used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They struck a road to the left of the church, leading to a hillock crowned with a cross.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The day after the proscribed stranger and friend of Robert Estienne had found an asylum in the home of Christian, the latter sallied forth after dark with his friend Justin for the purpose of inspecting the abandoned quarry where the two expected to be able to set up their secret press.
AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading The late moon was rising when the two artisans arrived in the neighborhood of the Abbey of Montmartre.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The day after the proscribed stranger and friend of Robert Estienne had found an asylum in the home of Christian, the latter sallied forth after dark with his friend Justin for the purpose of inspecting the abandoned quarry where the two expected to be able to set up their secret press.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The day after the proscribed stranger and friend of Robert Estienne had found an asylum in the home of Christian, the latter sallied forth after dark with his friend Justin for the purpose of inspecting the abandoned quarry where the two expected to be able to set up their secret press.
in addition
From this reading The secluded spot was also expected speedily to serve as the trysting place for the leaders of the Reformation in Paris.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The day after the proscribed stranger and friend of Robert Estienne had found an asylum in the home of Christian, the latter sallied forth after dark with his friend Justin for the purpose of inspecting the abandoned quarry where the two expected to be able to set up their secret press.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LOYOLA AND HIS DISCIPLES.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The late moon was rising when the two artisans arrived in the neighborhood of the Abbey of Montmartre.
artisansnounUS /ˈɑːrtəzənz/
plural of “artisan” — a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
From this reading The late moon was rising when the two artisans arrived in the neighborhood of the Abbey of Montmartre.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The secluded spot was also expected speedily to serve as the trysting place for the leaders of the Reformation in Paris.
asylumnounUS /əˈsaɪləm/
a shelter from danger or hardship
From this reading The day after the proscribed stranger and friend of Robert Estienne had found an asylum in the home of Christian, the latter sallied forth after dark with his friend Justin for the purpose of inspecting the abandoned quarry where the two expected to be able to set up their secret press.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The day after the proscribed stranger and friend of Robert Estienne had found an asylum in the home of Christian, the latter sallied forth after dark with his friend Justin for the purpose of inspecting the abandoned quarry where the two expected to be able to set up their secret press.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading The day after the proscribed stranger and friend of Robert Estienne had found an asylum in the home of Christian, the latter sallied forth after dark with his friend Justin for the purpose of inspecting the abandoned quarry where the two expected to be able to set up their secret press.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading They struck a road to the left of the church, leading to a hillock crowned with a cross.
travel across or pass over
From this reading They struck a road to the left of the church, leading to a hillock crowned with a cross.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading They struck a road to the left of the church, leading to a hillock crowned with a cross.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The day after the proscribed stranger and friend of Robert Estienne had found an asylum in the home of Christian, the latter sallied forth after dark with his friend Justin for the purpose of inspecting the abandoned quarry where the two expected to be able to set up their secret press.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day after the proscribed stranger and friend of Robert Estienne had found an asylum in the home of Christian, the latter sallied forth after dark with his friend Justin for the purpose of inspecting the abandoned quarry where the two expected to be able to set up their secret press.
DISCIPLESnounUS /dɪˈsaɪpəlz/
plural of “disciple” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
From this reading LOYOLA AND HIS DISCIPLES.
Estienne
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From this reading The day after the proscribed stranger and friend of Robert Estienne had found an asylum in the home of Christian, the latter sallied forth after dark with his friend Justin for the purpose of inspecting the abandoned quarry where the two expected to be able to set up their secret press.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The day after the proscribed stranger and friend of Robert Estienne had found an asylum in the home of Christian, the latter sallied forth after dark with his friend Justin for the purpose of inspecting the abandoned quarry where the two expected to be able to set up their secret press.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The day after the proscribed stranger and friend of Robert Estienne had found an asylum in the home of Christian, the latter sallied forth after dark with his friend Justin for the purpose of inspecting the abandoned quarry where the two expected to be able to set up their secret press.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The day after the proscribed stranger and friend of Robert Estienne had found an asylum in the home of Christian, the latter sallied forth after dark with his friend Justin for the purpose of inspecting the abandoned quarry where the two expected to be able to set up their secret press.
set up or found
From this reading The day after the proscribed stranger and friend of Robert Estienne had found an asylum in the home of Christian, the latter sallied forth after dark with his friend Justin for the purpose of inspecting the abandoned quarry where the two expected to be able to set up their secret press.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The day after the proscribed stranger and friend of Robert Estienne had found an asylum in the home of Christian, the latter sallied forth after dark with his friend Justin for the purpose of inspecting the abandoned quarry where the two expected to be able to set up their secret press.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The day after the proscribed stranger and friend of Robert Estienne had found an asylum in the home of Christian, the latter sallied forth after dark with his friend Justin for the purpose of inspecting the abandoned quarry where the two expected to be able to set up their secret press.
hillocknounUS /ˈhɪlək/
a small natural hill
From this reading They struck a road to the left of the church, leading to a hillock crowned with a cross.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LOYOLA AND HIS DISCIPLES.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The day after the proscribed stranger and friend of Robert Estienne had found an asylum in the home of Christian, the latter sallied forth after dark with his friend Justin for the purpose of inspecting the abandoned quarry where the two expected to be able to set up their secret press.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The day after the proscribed stranger and friend of Robert Estienne had found an asylum in the home of Christian, the latter sallied forth after dark with his friend Justin for the purpose of inspecting the abandoned quarry where the two expected to be able to set up their secret press.
inspectingverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading The day after the proscribed stranger and friend of Robert Estienne had found an asylum in the home of Christian, the latter sallied forth after dark with his friend Justin for the purpose of inspecting the abandoned quarry where the two expected to be able to set up their secret press.
Justin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The day after the proscribed stranger and friend of Robert Estienne had found an asylum in the home of Christian, the latter sallied forth after dark with his friend Justin for the purpose of inspecting the abandoned quarry where the two expected to be able to set up their secret press.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The late moon was rising when the two artisans arrived in the neighborhood of the Abbey of Montmartre.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The day after the proscribed stranger and friend of Robert Estienne had found an asylum in the home of Christian, the latter sallied forth after dark with his friend Justin for the purpose of inspecting the abandoned quarry where the two expected to be able to set up their secret press.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading The secluded spot was also expected speedily to serve as the trysting place for the leaders of the Reformation in Paris.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading They struck a road to the left of the church, leading to a hillock crowned with a cross.
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 They struck a road to the left of the church, leading to a hillock crowned with a cross.
LOYOLAnounUS /ˌlɔɪˈoʊlə/
Spaniard and Roman Catholic theologian and founder of the Society of Jesus; a leading opponent of the Reformation (1491-1556)
From this reading LOYOLA AND HIS DISCIPLES.
MontmartrenounUS /ˌmɑːnˈmærtrə/
the highest point in Paris; famous for its associations with many artists
From this reading The late moon was rising when the two artisans arrived in the neighborhood of the Abbey of Montmartre.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The late moon was rising when the two artisans arrived in the neighborhood of the Abbey of Montmartre.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The late moon was rising when the two artisans arrived in the neighborhood of the Abbey of Montmartre.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The day after the proscribed stranger and friend of Robert Estienne had found an asylum in the home of Christian, the latter sallied forth after dark with his friend Justin for the purpose of inspecting the abandoned quarry where the two expected to be able to set up their secret press.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading The secluded spot was also expected speedily to serve as the trysting place for the leaders of the Reformation in Paris.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The secluded spot was also expected speedily to serve as the trysting place for the leaders of the Reformation in Paris.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading The day after the proscribed stranger and friend of Robert Estienne had found an asylum in the home of Christian, the latter sallied forth after dark with his friend Justin for the purpose of inspecting the abandoned quarry where the two expected to be able to set up their secret press.
proscribedadjectiveUS /proʊˈskraɪbd/
excluded from use or mention
From this reading The day after the proscribed stranger and friend of Robert Estienne had found an asylum in the home of Christian, the latter sallied forth after dark with his friend Justin for the purpose of inspecting the abandoned quarry where the two expected to be able to set up their secret press.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The day after the proscribed stranger and friend of Robert Estienne had found an asylum in the home of Christian, the latter sallied forth after dark with his friend Justin for the purpose of inspecting the abandoned quarry where the two expected to be able to set up their secret press.
quarrynounUS /ˈkwɔːri/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading The day after the proscribed stranger and friend of Robert Estienne had found an asylum in the home of Christian, the latter sallied forth after dark with his friend Justin for the purpose of inspecting the abandoned quarry where the two expected to be able to set up their secret press.
ReformationnounUS /ˌref.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/
The action or process of reforming an institution, practice, or individual's character.
From this reading The secluded spot was also expected speedily to serve as the trysting place for the leaders of the Reformation in Paris.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The late moon was rising when the two artisans arrived in the neighborhood of the Abbey of Montmartre.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading They struck a road to the left of the church, leading to a hillock crowned with a cross.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading The day after the proscribed stranger and friend of Robert Estienne had found an asylum in the home of Christian, the latter sallied forth after dark with his friend Justin for the purpose of inspecting the abandoned quarry where the two expected to be able to set up their secret press.
sallied
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The day after the proscribed stranger and friend of Robert Estienne had found an asylum in the home of Christian, the latter sallied forth after dark with his friend Justin for the purpose of inspecting the abandoned quarry where the two expected to be able to set up their secret press.
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading The secluded spot was also expected speedily to serve as the trysting place for the leaders of the Reformation in Paris.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The day after the proscribed stranger and friend of Robert Estienne had found an asylum in the home of Christian, the latter sallied forth after dark with his friend Justin for the purpose of inspecting the abandoned quarry where the two expected to be able to set up their secret press.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The secluded spot was also expected speedily to serve as the trysting place for the leaders of the Reformation in Paris.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The day after the proscribed stranger and friend of Robert Estienne had found an asylum in the home of Christian, the latter sallied forth after dark with his friend Justin for the purpose of inspecting the abandoned quarry where the two expected to be able to set up their secret press.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading The secluded spot was also expected speedily to serve as the trysting place for the leaders of the Reformation in Paris.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The secluded spot was also expected speedily to serve as the trysting place for the leaders of the Reformation in Paris.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The day after the proscribed stranger and friend of Robert Estienne had found an asylum in the home of Christian, the latter sallied forth after dark with his friend Justin for the purpose of inspecting the abandoned quarry where the two expected to be able to set up their secret press.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading They struck a road to the left of the church, leading to a hillock crowned with a cross.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The day after the proscribed stranger and friend of Robert Estienne had found an asylum in the home of Christian, the latter sallied forth after dark with his friend Justin for the purpose of inspecting the abandoned quarry where the two expected to be able to set up their secret press.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The day after the proscribed stranger and friend of Robert Estienne had found an asylum in the home of Christian, the latter sallied forth after dark with his friend Justin for the purpose of inspecting the abandoned quarry where the two expected to be able to set up their secret press.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They struck a road to the left of the church, leading to a hillock crowned with a cross.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The day after the proscribed stranger and friend of Robert Estienne had found an asylum in the home of Christian, the latter sallied forth after dark with his friend Justin for the purpose of inspecting the abandoned quarry where the two expected to be able to set up their secret press.
trysting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The secluded spot was also expected speedily to serve as the trysting place for the leaders of the Reformation in Paris.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The day after the proscribed stranger and friend of Robert Estienne had found an asylum in the home of Christian, the latter sallied forth after dark with his friend Justin for the purpose of inspecting the abandoned quarry where the two expected to be able to set up their secret press.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The day after the proscribed stranger and friend of Robert Estienne had found an asylum in the home of Christian, the latter sallied forth after dark with his friend Justin for the purpose of inspecting the abandoned quarry where the two expected to be able to set up their secret press.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The secluded spot was also expected speedily to serve as the trysting place for the leaders of the Reformation in Paris.
at the time that
From this reading The late moon was rising when the two artisans arrived in the neighborhood of the Abbey of Montmartre.
in or at the place that
From this reading The day after the proscribed stranger and friend of Robert Estienne had found an asylum in the home of Christian, the latter sallied forth after dark with his friend Justin for the purpose of inspecting the abandoned quarry where the two expected to be able to set up their secret press.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The day after the proscribed stranger and friend of Robert Estienne had found an asylum in the home of Christian, the latter sallied forth after dark with his friend Justin for the purpose of inspecting the abandoned quarry where the two expected to be able to set up their secret press.
