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Chapter XII

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MOTHER AND DAUGHTER.
As soon as Christian returned home, late towards midnight, he hastened to communicate to his guest the occurrences at Montmartre.
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.
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.
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.
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The Pocket Bible

Chapter XII

Chapter 12 of The Pocket Bible is here in full — 157 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/31 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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MOTHER AND DAUGHTER.
/ˈmʌðər ənd ˈdɔːtər/
Line 2
As soon as Christian returned home, late towards midnight, he hastened to communicate to his guest the occurrences at Montmartre.
/æz suːn æz ˈkrɪstʃən rɪˈtɜːrnd hoʊm leɪt təˈwɔːrdz ˈmɪdnaɪt hiː ˈheɪsənd tuː kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt tuː hɪz ɡest ðə əˈkɜːrənsɪz æt ˌmɑːnˈmærtrə/
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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.
/məˈsjɜːr dʒɑːn kənˈkluːdəd ɪt wɑːz ˈɜːrdʒənt tuː əˈsembəl ðə tʃiːfs ʌv ðə ˌref.əˈmeɪ.ʃən ɪn ðə əˈbændənd ˈkwɔːri wer ðer wɑːz noʊ ˈdeɪndʒər ʌv ˌæprɪˈhendɪŋ ðə rɪˈtɜːrn ʌv ðə ˈdʒeʒuːɪts ˈsiːɪŋ ðæt ˌɪɡˈneɪʃəs ˌlɔɪˈoʊlə wɑːz tuː dɪˈpɑːrt ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli fɔːr roʊm waɪl hɪz dɪˈsaɪpəlz wɜːr tuː ˈskætər tuː ðə ˈdɪstənt ˈkʌntriz ˈpɑːrsəld aʊt tuː ðem/
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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.
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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.
/əˈkɔːrdɪŋli məˈsjɜːr dʒɑːn ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd tuː kɑːnˈvoʊk ðə tʃiːfs ʌv ðə ˌref.əˈmeɪ.ʃən ɪn ˈperɪs fɔːr sɪks əˈklɑːk ɪn ðə ˌæftərˈnuːn ʌv ðə ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ deɪ æt ˌmɑːnˈmærtrə/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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apprehending verb US /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.”

artisans noun US /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.”

convoke verb US /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.”

Ignatius noun US /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.”

Jesuits noun US /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.”

Loyola noun US /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.”

Montmartre noun US /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.”

parceled verb US /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.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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following day adjective + noun

In 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.”

additional reason adjective + noun

In 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.”

towards midnight preposition + noun

In this reading “As soon as Christian returned home, late towards midnight, he hastened to communicate to his guest the occurrences at Montmartre.”

returned home verb + noun counted as “return home”

In this reading “As soon as Christian returned home, late towards midnight, he hastened to communicate to his guest the occurrences at Montmartre.”

good reason adjective + noun

In 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.”

distant countries adjective + noun counted as “distant country”

In 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 afternoon preposition + article + noun counted as “in … afternoon”

In 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.”

for six preposition + noun

In 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.”

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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.

AccordinglyadverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋli/

(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.

afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

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.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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.

AsconjunctionUS /æz/

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.

atprepositionUS /æt/

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.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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.

ChristianadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪstʃən/

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.

concludedadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdəd/

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.

dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/

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.

DAUGHTERnounUS /ˈdɔːtər/

a female human offspring

From this reading MOTHER AND DAUGHTER.

daynounUS /deɪ/

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.

decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/

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.

distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/

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.

FinallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/

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.

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

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.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

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.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

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.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

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.

guestnounUS /ɡest/

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.

hastenedverbUS /ˈheɪsənd/

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.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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.

homenounUS /hoʊm/

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.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

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.

immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/

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.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

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.

JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/

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.

keepverbUS /kiːp/

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.

lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/

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.

midnightnounUS /ˈmɪdnaɪt/

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.

MonsieurnounUS /məˈsjɜːr/

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.

MOTHERnounUS /ˈmʌðər/

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.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

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.

noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/

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.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

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.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

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.

ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/

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.

presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/

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.

reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/

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.

returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/

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.

returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/

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.

returningadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɜːrnɪŋ/

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.

RomenounUS /roʊm/

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.

seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/

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.

sixnounUS /sɪks/

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.

soonadverbUS /suːn/

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.

spotnounUS /spɑːt/

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.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

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.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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.

thempronounUS /ðem/

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.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

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.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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.

towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/

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.

twonounUS /tuː/

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.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

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.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

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.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

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.

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