Chapter XIII

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

From this reading WAREHAM TO WOOL AND BERE REGIS LEAVING Wareham by West Street, where there is a “Pure Drop” inn, perhaps suggesting the sign of the public where John Durbeyfield boozed, at far-away Marlott, a valley road leads by East Stoke to the remains of Bindon Abbey.

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From this reading The inscription survives, in bold Lombardic characters— ABBAS RICARDUS DE MANERS HIC TUMULATUR APPŒNAS TARDUS DEUS HUNC SALVANS TUEATUR.

a church associated with a monastery or convent

From this reading WAREHAM TO WOOL AND BERE REGIS LEAVING Wareham by West Street, where there is a “Pure Drop” inn, perhaps suggesting the sign of the public where John Durbeyfield boozed, at far-away Marlott, a valley road leads by East Stoke to the remains of Bindon Abbey.

the superior of an abbey of monks

From this reading A few stone slabs and coffins remain, among them a stone with the indent of a vanished life-sized brass to an abbot.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading A few stone slabs and coffins remain, among them a stone with the indent of a vanished life-sized brass to an abbot.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A few stone slabs and coffins remain, among them a stone with the indent of a vanished life-sized brass to an abbot.

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

From this reading WAREHAM TO WOOL AND BERE REGIS LEAVING Wareham by West Street, where there is a “Pure Drop” inn, perhaps suggesting the sign of the public where John Durbeyfield boozed, at far-away Marlott, a valley road leads by East Stoke to the remains of Bindon Abbey.

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From this reading The inscription survives, in bold Lombardic characters— ABBAS RICARDUS DE MANERS HIC TUMULATUR APPŒNAS TARDUS DEUS HUNC SALVANS TUEATUR.

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From this reading Those who demolished Bindon Abbey did their work thoroughly, for little is left of it save the bases of columns and the foundations of walls, in which archæological societies see darkly the ground plan of the old Cistercian monastery.

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

From this reading The ruins of Bindon Abbey are few and formless, standing in tree-grown and unkempt grounds, where a black and green stagnant moat surrounds a curious circular mound.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WAREHAM TO WOOL AND BERE REGIS LEAVING Wareham by West Street, where there is a “Pure Drop” inn, perhaps suggesting the sign of the public where John Durbeyfield boozed, at far-away Marlott, a valley road leads by East Stoke to the remains of Bindon Abbey.

plural of “base” — installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading Those who demolished Bindon Abbey did their work thoroughly, for little is left of it save the bases of columns and the foundations of walls, in which archæological societies see darkly the ground plan of the old Cistercian monastery.

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From this reading WAREHAM TO WOOL AND BERE REGIS LEAVING Wareham by West Street, where there is a “Pure Drop” inn, perhaps suggesting the sign of the public where John Durbeyfield boozed, at far-away Marlott, a valley road leads by East Stoke to the remains of Bindon Abbey.

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From this reading WAREHAM TO WOOL AND BERE REGIS LEAVING Wareham by West Street, where there is a “Pure Drop” inn, perhaps suggesting the sign of the public where John Durbeyfield boozed, at far-away Marlott, a valley road leads by East Stoke to the remains of Bindon Abbey.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The ruins of Bindon Abbey are few and formless, standing in tree-grown and unkempt grounds, where a black and green stagnant moat surrounds a curious circular mound.

fearless and daring

From this reading The inscription survives, in bold Lombardic characters— ABBAS RICARDUS DE MANERS HIC TUMULATUR APPŒNAS TARDUS DEUS HUNC SALVANS TUEATUR.

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From this reading WAREHAM TO WOOL AND BERE REGIS LEAVING Wareham by West Street, where there is a “Pure Drop” inn, perhaps suggesting the sign of the public where John Durbeyfield boozed, at far-away Marlott, a valley road leads by East Stoke to the remains of Bindon Abbey.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading A few stone slabs and coffins remain, among them a stone with the indent of a vanished life-sized brass to an abbot.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading WAREHAM TO WOOL AND BERE REGIS LEAVING Wareham by West Street, where there is a “Pure Drop” inn, perhaps suggesting the sign of the public where John Durbeyfield boozed, at far-away Marlott, a valley road leads by East Stoke to the remains of Bindon Abbey.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The inscription survives, in bold Lombardic characters— ABBAS RICARDUS DE MANERS HIC TUMULATUR APPŒNAS TARDUS DEUS HUNC SALVANS TUEATUR.

having the shape or form of a circle

From this reading The ruins of Bindon Abbey are few and formless, standing in tree-grown and unkempt grounds, where a black and green stagnant moat surrounds a curious circular mound.

member of an order of monks noted for austerity and a vow of silence

From this reading Those who demolished Bindon Abbey did their work thoroughly, for little is left of it save the bases of columns and the foundations of walls, in which archæological societies see darkly the ground plan of the old Cistercian monastery.

plural of “coffin” — box in which a corpse is buried or cremated

From this reading A few stone slabs and coffins remain, among them a stone with the indent of a vanished life-sized brass to an abbot.

plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another

From this reading Those who demolished Bindon Abbey did their work thoroughly, for little is left of it save the bases of columns and the foundations of walls, in which archæological societies see darkly the ground plan of the old Cistercian monastery.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading The ruins of Bindon Abbey are few and formless, standing in tree-grown and unkempt grounds, where a black and green stagnant moat surrounds a curious circular mound.

without light

From this reading Those who demolished Bindon Abbey did their work thoroughly, for little is left of it save the bases of columns and the foundations of walls, in which archæological societies see darkly the ground plan of the old Cistercian monastery.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading The inscription survives, in bold Lombardic characters— ABBAS RICARDUS DE MANERS HIC TUMULATUR APPŒNAS TARDUS DEUS HUNC SALVANS TUEATUR.

torn down and broken up

From this reading Those who demolished Bindon Abbey did their work thoroughly, for little is left of it save the bases of columns and the foundations of walls, in which archæological societies see darkly the ground plan of the old Cistercian monastery.

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From this reading The inscription survives, in bold Lombardic characters— ABBAS RICARDUS DE MANERS HIC TUMULATUR APPŒNAS TARDUS DEUS HUNC SALVANS TUEATUR.

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

From this reading Those who demolished Bindon Abbey did their work thoroughly, for little is left of it save the bases of columns and the foundations of walls, in which archæological societies see darkly the ground plan of the old Cistercian monastery.

let fall to the ground

From this reading WAREHAM TO WOOL AND BERE REGIS LEAVING Wareham by West Street, where there is a “Pure Drop” inn, perhaps suggesting the sign of the public where John Durbeyfield boozed, at far-away Marlott, a valley road leads by East Stoke to the remains of Bindon Abbey.

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From this reading WAREHAM TO WOOL AND BERE REGIS LEAVING Wareham by West Street, where there is a “Pure Drop” inn, perhaps suggesting the sign of the public where John Durbeyfield boozed, at far-away Marlott, a valley road leads by East Stoke to the remains of Bindon Abbey.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading WAREHAM TO WOOL AND BERE REGIS LEAVING Wareham by West Street, where there is a “Pure Drop” inn, perhaps suggesting the sign of the public where John Durbeyfield boozed, at far-away Marlott, a valley road leads by East Stoke to the remains of Bindon Abbey.

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

From this reading WAREHAM TO WOOL AND BERE REGIS LEAVING Wareham by West Street, where there is a “Pure Drop” inn, perhaps suggesting the sign of the public where John Durbeyfield boozed, at far-away Marlott, a valley road leads by East Stoke to the remains of Bindon Abbey.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The ruins of Bindon Abbey are few and formless, standing in tree-grown and unkempt grounds, where a black and green stagnant moat surrounds a curious circular mound.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Those who demolished Bindon Abbey did their work thoroughly, for little is left of it save the bases of columns and the foundations of walls, in which archæological societies see darkly the ground plan of the old Cistercian monastery.

having no definite form or distinct shape

From this reading The ruins of Bindon Abbey are few and formless, standing in tree-grown and unkempt grounds, where a black and green stagnant moat surrounds a curious circular mound.

plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading Those who demolished Bindon Abbey did their work thoroughly, for little is left of it save the bases of columns and the foundations of walls, in which archæological societies see darkly the ground plan of the old Cistercian monastery.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The ruins of Bindon Abbey are few and formless, standing in tree-grown and unkempt grounds, where a black and green stagnant moat surrounds a curious circular mound.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Those who demolished Bindon Abbey did their work thoroughly, for little is left of it save the bases of columns and the foundations of walls, in which archæological societies see darkly the ground plan of the old Cistercian monastery.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading The ruins of Bindon Abbey are few and formless, standing in tree-grown and unkempt grounds, where a black and green stagnant moat surrounds a curious circular mound.

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From this reading The inscription survives, in bold Lombardic characters— ABBAS RICARDUS DE MANERS HIC TUMULATUR APPŒNAS TARDUS DEUS HUNC SALVANS TUEATUR.

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

From this reading The inscription survives, in bold Lombardic characters— ABBAS RICARDUS DE MANERS HIC TUMULATUR APPŒNAS TARDUS DEUS HUNC SALVANS TUEATUR.

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

From this reading The ruins of Bindon Abbey are few and formless, standing in tree-grown and unkempt grounds, where a black and green stagnant moat surrounds a curious circular mound.

set in from the margin

From this reading A few stone slabs and coffins remain, among them a stone with the indent of a vanished life-sized brass to an abbot.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading WAREHAM TO WOOL AND BERE REGIS LEAVING Wareham by West Street, where there is a “Pure Drop” inn, perhaps suggesting the sign of the public where John Durbeyfield boozed, at far-away Marlott, a valley road leads by East Stoke to the remains of Bindon Abbey.

letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something

From this reading The inscription survives, in bold Lombardic characters— ABBAS RICARDUS DE MANERS HIC TUMULATUR APPŒNAS TARDUS DEUS HUNC SALVANS TUEATUR.

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

From this reading WAREHAM TO WOOL AND BERE REGIS LEAVING Wareham by West Street, where there is a “Pure Drop” inn, perhaps suggesting the sign of the public where John Durbeyfield boozed, at far-away Marlott, a valley road leads by East Stoke to the remains of Bindon Abbey.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Those who demolished Bindon Abbey did their work thoroughly, for little is left of it save the bases of columns and the foundations of walls, in which archæological societies see darkly the ground plan of the old Cistercian monastery.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading WAREHAM TO WOOL AND BERE REGIS LEAVING Wareham by West Street, where there is a “Pure Drop” inn, perhaps suggesting the sign of the public where John Durbeyfield boozed, at far-away Marlott, a valley road leads by East Stoke to the remains of Bindon Abbey.

plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race

From this reading WAREHAM TO WOOL AND BERE REGIS LEAVING Wareham by West Street, where there is a “Pure Drop” inn, perhaps suggesting the sign of the public where John Durbeyfield boozed, at far-away Marlott, a valley road leads by East Stoke to the remains of Bindon Abbey.

the act of departing

From this reading WAREHAM TO WOOL AND BERE REGIS LEAVING Wareham by West Street, where there is a “Pure Drop” inn, perhaps suggesting the sign of the public where John Durbeyfield boozed, at far-away Marlott, a valley road leads by East Stoke to the remains of Bindon Abbey.

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 Those who demolished Bindon Abbey did their work thoroughly, for little is left of it save the bases of columns and the foundations of walls, in which archæological societies see darkly the ground plan of the old Cistercian monastery.

being of the same size as an original

From this reading A few stone slabs and coffins remain, among them a stone with the indent of a vanished life-sized brass to an abbot.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Those who demolished Bindon Abbey did their work thoroughly, for little is left of it save the bases of columns and the foundations of walls, in which archæological societies see darkly the ground plan of the old Cistercian monastery.

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

From this reading The inscription survives, in bold Lombardic characters— ABBAS RICARDUS DE MANERS HIC TUMULATUR APPŒNAS TARDUS DEUS HUNC SALVANS TUEATUR.

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

From this reading The inscription survives, in bold Lombardic characters— ABBAS RICARDUS DE MANERS HIC TUMULATUR APPŒNAS TARDUS DEUS HUNC SALVANS TUEATUR.

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

From this reading WAREHAM TO WOOL AND BERE REGIS LEAVING Wareham by West Street, where there is a “Pure Drop” inn, perhaps suggesting the sign of the public where John Durbeyfield boozed, at far-away Marlott, a valley road leads by East Stoke to the remains of Bindon Abbey.

ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water

From this reading The ruins of Bindon Abbey are few and formless, standing in tree-grown and unkempt grounds, where a black and green stagnant moat surrounds a curious circular mound.

the residence of a religious community

From this reading Those who demolished Bindon Abbey did their work thoroughly, for little is left of it save the bases of columns and the foundations of walls, in which archæological societies see darkly the ground plan of the old Cistercian monastery.

(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands

From this reading The ruins of Bindon Abbey are few and formless, standing in tree-grown and unkempt grounds, where a black and green stagnant moat surrounds a curious circular mound.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WAREHAM TO WOOL AND BERE REGIS LEAVING Wareham by West Street, where there is a “Pure Drop” inn, perhaps suggesting the sign of the public where John Durbeyfield boozed, at far-away Marlott, a valley road leads by East Stoke to the remains of Bindon Abbey.

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

From this reading Those who demolished Bindon Abbey did their work thoroughly, for little is left of it save the bases of columns and the foundations of walls, in which archæological societies see darkly the ground plan of the old Cistercian monastery.

by chance

From this reading WAREHAM TO WOOL AND BERE REGIS LEAVING Wareham by West Street, where there is a “Pure Drop” inn, perhaps suggesting the sign of the public where John Durbeyfield boozed, at far-away Marlott, a valley road leads by East Stoke to the remains of Bindon Abbey.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Those who demolished Bindon Abbey did their work thoroughly, for little is left of it save the bases of columns and the foundations of walls, in which archæological societies see darkly the ground plan of the old Cistercian monastery.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading WAREHAM TO WOOL AND BERE REGIS LEAVING Wareham by West Street, where there is a “Pure Drop” inn, perhaps suggesting the sign of the public where John Durbeyfield boozed, at far-away Marlott, a valley road leads by East Stoke to the remains of Bindon Abbey.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading WAREHAM TO WOOL AND BERE REGIS LEAVING Wareham by West Street, where there is a “Pure Drop” inn, perhaps suggesting the sign of the public where John Durbeyfield boozed, at far-away Marlott, a valley road leads by East Stoke to the remains of Bindon Abbey.

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

From this reading WAREHAM TO WOOL AND BERE REGIS LEAVING Wareham by West Street, where there is a “Pure Drop” inn, perhaps suggesting the sign of the public where John Durbeyfield boozed, at far-away Marlott, a valley road leads by East Stoke to the remains of Bindon Abbey.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading A few stone slabs and coffins remain, among them a stone with the indent of a vanished life-sized brass to an abbot.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading WAREHAM TO WOOL AND BERE REGIS LEAVING Wareham by West Street, where there is a “Pure Drop” inn, perhaps suggesting the sign of the public where John Durbeyfield boozed, at far-away Marlott, a valley road leads by East Stoke to the remains of Bindon Abbey.

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From this reading The inscription survives, in bold Lombardic characters— ABBAS RICARDUS DE MANERS HIC TUMULATUR APPŒNAS TARDUS DEUS HUNC SALVANS TUEATUR.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading WAREHAM TO WOOL AND BERE REGIS LEAVING Wareham by West Street, where there is a “Pure Drop” inn, perhaps suggesting the sign of the public where John Durbeyfield boozed, at far-away Marlott, a valley road leads by East Stoke to the remains of Bindon Abbey.

plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading The ruins of Bindon Abbey are few and formless, standing in tree-grown and unkempt grounds, where a black and green stagnant moat surrounds a curious circular mound.

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From this reading The inscription survives, in bold Lombardic characters— ABBAS RICARDUS DE MANERS HIC TUMULATUR APPŒNAS TARDUS DEUS HUNC SALVANS TUEATUR.

except for; apart from

From this reading Those who demolished Bindon Abbey did their work thoroughly, for little is left of it save the bases of columns and the foundations of walls, in which archæological societies see darkly the ground plan of the old Cistercian monastery.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Those who demolished Bindon Abbey did their work thoroughly, for little is left of it save the bases of columns and the foundations of walls, in which archæological societies see darkly the ground plan of the old Cistercian monastery.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading WAREHAM TO WOOL AND BERE REGIS LEAVING Wareham by West Street, where there is a “Pure Drop” inn, perhaps suggesting the sign of the public where John Durbeyfield boozed, at far-away Marlott, a valley road leads by East Stoke to the remains of Bindon Abbey.

plural of “slab” — block consisting of a thick piece of something

From this reading A few stone slabs and coffins remain, among them a stone with the indent of a vanished life-sized brass to an abbot.

plural of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Those who demolished Bindon Abbey did their work thoroughly, for little is left of it save the bases of columns and the foundations of walls, in which archæological societies see darkly the ground plan of the old Cistercian monastery.

not circulating or flowing

From this reading The ruins of Bindon Abbey are few and formless, standing in tree-grown and unkempt grounds, where a black and green stagnant moat surrounds a curious circular mound.

having a supporting base

From this reading The ruins of Bindon Abbey are few and formless, standing in tree-grown and unkempt grounds, where a black and green stagnant moat surrounds a curious circular mound.

stir up or tend; of a fire

From this reading WAREHAM TO WOOL AND BERE REGIS LEAVING Wareham by West Street, where there is a “Pure Drop” inn, perhaps suggesting the sign of the public where John Durbeyfield boozed, at far-away Marlott, a valley road leads by East Stoke to the remains of Bindon Abbey.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading A few stone slabs and coffins remain, among them a stone with the indent of a vanished life-sized brass to an abbot.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading WAREHAM TO WOOL AND BERE REGIS LEAVING Wareham by West Street, where there is a “Pure Drop” inn, perhaps suggesting the sign of the public where John Durbeyfield boozed, at far-away Marlott, a valley road leads by East Stoke to the remains of Bindon Abbey.

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

From this reading WAREHAM TO WOOL AND BERE REGIS LEAVING Wareham by West Street, where there is a “Pure Drop” inn, perhaps suggesting the sign of the public where John Durbeyfield boozed, at far-away Marlott, a valley road leads by East Stoke to the remains of Bindon Abbey.

plural of “surround” — the area in which something exists or lives

From this reading The ruins of Bindon Abbey are few and formless, standing in tree-grown and unkempt grounds, where a black and green stagnant moat surrounds a curious circular mound.

third-person singular of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying

From this reading The inscription survives, in bold Lombardic characters— ABBAS RICARDUS DE MANERS HIC TUMULATUR APPŒNAS TARDUS DEUS HUNC SALVANS TUEATUR.

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

From this reading The inscription survives, in bold Lombardic characters— ABBAS RICARDUS DE MANERS HIC TUMULATUR APPŒNAS TARDUS DEUS HUNC SALVANS TUEATUR.

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

From this reading WAREHAM TO WOOL AND BERE REGIS LEAVING Wareham by West Street, where there is a “Pure Drop” inn, perhaps suggesting the sign of the public where John Durbeyfield boozed, at far-away Marlott, a valley road leads by East Stoke to the remains of Bindon Abbey.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Those who demolished Bindon Abbey did their work thoroughly, for little is left of it save the bases of columns and the foundations of walls, in which archæological societies see darkly the ground plan of the old Cistercian monastery.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A few stone slabs and coffins remain, among them a stone with the indent of a vanished life-sized brass to an abbot.

in or at that place or location

From this reading WAREHAM TO WOOL AND BERE REGIS LEAVING Wareham by West Street, where there is a “Pure Drop” inn, perhaps suggesting the sign of the public where John Durbeyfield boozed, at far-away Marlott, a valley road leads by East Stoke to the remains of Bindon Abbey.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Those who demolished Bindon Abbey did their work thoroughly, for little is left of it save the bases of columns and the foundations of walls, in which archæological societies see darkly the ground plan of the old Cistercian monastery.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those who demolished Bindon Abbey did their work thoroughly, for little is left of it save the bases of columns and the foundations of walls, in which archæological societies see darkly the ground plan of the old Cistercian monastery.

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

From this reading WAREHAM TO WOOL AND BERE REGIS LEAVING Wareham by West Street, where there is a “Pure Drop” inn, perhaps suggesting the sign of the public where John Durbeyfield boozed, at far-away Marlott, a valley road leads by East Stoke to the remains of Bindon Abbey.

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

From this reading The ruins of Bindon Abbey are few and formless, standing in tree-grown and unkempt grounds, where a black and green stagnant moat surrounds a curious circular mound.

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

From this reading The inscription survives, in bold Lombardic characters— ABBAS RICARDUS DE MANERS HIC TUMULATUR APPŒNAS TARDUS DEUS HUNC SALVANS TUEATUR.

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

From this reading The inscription survives, in bold Lombardic characters— ABBAS RICARDUS DE MANERS HIC TUMULATUR APPŒNAS TARDUS DEUS HUNC SALVANS TUEATUR.

not neatly combed

From this reading The ruins of Bindon Abbey are few and formless, standing in tree-grown and unkempt grounds, where a black and green stagnant moat surrounds a curious circular mound.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading WAREHAM TO WOOL AND BERE REGIS LEAVING Wareham by West Street, where there is a “Pure Drop” inn, perhaps suggesting the sign of the public where John Durbeyfield boozed, at far-away Marlott, a valley road leads by East Stoke to the remains of Bindon Abbey.

having passed out of existence

From this reading A few stone slabs and coffins remain, among them a stone with the indent of a vanished life-sized brass to an abbot.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Those who demolished Bindon Abbey did their work thoroughly, for little is left of it save the bases of columns and the foundations of walls, in which archæological societies see darkly the ground plan of the old Cistercian monastery.

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

From this reading WAREHAM TO WOOL AND BERE REGIS LEAVING Wareham by West Street, where there is a “Pure Drop” inn, perhaps suggesting the sign of the public where John Durbeyfield boozed, at far-away Marlott, a valley road leads by East Stoke to the remains of Bindon Abbey.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading WAREHAM TO WOOL AND BERE REGIS LEAVING Wareham by West Street, where there is a “Pure Drop” inn, perhaps suggesting the sign of the public where John Durbeyfield boozed, at far-away Marlott, a valley road leads by East Stoke to the remains of Bindon Abbey.

in or at the place that

From this reading WAREHAM TO WOOL AND BERE REGIS LEAVING Wareham by West Street, where there is a “Pure Drop” inn, perhaps suggesting the sign of the public where John Durbeyfield boozed, at far-away Marlott, a valley road leads by East Stoke to the remains of Bindon Abbey.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Those who demolished Bindon Abbey did their work thoroughly, for little is left of it save the bases of columns and the foundations of walls, in which archæological societies see darkly the ground plan of the old Cistercian monastery.

which person or people

From this reading Those who demolished Bindon Abbey did their work thoroughly, for little is left of it save the bases of columns and the foundations of walls, in which archæological societies see darkly the ground plan of the old Cistercian monastery.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A few stone slabs and coffins remain, among them a stone with the indent of a vanished life-sized brass to an abbot.

a fabric made from the hair of sheep

From this reading WAREHAM TO WOOL AND BERE REGIS LEAVING Wareham by West Street, where there is a “Pure Drop” inn, perhaps suggesting the sign of the public where John Durbeyfield boozed, at far-away Marlott, a valley road leads by East Stoke to the remains of Bindon Abbey.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Those who demolished Bindon Abbey did their work thoroughly, for little is left of it save the bases of columns and the foundations of walls, in which archæological societies see darkly the ground plan of the old Cistercian monastery.