619
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From this reading Sivel was selected for this delicate mission, and he proceeded to Canterbury in 619, where he was cordially received by King Eadbald, and by his old master, Archbishop Laurentius.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BAPTISM Edwin, about two years after his accession, resolved to take another wife, and he decided upon sending an embassy to the King of Kent to ascertain whether a proposal for a princess of his family would be favourably entertained.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading BAPTISM Edwin, about two years after his accession, resolved to take another wife, and he decided upon sending an embassy to the King of Kent to ascertain whether a proposal for a princess of his family would be favourably entertained.
accessionnounUS /əkˈseʃən/
a process of increasing by addition (as to a collection or group)
From this reading BAPTISM Edwin, about two years after his accession, resolved to take another wife, and he decided upon sending an embassy to the King of Kent to ascertain whether a proposal for a princess of his family would be favourably entertained.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading BAPTISM Edwin, about two years after his accession, resolved to take another wife, and he decided upon sending an embassy to the King of Kent to ascertain whether a proposal for a princess of his family would be favourably entertained.
in addition
From this reading A letter was also sent by the Holy Father to Augustine, exhorting him not to glory overmuch in his miracles.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BAPTISM Edwin, about two years after his accession, resolved to take another wife, and he decided upon sending an embassy to the King of Kent to ascertain whether a proposal for a princess of his family would be favourably entertained.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BAPTISM Edwin, about two years after his accession, resolved to take another wife, and he decided upon sending an embassy to the King of Kent to ascertain whether a proposal for a princess of his family would be favourably entertained.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading BAPTISM Edwin, about two years after his accession, resolved to take another wife, and he decided upon sending an embassy to the King of Kent to ascertain whether a proposal for a princess of his family would be favourably entertained.
ArchbishopnounUS /ˈɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/
a bishop of highest rank
From this reading Sivel was selected for this delicate mission, and he proceeded to Canterbury in 619, where he was cordially received by King Eadbald, and by his old master, Archbishop Laurentius.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading BAPTISM Edwin, about two years after his accession, resolved to take another wife, and he decided upon sending an embassy to the King of Kent to ascertain whether a proposal for a princess of his family would be favourably entertained.
AugustinenounUS /ˈɑːɡəstiːn/
(Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian church; after a dramatic conversion to Christianity he became bishop of Hippo Regius in North Africa; St. Augustine emphasized man's need for grace (354-430)
From this reading Two years after the boys set out for their homes, Gregory sent a pall to Augustine and a reinforcement of monks, including Mellitus, Justus, Rufinianus, and Paulinus, with vestments and ornaments for the church.
BAPTISMnounUS /ˈbæptɪzəm/
a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
From this reading BAPTISM Edwin, about two years after his accession, resolved to take another wife, and he decided upon sending an embassy to the King of Kent to ascertain whether a proposal for a princess of his family would be favourably entertained.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading BAPTISM Edwin, about two years after his accession, resolved to take another wife, and he decided upon sending an embassy to the King of Kent to ascertain whether a proposal for a princess of his family would be favourably entertained.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Two years after the boys set out for their homes, Gregory sent a pall to Augustine and a reinforcement of monks, including Mellitus, Justus, Rufinianus, and Paulinus, with vestments and ornaments for the church.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sivel was selected for this delicate mission, and he proceeded to Canterbury in 619, where he was cordially received by King Eadbald, and by his old master, Archbishop Laurentius.
CanterburynounUS /ˈkæntərberi/
a town in Kent in southeastern England; site of the cathedral where Thomas a Becket was martyred in 1170; seat of the archbishop and primate of the Anglican Church
From this reading Sivel was selected for this delicate mission, and he proceeded to Canterbury in 619, where he was cordially received by King Eadbald, and by his old master, Archbishop Laurentius.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading He found that a number of changes had taken place in the years that had elapsed since he and his friends left Kent.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Two years after the boys set out for their homes, Gregory sent a pall to Augustine and a reinforcement of monks, including Mellitus, Justus, Rufinianus, and Paulinus, with vestments and ornaments for the church.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading Sivel was selected for this delicate mission, and he proceeded to Canterbury in 619, where he was cordially received by King Eadbald, and by his old master, Archbishop Laurentius.
recognizable; marked
From this reading BAPTISM Edwin, about two years after his accession, resolved to take another wife, and he decided upon sending an embassy to the King of Kent to ascertain whether a proposal for a princess of his family would be favourably entertained.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Sivel was selected for this delicate mission, and he proceeded to Canterbury in 619, where he was cordially received by King Eadbald, and by his old master, Archbishop Laurentius.
Eadbald
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From this reading Sivel was selected for this delicate mission, and he proceeded to Canterbury in 619, where he was cordially received by King Eadbald, and by his old master, Archbishop Laurentius.
EdwinnounUS /ˈedwən/
king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)
From this reading BAPTISM Edwin, about two years after his accession, resolved to take another wife, and he decided upon sending an embassy to the King of Kent to ascertain whether a proposal for a princess of his family would be favourably entertained.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading He found that a number of changes had taken place in the years that had elapsed since he and his friends left Kent.
embassynounUS /ˈembəsi/
a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading BAPTISM Edwin, about two years after his accession, resolved to take another wife, and he decided upon sending an embassy to the King of Kent to ascertain whether a proposal for a princess of his family would be favourably entertained.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading BAPTISM Edwin, about two years after his accession, resolved to take another wife, and he decided upon sending an embassy to the King of Kent to ascertain whether a proposal for a princess of his family would be favourably entertained.
exhortingverbUS /ɪɡˈzɔːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “exhort” — spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
From this reading A letter was also sent by the Holy Father to Augustine, exhorting him not to glory overmuch in his miracles.
a social unit living together
From this reading BAPTISM Edwin, about two years after his accession, resolved to take another wife, and he decided upon sending an embassy to the King of Kent to ascertain whether a proposal for a princess of his family would be favourably entertained.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A letter was also sent by the Holy Father to Augustine, exhorting him not to glory overmuch in his miracles.
favourablyadverb
showing approval
From this reading BAPTISM Edwin, about two years after his accession, resolved to take another wife, and he decided upon sending an embassy to the King of Kent to ascertain whether a proposal for a princess of his family would be favourably entertained.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BAPTISM Edwin, about two years after his accession, resolved to take another wife, and he decided upon sending an embassy to the King of Kent to ascertain whether a proposal for a princess of his family would be favourably entertained.
set up or found
From this reading He found that a number of changes had taken place in the years that had elapsed since he and his friends left Kent.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He found that a number of changes had taken place in the years that had elapsed since he and his friends left Kent.
a state of high honor
From this reading A letter was also sent by the Holy Father to Augustine, exhorting him not to glory overmuch in his miracles.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading Two years after the boys set out for their homes, Gregory sent a pall to Augustine and a reinforcement of monks, including Mellitus, Justus, Rufinianus, and Paulinus, with vestments and ornaments for the church.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He found that a number of changes had taken place in the years that had elapsed since he and his friends left Kent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BAPTISM Edwin, about two years after his accession, resolved to take another wife, and he decided upon sending an embassy to the King of Kent to ascertain whether a proposal for a princess of his family would be favourably entertained.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A letter was also sent by the Holy Father to Augustine, exhorting him not to glory overmuch in his miracles.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BAPTISM Edwin, about two years after his accession, resolved to take another wife, and he decided upon sending an embassy to the King of Kent to ascertain whether a proposal for a princess of his family would be favourably entertained.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading A letter was also sent by the Holy Father to Augustine, exhorting him not to glory overmuch in his miracles.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading Two years after the boys set out for their homes, Gregory sent a pall to Augustine and a reinforcement of monks, including Mellitus, Justus, Rufinianus, and Paulinus, with vestments and ornaments for the church.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sivel was selected for this delicate mission, and he proceeded to Canterbury in 619, where he was cordially received by King Eadbald, and by his old master, Archbishop Laurentius.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading Two years after the boys set out for their homes, Gregory sent a pall to Augustine and a reinforcement of monks, including Mellitus, Justus, Rufinianus, and Paulinus, with vestments and ornaments for the church.
Justus
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From this reading Two years after the boys set out for their homes, Gregory sent a pall to Augustine and a reinforcement of monks, including Mellitus, Justus, Rufinianus, and Paulinus, with vestments and ornaments for the church.
KentnounUS /kent/
a county in southeastern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom, it was the first to be colonized by the Romans
From this reading BAPTISM Edwin, about two years after his accession, resolved to take another wife, and he decided upon sending an embassy to the King of Kent to ascertain whether a proposal for a princess of his family would be favourably entertained.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading BAPTISM Edwin, about two years after his accession, resolved to take another wife, and he decided upon sending an embassy to the King of Kent to ascertain whether a proposal for a princess of his family would be favourably entertained.
Laurentiusnoun
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading Sivel was selected for this delicate mission, and he proceeded to Canterbury in 619, where he was cordially received by King Eadbald, and by his old master, Archbishop Laurentius.
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 He found that a number of changes had taken place in the years that had elapsed since he and his friends left Kent.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A letter was also sent by the Holy Father to Augustine, exhorting him not to glory overmuch in his miracles.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Sivel was selected for this delicate mission, and he proceeded to Canterbury in 619, where he was cordially received by King Eadbald, and by his old master, Archbishop Laurentius.
Mellitus
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From this reading Two years after the boys set out for their homes, Gregory sent a pall to Augustine and a reinforcement of monks, including Mellitus, Justus, Rufinianus, and Paulinus, with vestments and ornaments for the church.
miraclesnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəlz/
plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading A letter was also sent by the Holy Father to Augustine, exhorting him not to glory overmuch in his miracles.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Sivel was selected for this delicate mission, and he proceeded to Canterbury in 619, where he was cordially received by King Eadbald, and by his old master, Archbishop Laurentius.
monksnounUS /mʌŋks/
plural of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading Two years after the boys set out for their homes, Gregory sent a pall to Augustine and a reinforcement of monks, including Mellitus, Justus, Rufinianus, and Paulinus, with vestments and ornaments for the church.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A letter was also sent by the Holy Father to Augustine, exhorting him not to glory overmuch in his miracles.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading He found that a number of changes had taken place in the years that had elapsed since he and his friends left Kent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BAPTISM Edwin, about two years after his accession, resolved to take another wife, and he decided upon sending an embassy to the King of Kent to ascertain whether a proposal for a princess of his family would be favourably entertained.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Sivel was selected for this delicate mission, and he proceeded to Canterbury in 619, where he was cordially received by King Eadbald, and by his old master, Archbishop Laurentius.
ornamentsnounUS /ˈɔːrnəmənts/
plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify
From this reading Two years after the boys set out for their homes, Gregory sent a pall to Augustine and a reinforcement of monks, including Mellitus, Justus, Rufinianus, and Paulinus, with vestments and ornaments for the church.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Two years after the boys set out for their homes, Gregory sent a pall to Augustine and a reinforcement of monks, including Mellitus, Justus, Rufinianus, and Paulinus, with vestments and ornaments for the church.
overmuchnoun
a quantity that is more than what is appropriate
From this reading A letter was also sent by the Holy Father to Augustine, exhorting him not to glory overmuch in his miracles.
pallverbUS /pɑːl/
become less interesting or attractive
From this reading Two years after the boys set out for their homes, Gregory sent a pall to Augustine and a reinforcement of monks, including Mellitus, Justus, Rufinianus, and Paulinus, with vestments and ornaments for the church.
Paulinus
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From this reading Two years after the boys set out for their homes, Gregory sent a pall to Augustine and a reinforcement of monks, including Mellitus, Justus, Rufinianus, and Paulinus, with vestments and ornaments for the church.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He found that a number of changes had taken place in the years that had elapsed since he and his friends left Kent.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading BAPTISM Edwin, about two years after his accession, resolved to take another wife, and he decided upon sending an embassy to the King of Kent to ascertain whether a proposal for a princess of his family would be favourably entertained.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Sivel was selected for this delicate mission, and he proceeded to Canterbury in 619, where he was cordially received by King Eadbald, and by his old master, Archbishop Laurentius.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading BAPTISM Edwin, about two years after his accession, resolved to take another wife, and he decided upon sending an embassy to the King of Kent to ascertain whether a proposal for a princess of his family would be favourably entertained.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Sivel was selected for this delicate mission, and he proceeded to Canterbury in 619, where he was cordially received by King Eadbald, and by his old master, Archbishop Laurentius.
reinforcementnounUS /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/
a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
From this reading Two years after the boys set out for their homes, Gregory sent a pall to Augustine and a reinforcement of monks, including Mellitus, Justus, Rufinianus, and Paulinus, with vestments and ornaments for the church.
determined
From this reading BAPTISM Edwin, about two years after his accession, resolved to take another wife, and he decided upon sending an embassy to the King of Kent to ascertain whether a proposal for a princess of his family would be favourably entertained.
Rufinianus
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From this reading Two years after the boys set out for their homes, Gregory sent a pall to Augustine and a reinforcement of monks, including Mellitus, Justus, Rufinianus, and Paulinus, with vestments and ornaments for the church.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Sivel was selected for this delicate mission, and he proceeded to Canterbury in 619, where he was cordially received by King Eadbald, and by his old master, Archbishop Laurentius.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading BAPTISM Edwin, about two years after his accession, resolved to take another wife, and he decided upon sending an embassy to the King of Kent to ascertain whether a proposal for a princess of his family would be favourably entertained.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Two years after the boys set out for their homes, Gregory sent a pall to Augustine and a reinforcement of monks, including Mellitus, Justus, Rufinianus, and Paulinus, with vestments and ornaments for the church.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Two years after the boys set out for their homes, Gregory sent a pall to Augustine and a reinforcement of monks, including Mellitus, Justus, Rufinianus, and Paulinus, with vestments and ornaments for the church.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He found that a number of changes had taken place in the years that had elapsed since he and his friends left Kent.
Sivel
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From this reading Sivel was selected for this delicate mission, and he proceeded to Canterbury in 619, where he was cordially received by King Eadbald, and by his old master, Archbishop Laurentius.
carry out
From this reading BAPTISM Edwin, about two years after his accession, resolved to take another wife, and he decided upon sending an embassy to the King of Kent to ascertain whether a proposal for a princess of his family would be favourably entertained.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He found that a number of changes had taken place in the years that had elapsed since he and his friends left Kent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He found that a number of changes had taken place in the years that had elapsed since he and his friends left Kent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BAPTISM Edwin, about two years after his accession, resolved to take another wife, and he decided upon sending an embassy to the King of Kent to ascertain whether a proposal for a princess of his family would be favourably entertained.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Two years after the boys set out for their homes, Gregory sent a pall to Augustine and a reinforcement of monks, including Mellitus, Justus, Rufinianus, and Paulinus, with vestments and ornaments for the church.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Sivel was selected for this delicate mission, and he proceeded to Canterbury in 619, where he was cordially received by King Eadbald, and by his old master, Archbishop Laurentius.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BAPTISM Edwin, about two years after his accession, resolved to take another wife, and he decided upon sending an embassy to the King of Kent to ascertain whether a proposal for a princess of his family would be favourably entertained.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading BAPTISM Edwin, about two years after his accession, resolved to take another wife, and he decided upon sending an embassy to the King of Kent to ascertain whether a proposal for a princess of his family would be favourably entertained.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading BAPTISM Edwin, about two years after his accession, resolved to take another wife, and he decided upon sending an embassy to the King of Kent to ascertain whether a proposal for a princess of his family would be favourably entertained.
vestmentsnounUS /ˈvestments/
plural of “vestment” — gown (especially ceremonial garments) worn by the clergy
From this reading Two years after the boys set out for their homes, Gregory sent a pall to Augustine and a reinforcement of monks, including Mellitus, Justus, Rufinianus, and Paulinus, with vestments and ornaments for the church.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sivel was selected for this delicate mission, and he proceeded to Canterbury in 619, where he was cordially received by King Eadbald, and by his old master, Archbishop Laurentius.
in or at the place that
From this reading Sivel was selected for this delicate mission, and he proceeded to Canterbury in 619, where he was cordially received by King Eadbald, and by his old master, Archbishop Laurentius.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading BAPTISM Edwin, about two years after his accession, resolved to take another wife, and he decided upon sending an embassy to the King of Kent to ascertain whether a proposal for a princess of his family would be favourably entertained.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading BAPTISM Edwin, about two years after his accession, resolved to take another wife, and he decided upon sending an embassy to the King of Kent to ascertain whether a proposal for a princess of his family would be favourably entertained.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Two years after the boys set out for their homes, Gregory sent a pall to Augustine and a reinforcement of monks, including Mellitus, Justus, Rufinianus, and Paulinus, with vestments and ornaments for the church.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading BAPTISM Edwin, about two years after his accession, resolved to take another wife, and he decided upon sending an embassy to the King of Kent to ascertain whether a proposal for a princess of his family would be favourably entertained.
a late time of life
From this reading BAPTISM Edwin, about two years after his accession, resolved to take another wife, and he decided upon sending an embassy to the King of Kent to ascertain whether a proposal for a princess of his family would be favourably entertained.
