great society alone on earth: The noble Living and the noble Dead._” WORDSWORTH (_Prelude_).
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading King Edward the Confessor is such an important person in the history of the Abbey that his Chapel and Shrine must be described in a chapter by themselves.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “_There is One great society alone on earth: The noble Living and the noble Dead._” WORDSWORTH (_Prelude_).
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There is an interesting old story of something that happened at this tomb in the reign of William the Conqueror.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was laid in front of the high altar of his newly built church, and the Conqueror afterwards presented splendid hangings to cover the simple tomb which was erected over the grave.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading As has already been told, the Confessor died on January 5th, 1066, and was buried the next day, January 6th, the Feast of the Epiphany.
tombnounUS /tuːm/
a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
From this reading He was laid in front of the high altar of his newly built church, and the Conqueror afterwards presented splendid hangings to cover the simple tomb which was erected over the grave.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As has already been told, the Confessor died on January 5th, 1066, and was buried the next day, January 6th, the Feast of the Epiphany.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was laid in front of the high altar of his newly built church, and the Conqueror afterwards presented splendid hangings to cover the simple tomb which was erected over the grave.
William
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From this reading There is an interesting old story of something that happened at this tomb in the reign of William the Conqueror.
WORDSWORTHnounUS /ˈwɜːrdzwərθ/
a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)
From this reading “_There is One great society alone on earth: The noble Living and the noble Dead._” WORDSWORTH (_Prelude_).
