used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Above the long black robe and the scapulary, which formed the ordinary monastic dress of Benedictine nuns, she wore a cowl or hood similar to that used by the monks of the order and worn by the nuns in church.
abbessnoun
the superior of a group of nuns
From this reading The abbess advanced to meet Lady Margaret with much cordiality, for the latter’s sad history was well known to her; and all persons of whatever ecclesiastical degree who were acquainted with it felt sympathy and pity for her who was the wife, against her will, of the Church’s deadly enemy.
abbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading "Lady of Bedford Castle," she said, "you are welcome to our abbey of Helenstowe, and to the protection of Our Lady and the Most Holy Trinity,"--for it was by this latter dedication that the house was then known.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above the long black robe and the scapulary, which formed the ordinary monastic dress of Benedictine nuns, she wore a cowl or hood similar to that used by the monks of the order and worn by the nuns in church.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading The abbess advanced to meet Lady Margaret with much cordiality, for the latter’s sad history was well known to her; and all persons of whatever ecclesiastical degree who were acquainted with it felt sympathy and pity for her who was the wife, against her will, of the Church’s deadly enemy.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading In her right hand she carried her pastoral staff, and the third finger of her left hand was adorned by a massive gold ring--the symbol of her profession as the spouse of Christ.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The abbess advanced to meet Lady Margaret with much cordiality, for the latter’s sad history was well known to her; and all persons of whatever ecclesiastical degree who were acquainted with it felt sympathy and pity for her who was the wife, against her will, of the Church’s deadly enemy.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The abbess advanced to meet Lady Margaret with much cordiality, for the latter’s sad history was well known to her; and all persons of whatever ecclesiastical degree who were acquainted with it felt sympathy and pity for her who was the wife, against her will, of the Church’s deadly enemy.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The abbess advanced to meet Lady Margaret with much cordiality, for the latter’s sad history was well known to her; and all persons of whatever ecclesiastical degree who were acquainted with it felt sympathy and pity for her who was the wife, against her will, of the Church’s deadly enemy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Black was her garb, her rigid rule Reformed on Benedictine school; Her cheek was pale, her form was spare; Vigils and penitence austere Had early quenched the light of youth."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Lady of Bedford Castle," she said, "you are welcome to our abbey of Helenstowe, and to the protection of Our Lady and the Most Holy Trinity,"--for it was by this latter dedication that the house was then known.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In her right hand she carried her pastoral staff, and the third finger of her left hand was adorned by a massive gold ring--the symbol of her profession as the spouse of Christ.
austereadjectiveUS /ɔːˈstɪr/
severely simple
From this reading "Black was her garb, her rigid rule Reformed on Benedictine school; Her cheek was pale, her form was spare; Vigils and penitence austere Had early quenched the light of youth."
Bedford
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From this reading "Lady of Bedford Castle," she said, "you are welcome to our abbey of Helenstowe, and to the protection of Our Lady and the Most Holy Trinity,"--for it was by this latter dedication that the house was then known.
BenedictinenounUS /ˌbenəˈdɪktin/
a monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint Benedict
From this reading "Black was her garb, her rigid rule Reformed on Benedictine school; Her cheek was pale, her form was spare; Vigils and penitence austere Had early quenched the light of youth."
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading "Black was her garb, her rigid rule Reformed on Benedictine school; Her cheek was pale, her form was spare; Vigils and penitence austere Had early quenched the light of youth."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Above the long black robe and the scapulary, which formed the ordinary monastic dress of Benedictine nuns, she wore a cowl or hood similar to that used by the monks of the order and worn by the nuns in church.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In her right hand she carried her pastoral staff, and the third finger of her left hand was adorned by a massive gold ring--the symbol of her profession as the spouse of Christ.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading "Lady of Bedford Castle," she said, "you are welcome to our abbey of Helenstowe, and to the protection of Our Lady and the Most Holy Trinity,"--for it was by this latter dedication that the house was then known.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading "Black was her garb, her rigid rule Reformed on Benedictine school; Her cheek was pale, her form was spare; Vigils and penitence austere Had early quenched the light of youth."
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading In her right hand she carried her pastoral staff, and the third finger of her left hand was adorned by a massive gold ring--the symbol of her profession as the spouse of Christ.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Above the long black robe and the scapulary, which formed the ordinary monastic dress of Benedictine nuns, she wore a cowl or hood similar to that used by the monks of the order and worn by the nuns in church.
Church'snounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃəz/
possessive form of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The abbess advanced to meet Lady Margaret with much cordiality, for the latter’s sad history was well known to her; and all persons of whatever ecclesiastical degree who were acquainted with it felt sympathy and pity for her who was the wife, against her will, of the Church’s deadly enemy.
cordialitynoun
a cordial disposition
From this reading The abbess advanced to meet Lady Margaret with much cordiality, for the latter’s sad history was well known to her; and all persons of whatever ecclesiastical degree who were acquainted with it felt sympathy and pity for her who was the wife, against her will, of the Church’s deadly enemy.
cowlnounUS /kaʊl/
protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine
From this reading Above the long black robe and the scapulary, which formed the ordinary monastic dress of Benedictine nuns, she wore a cowl or hood similar to that used by the monks of the order and worn by the nuns in church.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading The abbess advanced to meet Lady Margaret with much cordiality, for the latter’s sad history was well known to her; and all persons of whatever ecclesiastical degree who were acquainted with it felt sympathy and pity for her who was the wife, against her will, of the Church’s deadly enemy.
dedicationnounUS /ˌdedəˈkeɪʃən/
complete and wholehearted fidelity
From this reading "Lady of Bedford Castle," she said, "you are welcome to our abbey of Helenstowe, and to the protection of Our Lady and the Most Holy Trinity,"--for it was by this latter dedication that the house was then known.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The abbess advanced to meet Lady Margaret with much cordiality, for the latter’s sad history was well known to her; and all persons of whatever ecclesiastical degree who were acquainted with it felt sympathy and pity for her who was the wife, against her will, of the Church’s deadly enemy.
put on clothes
From this reading Above the long black robe and the scapulary, which formed the ordinary monastic dress of Benedictine nuns, she wore a cowl or hood similar to that used by the monks of the order and worn by the nuns in church.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading "Black was her garb, her rigid rule Reformed on Benedictine school; Her cheek was pale, her form was spare; Vigils and penitence austere Had early quenched the light of youth."
ecclesiasticaladjectiveUS /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪkəl/
of or associated with a church (especially a Christian Church)
From this reading The abbess advanced to meet Lady Margaret with much cordiality, for the latter’s sad history was well known to her; and all persons of whatever ecclesiastical degree who were acquainted with it felt sympathy and pity for her who was the wife, against her will, of the Church’s deadly enemy.
an opposing military force
From this reading The abbess advanced to meet Lady Margaret with much cordiality, for the latter’s sad history was well known to her; and all persons of whatever ecclesiastical degree who were acquainted with it felt sympathy and pity for her who was the wife, against her will, of the Church’s deadly enemy.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The abbess advanced to meet Lady Margaret with much cordiality, for the latter’s sad history was well known to her; and all persons of whatever ecclesiastical degree who were acquainted with it felt sympathy and pity for her who was the wife, against her will, of the Church’s deadly enemy.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading In her right hand she carried her pastoral staff, and the third finger of her left hand was adorned by a massive gold ring--the symbol of her profession as the spouse of Christ.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The abbess advanced to meet Lady Margaret with much cordiality, for the latter’s sad history was well known to her; and all persons of whatever ecclesiastical degree who were acquainted with it felt sympathy and pity for her who was the wife, against her will, of the Church’s deadly enemy.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading "Black was her garb, her rigid rule Reformed on Benedictine school; Her cheek was pale, her form was spare; Vigils and penitence austere Had early quenched the light of youth."
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Above the long black robe and the scapulary, which formed the ordinary monastic dress of Benedictine nuns, she wore a cowl or hood similar to that used by the monks of the order and worn by the nuns in church.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading "Black was her garb, her rigid rule Reformed on Benedictine school; Her cheek was pale, her form was spare; Vigils and penitence austere Had early quenched the light of youth."
coins made of gold
From this reading In her right hand she carried her pastoral staff, and the third finger of her left hand was adorned by a massive gold ring--the symbol of her profession as the spouse of Christ.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Black was her garb, her rigid rule Reformed on Benedictine school; Her cheek was pale, her form was spare; Vigils and penitence austere Had early quenched the light of youth."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading In her right hand she carried her pastoral staff, and the third finger of her left hand was adorned by a massive gold ring--the symbol of her profession as the spouse of Christ.
Helenstowe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Lady of Bedford Castle," she said, "you are welcome to our abbey of Helenstowe, and to the protection of Our Lady and the Most Holy Trinity,"--for it was by this latter dedication that the house was then known.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Black was her garb, her rigid rule Reformed on Benedictine school; Her cheek was pale, her form was spare; Vigils and penitence austere Had early quenched the light of youth."
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The abbess advanced to meet Lady Margaret with much cordiality, for the latter’s sad history was well known to her; and all persons of whatever ecclesiastical degree who were acquainted with it felt sympathy and pity for her who was the wife, against her will, of the Church’s deadly enemy.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading "Lady of Bedford Castle," she said, "you are welcome to our abbey of Helenstowe, and to the protection of Our Lady and the Most Holy Trinity,"--for it was by this latter dedication that the house was then known.
hoodnounUS /hʊd/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading Above the long black robe and the scapulary, which formed the ordinary monastic dress of Benedictine nuns, she wore a cowl or hood similar to that used by the monks of the order and worn by the nuns in church.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Lady of Bedford Castle," she said, "you are welcome to our abbey of Helenstowe, and to the protection of Our Lady and the Most Holy Trinity,"--for it was by this latter dedication that the house was then known.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Above the long black robe and the scapulary, which formed the ordinary monastic dress of Benedictine nuns, she wore a cowl or hood similar to that used by the monks of the order and worn by the nuns in church.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The abbess advanced to meet Lady Margaret with much cordiality, for the latter’s sad history was well known to her; and all persons of whatever ecclesiastical degree who were acquainted with it felt sympathy and pity for her who was the wife, against her will, of the Church’s deadly enemy.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The abbess advanced to meet Lady Margaret with much cordiality, for the latter’s sad history was well known to her; and all persons of whatever ecclesiastical degree who were acquainted with it felt sympathy and pity for her who was the wife, against her will, of the Church’s deadly enemy.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The abbess advanced to meet Lady Margaret with much cordiality, for the latter’s sad history was well known to her; and all persons of whatever ecclesiastical degree who were acquainted with it felt sympathy and pity for her who was the wife, against her will, of the Church’s deadly enemy.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading "Lady of Bedford Castle," she said, "you are welcome to our abbey of Helenstowe, and to the protection of Our Lady and the Most Holy Trinity,"--for it was by this latter dedication that the house was then known.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading The abbess advanced to meet Lady Margaret with much cordiality, for the latter’s sad history was well known to her; and all persons of whatever ecclesiastical degree who were acquainted with it felt sympathy and pity for her who was the wife, against her will, of the Church’s deadly enemy.
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 In her right hand she carried her pastoral staff, and the third finger of her left hand was adorned by a massive gold ring--the symbol of her profession as the spouse of Christ.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "Black was her garb, her rigid rule Reformed on Benedictine school; Her cheek was pale, her form was spare; Vigils and penitence austere Had early quenched the light of youth."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Above the long black robe and the scapulary, which formed the ordinary monastic dress of Benedictine nuns, she wore a cowl or hood similar to that used by the monks of the order and worn by the nuns in church.
Margaret
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The abbess advanced to meet Lady Margaret with much cordiality, for the latter’s sad history was well known to her; and all persons of whatever ecclesiastical degree who were acquainted with it felt sympathy and pity for her who was the wife, against her will, of the Church’s deadly enemy.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading In her right hand she carried her pastoral staff, and the third finger of her left hand was adorned by a massive gold ring--the symbol of her profession as the spouse of Christ.
come together
From this reading The abbess advanced to meet Lady Margaret with much cordiality, for the latter’s sad history was well known to her; and all persons of whatever ecclesiastical degree who were acquainted with it felt sympathy and pity for her who was the wife, against her will, of the Church’s deadly enemy.
monasticadjectiveUS /məˈnæstɪk/
of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows
From this reading Above the long black robe and the scapulary, which formed the ordinary monastic dress of Benedictine nuns, she wore a cowl or hood similar to that used by the monks of the order and worn by the nuns in church.
monksnounUS /mʌŋks/
plural of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading Above the long black robe and the scapulary, which formed the ordinary monastic dress of Benedictine nuns, she wore a cowl or hood similar to that used by the monks of the order and worn by the nuns in church.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Lady of Bedford Castle," she said, "you are welcome to our abbey of Helenstowe, and to the protection of Our Lady and the Most Holy Trinity,"--for it was by this latter dedication that the house was then known.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The abbess advanced to meet Lady Margaret with much cordiality, for the latter’s sad history was well known to her; and all persons of whatever ecclesiastical degree who were acquainted with it felt sympathy and pity for her who was the wife, against her will, of the Church’s deadly enemy.
nunsnounUS /nʌnz/
plural of “nun” — a woman religious
From this reading Above the long black robe and the scapulary, which formed the ordinary monastic dress of Benedictine nuns, she wore a cowl or hood similar to that used by the monks of the order and worn by the nuns in church.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Black was her garb, her rigid rule Reformed on Benedictine school; Her cheek was pale, her form was spare; Vigils and penitence austere Had early quenched the light of youth."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Black was her garb, her rigid rule Reformed on Benedictine school; Her cheek was pale, her form was spare; Vigils and penitence austere Had early quenched the light of youth."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Above the long black robe and the scapulary, which formed the ordinary monastic dress of Benedictine nuns, she wore a cowl or hood similar to that used by the monks of the order and worn by the nuns in church.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Above the long black robe and the scapulary, which formed the ordinary monastic dress of Benedictine nuns, she wore a cowl or hood similar to that used by the monks of the order and worn by the nuns in church.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Above the long black robe and the scapulary, which formed the ordinary monastic dress of Benedictine nuns, she wore a cowl or hood similar to that used by the monks of the order and worn by the nuns in church.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Lady of Bedford Castle," she said, "you are welcome to our abbey of Helenstowe, and to the protection of Our Lady and the Most Holy Trinity,"--for it was by this latter dedication that the house was then known.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading "Black was her garb, her rigid rule Reformed on Benedictine school; Her cheek was pale, her form was spare; Vigils and penitence austere Had early quenched the light of youth."
pastoraladjectiveUS /ˈpæstərəl/
of or relating to a pastor
From this reading In her right hand she carried her pastoral staff, and the third finger of her left hand was adorned by a massive gold ring--the symbol of her profession as the spouse of Christ.
penitencenoun
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading "Black was her garb, her rigid rule Reformed on Benedictine school; Her cheek was pale, her form was spare; Vigils and penitence austere Had early quenched the light of youth."
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading The abbess advanced to meet Lady Margaret with much cordiality, for the latter’s sad history was well known to her; and all persons of whatever ecclesiastical degree who were acquainted with it felt sympathy and pity for her who was the wife, against her will, of the Church’s deadly enemy.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading The abbess advanced to meet Lady Margaret with much cordiality, for the latter’s sad history was well known to her; and all persons of whatever ecclesiastical degree who were acquainted with it felt sympathy and pity for her who was the wife, against her will, of the Church’s deadly enemy.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading In her right hand she carried her pastoral staff, and the third finger of her left hand was adorned by a massive gold ring--the symbol of her profession as the spouse of Christ.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading "Lady of Bedford Castle," she said, "you are welcome to our abbey of Helenstowe, and to the protection of Our Lady and the Most Holy Trinity,"--for it was by this latter dedication that the house was then known.
quenchedadjective
allayed
From this reading "Black was her garb, her rigid rule Reformed on Benedictine school; Her cheek was pale, her form was spare; Vigils and penitence austere Had early quenched the light of youth."
ReformedadjectiveUS /rɪˈfɔːrmd/
of or relating to the body of Protestant Christianity arising during the Reformation; used of some Protestant churches especially Calvinist as distinct from Lutheran
From this reading "Black was her garb, her rigid rule Reformed on Benedictine school; Her cheek was pale, her form was spare; Vigils and penitence austere Had early quenched the light of youth."
precisely, exactly
From this reading In her right hand she carried her pastoral staff, and the third finger of her left hand was adorned by a massive gold ring--the symbol of her profession as the spouse of Christ.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading "Black was her garb, her rigid rule Reformed on Benedictine school; Her cheek was pale, her form was spare; Vigils and penitence austere Had early quenched the light of youth."
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading In her right hand she carried her pastoral staff, and the third finger of her left hand was adorned by a massive gold ring--the symbol of her profession as the spouse of Christ.
robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading Above the long black robe and the scapulary, which formed the ordinary monastic dress of Benedictine nuns, she wore a cowl or hood similar to that used by the monks of the order and worn by the nuns in church.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading "Black was her garb, her rigid rule Reformed on Benedictine school; Her cheek was pale, her form was spare; Vigils and penitence austere Had early quenched the light of youth."
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading The abbess advanced to meet Lady Margaret with much cordiality, for the latter’s sad history was well known to her; and all persons of whatever ecclesiastical degree who were acquainted with it felt sympathy and pity for her who was the wife, against her will, of the Church’s deadly enemy.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Lady of Bedford Castle," she said, "you are welcome to our abbey of Helenstowe, and to the protection of Our Lady and the Most Holy Trinity,"--for it was by this latter dedication that the house was then known.
scapularynoun
garment consisting of a long wide piece of woolen cloth worn over the shoulders with an opening for the head; part of a monastic habit
From this reading Above the long black robe and the scapulary, which formed the ordinary monastic dress of Benedictine nuns, she wore a cowl or hood similar to that used by the monks of the order and worn by the nuns in church.
an educational institution
From this reading "Black was her garb, her rigid rule Reformed on Benedictine school; Her cheek was pale, her form was spare; Vigils and penitence austere Had early quenched the light of youth."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Above the long black robe and the scapulary, which formed the ordinary monastic dress of Benedictine nuns, she wore a cowl or hood similar to that used by the monks of the order and worn by the nuns in church.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Above the long black robe and the scapulary, which formed the ordinary monastic dress of Benedictine nuns, she wore a cowl or hood similar to that used by the monks of the order and worn by the nuns in church.
refrain from harming
From this reading "Black was her garb, her rigid rule Reformed on Benedictine school; Her cheek was pale, her form was spare; Vigils and penitence austere Had early quenched the light of youth."
spousenounUS /spaʊs/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading In her right hand she carried her pastoral staff, and the third finger of her left hand was adorned by a massive gold ring--the symbol of her profession as the spouse of Christ.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading In her right hand she carried her pastoral staff, and the third finger of her left hand was adorned by a massive gold ring--the symbol of her profession as the spouse of Christ.
symbolnounUS /ˈsɪmbəl/
an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
From this reading In her right hand she carried her pastoral staff, and the third finger of her left hand was adorned by a massive gold ring--the symbol of her profession as the spouse of Christ.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading The abbess advanced to meet Lady Margaret with much cordiality, for the latter’s sad history was well known to her; and all persons of whatever ecclesiastical degree who were acquainted with it felt sympathy and pity for her who was the wife, against her will, of the Church’s deadly enemy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Above the long black robe and the scapulary, which formed the ordinary monastic dress of Benedictine nuns, she wore a cowl or hood similar to that used by the monks of the order and worn by the nuns in church.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Black was her garb, her rigid rule Reformed on Benedictine school; Her cheek was pale, her form was spare; Vigils and penitence austere Had early quenched the light of youth."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Lady of Bedford Castle," she said, "you are welcome to our abbey of Helenstowe, and to the protection of Our Lady and the Most Holy Trinity,"--for it was by this latter dedication that the house was then known.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading In her right hand she carried her pastoral staff, and the third finger of her left hand was adorned by a massive gold ring--the symbol of her profession as the spouse of Christ.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Lady of Bedford Castle," she said, "you are welcome to our abbey of Helenstowe, and to the protection of Our Lady and the Most Holy Trinity,"--for it was by this latter dedication that the house was then known.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Above the long black robe and the scapulary, which formed the ordinary monastic dress of Benedictine nuns, she wore a cowl or hood similar to that used by the monks of the order and worn by the nuns in church.
TrinitynounUS /ˈtrɪnəti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Lady of Bedford Castle," she said, "you are welcome to our abbey of Helenstowe, and to the protection of Our Lady and the Most Holy Trinity,"--for it was by this latter dedication that the house was then known.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Above the long black robe and the scapulary, which formed the ordinary monastic dress of Benedictine nuns, she wore a cowl or hood similar to that used by the monks of the order and worn by the nuns in church.
VigilsnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəlz/
plural of “vigil” — a period of sleeplessness
From this reading "Black was her garb, her rigid rule Reformed on Benedictine school; Her cheek was pale, her form was spare; Vigils and penitence austere Had early quenched the light of youth."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Black was her garb, her rigid rule Reformed on Benedictine school; Her cheek was pale, her form was spare; Vigils and penitence austere Had early quenched the light of youth."
accept gladly
From this reading "Lady of Bedford Castle," she said, "you are welcome to our abbey of Helenstowe, and to the protection of Our Lady and the Most Holy Trinity,"--for it was by this latter dedication that the house was then known.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The abbess advanced to meet Lady Margaret with much cordiality, for the latter’s sad history was well known to her; and all persons of whatever ecclesiastical degree who were acquainted with it felt sympathy and pity for her who was the wife, against her will, of the Church’s deadly enemy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The abbess advanced to meet Lady Margaret with much cordiality, for the latter’s sad history was well known to her; and all persons of whatever ecclesiastical degree who were acquainted with it felt sympathy and pity for her who was the wife, against her will, of the Church’s deadly enemy.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading The abbess advanced to meet Lady Margaret with much cordiality, for the latter’s sad history was well known to her; and all persons of whatever ecclesiastical degree who were acquainted with it felt sympathy and pity for her who was the wife, against her will, of the Church’s deadly enemy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Above the long black robe and the scapulary, which formed the ordinary monastic dress of Benedictine nuns, she wore a cowl or hood similar to that used by the monks of the order and worn by the nuns in church.
which person or people
From this reading The abbess advanced to meet Lady Margaret with much cordiality, for the latter’s sad history was well known to her; and all persons of whatever ecclesiastical degree who were acquainted with it felt sympathy and pity for her who was the wife, against her will, of the Church’s deadly enemy.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The abbess advanced to meet Lady Margaret with much cordiality, for the latter’s sad history was well known to her; and all persons of whatever ecclesiastical degree who were acquainted with it felt sympathy and pity for her who was the wife, against her will, of the Church’s deadly enemy.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The abbess advanced to meet Lady Margaret with much cordiality, for the latter’s sad history was well known to her; and all persons of whatever ecclesiastical degree who were acquainted with it felt sympathy and pity for her who was the wife, against her will, of the Church’s deadly enemy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The abbess advanced to meet Lady Margaret with much cordiality, for the latter’s sad history was well known to her; and all persons of whatever ecclesiastical degree who were acquainted with it felt sympathy and pity for her who was the wife, against her will, of the Church’s deadly enemy.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Above the long black robe and the scapulary, which formed the ordinary monastic dress of Benedictine nuns, she wore a cowl or hood similar to that used by the monks of the order and worn by the nuns in church.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Above the long black robe and the scapulary, which formed the ordinary monastic dress of Benedictine nuns, she wore a cowl or hood similar to that used by the monks of the order and worn by the nuns in church.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Lady of Bedford Castle," she said, "you are welcome to our abbey of Helenstowe, and to the protection of Our Lady and the Most Holy Trinity,"--for it was by this latter dedication that the house was then known.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading "Black was her garb, her rigid rule Reformed on Benedictine school; Her cheek was pale, her form was spare; Vigils and penitence austere Had early quenched the light of youth."
