abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Monsieur John concluded it was urgent to assemble the chiefs of the Reformation in the abandoned quarry, where there was no danger of apprehending the return of the Jesuits, seeing that Ignatius Loyola was to depart immediately for Rome, while his disciples were to scatter to the distant countries parceled out to them.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly, Monsieur John decided to convoke the chiefs of the Reformation in Paris for six o'clock in the afternoon of the following day at Montmartre.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading Finally, if, as Christian persisted with good reason in believing, Lefevre had noticed the presence of the two artisans at the Jesuit conventicle, it would be an additional reason to keep them from returning to the spot.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Accordingly, Monsieur John decided to convoke the chiefs of the Reformation in Paris for six o'clock in the afternoon of the following day at Montmartre.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Finally, if, as Christian persisted with good reason in believing, Lefevre had noticed the presence of the two artisans at the Jesuit conventicle, it would be an additional reason to keep them from returning to the spot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MOTHER AND DAUGHTER.
apprehendingverbUS /ˌæprɪˈhendɪŋ/
-ing form of “apprehend” — get the meaning of something
From this reading Monsieur John concluded it was urgent to assemble the chiefs of the Reformation in the abandoned quarry, where there was no danger of apprehending the return of the Jesuits, seeing that Ignatius Loyola was to depart immediately for Rome, while his disciples were to scatter to the distant countries parceled out to them.
artisansnounUS /ˈɑːrtəzənz/
plural of “artisan” — a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
From this reading Finally, if, as Christian persisted with good reason in believing, Lefevre had noticed the presence of the two artisans at the Jesuit conventicle, it would be an additional reason to keep them from returning to the spot.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as Christian returned home, late towards midnight, he hastened to communicate to his guest the occurrences at Montmartre.
assembleverbUS /əˈsembəl/
create by putting components or members together
From this reading Monsieur John concluded it was urgent to assemble the chiefs of the Reformation in the abandoned quarry, where there was no danger of apprehending the return of the Jesuits, seeing that Ignatius Loyola was to depart immediately for Rome, while his disciples were to scatter to the distant countries parceled out to them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As soon as Christian returned home, late towards midnight, he hastened to communicate to his guest the occurrences at Montmartre.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Finally, if, as Christian persisted with good reason in believing, Lefevre had noticed the presence of the two artisans at the Jesuit conventicle, it would be an additional reason to keep them from returning to the spot.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading Finally, if, as Christian persisted with good reason in believing, Lefevre had noticed the presence of the two artisans at the Jesuit conventicle, it would be an additional reason to keep them from returning to the spot.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading Monsieur John concluded it was urgent to assemble the chiefs of the Reformation in the abandoned quarry, where there was no danger of apprehending the return of the Jesuits, seeing that Ignatius Loyola was to depart immediately for Rome, while his disciples were to scatter to the distant countries parceled out to them.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading As soon as Christian returned home, late towards midnight, he hastened to communicate to his guest the occurrences at Montmartre.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading As soon as Christian returned home, late towards midnight, he hastened to communicate to his guest the occurrences at Montmartre.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Monsieur John concluded it was urgent to assemble the chiefs of the Reformation in the abandoned quarry, where there was no danger of apprehending the return of the Jesuits, seeing that Ignatius Loyola was to depart immediately for Rome, while his disciples were to scatter to the distant countries parceled out to them.
conventiclenoun
a secret unauthorized meeting for religious worship
From this reading Finally, if, as Christian persisted with good reason in believing, Lefevre had noticed the presence of the two artisans at the Jesuit conventicle, it would be an additional reason to keep them from returning to the spot.
convokeverbUS /kɑːnˈvoʊk/
call together
From this reading Accordingly, Monsieur John decided to convoke the chiefs of the Reformation in Paris for six o'clock in the afternoon of the following day at Montmartre.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Monsieur John concluded it was urgent to assemble the chiefs of the Reformation in the abandoned quarry, where there was no danger of apprehending the return of the Jesuits, seeing that Ignatius Loyola was to depart immediately for Rome, while his disciples were to scatter to the distant countries parceled out to them.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Monsieur John concluded it was urgent to assemble the chiefs of the Reformation in the abandoned quarry, where there was no danger of apprehending the return of the Jesuits, seeing that Ignatius Loyola was to depart immediately for Rome, while his disciples were to scatter to the distant countries parceled out to them.
a female human offspring
From this reading MOTHER AND DAUGHTER.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Accordingly, Monsieur John decided to convoke the chiefs of the Reformation in Paris for six o'clock in the afternoon of the following day at Montmartre.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Accordingly, Monsieur John decided to convoke the chiefs of the Reformation in Paris for six o'clock in the afternoon of the following day at Montmartre.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading Monsieur John concluded it was urgent to assemble the chiefs of the Reformation in the abandoned quarry, where there was no danger of apprehending the return of the Jesuits, seeing that Ignatius Loyola was to depart immediately for Rome, while his disciples were to scatter to the distant countries parceled out to them.
disciplesnounUS /dɪˈsaɪpəlz/
plural of “disciple” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
From this reading Monsieur John concluded it was urgent to assemble the chiefs of the Reformation in the abandoned quarry, where there was no danger of apprehending the return of the Jesuits, seeing that Ignatius Loyola was to depart immediately for Rome, while his disciples were to scatter to the distant countries parceled out to them.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Monsieur John concluded it was urgent to assemble the chiefs of the Reformation in the abandoned quarry, where there was no danger of apprehending the return of the Jesuits, seeing that Ignatius Loyola was to depart immediately for Rome, while his disciples were to scatter to the distant countries parceled out to them.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally, if, as Christian persisted with good reason in believing, Lefevre had noticed the presence of the two artisans at the Jesuit conventicle, it would be an additional reason to keep them from returning to the spot.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Accordingly, Monsieur John decided to convoke the chiefs of the Reformation in Paris for six o'clock in the afternoon of the following day at Montmartre.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Monsieur John concluded it was urgent to assemble the chiefs of the Reformation in the abandoned quarry, where there was no danger of apprehending the return of the Jesuits, seeing that Ignatius Loyola was to depart immediately for Rome, while his disciples were to scatter to the distant countries parceled out to them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Finally, if, as Christian persisted with good reason in believing, Lefevre had noticed the presence of the two artisans at the Jesuit conventicle, it would be an additional reason to keep them from returning to the spot.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Finally, if, as Christian persisted with good reason in believing, Lefevre had noticed the presence of the two artisans at the Jesuit conventicle, it would be an additional reason to keep them from returning to the spot.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading As soon as Christian returned home, late towards midnight, he hastened to communicate to his guest the occurrences at Montmartre.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Finally, if, as Christian persisted with good reason in believing, Lefevre had noticed the presence of the two artisans at the Jesuit conventicle, it would be an additional reason to keep them from returning to the spot.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading As soon as Christian returned home, late towards midnight, he hastened to communicate to his guest the occurrences at Montmartre.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as Christian returned home, late towards midnight, he hastened to communicate to his guest the occurrences at Montmartre.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as Christian returned home, late towards midnight, he hastened to communicate to his guest the occurrences at Montmartre.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading As soon as Christian returned home, late towards midnight, he hastened to communicate to his guest the occurrences at Montmartre.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Finally, if, as Christian persisted with good reason in believing, Lefevre had noticed the presence of the two artisans at the Jesuit conventicle, it would be an additional reason to keep them from returning to the spot.
IgnatiusnounUS /ˌɪɡˈneɪʃəs/
bishop of Antioch who was martyred under the Roman Emperor Trajan (died 110)
From this reading Monsieur John concluded it was urgent to assemble the chiefs of the Reformation in the abandoned quarry, where there was no danger of apprehending the return of the Jesuits, seeing that Ignatius Loyola was to depart immediately for Rome, while his disciples were to scatter to the distant countries parceled out to them.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Monsieur John concluded it was urgent to assemble the chiefs of the Reformation in the abandoned quarry, where there was no danger of apprehending the return of the Jesuits, seeing that Ignatius Loyola was to depart immediately for Rome, while his disciples were to scatter to the distant countries parceled out to them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Monsieur John concluded it was urgent to assemble the chiefs of the Reformation in the abandoned quarry, where there was no danger of apprehending the return of the Jesuits, seeing that Ignatius Loyola was to depart immediately for Rome, while his disciples were to scatter to the distant countries parceled out to them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Monsieur John concluded it was urgent to assemble the chiefs of the Reformation in the abandoned quarry, where there was no danger of apprehending the return of the Jesuits, seeing that Ignatius Loyola was to depart immediately for Rome, while his disciples were to scatter to the distant countries parceled out to them.
JesuitnounUS /ˈdʒeʒuːɪt/
a member of the Jesuit order
From this reading Finally, if, as Christian persisted with good reason in believing, Lefevre had noticed the presence of the two artisans at the Jesuit conventicle, it would be an additional reason to keep them from returning to the spot.
JesuitsnounUS /ˈdʒeʒuːɪts/
plural of “jesuit” — a member of the Jesuit order
From this reading Monsieur John concluded it was urgent to assemble the chiefs of the Reformation in the abandoned quarry, where there was no danger of apprehending the return of the Jesuits, seeing that Ignatius Loyola was to depart immediately for Rome, while his disciples were to scatter to the distant countries parceled out to them.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Monsieur John concluded it was urgent to assemble the chiefs of the Reformation in the abandoned quarry, where there was no danger of apprehending the return of the Jesuits, seeing that Ignatius Loyola was to depart immediately for Rome, while his disciples were to scatter to the distant countries parceled out to them.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Finally, if, as Christian persisted with good reason in believing, Lefevre had noticed the presence of the two artisans at the Jesuit conventicle, it would be an additional reason to keep them from returning to the spot.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading As soon as Christian returned home, late towards midnight, he hastened to communicate to his guest the occurrences at Montmartre.
Lefevre
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From this reading Finally, if, as Christian persisted with good reason in believing, Lefevre had noticed the presence of the two artisans at the Jesuit conventicle, it would be an additional reason to keep them from returning to the spot.
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 Monsieur John concluded it was urgent to assemble the chiefs of the Reformation in the abandoned quarry, where there was no danger of apprehending the return of the Jesuits, seeing that Ignatius Loyola was to depart immediately for Rome, while his disciples were to scatter to the distant countries parceled out to them.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading As soon as Christian returned home, late towards midnight, he hastened to communicate to his guest the occurrences at Montmartre.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Monsieur John concluded it was urgent to assemble the chiefs of the Reformation in the abandoned quarry, where there was no danger of apprehending the return of the Jesuits, seeing that Ignatius Loyola was to depart immediately for Rome, while his disciples were to scatter to the distant countries parceled out to them.
MontmartrenounUS /ˌmɑːnˈmærtrə/
the highest point in Paris; famous for its associations with many artists
From this reading As soon as Christian returned home, late towards midnight, he hastened to communicate to his guest the occurrences at Montmartre.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading MOTHER AND DAUGHTER.
not any; not one
From this reading Monsieur John concluded it was urgent to assemble the chiefs of the Reformation in the abandoned quarry, where there was no danger of apprehending the return of the Jesuits, seeing that Ignatius Loyola was to depart immediately for Rome, while his disciples were to scatter to the distant countries parceled out to them.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Finally, if, as Christian persisted with good reason in believing, Lefevre had noticed the presence of the two artisans at the Jesuit conventicle, it would be an additional reason to keep them from returning to the spot.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Accordingly, Monsieur John decided to convoke the chiefs of the Reformation in Paris for six o'clock in the afternoon of the following day at Montmartre.
occurrencesnounUS /əˈkɜːrənsɪz/
plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens
From this reading As soon as Christian returned home, late towards midnight, he hastened to communicate to his guest the occurrences at Montmartre.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Monsieur John concluded it was urgent to assemble the chiefs of the Reformation in the abandoned quarry, where there was no danger of apprehending the return of the Jesuits, seeing that Ignatius Loyola was to depart immediately for Rome, while his disciples were to scatter to the distant countries parceled out to them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Monsieur John concluded it was urgent to assemble the chiefs of the Reformation in the abandoned quarry, where there was no danger of apprehending the return of the Jesuits, seeing that Ignatius Loyola was to depart immediately for Rome, while his disciples were to scatter to the distant countries parceled out to them.
parceledverbUS /ˈpɑːrsəld/
past form of “parcel” — divide into parts
From this reading Monsieur John concluded it was urgent to assemble the chiefs of the Reformation in the abandoned quarry, where there was no danger of apprehending the return of the Jesuits, seeing that Ignatius Loyola was to depart immediately for Rome, while his disciples were to scatter to the distant countries parceled out to them.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Accordingly, Monsieur John decided to convoke the chiefs of the Reformation in Paris for six o'clock in the afternoon of the following day at Montmartre.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading Finally, if, as Christian persisted with good reason in believing, Lefevre had noticed the presence of the two artisans at the Jesuit conventicle, it would be an additional reason to keep them from returning to the spot.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Finally, if, as Christian persisted with good reason in believing, Lefevre had noticed the presence of the two artisans at the Jesuit conventicle, it would be an additional reason to keep them from returning to the spot.
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 Monsieur John concluded it was urgent to assemble the chiefs of the Reformation in the abandoned quarry, where there was no danger of apprehending the return of the Jesuits, seeing that Ignatius Loyola was to depart immediately for Rome, while his disciples were to scatter to the distant countries parceled out to them.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Finally, if, as Christian persisted with good reason in believing, Lefevre had noticed the presence of the two artisans at the Jesuit conventicle, it would be an additional reason to keep them from returning to the spot.
ReformationnounUS /ˌref.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/
The action or process of reforming an institution, practice, or individual's character.
From this reading Monsieur John concluded it was urgent to assemble the chiefs of the Reformation in the abandoned quarry, where there was no danger of apprehending the return of the Jesuits, seeing that Ignatius Loyola was to depart immediately for Rome, while his disciples were to scatter to the distant countries parceled out to them.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Monsieur John concluded it was urgent to assemble the chiefs of the Reformation in the abandoned quarry, where there was no danger of apprehending the return of the Jesuits, seeing that Ignatius Loyola was to depart immediately for Rome, while his disciples were to scatter to the distant countries parceled out to them.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As soon as Christian returned home, late towards midnight, he hastened to communicate to his guest the occurrences at Montmartre.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Finally, if, as Christian persisted with good reason in believing, Lefevre had noticed the presence of the two artisans at the Jesuit conventicle, it would be an additional reason to keep them from returning to the spot.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading Monsieur John concluded it was urgent to assemble the chiefs of the Reformation in the abandoned quarry, where there was no danger of apprehending the return of the Jesuits, seeing that Ignatius Loyola was to depart immediately for Rome, while his disciples were to scatter to the distant countries parceled out to them.
scatterverbUS /ˈskætər/
to cause to separate and go in different directions
From this reading Monsieur John concluded it was urgent to assemble the chiefs of the Reformation in the abandoned quarry, where there was no danger of apprehending the return of the Jesuits, seeing that Ignatius Loyola was to depart immediately for Rome, while his disciples were to scatter to the distant countries parceled out to them.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Monsieur John concluded it was urgent to assemble the chiefs of the Reformation in the abandoned quarry, where there was no danger of apprehending the return of the Jesuits, seeing that Ignatius Loyola was to depart immediately for Rome, while his disciples were to scatter to the distant countries parceled out to them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Accordingly, Monsieur John decided to convoke the chiefs of the Reformation in Paris for six o'clock in the afternoon of the following day at Montmartre.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as Christian returned home, late towards midnight, he hastened to communicate to his guest the occurrences at Montmartre.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Finally, if, as Christian persisted with good reason in believing, Lefevre had noticed the presence of the two artisans at the Jesuit conventicle, it would be an additional reason to keep them from returning to the spot.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Monsieur John concluded it was urgent to assemble the chiefs of the Reformation in the abandoned quarry, where there was no danger of apprehending the return of the Jesuits, seeing that Ignatius Loyola was to depart immediately for Rome, while his disciples were to scatter to the distant countries parceled out to them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As soon as Christian returned home, late towards midnight, he hastened to communicate to his guest the occurrences at Montmartre.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Monsieur John concluded it was urgent to assemble the chiefs of the Reformation in the abandoned quarry, where there was no danger of apprehending the return of the Jesuits, seeing that Ignatius Loyola was to depart immediately for Rome, while his disciples were to scatter to the distant countries parceled out to them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Monsieur John concluded it was urgent to assemble the chiefs of the Reformation in the abandoned quarry, where there was no danger of apprehending the return of the Jesuits, seeing that Ignatius Loyola was to depart immediately for Rome, while his disciples were to scatter to the distant countries parceled out to them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As soon as Christian returned home, late towards midnight, he hastened to communicate to his guest the occurrences at Montmartre.
in the direction of
From this reading As soon as Christian returned home, late towards midnight, he hastened to communicate to his guest the occurrences at Montmartre.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Finally, if, as Christian persisted with good reason in believing, Lefevre had noticed the presence of the two artisans at the Jesuit conventicle, it would be an additional reason to keep them from returning to the spot.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading Monsieur John concluded it was urgent to assemble the chiefs of the Reformation in the abandoned quarry, where there was no danger of apprehending the return of the Jesuits, seeing that Ignatius Loyola was to depart immediately for Rome, while his disciples were to scatter to the distant countries parceled out to them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Monsieur John concluded it was urgent to assemble the chiefs of the Reformation in the abandoned quarry, where there was no danger of apprehending the return of the Jesuits, seeing that Ignatius Loyola was to depart immediately for Rome, while his disciples were to scatter to the distant countries parceled out to them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Monsieur John concluded it was urgent to assemble the chiefs of the Reformation in the abandoned quarry, where there was no danger of apprehending the return of the Jesuits, seeing that Ignatius Loyola was to depart immediately for Rome, while his disciples were to scatter to the distant countries parceled out to them.
in or at the place that
From this reading Monsieur John concluded it was urgent to assemble the chiefs of the Reformation in the abandoned quarry, where there was no danger of apprehending the return of the Jesuits, seeing that Ignatius Loyola was to depart immediately for Rome, while his disciples were to scatter to the distant countries parceled out to them.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Monsieur John concluded it was urgent to assemble the chiefs of the Reformation in the abandoned quarry, where there was no danger of apprehending the return of the Jesuits, seeing that Ignatius Loyola was to depart immediately for Rome, while his disciples were to scatter to the distant countries parceled out to them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Finally, if, as Christian persisted with good reason in believing, Lefevre had noticed the presence of the two artisans at the Jesuit conventicle, it would be an additional reason to keep them from returning to the spot.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Finally, if, as Christian persisted with good reason in believing, Lefevre had noticed the presence of the two artisans at the Jesuit conventicle, it would be an additional reason to keep them from returning to the spot.