used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not a Christian country, he had been informed.
abbotnounUS /ˈæbət/
the superior of an abbey of monks
From this reading He dined with "his uncle," the abbot, that most wise, learned, and Christian prelate, Don Baltasar Varela.
ABBOT'S
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From this reading THE ABBOT'S DINNER Rollo Blair kept his gasconnading promise.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Then your venerability has been misinformed," cried Rollo, who thirsted for argument with the high ecclesiastic upon transubstantiation, consubstantiation, and all the other "ations" of his creed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He dined with "his uncle," the abbot, that most wise, learned, and Christian prelate, Don Baltasar Varela.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading "Then your venerability has been misinformed," cried Rollo, who thirsted for argument with the high ecclesiastic upon transubstantiation, consubstantiation, and all the other "ations" of his creed.
ations
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From this reading "Then your venerability has been misinformed," cried Rollo, who thirsted for argument with the high ecclesiastic upon transubstantiation, consubstantiation, and all the other "ations" of his creed.
Baltasar
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From this reading He dined with "his uncle," the abbot, that most wise, learned, and Christian prelate, Don Baltasar Varela.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was not a Christian country, he had been informed.
BlairnounUS /bler/
British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)
From this reading THE ABBOT'S DINNER Rollo Blair kept his gasconnading promise.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The abbot of Montblanch was glad to see Milord of Castle Blair in the land of the Scots.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading He dined with "his uncle," the abbot, that most wise, learned, and Christian prelate, Don Baltasar Varela.
consubstantiationnoun
the doctrine of the High Anglican Church that after the consecration of the Eucharist the substance of the body and blood of Christ coexists with the substance of the consecrated bread and wine
From this reading "Then your venerability has been misinformed," cried Rollo, who thirsted for argument with the high ecclesiastic upon transubstantiation, consubstantiation, and all the other "ations" of his creed.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It was not a Christian country, he had been informed.
creednounUS /kriːd/
any system of principles or beliefs
From this reading "Then your venerability has been misinformed," cried Rollo, who thirsted for argument with the high ecclesiastic upon transubstantiation, consubstantiation, and all the other "ations" of his creed.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Then your venerability has been misinformed," cried Rollo, who thirsted for argument with the high ecclesiastic upon transubstantiation, consubstantiation, and all the other "ations" of his creed.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading He dined with "his uncle," the abbot, that most wise, learned, and Christian prelate, Don Baltasar Varela.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading THE ABBOT'S DINNER Rollo Blair kept his gasconnading promise.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading He dined with "his uncle," the abbot, that most wise, learned, and Christian prelate, Don Baltasar Varela.
ecclesiasticnounUS /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪk/
a clergyman or other person in religious orders
From this reading "Then your venerability has been misinformed," cried Rollo, who thirsted for argument with the high ecclesiastic upon transubstantiation, consubstantiation, and all the other "ations" of his creed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Then your venerability has been misinformed," cried Rollo, who thirsted for argument with the high ecclesiastic upon transubstantiation, consubstantiation, and all the other "ations" of his creed.
gasconnading
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From this reading THE ABBOT'S DINNER Rollo Blair kept his gasconnading promise.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The abbot of Montblanch was glad to see Milord of Castle Blair in the land of the Scots.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was not a Christian country, he had been informed.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Then your venerability has been misinformed," cried Rollo, who thirsted for argument with the high ecclesiastic upon transubstantiation, consubstantiation, and all the other "ations" of his creed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He dined with "his uncle," the abbot, that most wise, learned, and Christian prelate, Don Baltasar Varela.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "Then your venerability has been misinformed," cried Rollo, who thirsted for argument with the high ecclesiastic upon transubstantiation, consubstantiation, and all the other "ations" of his creed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ABBOT'S DINNER Rollo Blair kept his gasconnading promise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The abbot of Montblanch was glad to see Milord of Castle Blair in the land of the Scots.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading It was not a Christian country, he had been informed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not a Christian country, he had been informed.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading THE ABBOT'S DINNER Rollo Blair kept his gasconnading promise.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The abbot of Montblanch was glad to see Milord of Castle Blair in the land of the Scots.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He dined with "his uncle," the abbot, that most wise, learned, and Christian prelate, Don Baltasar Varela.
Milordnoun
a term of address for an English lord
From this reading The abbot of Montblanch was glad to see Milord of Castle Blair in the land of the Scots.
misinformedverbUS /mɪsɪnˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “misinform” — give false or misleading information to
From this reading "Then your venerability has been misinformed," cried Rollo, who thirsted for argument with the high ecclesiastic upon transubstantiation, consubstantiation, and all the other "ations" of his creed.
Montblanch
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From this reading The abbot of Montblanch was glad to see Milord of Castle Blair in the land of the Scots.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He dined with "his uncle," the abbot, that most wise, learned, and Christian prelate, Don Baltasar Varela.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not a Christian country, he had been informed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The abbot of Montblanch was glad to see Milord of Castle Blair in the land of the Scots.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Then your venerability has been misinformed," cried Rollo, who thirsted for argument with the high ecclesiastic upon transubstantiation, consubstantiation, and all the other "ations" of his creed.
prelatenounUS /ˈprelɪt/
a senior clergyman and dignitary
From this reading He dined with "his uncle," the abbot, that most wise, learned, and Christian prelate, Don Baltasar Varela.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading THE ABBOT'S DINNER Rollo Blair kept his gasconnading promise.
RollonounUS /ˈrɑːloʊ/
Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)
From this reading THE ABBOT'S DINNER Rollo Blair kept his gasconnading promise.
ScotsnounUS /skɑːts/
the dialect of English used in Scotland
From this reading The abbot of Montblanch was glad to see Milord of Castle Blair in the land of the Scots.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The abbot of Montblanch was glad to see Milord of Castle Blair in the land of the Scots.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He dined with "his uncle," the abbot, that most wise, learned, and Christian prelate, Don Baltasar Varela.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ABBOT'S DINNER Rollo Blair kept his gasconnading promise.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then your venerability has been misinformed," cried Rollo, who thirsted for argument with the high ecclesiastic upon transubstantiation, consubstantiation, and all the other "ations" of his creed.
thirsted
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From this reading "Then your venerability has been misinformed," cried Rollo, who thirsted for argument with the high ecclesiastic upon transubstantiation, consubstantiation, and all the other "ations" of his creed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The abbot of Montblanch was glad to see Milord of Castle Blair in the land of the Scots.
transubstantiationnoun
the Roman Catholic doctrine that the whole substance of the bread and the wine changes into the substance of the body and blood of Christ when consecrated in the Eucharist
From this reading "Then your venerability has been misinformed," cried Rollo, who thirsted for argument with the high ecclesiastic upon transubstantiation, consubstantiation, and all the other "ations" of his creed.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading He dined with "his uncle," the abbot, that most wise, learned, and Christian prelate, Don Baltasar Varela.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Then your venerability has been misinformed," cried Rollo, who thirsted for argument with the high ecclesiastic upon transubstantiation, consubstantiation, and all the other "ations" of his creed.
Varela
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From this reading He dined with "his uncle," the abbot, that most wise, learned, and Christian prelate, Don Baltasar Varela.
venerabilitynoun
the quality of deserving veneration
From this reading "Then your venerability has been misinformed," cried Rollo, who thirsted for argument with the high ecclesiastic upon transubstantiation, consubstantiation, and all the other "ations" of his creed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The abbot of Montblanch was glad to see Milord of Castle Blair in the land of the Scots.
which person or people
From this reading "Then your venerability has been misinformed," cried Rollo, who thirsted for argument with the high ecclesiastic upon transubstantiation, consubstantiation, and all the other "ations" of his creed.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading He dined with "his uncle," the abbot, that most wise, learned, and Christian prelate, Don Baltasar Varela.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He dined with "his uncle," the abbot, that most wise, learned, and Christian prelate, Don Baltasar Varela.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Then your venerability has been misinformed," cried Rollo, who thirsted for argument with the high ecclesiastic upon transubstantiation, consubstantiation, and all the other "ations" of his creed.
