adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The cellarer will bestow on each a grace-cup and a morsel as ye pass the buttery, for ye have been turmoiled and anxious, and dangerous it is to fall asleep in such case with empty stomach.”
AbbotnounUS /ˈæbət/
the superior of an abbey of monks
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But the Sub-Prior remained behind, and falling on his knees before the Abbot, as he was about to withdraw, craved him to hear under the seal of confession the adventures of the day.
adventuresnounUS /ædˈventʃərz/
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading But the Sub-Prior remained behind, and falling on his knees before the Abbot, as he was about to withdraw, craved him to hear under the seal of confession the adventures of the day.
agimus
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From this reading “_Gratias agimus quam maximas, Domine reverendissime_,” replied the brethren, departing in their due order.
Ah
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From this reading “There is no good thing left in them,” said Father Nicolas; “they are clean naught--Ah, the thieves that I have seen!--such proper men! and as pitiful as proper, and as pious as pitiful!”
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “There is no good thing left in them,” said Father Nicolas; “they are clean naught--Ah, the thieves that I have seen!--such proper men! and as pitiful as proper, and as pious as pitiful!”
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading The cellarer will bestow on each a grace-cup and a morsel as ye pass the buttery, for ye have been turmoiled and anxious, and dangerous it is to fall asleep in such case with empty stomach.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “There is no good thing left in them,” said Father Nicolas; “they are clean naught--Ah, the thieves that I have seen!--such proper men! and as pitiful as proper, and as pious as pitiful!”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “There is no good thing left in them,” said Father Nicolas; “they are clean naught--Ah, the thieves that I have seen!--such proper men! and as pitiful as proper, and as pious as pitiful!”
asleepadjectiveUS /əˈsliːp/
in a state of sleep
From this reading The cellarer will bestow on each a grace-cup and a morsel as ye pass the buttery, for ye have been turmoiled and anxious, and dangerous it is to fall asleep in such case with empty stomach.”
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The cellarer will bestow on each a grace-cup and a morsel as ye pass the buttery, for ye have been turmoiled and anxious, and dangerous it is to fall asleep in such case with empty stomach.”
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But the Sub-Prior remained behind, and falling on his knees before the Abbot, as he was about to withdraw, craved him to hear under the seal of confession the adventures of the day.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading But the Sub-Prior remained behind, and falling on his knees before the Abbot, as he was about to withdraw, craved him to hear under the seal of confession the adventures of the day.
bellsnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
benedicite
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
bestowverbUS /bɪˈstoʊ/
present
From this reading The cellarer will bestow on each a grace-cup and a morsel as ye pass the buttery, for ye have been turmoiled and anxious, and dangerous it is to fall asleep in such case with empty stomach.”
brethrennounUS /ˈbreðrən/
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
BrothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the Sub-Prior remained behind, and falling on his knees before the Abbot, as he was about to withdraw, craved him to hear under the seal of confession the adventures of the day.
butterynounUS /ˈbʌtəri/
a small storeroom for storing foods or wines
From this reading The cellarer will bestow on each a grace-cup and a morsel as ye pass the buttery, for ye have been turmoiled and anxious, and dangerous it is to fall asleep in such case with empty stomach.”
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading The cellarer will bestow on each a grace-cup and a morsel as ye pass the buttery, for ye have been turmoiled and anxious, and dangerous it is to fall asleep in such case with empty stomach.”
cellarer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The cellarer will bestow on each a grace-cup and a morsel as ye pass the buttery, for ye have been turmoiled and anxious, and dangerous it is to fall asleep in such case with empty stomach.”
cleanadjectiveUS /kliːn/
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading “There is no good thing left in them,” said Father Nicolas; “they are clean naught--Ah, the thieves that I have seen!--such proper men! and as pitiful as proper, and as pious as pitiful!”
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading But the Sub-Prior remained behind, and falling on his knees before the Abbot, as he was about to withdraw, craved him to hear under the seal of confession the adventures of the day.
cravedadjectiveUS /kreɪvd/
wanted intensely
From this reading But the Sub-Prior remained behind, and falling on his knees before the Abbot, as he was about to withdraw, craved him to hear under the seal of confession the adventures of the day.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading The cellarer will bestow on each a grace-cup and a morsel as ye pass the buttery, for ye have been turmoiled and anxious, and dangerous it is to fall asleep in such case with empty stomach.”
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But the Sub-Prior remained behind, and falling on his knees before the Abbot, as he was about to withdraw, craved him to hear under the seal of confession the adventures of the day.
departingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading “_Gratias agimus quam maximas, Domine reverendissime_,” replied the brethren, departing in their due order.
dismissverbUS /dɪˈsmɪs/
bar from attention or consideration
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
DominenounUS /doʊˈmiːni/
a clergyman; especially a settled minister or parson
From this reading “_Gratias agimus quam maximas, Domine reverendissime_,” replied the brethren, departing in their due order.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The cellarer will bestow on each a grace-cup and a morsel as ye pass the buttery, for ye have been turmoiled and anxious, and dangerous it is to fall asleep in such case with empty stomach.”
edificationnounUS /ˌedəfəˈkeɪʃən/
uplifting enlightenment
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
emptyverbUS /ˈempti/
make void or empty of contents
From this reading The cellarer will bestow on each a grace-cup and a morsel as ye pass the buttery, for ye have been turmoiled and anxious, and dangerous it is to fall asleep in such case with empty stomach.”
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The cellarer will bestow on each a grace-cup and a morsel as ye pass the buttery, for ye have been turmoiled and anxious, and dangerous it is to fall asleep in such case with empty stomach.”
fallingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlɪŋ/
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading But the Sub-Prior remained behind, and falling on his knees before the Abbot, as he was about to withdraw, craved him to hear under the seal of confession the adventures of the day.
FathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “There is no good thing left in them,” said Father Nicolas; “they are clean naught--Ah, the thieves that I have seen!--such proper men! and as pitiful as proper, and as pious as pitiful!”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “There is no good thing left in them,” said Father Nicolas; “they are clean naught--Ah, the thieves that I have seen!--such proper men! and as pitiful as proper, and as pious as pitiful!”
grace-cup
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The cellarer will bestow on each a grace-cup and a morsel as ye pass the buttery, for ye have been turmoiled and anxious, and dangerous it is to fall asleep in such case with empty stomach.”
Gratias
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From this reading “_Gratias agimus quam maximas, Domine reverendissime_,” replied the brethren, departing in their due order.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “There is no good thing left in them,” said Father Nicolas; “they are clean naught--Ah, the thieves that I have seen!--such proper men! and as pitiful as proper, and as pious as pitiful!”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the Sub-Prior remained behind, and falling on his knees before the Abbot, as he was about to withdraw, craved him to hear under the seal of confession the adventures of the day.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading But the Sub-Prior remained behind, and falling on his knees before the Abbot, as he was about to withdraw, craved him to hear under the seal of confession the adventures of the day.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the Sub-Prior remained behind, and falling on his knees before the Abbot, as he was about to withdraw, craved him to hear under the seal of confession the adventures of the day.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But the Sub-Prior remained behind, and falling on his knees before the Abbot, as he was about to withdraw, craved him to hear under the seal of confession the adventures of the day.
holdingnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/
the act of retaining something
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “There is no good thing left in them,” said Father Nicolas; “they are clean naught--Ah, the thieves that I have seen!--such proper men! and as pitiful as proper, and as pious as pitiful!”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “There is no good thing left in them,” said Father Nicolas; “they are clean naught--Ah, the thieves that I have seen!--such proper men! and as pitiful as proper, and as pious as pitiful!”
inquisitionnounUS /ˌɪn.kwɪˈzɪʃ.ən/
A period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation.
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “There is no good thing left in them,” said Father Nicolas; “they are clean naught--Ah, the thieves that I have seen!--such proper men! and as pitiful as proper, and as pious as pitiful!”
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
kneesnounUS /niːz/
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading But the Sub-Prior remained behind, and falling on his knees before the Abbot, as he was about to withdraw, craved him to hear under the seal of confession the adventures of the day.
laudsverbUS /lɔːdz/
third-person singular of “laud” — praise, glorify, or honor
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
laymennounUS /ˈleɪmən/
plural of “layman” — someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
leftnounUS /left/
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 “There is no good thing left in them,” said Father Nicolas; “they are clean naught--Ah, the thieves that I have seen!--such proper men! and as pitiful as proper, and as pious as pitiful!”
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
maximas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “_Gratias agimus quam maximas, Domine reverendissime_,” replied the brethren, departing in their due order.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading “There is no good thing left in them,” said Father Nicolas; “they are clean naught--Ah, the thieves that I have seen!--such proper men! and as pitiful as proper, and as pious as pitiful!”
morselnounUS /ˈmɔːrsəl/
a small quantity of anything
From this reading The cellarer will bestow on each a grace-cup and a morsel as ye pass the buttery, for ye have been turmoiled and anxious, and dangerous it is to fall asleep in such case with empty stomach.”
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
naughtnounUS /nɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading “There is no good thing left in them,” said Father Nicolas; “they are clean naught--Ah, the thieves that I have seen!--such proper men! and as pitiful as proper, and as pious as pitiful!”
Nicolas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “There is no good thing left in them,” said Father Nicolas; “they are clean naught--Ah, the thieves that I have seen!--such proper men! and as pitiful as proper, and as pious as pitiful!”
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading “There is no good thing left in them,” said Father Nicolas; “they are clean naught--Ah, the thieves that I have seen!--such proper men! and as pitiful as proper, and as pious as pitiful!”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
novicesnounUS /ˈnɑːvəsɪz/
plural of “novice” — someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “_Gratias agimus quam maximas, Domine reverendissime_,” replied the brethren, departing in their due order.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading The cellarer will bestow on each a grace-cup and a morsel as ye pass the buttery, for ye have been turmoiled and anxious, and dangerous it is to fall asleep in such case with empty stomach.”
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading “There is no good thing left in them,” said Father Nicolas; “they are clean naught--Ah, the thieves that I have seen!--such proper men! and as pitiful as proper, and as pious as pitiful!”
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading “There is no good thing left in them,” said Father Nicolas; “they are clean naught--Ah, the thieves that I have seen!--such proper men! and as pitiful as proper, and as pious as pitiful!”
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading “There is no good thing left in them,” said Father Nicolas; “they are clean naught--Ah, the thieves that I have seen!--such proper men! and as pitiful as proper, and as pious as pitiful!”
quam
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From this reading “_Gratias agimus quam maximas, Domine reverendissime_,” replied the brethren, departing in their due order.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But the Sub-Prior remained behind, and falling on his knees before the Abbot, as he was about to withdraw, craved him to hear under the seal of confession the adventures of the day.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “_Gratias agimus quam maximas, Domine reverendissime_,” replied the brethren, departing in their due order.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
reverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
reverendissime
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From this reading “_Gratias agimus quam maximas, Domine reverendissime_,” replied the brethren, departing in their due order.
rungnounUS /rʌŋ/
a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “There is no good thing left in them,” said Father Nicolas; “they are clean naught--Ah, the thieves that I have seen!--such proper men! and as pitiful as proper, and as pious as pitiful!”
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading But the Sub-Prior remained behind, and falling on his knees before the Abbot, as he was about to withdraw, craved him to hear under the seal of confession the adventures of the day.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “There is no good thing left in them,” said Father Nicolas; “they are clean naught--Ah, the thieves that I have seen!--such proper men! and as pitiful as proper, and as pious as pitiful!”
skillsnounUS /skɪlz/
plural of “skill” — an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
stomachnounUS /ˈstʌmək/
an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
From this reading The cellarer will bestow on each a grace-cup and a morsel as ye pass the buttery, for ye have been turmoiled and anxious, and dangerous it is to fall asleep in such case with empty stomach.”
Sub-Prior
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From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “There is no good thing left in them,” said Father Nicolas; “they are clean naught--Ah, the thieves that I have seen!--such proper men! and as pitiful as proper, and as pious as pitiful!”
talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “There is no good thing left in them,” said Father Nicolas; “they are clean naught--Ah, the thieves that I have seen!--such proper men! and as pitiful as proper, and as pious as pitiful!”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “There is no good thing left in them,” said Father Nicolas; “they are clean naught--Ah, the thieves that I have seen!--such proper men! and as pitiful as proper, and as pious as pitiful!”
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “_Gratias agimus quam maximas, Domine reverendissime_,” replied the brethren, departing in their due order.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “There is no good thing left in them,” said Father Nicolas; “they are clean naught--Ah, the thieves that I have seen!--such proper men! and as pitiful as proper, and as pious as pitiful!”
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There is no good thing left in them,” said Father Nicolas; “they are clean naught--Ah, the thieves that I have seen!--such proper men! and as pitiful as proper, and as pious as pitiful!”
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “There is no good thing left in them,” said Father Nicolas; “they are clean naught--Ah, the thieves that I have seen!--such proper men! and as pitiful as proper, and as pious as pitiful!”
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading “There is no good thing left in them,” said Father Nicolas; “they are clean naught--Ah, the thieves that I have seen!--such proper men! and as pitiful as proper, and as pious as pitiful!”
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading “There is no good thing left in them,” said Father Nicolas; “they are clean naught--Ah, the thieves that I have seen!--such proper men! and as pitiful as proper, and as pious as pitiful!”
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The cellarer will bestow on each a grace-cup and a morsel as ye pass the buttery, for ye have been turmoiled and anxious, and dangerous it is to fall asleep in such case with empty stomach.”
turmoiled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The cellarer will bestow on each a grace-cup and a morsel as ye pass the buttery, for ye have been turmoiled and anxious, and dangerous it is to fall asleep in such case with empty stomach.”
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But the Sub-Prior remained behind, and falling on his knees before the Abbot, as he was about to withdraw, craved him to hear under the seal of confession the adventures of the day.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the Sub-Prior remained behind, and falling on his knees before the Abbot, as he was about to withdraw, craved him to hear under the seal of confession the adventures of the day.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The cellarer will bestow on each a grace-cup and a morsel as ye pass the buttery, for ye have been turmoiled and anxious, and dangerous it is to fall asleep in such case with empty stomach.”
withdrawverbUS /wɪðˈdrɔː/
pull back or move away or backward
From this reading But the Sub-Prior remained behind, and falling on his knees before the Abbot, as he was about to withdraw, craved him to hear under the seal of confession the adventures of the day.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
yepronounUS /jiː/
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading The cellarer will bestow on each a grace-cup and a morsel as ye pass the buttery, for ye have been turmoiled and anxious, and dangerous it is to fall asleep in such case with empty stomach.”
YetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “It skills not talking of it, Brother Nicolas,” said the Abbot; “and I will now dismiss you, my brethren, holding your meeting upon this our inquisition concerning the danger of our reverend Sub-Prior, instead of the attendance on the lauds this evening--Yet let the bells be duly rung for the edification of the laymen without, and also that the novices may give due reverence.--And now, benedicite, brethren!
