used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Many an abbey of Touraine goes lean now because of me; many a mass is wrought in a pewter chalice that Richard might come home.
abbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading Many an abbey of Touraine goes lean now because of me; many a mass is wrought in a pewter chalice that Richard might come home.
AbbotnounUS /ˈæbət/
the superior of an abbey of monks
From this reading OF THE LOVE OF WOMEN 'Ask me no more how I did in those days,' writes Abbot Milo.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Yet I soberly believe that Madame Alois, King Philip's sister, was precious above rubies in the work.'
Alois
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yet I soberly believe that Madame Alois, King Philip's sister, was precious above rubies in the work.'
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Many an abbey of Touraine goes lean now because of me; many a mass is wrought in a pewter chalice that Richard might come home.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading 'Mercy smile upon me in the article of death, but I worked for the ransom of King Richard as (I hope) I should for that of King Christ.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 'Mercy smile upon me in the article of death, but I worked for the ransom of King Richard as (I hope) I should for that of King Christ.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading OF THE LOVE OF WOMEN 'Ask me no more how I did in those days,' writes Abbot Milo.
for the reason that
From this reading Many an abbey of Touraine goes lean now because of me; many a mass is wrought in a pewter chalice that Richard might come home.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Yet I soberly believe that Madame Alois, King Philip's sister, was precious above rubies in the work.'
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 'Mercy smile upon me in the article of death, but I worked for the ransom of King Richard as (I hope) I should for that of King Christ.
chalicenounUS /ˈtʃælɪs/
a bowl-shaped drinking vessel; especially the Eucharistic cup
From this reading Many an abbey of Touraine goes lean now because of me; many a mass is wrought in a pewter chalice that Richard might come home.
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 'Mercy smile upon me in the article of death, but I worked for the ransom of King Richard as (I hope) I should for that of King Christ.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Many an abbey of Touraine goes lean now because of me; many a mass is wrought in a pewter chalice that Richard might come home.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading OF THE LOVE OF WOMEN 'Ask me no more how I did in those days,' writes Abbot Milo.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading 'Mercy smile upon me in the article of death, but I worked for the ransom of King Richard as (I hope) I should for that of King Christ.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading OF THE LOVE OF WOMEN 'Ask me no more how I did in those days,' writes Abbot Milo.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'Mercy smile upon me in the article of death, but I worked for the ransom of King Richard as (I hope) I should for that of King Christ.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Many an abbey of Touraine goes lean now because of me; many a mass is wrought in a pewter chalice that Richard might come home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I think he is right.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Many an abbey of Touraine goes lean now because of me; many a mass is wrought in a pewter chalice that Richard might come home.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading 'Mercy smile upon me in the article of death, but I worked for the ransom of King Richard as (I hope) I should for that of King Christ.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OF THE LOVE OF WOMEN 'Ask me no more how I did in those days,' writes Abbot Milo.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading OF THE LOVE OF WOMEN 'Ask me no more how I did in those days,' writes Abbot Milo.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OF THE LOVE OF WOMEN 'Ask me no more how I did in those days,' writes Abbot Milo.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Many an abbey of Touraine goes lean now because of me; many a mass is wrought in a pewter chalice that Richard might come home.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading 'Mercy smile upon me in the article of death, but I worked for the ransom of King Richard as (I hope) I should for that of King Christ.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Many an abbey of Touraine goes lean now because of me; many a mass is wrought in a pewter chalice that Richard might come home.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading OF THE LOVE OF WOMEN 'Ask me no more how I did in those days,' writes Abbot Milo.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Yet I soberly believe that Madame Alois, King Philip's sister, was precious above rubies in the work.'
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many an abbey of Touraine goes lean now because of me; many a mass is wrought in a pewter chalice that Richard might come home.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading Many an abbey of Touraine goes lean now because of me; many a mass is wrought in a pewter chalice that Richard might come home.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading OF THE LOVE OF WOMEN 'Ask me no more how I did in those days,' writes Abbot Milo.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading 'Mercy smile upon me in the article of death, but I worked for the ransom of King Richard as (I hope) I should for that of King Christ.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Many an abbey of Touraine goes lean now because of me; many a mass is wrought in a pewter chalice that Richard might come home.
MilonounUS /ˈmaɪloʊ/
small drought-resistant sorghums having large yellow or whitish grains
From this reading OF THE LOVE OF WOMEN 'Ask me no more how I did in those days,' writes Abbot Milo.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading OF THE LOVE OF WOMEN 'Ask me no more how I did in those days,' writes Abbot Milo.
not any; not one
From this reading OF THE LOVE OF WOMEN 'Ask me no more how I did in those days,' writes Abbot Milo.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Many an abbey of Touraine goes lean now because of me; many a mass is wrought in a pewter chalice that Richard might come home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE LOVE OF WOMEN 'Ask me no more how I did in those days,' writes Abbot Milo.
pewternounUS /ˈpjuːtər/
any of various alloys of tin with small amounts of other metals (especially lead)
From this reading Many an abbey of Touraine goes lean now because of me; many a mass is wrought in a pewter chalice that Richard might come home.
Philip'snounUS /ˈfɪləps/
possessive form of “philip” — Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Yet I soberly believe that Madame Alois, King Philip's sister, was precious above rubies in the work.'
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Yet I soberly believe that Madame Alois, King Philip's sister, was precious above rubies in the work.'
ransomnounUS /ˈrænsəm/
money demanded for the return of a captured person
From this reading 'Mercy smile upon me in the article of death, but I worked for the ransom of King Richard as (I hope) I should for that of King Christ.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Mercy smile upon me in the article of death, but I worked for the ransom of King Richard as (I hope) I should for that of King Christ.
precisely, exactly
From this reading I think he is right.
rubiesnounUS /ˈruːbiz/
plural of “ruby” — a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Yet I soberly believe that Madame Alois, King Philip's sister, was precious above rubies in the work.'
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading 'Mercy smile upon me in the article of death, but I worked for the ransom of King Richard as (I hope) I should for that of King Christ.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Yet I soberly believe that Madame Alois, King Philip's sister, was precious above rubies in the work.'
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading 'Mercy smile upon me in the article of death, but I worked for the ransom of King Richard as (I hope) I should for that of King Christ.
soberlyadverbUS /ˈsoʊbərli/
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading Yet I soberly believe that Madame Alois, King Philip's sister, was precious above rubies in the work.'
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'Mercy smile upon me in the article of death, but I worked for the ransom of King Richard as (I hope) I should for that of King Christ.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE LOVE OF WOMEN 'Ask me no more how I did in those days,' writes Abbot Milo.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think he is right.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading OF THE LOVE OF WOMEN 'Ask me no more how I did in those days,' writes Abbot Milo.
Touraine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many an abbey of Touraine goes lean now because of me; many a mass is wrought in a pewter chalice that Richard might come home.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading 'Mercy smile upon me in the article of death, but I worked for the ransom of King Richard as (I hope) I should for that of King Christ.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet I soberly believe that Madame Alois, King Philip's sister, was precious above rubies in the work.'
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading OF THE LOVE OF WOMEN 'Ask me no more how I did in those days,' writes Abbot Milo.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Yet I soberly believe that Madame Alois, King Philip's sister, was precious above rubies in the work.'
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading 'Mercy smile upon me in the article of death, but I worked for the ransom of King Richard as (I hope) I should for that of King Christ.
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading OF THE LOVE OF WOMEN 'Ask me no more how I did in those days,' writes Abbot Milo.
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading Many an abbey of Touraine goes lean now because of me; many a mass is wrought in a pewter chalice that Richard might come home.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet I soberly believe that Madame Alois, King Philip's sister, was precious above rubies in the work.'
