Abbessnoun
the superior of a group of nuns
From this reading Though the town of Koenigswald was so near, that we beheld its towers in the back ground of the landscape, and though bold walkers frequently came from thence on foot to our convent, yet to me this first separation from the Abbess, whom I regarded with such veneration,--from my kind mother, whom I tenderly loved,--and the good old priest, was very painful.
absolvedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɑːlvd/
freed from any question of guilt
From this reading I had fully determined on the clerical life, by which resolution my mother was greatly delighted, as she perceived that the mysterious hints of the pilgrim were intimately connected with my father's vision of St Bernard; and by this resolution of mine, she for the first time believed, that his soul was fully absolved, and saved from the risk of eternal destruction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had fully determined on the clerical life, by which resolution my mother was greatly delighted, as she perceived that the mysterious hints of the pilgrim were intimately connected with my father's vision of St Bernard; and by this resolution of mine, she for the first time believed, that his soul was fully absolved, and saved from the risk of eternal destruction.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading The Princess, too, approved my intentions, and repeated her generous promises of support and assistance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I had fully determined on the clerical life, by which resolution my mother was greatly delighted, as she perceived that the mysterious hints of the pilgrim were intimately connected with my father's vision of St Bernard; and by this resolution of mine, she for the first time believed, that his soul was fully absolved, and saved from the risk of eternal destruction.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The Princess, too, approved my intentions, and repeated her generous promises of support and assistance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was now in my sixteenth year, when the priest declared that I was qualified to begin the study of the higher branches of theology, at the college of the neighbouring town.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Though the town of Koenigswald was so near, that we beheld its towers in the back ground of the landscape, and though bold walkers frequently came from thence on foot to our convent, yet to me this first separation from the Abbess, whom I regarded with such veneration,--from my kind mother, whom I tenderly loved,--and the good old priest, was very painful.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I was now in my sixteenth year, when the priest declared that I was qualified to begin the study of the higher branches of theology, at the college of the neighbouring town.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading Though the town of Koenigswald was so near, that we beheld its towers in the back ground of the landscape, and though bold walkers frequently came from thence on foot to our convent, yet to me this first separation from the Abbess, whom I regarded with such veneration,--from my kind mother, whom I tenderly loved,--and the good old priest, was very painful.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I had fully determined on the clerical life, by which resolution my mother was greatly delighted, as she perceived that the mysterious hints of the pilgrim were intimately connected with my father's vision of St Bernard; and by this resolution of mine, she for the first time believed, that his soul was fully absolved, and saved from the risk of eternal destruction.
BernardnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading I had fully determined on the clerical life, by which resolution my mother was greatly delighted, as she perceived that the mysterious hints of the pilgrim were intimately connected with my father's vision of St Bernard; and by this resolution of mine, she for the first time believed, that his soul was fully absolved, and saved from the risk of eternal destruction.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading So true it is, that even the shortest step out of the immediate circle of one's best friends, is equal, in effect, to the remotest separation.
fearless and daring
From this reading Though the town of Koenigswald was so near, that we beheld its towers in the back ground of the landscape, and though bold walkers frequently came from thence on foot to our convent, yet to me this first separation from the Abbess, whom I regarded with such veneration,--from my kind mother, whom I tenderly loved,--and the good old priest, was very painful.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading I was now in my sixteenth year, when the priest declared that I was qualified to begin the study of the higher branches of theology, at the college of the neighbouring town.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I had fully determined on the clerical life, by which resolution my mother was greatly delighted, as she perceived that the mysterious hints of the pilgrim were intimately connected with my father's vision of St Bernard; and by this resolution of mine, she for the first time believed, that his soul was fully absolved, and saved from the risk of eternal destruction.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Though the town of Koenigswald was so near, that we beheld its towers in the back ground of the landscape, and though bold walkers frequently came from thence on foot to our convent, yet to me this first separation from the Abbess, whom I regarded with such veneration,--from my kind mother, whom I tenderly loved,--and the good old priest, was very painful.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading So true it is, that even the shortest step out of the immediate circle of one's best friends, is equal, in effect, to the remotest separation.
clericaladjectiveUS /ˈklerəkəl/
of or relating to clerks
From this reading I had fully determined on the clerical life, by which resolution my mother was greatly delighted, as she perceived that the mysterious hints of the pilgrim were intimately connected with my father's vision of St Bernard; and by this resolution of mine, she for the first time believed, that his soul was fully absolved, and saved from the risk of eternal destruction.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading I was now in my sixteenth year, when the priest declared that I was qualified to begin the study of the higher branches of theology, at the college of the neighbouring town.
being joined in close association
From this reading I had fully determined on the clerical life, by which resolution my mother was greatly delighted, as she perceived that the mysterious hints of the pilgrim were intimately connected with my father's vision of St Bernard; and by this resolution of mine, she for the first time believed, that his soul was fully absolved, and saved from the risk of eternal destruction.
conventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading Though the town of Koenigswald was so near, that we beheld its towers in the back ground of the landscape, and though bold walkers frequently came from thence on foot to our convent, yet to me this first separation from the Abbess, whom I regarded with such veneration,--from my kind mother, whom I tenderly loved,--and the good old priest, was very painful.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading I was now in my sixteenth year, when the priest declared that I was qualified to begin the study of the higher branches of theology, at the college of the neighbouring town.
greatly pleased
From this reading I had fully determined on the clerical life, by which resolution my mother was greatly delighted, as she perceived that the mysterious hints of the pilgrim were intimately connected with my father's vision of St Bernard; and by this resolution of mine, she for the first time believed, that his soul was fully absolved, and saved from the risk of eternal destruction.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading I had fully determined on the clerical life, by which resolution my mother was greatly delighted, as she perceived that the mysterious hints of the pilgrim were intimately connected with my father's vision of St Bernard; and by this resolution of mine, she for the first time believed, that his soul was fully absolved, and saved from the risk of eternal destruction.
characterized by great determination
From this reading I had fully determined on the clerical life, by which resolution my mother was greatly delighted, as she perceived that the mysterious hints of the pilgrim were intimately connected with my father's vision of St Bernard; and by this resolution of mine, she for the first time believed, that his soul was fully absolved, and saved from the risk of eternal destruction.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading So true it is, that even the shortest step out of the immediate circle of one's best friends, is equal, in effect, to the remotest separation.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading So true it is, that even the shortest step out of the immediate circle of one's best friends, is equal, in effect, to the remotest separation.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading I had fully determined on the clerical life, by which resolution my mother was greatly delighted, as she perceived that the mysterious hints of the pilgrim were intimately connected with my father's vision of St Bernard; and by this resolution of mine, she for the first time believed, that his soul was fully absolved, and saved from the risk of eternal destruction.
divisible by two
From this reading So true it is, that even the shortest step out of the immediate circle of one's best friends, is equal, in effect, to the remotest separation.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I had fully determined on the clerical life, by which resolution my mother was greatly delighted, as she perceived that the mysterious hints of the pilgrim were intimately connected with my father's vision of St Bernard; and by this resolution of mine, she for the first time believed, that his soul was fully absolved, and saved from the risk of eternal destruction.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I had fully determined on the clerical life, by which resolution my mother was greatly delighted, as she perceived that the mysterious hints of the pilgrim were intimately connected with my father's vision of St Bernard; and by this resolution of mine, she for the first time believed, that his soul was fully absolved, and saved from the risk of eternal destruction.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Though the town of Koenigswald was so near, that we beheld its towers in the back ground of the landscape, and though bold walkers frequently came from thence on foot to our convent, yet to me this first separation from the Abbess, whom I regarded with such veneration,--from my kind mother, whom I tenderly loved,--and the good old priest, was very painful.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had fully determined on the clerical life, by which resolution my mother was greatly delighted, as she perceived that the mysterious hints of the pilgrim were intimately connected with my father's vision of St Bernard; and by this resolution of mine, she for the first time believed, that his soul was fully absolved, and saved from the risk of eternal destruction.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Though the town of Koenigswald was so near, that we beheld its towers in the back ground of the landscape, and though bold walkers frequently came from thence on foot to our convent, yet to me this first separation from the Abbess, whom I regarded with such veneration,--from my kind mother, whom I tenderly loved,--and the good old priest, was very painful.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading So true it is, that even the shortest step out of the immediate circle of one's best friends, is equal, in effect, to the remotest separation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I had fully determined on the clerical life, by which resolution my mother was greatly delighted, as she perceived that the mysterious hints of the pilgrim were intimately connected with my father's vision of St Bernard; and by this resolution of mine, she for the first time believed, that his soul was fully absolved, and saved from the risk of eternal destruction.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading I had fully determined on the clerical life, by which resolution my mother was greatly delighted, as she perceived that the mysterious hints of the pilgrim were intimately connected with my father's vision of St Bernard; and by this resolution of mine, she for the first time believed, that his soul was fully absolved, and saved from the risk of eternal destruction.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading The Princess, too, approved my intentions, and repeated her generous promises of support and assistance.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Though the town of Koenigswald was so near, that we beheld its towers in the back ground of the landscape, and though bold walkers frequently came from thence on foot to our convent, yet to me this first separation from the Abbess, whom I regarded with such veneration,--from my kind mother, whom I tenderly loved,--and the good old priest, was very painful.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading I had fully determined on the clerical life, by which resolution my mother was greatly delighted, as she perceived that the mysterious hints of the pilgrim were intimately connected with my father's vision of St Bernard; and by this resolution of mine, she for the first time believed, that his soul was fully absolved, and saved from the risk of eternal destruction.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Though the town of Koenigswald was so near, that we beheld its towers in the back ground of the landscape, and though bold walkers frequently came from thence on foot to our convent, yet to me this first separation from the Abbess, whom I regarded with such veneration,--from my kind mother, whom I tenderly loved,--and the good old priest, was very painful.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had fully determined on the clerical life, by which resolution my mother was greatly delighted, as she perceived that the mysterious hints of the pilgrim were intimately connected with my father's vision of St Bernard; and by this resolution of mine, she for the first time believed, that his soul was fully absolved, and saved from the risk of eternal destruction.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Princess, too, approved my intentions, and repeated her generous promises of support and assistance.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading I was now in my sixteenth year, when the priest declared that I was qualified to begin the study of the higher branches of theology, at the college of the neighbouring town.
hintsnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading I had fully determined on the clerical life, by which resolution my mother was greatly delighted, as she perceived that the mysterious hints of the pilgrim were intimately connected with my father's vision of St Bernard; and by this resolution of mine, she for the first time believed, that his soul was fully absolved, and saved from the risk of eternal destruction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I had fully determined on the clerical life, by which resolution my mother was greatly delighted, as she perceived that the mysterious hints of the pilgrim were intimately connected with my father's vision of St Bernard; and by this resolution of mine, she for the first time believed, that his soul was fully absolved, and saved from the risk of eternal destruction.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was now in my sixteenth year, when the priest declared that I was qualified to begin the study of the higher branches of theology, at the college of the neighbouring town.
of the present time and place
From this reading So true it is, that even the shortest step out of the immediate circle of one's best friends, is equal, in effect, to the remotest separation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was now in my sixteenth year, when the priest declared that I was qualified to begin the study of the higher branches of theology, at the college of the neighbouring town.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The Princess, too, approved my intentions, and repeated her generous promises of support and assistance.
intimatelyadverbUS /ˈɪntəmətli/
in a close manner
From this reading I had fully determined on the clerical life, by which resolution my mother was greatly delighted, as she perceived that the mysterious hints of the pilgrim were intimately connected with my father's vision of St Bernard; and by this resolution of mine, she for the first time believed, that his soul was fully absolved, and saved from the risk of eternal destruction.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So true it is, that even the shortest step out of the immediate circle of one's best friends, is equal, in effect, to the remotest separation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So true it is, that even the shortest step out of the immediate circle of one's best friends, is equal, in effect, to the remotest separation.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Though the town of Koenigswald was so near, that we beheld its towers in the back ground of the landscape, and though bold walkers frequently came from thence on foot to our convent, yet to me this first separation from the Abbess, whom I regarded with such veneration,--from my kind mother, whom I tenderly loved,--and the good old priest, was very painful.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Though the town of Koenigswald was so near, that we beheld its towers in the back ground of the landscape, and though bold walkers frequently came from thence on foot to our convent, yet to me this first separation from the Abbess, whom I regarded with such veneration,--from my kind mother, whom I tenderly loved,--and the good old priest, was very painful.
Koenigswald
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From this reading Though the town of Koenigswald was so near, that we beheld its towers in the back ground of the landscape, and though bold walkers frequently came from thence on foot to our convent, yet to me this first separation from the Abbess, whom I regarded with such veneration,--from my kind mother, whom I tenderly loved,--and the good old priest, was very painful.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading Though the town of Koenigswald was so near, that we beheld its towers in the back ground of the landscape, and though bold walkers frequently came from thence on foot to our convent, yet to me this first separation from the Abbess, whom I regarded with such veneration,--from my kind mother, whom I tenderly loved,--and the good old priest, was very painful.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I had fully determined on the clerical life, by which resolution my mother was greatly delighted, as she perceived that the mysterious hints of the pilgrim were intimately connected with my father's vision of St Bernard; and by this resolution of mine, she for the first time believed, that his soul was fully absolved, and saved from the risk of eternal destruction.
held dear
From this reading Though the town of Koenigswald was so near, that we beheld its towers in the back ground of the landscape, and though bold walkers frequently came from thence on foot to our convent, yet to me this first separation from the Abbess, whom I regarded with such veneration,--from my kind mother, whom I tenderly loved,--and the good old priest, was very painful.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though the town of Koenigswald was so near, that we beheld its towers in the back ground of the landscape, and though bold walkers frequently came from thence on foot to our convent, yet to me this first separation from the Abbess, whom I regarded with such veneration,--from my kind mother, whom I tenderly loved,--and the good old priest, was very painful.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had fully determined on the clerical life, by which resolution my mother was greatly delighted, as she perceived that the mysterious hints of the pilgrim were intimately connected with my father's vision of St Bernard; and by this resolution of mine, she for the first time believed, that his soul was fully absolved, and saved from the risk of eternal destruction.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I had fully determined on the clerical life, by which resolution my mother was greatly delighted, as she perceived that the mysterious hints of the pilgrim were intimately connected with my father's vision of St Bernard; and by this resolution of mine, she for the first time believed, that his soul was fully absolved, and saved from the risk of eternal destruction.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was now in my sixteenth year, when the priest declared that I was qualified to begin the study of the higher branches of theology, at the college of the neighbouring town.
of an obscure nature
From this reading I had fully determined on the clerical life, by which resolution my mother was greatly delighted, as she perceived that the mysterious hints of the pilgrim were intimately connected with my father's vision of St Bernard; and by this resolution of mine, she for the first time believed, that his soul was fully absolved, and saved from the risk of eternal destruction.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Though the town of Koenigswald was so near, that we beheld its towers in the back ground of the landscape, and though bold walkers frequently came from thence on foot to our convent, yet to me this first separation from the Abbess, whom I regarded with such veneration,--from my kind mother, whom I tenderly loved,--and the good old priest, was very painful.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading I was now in my sixteenth year, when the priest declared that I was qualified to begin the study of the higher branches of theology, at the college of the neighbouring town.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I was now in my sixteenth year, when the priest declared that I was qualified to begin the study of the higher branches of theology, at the college of the neighbouring town.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was now in my sixteenth year, when the priest declared that I was qualified to begin the study of the higher branches of theology, at the college of the neighbouring town.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Though the town of Koenigswald was so near, that we beheld its towers in the back ground of the landscape, and though bold walkers frequently came from thence on foot to our convent, yet to me this first separation from the Abbess, whom I regarded with such veneration,--from my kind mother, whom I tenderly loved,--and the good old priest, was very painful.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I had fully determined on the clerical life, by which resolution my mother was greatly delighted, as she perceived that the mysterious hints of the pilgrim were intimately connected with my father's vision of St Bernard; and by this resolution of mine, she for the first time believed, that his soul was fully absolved, and saved from the risk of eternal destruction.
one's
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From this reading So true it is, that even the shortest step out of the immediate circle of one's best friends, is equal, in effect, to the remotest separation.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Though the town of Koenigswald was so near, that we beheld its towers in the back ground of the landscape, and though bold walkers frequently came from thence on foot to our convent, yet to me this first separation from the Abbess, whom I regarded with such veneration,--from my kind mother, whom I tenderly loved,--and the good old priest, was very painful.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading So true it is, that even the shortest step out of the immediate circle of one's best friends, is equal, in effect, to the remotest separation.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Though the town of Koenigswald was so near, that we beheld its towers in the back ground of the landscape, and though bold walkers frequently came from thence on foot to our convent, yet to me this first separation from the Abbess, whom I regarded with such veneration,--from my kind mother, whom I tenderly loved,--and the good old priest, was very painful.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading I had fully determined on the clerical life, by which resolution my mother was greatly delighted, as she perceived that the mysterious hints of the pilgrim were intimately connected with my father's vision of St Bernard; and by this resolution of mine, she for the first time believed, that his soul was fully absolved, and saved from the risk of eternal destruction.
pilgrimnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəm/
someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading I had fully determined on the clerical life, by which resolution my mother was greatly delighted, as she perceived that the mysterious hints of the pilgrim were intimately connected with my father's vision of St Bernard; and by this resolution of mine, she for the first time believed, that his soul was fully absolved, and saved from the risk of eternal destruction.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading I was now in my sixteenth year, when the priest declared that I was qualified to begin the study of the higher branches of theology, at the college of the neighbouring town.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading The Princess, too, approved my intentions, and repeated her generous promises of support and assistance.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading The Princess, too, approved my intentions, and repeated her generous promises of support and assistance.
qualifiedadjectiveUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪd/
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
From this reading I was now in my sixteenth year, when the priest declared that I was qualified to begin the study of the higher branches of theology, at the college of the neighbouring town.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Though the town of Koenigswald was so near, that we beheld its towers in the back ground of the landscape, and though bold walkers frequently came from thence on foot to our convent, yet to me this first separation from the Abbess, whom I regarded with such veneration,--from my kind mother, whom I tenderly loved,--and the good old priest, was very painful.
remotestadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊtəst/
superlative of “remote” — located far away spatially
From this reading So true it is, that even the shortest step out of the immediate circle of one's best friends, is equal, in effect, to the remotest separation.
recurring again and again
From this reading The Princess, too, approved my intentions, and repeated her generous promises of support and assistance.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading I had fully determined on the clerical life, by which resolution my mother was greatly delighted, as she perceived that the mysterious hints of the pilgrim were intimately connected with my father's vision of St Bernard; and by this resolution of mine, she for the first time believed, that his soul was fully absolved, and saved from the risk of eternal destruction.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading I had fully determined on the clerical life, by which resolution my mother was greatly delighted, as she perceived that the mysterious hints of the pilgrim were intimately connected with my father's vision of St Bernard; and by this resolution of mine, she for the first time believed, that his soul was fully absolved, and saved from the risk of eternal destruction.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading I had fully determined on the clerical life, by which resolution my mother was greatly delighted, as she perceived that the mysterious hints of the pilgrim were intimately connected with my father's vision of St Bernard; and by this resolution of mine, she for the first time believed, that his soul was fully absolved, and saved from the risk of eternal destruction.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading Though the town of Koenigswald was so near, that we beheld its towers in the back ground of the landscape, and though bold walkers frequently came from thence on foot to our convent, yet to me this first separation from the Abbess, whom I regarded with such veneration,--from my kind mother, whom I tenderly loved,--and the good old priest, was very painful.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had fully determined on the clerical life, by which resolution my mother was greatly delighted, as she perceived that the mysterious hints of the pilgrim were intimately connected with my father's vision of St Bernard; and by this resolution of mine, she for the first time believed, that his soul was fully absolved, and saved from the risk of eternal destruction.
shortestadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtɪst/
superlative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading So true it is, that even the shortest step out of the immediate circle of one's best friends, is equal, in effect, to the remotest separation.
sixteenthadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːnθ/
coming next after the fifteenth in position
From this reading I was now in my sixteenth year, when the priest declared that I was qualified to begin the study of the higher branches of theology, at the college of the neighbouring town.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Though the town of Koenigswald was so near, that we beheld its towers in the back ground of the landscape, and though bold walkers frequently came from thence on foot to our convent, yet to me this first separation from the Abbess, whom I regarded with such veneration,--from my kind mother, whom I tenderly loved,--and the good old priest, was very painful.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading I had fully determined on the clerical life, by which resolution my mother was greatly delighted, as she perceived that the mysterious hints of the pilgrim were intimately connected with my father's vision of St Bernard; and by this resolution of mine, she for the first time believed, that his soul was fully absolved, and saved from the risk of eternal destruction.
St
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From this reading I had fully determined on the clerical life, by which resolution my mother was greatly delighted, as she perceived that the mysterious hints of the pilgrim were intimately connected with my father's vision of St Bernard; and by this resolution of mine, she for the first time believed, that his soul was fully absolved, and saved from the risk of eternal destruction.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading So true it is, that even the shortest step out of the immediate circle of one's best friends, is equal, in effect, to the remotest separation.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading I was now in my sixteenth year, when the priest declared that I was qualified to begin the study of the higher branches of theology, at the college of the neighbouring town.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Though the town of Koenigswald was so near, that we beheld its towers in the back ground of the landscape, and though bold walkers frequently came from thence on foot to our convent, yet to me this first separation from the Abbess, whom I regarded with such veneration,--from my kind mother, whom I tenderly loved,--and the good old priest, was very painful.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading The Princess, too, approved my intentions, and repeated her generous promises of support and assistance.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading Though the town of Koenigswald was so near, that we beheld its towers in the back ground of the landscape, and though bold walkers frequently came from thence on foot to our convent, yet to me this first separation from the Abbess, whom I regarded with such veneration,--from my kind mother, whom I tenderly loved,--and the good old priest, was very painful.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was now in my sixteenth year, when the priest declared that I was qualified to begin the study of the higher branches of theology, at the college of the neighbouring town.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was now in my sixteenth year, when the priest declared that I was qualified to begin the study of the higher branches of theology, at the college of the neighbouring town.
thenceadverbUS /ðens/
from that place or that time
From this reading Though the town of Koenigswald was so near, that we beheld its towers in the back ground of the landscape, and though bold walkers frequently came from thence on foot to our convent, yet to me this first separation from the Abbess, whom I regarded with such veneration,--from my kind mother, whom I tenderly loved,--and the good old priest, was very painful.
theologynounUS /θiˈɑːlədʒi/
the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth
From this reading I was now in my sixteenth year, when the priest declared that I was qualified to begin the study of the higher branches of theology, at the college of the neighbouring town.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I had fully determined on the clerical life, by which resolution my mother was greatly delighted, as she perceived that the mysterious hints of the pilgrim were intimately connected with my father's vision of St Bernard; and by this resolution of mine, she for the first time believed, that his soul was fully absolved, and saved from the risk of eternal destruction.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though the town of Koenigswald was so near, that we beheld its towers in the back ground of the landscape, and though bold walkers frequently came from thence on foot to our convent, yet to me this first separation from the Abbess, whom I regarded with such veneration,--from my kind mother, whom I tenderly loved,--and the good old priest, was very painful.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I had fully determined on the clerical life, by which resolution my mother was greatly delighted, as she perceived that the mysterious hints of the pilgrim were intimately connected with my father's vision of St Bernard; and by this resolution of mine, she for the first time believed, that his soul was fully absolved, and saved from the risk of eternal destruction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was now in my sixteenth year, when the priest declared that I was qualified to begin the study of the higher branches of theology, at the college of the neighbouring town.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The Princess, too, approved my intentions, and repeated her generous promises of support and assistance.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Though the town of Koenigswald was so near, that we beheld its towers in the back ground of the landscape, and though bold walkers frequently came from thence on foot to our convent, yet to me this first separation from the Abbess, whom I regarded with such veneration,--from my kind mother, whom I tenderly loved,--and the good old priest, was very painful.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading I was now in my sixteenth year, when the priest declared that I was qualified to begin the study of the higher branches of theology, at the college of the neighbouring town.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading So true it is, that even the shortest step out of the immediate circle of one's best friends, is equal, in effect, to the remotest separation.
venerationnounUS /ˌvenərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
From this reading Though the town of Koenigswald was so near, that we beheld its towers in the back ground of the landscape, and though bold walkers frequently came from thence on foot to our convent, yet to me this first separation from the Abbess, whom I regarded with such veneration,--from my kind mother, whom I tenderly loved,--and the good old priest, was very painful.
precisely as stated
From this reading Though the town of Koenigswald was so near, that we beheld its towers in the back ground of the landscape, and though bold walkers frequently came from thence on foot to our convent, yet to me this first separation from the Abbess, whom I regarded with such veneration,--from my kind mother, whom I tenderly loved,--and the good old priest, was very painful.
a vivid mental image
From this reading I had fully determined on the clerical life, by which resolution my mother was greatly delighted, as she perceived that the mysterious hints of the pilgrim were intimately connected with my father's vision of St Bernard; and by this resolution of mine, she for the first time believed, that his soul was fully absolved, and saved from the risk of eternal destruction.
walkersnounUS /ˈwɔːkərz/
plural of “walker” — New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)
From this reading Though the town of Koenigswald was so near, that we beheld its towers in the back ground of the landscape, and though bold walkers frequently came from thence on foot to our convent, yet to me this first separation from the Abbess, whom I regarded with such veneration,--from my kind mother, whom I tenderly loved,--and the good old priest, was very painful.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was now in my sixteenth year, when the priest declared that I was qualified to begin the study of the higher branches of theology, at the college of the neighbouring town.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Though the town of Koenigswald was so near, that we beheld its towers in the back ground of the landscape, and though bold walkers frequently came from thence on foot to our convent, yet to me this first separation from the Abbess, whom I regarded with such veneration,--from my kind mother, whom I tenderly loved,--and the good old priest, was very painful.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I had fully determined on the clerical life, by which resolution my mother was greatly delighted, as she perceived that the mysterious hints of the pilgrim were intimately connected with my father's vision of St Bernard; and by this resolution of mine, she for the first time believed, that his soul was fully absolved, and saved from the risk of eternal destruction.
at the time that
From this reading I was now in my sixteenth year, when the priest declared that I was qualified to begin the study of the higher branches of theology, at the college of the neighbouring town.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I had fully determined on the clerical life, by which resolution my mother was greatly delighted, as she perceived that the mysterious hints of the pilgrim were intimately connected with my father's vision of St Bernard; and by this resolution of mine, she for the first time believed, that his soul was fully absolved, and saved from the risk of eternal destruction.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though the town of Koenigswald was so near, that we beheld its towers in the back ground of the landscape, and though bold walkers frequently came from thence on foot to our convent, yet to me this first separation from the Abbess, whom I regarded with such veneration,--from my kind mother, whom I tenderly loved,--and the good old priest, was very painful.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had fully determined on the clerical life, by which resolution my mother was greatly delighted, as she perceived that the mysterious hints of the pilgrim were intimately connected with my father's vision of St Bernard; and by this resolution of mine, she for the first time believed, that his soul was fully absolved, and saved from the risk of eternal destruction.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading I was now in my sixteenth year, when the priest declared that I was qualified to begin the study of the higher branches of theology, at the college of the neighbouring town.
but in spite of that
From this reading Though the town of Koenigswald was so near, that we beheld its towers in the back ground of the landscape, and though bold walkers frequently came from thence on foot to our convent, yet to me this first separation from the Abbess, whom I regarded with such veneration,--from my kind mother, whom I tenderly loved,--and the good old priest, was very painful.
