used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These "mysteries" are imitations of the dramatic works of antiquity, such as were also the so-called "plays" of the Thirteenth Century, of which my ancestor Mylio the Trouvere left a sample behind.
in addition
From this reading These "mysteries" are imitations of the dramatic works of antiquity, such as were also the so-called "plays" of the Thirteenth Century, of which my ancestor Mylio the Trouvere left a sample behind.
ancestornounUS /ˈænsestər/
someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading These "mysteries" are imitations of the dramatic works of antiquity, such as were also the so-called "plays" of the Thirteenth Century, of which my ancestor Mylio the Trouvere left a sample behind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BISHOP AND CANON.
antiquitynounUS /ænˈtɪkwəti/
the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
From this reading These "mysteries" are imitations of the dramatic works of antiquity, such as were also the so-called "plays" of the Thirteenth Century, of which my ancestor Mylio the Trouvere left a sample behind.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In these my days, so-called "mysteries"--dialogued recitals between men and women who figure as historic personages--are frequently written and performed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In these my days, so-called "mysteries"--dialogued recitals between men and women who figure as historic personages--are frequently written and performed.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading These "mysteries" are imitations of the dramatic works of antiquity, such as were also the so-called "plays" of the Thirteenth Century, of which my ancestor Mylio the Trouvere left a sample behind.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In these my days, so-called "mysteries"--dialogued recitals between men and women who figure as historic personages--are frequently written and performed.
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 BISHOP AND CANON.
CANONnounUS /ˈkænən/
a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy
From this reading BISHOP AND CANON.
a period of 100 years
From this reading These "mysteries" are imitations of the dramatic works of antiquity, such as were also the so-called "plays" of the Thirteenth Century, of which my ancestor Mylio the Trouvere left a sample behind.
ChampionnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading Therefore, I, Jocelyn the Champion, who write this chronicle of Joan Darc, have decided to conclude it in the form of these "mysteries," now so much in vogue.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading I shall therein trace the "Passion" of the plebeian heroine--for Joan, like Christ, also underwent her "Passion," crowned with martyrdom.
chroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading Therefore, I, Jocelyn the Champion, who write this chronicle of Joan Darc, have decided to conclude it in the form of these "mysteries," now so much in vogue.
concludeverbUS /kənˈkluːd/
decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
From this reading Therefore, I, Jocelyn the Champion, who write this chronicle of Joan Darc, have decided to conclude it in the form of these "mysteries," now so much in vogue.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading I shall therein trace the "Passion" of the plebeian heroine--for Joan, like Christ, also underwent her "Passion," crowned with martyrdom.
Darc
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From this reading Therefore, I, Jocelyn the Champion, who write this chronicle of Joan Darc, have decided to conclude it in the form of these "mysteries," now so much in vogue.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In these my days, so-called "mysteries"--dialogued recitals between men and women who figure as historic personages--are frequently written and performed.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Therefore, I, Jocelyn the Champion, who write this chronicle of Joan Darc, have decided to conclude it in the form of these "mysteries," now so much in vogue.
dialogued
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From this reading In these my days, so-called "mysteries"--dialogued recitals between men and women who figure as historic personages--are frequently written and performed.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading These "mysteries" are imitations of the dramatic works of antiquity, such as were also the so-called "plays" of the Thirteenth Century, of which my ancestor Mylio the Trouvere left a sample behind.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading In these my days, so-called "mysteries"--dialogued recitals between men and women who figure as historic personages--are frequently written and performed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I shall therein trace the "Passion" of the plebeian heroine--for Joan, like Christ, also underwent her "Passion," crowned with martyrdom.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Therefore, I, Jocelyn the Champion, who write this chronicle of Joan Darc, have decided to conclude it in the form of these "mysteries," now so much in vogue.
many times at short intervals
From this reading In these my days, so-called "mysteries"--dialogued recitals between men and women who figure as historic personages--are frequently written and performed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Therefore, I, Jocelyn the Champion, who write this chronicle of Joan Darc, have decided to conclude it in the form of these "mysteries," now so much in vogue.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I shall therein trace the "Passion" of the plebeian heroine--for Joan, like Christ, also underwent her "Passion," crowned with martyrdom.
heroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading I shall therein trace the "Passion" of the plebeian heroine--for Joan, like Christ, also underwent her "Passion," crowned with martyrdom.
historicadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
From this reading In these my days, so-called "mysteries"--dialogued recitals between men and women who figure as historic personages--are frequently written and performed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Therefore, I, Jocelyn the Champion, who write this chronicle of Joan Darc, have decided to conclude it in the form of these "mysteries," now so much in vogue.
imitationsnounUS /ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “imitation” — the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
From this reading These "mysteries" are imitations of the dramatic works of antiquity, such as were also the so-called "plays" of the Thirteenth Century, of which my ancestor Mylio the Trouvere left a sample behind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In these my days, so-called "mysteries"--dialogued recitals between men and women who figure as historic personages--are frequently written and performed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Therefore, I, Jocelyn the Champion, who write this chronicle of Joan Darc, have decided to conclude it in the form of these "mysteries," now so much in vogue.
Joan
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From this reading Therefore, I, Jocelyn the Champion, who write this chronicle of Joan Darc, have decided to conclude it in the form of these "mysteries," now so much in vogue.
Jocelyn
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From this reading Therefore, I, Jocelyn the Champion, who write this chronicle of Joan Darc, have decided to conclude it in the form of these "mysteries," now so much in vogue.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading These "mysteries" are imitations of the dramatic works of antiquity, such as were also the so-called "plays" of the Thirteenth Century, of which my ancestor Mylio the Trouvere left a sample behind.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I shall therein trace the "Passion" of the plebeian heroine--for Joan, like Christ, also underwent her "Passion," crowned with martyrdom.
martyrdomnounUS /ˈmɑːrtərdəm/
death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause
From this reading I shall therein trace the "Passion" of the plebeian heroine--for Joan, like Christ, also underwent her "Passion," crowned with martyrdom.
the force of workers available
From this reading In these my days, so-called "mysteries"--dialogued recitals between men and women who figure as historic personages--are frequently written and performed.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Therefore, I, Jocelyn the Champion, who write this chronicle of Joan Darc, have decided to conclude it in the form of these "mysteries," now so much in vogue.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In these my days, so-called "mysteries"--dialogued recitals between men and women who figure as historic personages--are frequently written and performed.
Mylio
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From this reading These "mysteries" are imitations of the dramatic works of antiquity, such as were also the so-called "plays" of the Thirteenth Century, of which my ancestor Mylio the Trouvere left a sample behind.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading In these my days, so-called "mysteries"--dialogued recitals between men and women who figure as historic personages--are frequently written and performed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Therefore, I, Jocelyn the Champion, who write this chronicle of Joan Darc, have decided to conclude it in the form of these "mysteries," now so much in vogue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading These "mysteries" are imitations of the dramatic works of antiquity, such as were also the so-called "plays" of the Thirteenth Century, of which my ancestor Mylio the Trouvere left a sample behind.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading I shall therein trace the "Passion" of the plebeian heroine--for Joan, like Christ, also underwent her "Passion," crowned with martyrdom.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading In these my days, so-called "mysteries"--dialogued recitals between men and women who figure as historic personages--are frequently written and performed.
personages
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From this reading In these my days, so-called "mysteries"--dialogued recitals between men and women who figure as historic personages--are frequently written and performed.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading These "mysteries" are imitations of the dramatic works of antiquity, such as were also the so-called "plays" of the Thirteenth Century, of which my ancestor Mylio the Trouvere left a sample behind.
plebeiannounUS /pləˈbiːən/
one of the common people
From this reading I shall therein trace the "Passion" of the plebeian heroine--for Joan, like Christ, also underwent her "Passion," crowned with martyrdom.
recitalsnounUS /rɪˈsaɪtəlz/
plural of “recital” — the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading In these my days, so-called "mysteries"--dialogued recitals between men and women who figure as historic personages--are frequently written and performed.
samplenounUS /ˈsæmpəl/
a small part of something intended as representative of the whole
From this reading These "mysteries" are imitations of the dramatic works of antiquity, such as were also the so-called "plays" of the Thirteenth Century, of which my ancestor Mylio the Trouvere left a sample behind.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall therein trace the "Passion" of the plebeian heroine--for Joan, like Christ, also underwent her "Passion," crowned with martyrdom.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Therefore, I, Jocelyn the Champion, who write this chronicle of Joan Darc, have decided to conclude it in the form of these "mysteries," now so much in vogue.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading In these my days, so-called "mysteries"--dialogued recitals between men and women who figure as historic personages--are frequently written and performed.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading These "mysteries" are imitations of the dramatic works of antiquity, such as were also the so-called "plays" of the Thirteenth Century, of which my ancestor Mylio the Trouvere left a sample behind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading These "mysteries" are imitations of the dramatic works of antiquity, such as were also the so-called "plays" of the Thirteenth Century, of which my ancestor Mylio the Trouvere left a sample behind.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, I, Jocelyn the Champion, who write this chronicle of Joan Darc, have decided to conclude it in the form of these "mysteries," now so much in vogue.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading I shall therein trace the "Passion" of the plebeian heroine--for Joan, like Christ, also underwent her "Passion," crowned with martyrdom.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In these my days, so-called "mysteries"--dialogued recitals between men and women who figure as historic personages--are frequently written and performed.
ThirteenthadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːr.tiːnθ/
Constituting number thirteen in a sequence.
From this reading These "mysteries" are imitations of the dramatic works of antiquity, such as were also the so-called "plays" of the Thirteenth Century, of which my ancestor Mylio the Trouvere left a sample behind.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Therefore, I, Jocelyn the Champion, who write this chronicle of Joan Darc, have decided to conclude it in the form of these "mysteries," now so much in vogue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Therefore, I, Jocelyn the Champion, who write this chronicle of Joan Darc, have decided to conclude it in the form of these "mysteries," now so much in vogue.
a just detectable amount
From this reading I shall therein trace the "Passion" of the plebeian heroine--for Joan, like Christ, also underwent her "Passion," crowned with martyrdom.
Trouvere
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From this reading These "mysteries" are imitations of the dramatic works of antiquity, such as were also the so-called "plays" of the Thirteenth Century, of which my ancestor Mylio the Trouvere left a sample behind.
underwentverbUS /ˌʌndərˈwent/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading I shall therein trace the "Passion" of the plebeian heroine--for Joan, like Christ, also underwent her "Passion," crowned with martyrdom.
voguenounUS /voʊɡ/
the popular taste at a given time
From this reading Therefore, I, Jocelyn the Champion, who write this chronicle of Joan Darc, have decided to conclude it in the form of these "mysteries," now so much in vogue.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These "mysteries" are imitations of the dramatic works of antiquity, such as were also the so-called "plays" of the Thirteenth Century, of which my ancestor Mylio the Trouvere left a sample behind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading These "mysteries" are imitations of the dramatic works of antiquity, such as were also the so-called "plays" of the Thirteenth Century, of which my ancestor Mylio the Trouvere left a sample behind.
which person or people
From this reading In these my days, so-called "mysteries"--dialogued recitals between men and women who figure as historic personages--are frequently written and performed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I shall therein trace the "Passion" of the plebeian heroine--for Joan, like Christ, also underwent her "Passion," crowned with martyrdom.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In these my days, so-called "mysteries"--dialogued recitals between men and women who figure as historic personages--are frequently written and performed.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading These "mysteries" are imitations of the dramatic works of antiquity, such as were also the so-called "plays" of the Thirteenth Century, of which my ancestor Mylio the Trouvere left a sample behind.
produce a literary work
From this reading Therefore, I, Jocelyn the Champion, who write this chronicle of Joan Darc, have decided to conclude it in the form of these "mysteries," now so much in vogue.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading In these my days, so-called "mysteries"--dialogued recitals between men and women who figure as historic personages--are frequently written and performed.