used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had as high an opinion of the members of the clergy as any one, but he had a very strong dislike for this particular prior.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading To understand his reasons for this feeling, we must know that, not very long before the period at which our story begins, and soon after the Queen Regent had conquered the rebellious provinces, and so consolidated the kingdom, there was established in the city of Toulouse that terrible tribunal of the Romish Church known as the Holy Inquisition.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had as high an opinion of the members of the clergy as any one, but he had a very strong dislike for this particular prior.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To understand his reasons for this feeling, we must know that, not very long before the period at which our story begins, and soon after the Queen Regent had conquered the rebellious provinces, and so consolidated the kingdom, there was established in the city of Toulouse that terrible tribunal of the Romish Church known as the Holy Inquisition.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE good squire did not make his inhospitable remark in regard to the monk because he had any dislike for monks or priests in general.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had as high an opinion of the members of the clergy as any one, but he had a very strong dislike for this particular prior.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To understand his reasons for this feeling, we must know that, not very long before the period at which our story begins, and soon after the Queen Regent had conquered the rebellious provinces, and so consolidated the kingdom, there was established in the city of Toulouse that terrible tribunal of the Romish Church known as the Holy Inquisition.
for the reason that
From this reading THE good squire did not make his inhospitable remark in regard to the monk because he had any dislike for monks or priests in general.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading To understand his reasons for this feeling, we must know that, not very long before the period at which our story begins, and soon after the Queen Regent had conquered the rebellious provinces, and so consolidated the kingdom, there was established in the city of Toulouse that terrible tribunal of the Romish Church known as the Holy Inquisition.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading To understand his reasons for this feeling, we must know that, not very long before the period at which our story begins, and soon after the Queen Regent had conquered the rebellious provinces, and so consolidated the kingdom, there was established in the city of Toulouse that terrible tribunal of the Romish Church known as the Holy Inquisition.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had as high an opinion of the members of the clergy as any one, but he had a very strong dislike for this particular prior.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Here persons suspected of holding opinions in opposition to the doctrines taught by the Church were tried, often subjected to tortures in order to induce them to confess the crimes with which they were charged, and punished with great severity if found guilty.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading This inquisition was under the charge of the Dominican friars, of which order the man who had just passed out of the little gate was a member.
chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading Here persons suspected of holding opinions in opposition to the doctrines taught by the Church were tried, often subjected to tortures in order to induce them to confess the crimes with which they were charged, and punished with great severity if found guilty.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading To understand his reasons for this feeling, we must know that, not very long before the period at which our story begins, and soon after the Queen Regent had conquered the rebellious provinces, and so consolidated the kingdom, there was established in the city of Toulouse that terrible tribunal of the Romish Church known as the Holy Inquisition.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading To understand his reasons for this feeling, we must know that, not very long before the period at which our story begins, and soon after the Queen Regent had conquered the rebellious provinces, and so consolidated the kingdom, there was established in the city of Toulouse that terrible tribunal of the Romish Church known as the Holy Inquisition.
clergynounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒi/
in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)
From this reading He had as high an opinion of the members of the clergy as any one, but he had a very strong dislike for this particular prior.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Here persons suspected of holding opinions in opposition to the doctrines taught by the Church were tried, often subjected to tortures in order to induce them to confess the crimes with which they were charged, and punished with great severity if found guilty.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading To understand his reasons for this feeling, we must know that, not very long before the period at which our story begins, and soon after the Queen Regent had conquered the rebellious provinces, and so consolidated the kingdom, there was established in the city of Toulouse that terrible tribunal of the Romish Church known as the Holy Inquisition.
consolidatedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɑːlədeɪtəd/
joined together into a whole
From this reading To understand his reasons for this feeling, we must know that, not very long before the period at which our story begins, and soon after the Queen Regent had conquered the rebellious provinces, and so consolidated the kingdom, there was established in the city of Toulouse that terrible tribunal of the Romish Church known as the Holy Inquisition.
crimesnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Here persons suspected of holding opinions in opposition to the doctrines taught by the Church were tried, often subjected to tortures in order to induce them to confess the crimes with which they were charged, and punished with great severity if found guilty.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE good squire did not make his inhospitable remark in regard to the monk because he had any dislike for monks or priests in general.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading THE good squire did not make his inhospitable remark in regard to the monk because he had any dislike for monks or priests in general.
doctrinesnounUS /ˈdɑːktrənz/
plural of “doctrine” — a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading Here persons suspected of holding opinions in opposition to the doctrines taught by the Church were tried, often subjected to tortures in order to induce them to confess the crimes with which they were charged, and punished with great severity if found guilty.
DominicannounUS /dəˈmɪnəkən/
a Roman Catholic friar wearing the black mantle of the Dominican order
From this reading This inquisition was under the charge of the Dominican friars, of which order the man who had just passed out of the little gate was a member.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading To understand his reasons for this feeling, we must know that, not very long before the period at which our story begins, and soon after the Queen Regent had conquered the rebellious provinces, and so consolidated the kingdom, there was established in the city of Toulouse that terrible tribunal of the Romish Church known as the Holy Inquisition.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading To understand his reasons for this feeling, we must know that, not very long before the period at which our story begins, and soon after the Queen Regent had conquered the rebellious provinces, and so consolidated the kingdom, there was established in the city of Toulouse that terrible tribunal of the Romish Church known as the Holy Inquisition.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE good squire did not make his inhospitable remark in regard to the monk because he had any dislike for monks or priests in general.
set up or found
From this reading Here persons suspected of holding opinions in opposition to the doctrines taught by the Church were tried, often subjected to tortures in order to induce them to confess the crimes with which they were charged, and punished with great severity if found guilty.
friarsnounUS /ˈfraɪərz/
plural of “friar” — a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms
From this reading This inquisition was under the charge of the Dominican friars, of which order the man who had just passed out of the little gate was a member.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading This inquisition was under the charge of the Dominican friars, of which order the man who had just passed out of the little gate was a member.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading THE good squire did not make his inhospitable remark in regard to the monk because he had any dislike for monks or priests in general.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE good squire did not make his inhospitable remark in regard to the monk because he had any dislike for monks or priests in general.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Here persons suspected of holding opinions in opposition to the doctrines taught by the Church were tried, often subjected to tortures in order to induce them to confess the crimes with which they were charged, and punished with great severity if found guilty.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading Here persons suspected of holding opinions in opposition to the doctrines taught by the Church were tried, often subjected to tortures in order to induce them to confess the crimes with which they were charged, and punished with great severity if found guilty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE good squire did not make his inhospitable remark in regard to the monk because he had any dislike for monks or priests in general.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE good squire did not make his inhospitable remark in regard to the monk because he had any dislike for monks or priests in general.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here persons suspected of holding opinions in opposition to the doctrines taught by the Church were tried, often subjected to tortures in order to induce them to confess the crimes with which they were charged, and punished with great severity if found guilty.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He had as high an opinion of the members of the clergy as any one, but he had a very strong dislike for this particular prior.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE good squire did not make his inhospitable remark in regard to the monk because he had any dislike for monks or priests in general.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Here persons suspected of holding opinions in opposition to the doctrines taught by the Church were tried, often subjected to tortures in order to induce them to confess the crimes with which they were charged, and punished with great severity if found guilty.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading To understand his reasons for this feeling, we must know that, not very long before the period at which our story begins, and soon after the Queen Regent had conquered the rebellious provinces, and so consolidated the kingdom, there was established in the city of Toulouse that terrible tribunal of the Romish Church known as the Holy Inquisition.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Here persons suspected of holding opinions in opposition to the doctrines taught by the Church were tried, often subjected to tortures in order to induce them to confess the crimes with which they were charged, and punished with great severity if found guilty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE good squire did not make his inhospitable remark in regard to the monk because he had any dislike for monks or priests in general.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading Here persons suspected of holding opinions in opposition to the doctrines taught by the Church were tried, often subjected to tortures in order to induce them to confess the crimes with which they were charged, and punished with great severity if found guilty.
inhospitableadjectiveUS /ɪnˈhɑːspətəbəl/
unfavorable to life or growth
From this reading THE good squire did not make his inhospitable remark in regard to the monk because he had any dislike for monks or priests in general.
InquisitionnounUS /ˌɪn.kwɪˈzɪʃ.ən/
A period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation.
From this reading To understand his reasons for this feeling, we must know that, not very long before the period at which our story begins, and soon after the Queen Regent had conquered the rebellious provinces, and so consolidated the kingdom, there was established in the city of Toulouse that terrible tribunal of the Romish Church known as the Holy Inquisition.
and nothing more
From this reading This inquisition was under the charge of the Dominican friars, of which order the man who had just passed out of the little gate was a member.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading To understand his reasons for this feeling, we must know that, not very long before the period at which our story begins, and soon after the Queen Regent had conquered the rebellious provinces, and so consolidated the kingdom, there was established in the city of Toulouse that terrible tribunal of the Romish Church known as the Holy Inquisition.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading To understand his reasons for this feeling, we must know that, not very long before the period at which our story begins, and soon after the Queen Regent had conquered the rebellious provinces, and so consolidated the kingdom, there was established in the city of Toulouse that terrible tribunal of the Romish Church known as the Holy Inquisition.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading To understand his reasons for this feeling, we must know that, not very long before the period at which our story begins, and soon after the Queen Regent had conquered the rebellious provinces, and so consolidated the kingdom, there was established in the city of Toulouse that terrible tribunal of the Romish Church known as the Holy Inquisition.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This inquisition was under the charge of the Dominican friars, of which order the man who had just passed out of the little gate was a member.
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 To understand his reasons for this feeling, we must know that, not very long before the period at which our story begins, and soon after the Queen Regent had conquered the rebellious provinces, and so consolidated the kingdom, there was established in the city of Toulouse that terrible tribunal of the Romish Church known as the Holy Inquisition.
engage in
From this reading THE good squire did not make his inhospitable remark in regard to the monk because he had any dislike for monks or priests in general.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This inquisition was under the charge of the Dominican friars, of which order the man who had just passed out of the little gate was a member.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading This inquisition was under the charge of the Dominican friars, of which order the man who had just passed out of the little gate was a member.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading He had as high an opinion of the members of the clergy as any one, but he had a very strong dislike for this particular prior.
monknounUS /mʌŋk/
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading THE good squire did not make his inhospitable remark in regard to the monk because he had any dislike for monks or priests in general.
monksnounUS /mʌŋks/
plural of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading THE good squire did not make his inhospitable remark in regard to the monk because he had any dislike for monks or priests in general.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading To understand his reasons for this feeling, we must know that, not very long before the period at which our story begins, and soon after the Queen Regent had conquered the rebellious provinces, and so consolidated the kingdom, there was established in the city of Toulouse that terrible tribunal of the Romish Church known as the Holy Inquisition.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE good squire did not make his inhospitable remark in regard to the monk because he had any dislike for monks or priests in general.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had as high an opinion of the members of the clergy as any one, but he had a very strong dislike for this particular prior.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Here persons suspected of holding opinions in opposition to the doctrines taught by the Church were tried, often subjected to tortures in order to induce them to confess the crimes with which they were charged, and punished with great severity if found guilty.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had as high an opinion of the members of the clergy as any one, but he had a very strong dislike for this particular prior.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading He had as high an opinion of the members of the clergy as any one, but he had a very strong dislike for this particular prior.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Here persons suspected of holding opinions in opposition to the doctrines taught by the Church were tried, often subjected to tortures in order to induce them to confess the crimes with which they were charged, and punished with great severity if found guilty.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Here persons suspected of holding opinions in opposition to the doctrines taught by the Church were tried, often subjected to tortures in order to induce them to confess the crimes with which they were charged, and punished with great severity if found guilty.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE good squire did not make his inhospitable remark in regard to the monk because he had any dislike for monks or priests in general.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Here persons suspected of holding opinions in opposition to the doctrines taught by the Church were tried, often subjected to tortures in order to induce them to confess the crimes with which they were charged, and punished with great severity if found guilty.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading To understand his reasons for this feeling, we must know that, not very long before the period at which our story begins, and soon after the Queen Regent had conquered the rebellious provinces, and so consolidated the kingdom, there was established in the city of Toulouse that terrible tribunal of the Romish Church known as the Holy Inquisition.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This inquisition was under the charge of the Dominican friars, of which order the man who had just passed out of the little gate was a member.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He had as high an opinion of the members of the clergy as any one, but he had a very strong dislike for this particular prior.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading This inquisition was under the charge of the Dominican friars, of which order the man who had just passed out of the little gate was a member.
an amount of time
From this reading To understand his reasons for this feeling, we must know that, not very long before the period at which our story begins, and soon after the Queen Regent had conquered the rebellious provinces, and so consolidated the kingdom, there was established in the city of Toulouse that terrible tribunal of the Romish Church known as the Holy Inquisition.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Here persons suspected of holding opinions in opposition to the doctrines taught by the Church were tried, often subjected to tortures in order to induce them to confess the crimes with which they were charged, and punished with great severity if found guilty.
priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading THE good squire did not make his inhospitable remark in regard to the monk because he had any dislike for monks or priests in general.
prioradjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/
earlier in time
From this reading He had as high an opinion of the members of the clergy as any one, but he had a very strong dislike for this particular prior.
provincesnounUS /ˈprɑːvənsəz/
plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading To understand his reasons for this feeling, we must know that, not very long before the period at which our story begins, and soon after the Queen Regent had conquered the rebellious provinces, and so consolidated the kingdom, there was established in the city of Toulouse that terrible tribunal of the Romish Church known as the Holy Inquisition.
punishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌnɪʃt/
subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)
From this reading Here persons suspected of holding opinions in opposition to the doctrines taught by the Church were tried, often subjected to tortures in order to induce them to confess the crimes with which they were charged, and punished with great severity if found guilty.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading To understand his reasons for this feeling, we must know that, not very long before the period at which our story begins, and soon after the Queen Regent had conquered the rebellious provinces, and so consolidated the kingdom, there was established in the city of Toulouse that terrible tribunal of the Romish Church known as the Holy Inquisition.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading To understand his reasons for this feeling, we must know that, not very long before the period at which our story begins, and soon after the Queen Regent had conquered the rebellious provinces, and so consolidated the kingdom, there was established in the city of Toulouse that terrible tribunal of the Romish Church known as the Holy Inquisition.
rebelliousadjectiveUS /rɪˈbeljəs/
resisting control or authority
From this reading To understand his reasons for this feeling, we must know that, not very long before the period at which our story begins, and soon after the Queen Regent had conquered the rebellious provinces, and so consolidated the kingdom, there was established in the city of Toulouse that terrible tribunal of the Romish Church known as the Holy Inquisition.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading THE good squire did not make his inhospitable remark in regard to the monk because he had any dislike for monks or priests in general.
RegentnounUS /ˈriːdʒənt/
members of a governing board
From this reading To understand his reasons for this feeling, we must know that, not very long before the period at which our story begins, and soon after the Queen Regent had conquered the rebellious provinces, and so consolidated the kingdom, there was established in the city of Toulouse that terrible tribunal of the Romish Church known as the Holy Inquisition.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading THE good squire did not make his inhospitable remark in regard to the monk because he had any dislike for monks or priests in general.
Romishadjective
of or relating to or supporting Romanism
From this reading To understand his reasons for this feeling, we must know that, not very long before the period at which our story begins, and soon after the Queen Regent had conquered the rebellious provinces, and so consolidated the kingdom, there was established in the city of Toulouse that terrible tribunal of the Romish Church known as the Holy Inquisition.
severitynounUS /sɪˈverɪti/
used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
From this reading Here persons suspected of holding opinions in opposition to the doctrines taught by the Church were tried, often subjected to tortures in order to induce them to confess the crimes with which they were charged, and punished with great severity if found guilty.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To understand his reasons for this feeling, we must know that, not very long before the period at which our story begins, and soon after the Queen Regent had conquered the rebellious provinces, and so consolidated the kingdom, there was established in the city of Toulouse that terrible tribunal of the Romish Church known as the Holy Inquisition.
in the near future
From this reading To understand his reasons for this feeling, we must know that, not very long before the period at which our story begins, and soon after the Queen Regent had conquered the rebellious provinces, and so consolidated the kingdom, there was established in the city of Toulouse that terrible tribunal of the Romish Church known as the Holy Inquisition.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading THE good squire did not make his inhospitable remark in regard to the monk because he had any dislike for monks or priests in general.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading To understand his reasons for this feeling, we must know that, not very long before the period at which our story begins, and soon after the Queen Regent had conquered the rebellious provinces, and so consolidated the kingdom, there was established in the city of Toulouse that terrible tribunal of the Romish Church known as the Holy Inquisition.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He had as high an opinion of the members of the clergy as any one, but he had a very strong dislike for this particular prior.
subjectedverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading Here persons suspected of holding opinions in opposition to the doctrines taught by the Church were tried, often subjected to tortures in order to induce them to confess the crimes with which they were charged, and punished with great severity if found guilty.
believed likely
From this reading Here persons suspected of holding opinions in opposition to the doctrines taught by the Church were tried, often subjected to tortures in order to induce them to confess the crimes with which they were charged, and punished with great severity if found guilty.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Here persons suspected of holding opinions in opposition to the doctrines taught by the Church were tried, often subjected to tortures in order to induce them to confess the crimes with which they were charged, and punished with great severity if found guilty.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading To understand his reasons for this feeling, we must know that, not very long before the period at which our story begins, and soon after the Queen Regent had conquered the rebellious provinces, and so consolidated the kingdom, there was established in the city of Toulouse that terrible tribunal of the Romish Church known as the Holy Inquisition.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To understand his reasons for this feeling, we must know that, not very long before the period at which our story begins, and soon after the Queen Regent had conquered the rebellious provinces, and so consolidated the kingdom, there was established in the city of Toulouse that terrible tribunal of the Romish Church known as the Holy Inquisition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE good squire did not make his inhospitable remark in regard to the monk because he had any dislike for monks or priests in general.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Here persons suspected of holding opinions in opposition to the doctrines taught by the Church were tried, often subjected to tortures in order to induce them to confess the crimes with which they were charged, and punished with great severity if found guilty.
in or at that place or location
From this reading To understand his reasons for this feeling, we must know that, not very long before the period at which our story begins, and soon after the Queen Regent had conquered the rebellious provinces, and so consolidated the kingdom, there was established in the city of Toulouse that terrible tribunal of the Romish Church known as the Holy Inquisition.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here persons suspected of holding opinions in opposition to the doctrines taught by the Church were tried, often subjected to tortures in order to induce them to confess the crimes with which they were charged, and punished with great severity if found guilty.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had as high an opinion of the members of the clergy as any one, but he had a very strong dislike for this particular prior.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE good squire did not make his inhospitable remark in regard to the monk because he had any dislike for monks or priests in general.
torturesnounUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərz/
plural of “torture” — extreme mental distress
From this reading Here persons suspected of holding opinions in opposition to the doctrines taught by the Church were tried, often subjected to tortures in order to induce them to confess the crimes with which they were charged, and punished with great severity if found guilty.
ToulousenounUS /tuːˈluːz/
a city on the Garonne River in southern France to the southeast of Bordeaux; a cultural center of medieval Europe
From this reading To understand his reasons for this feeling, we must know that, not very long before the period at which our story begins, and soon after the Queen Regent had conquered the rebellious provinces, and so consolidated the kingdom, there was established in the city of Toulouse that terrible tribunal of the Romish Church known as the Holy Inquisition.
tribunalnounUS /trəˈbjuːnəl/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading To understand his reasons for this feeling, we must know that, not very long before the period at which our story begins, and soon after the Queen Regent had conquered the rebellious provinces, and so consolidated the kingdom, there was established in the city of Toulouse that terrible tribunal of the Romish Church known as the Holy Inquisition.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Here persons suspected of holding opinions in opposition to the doctrines taught by the Church were tried, often subjected to tortures in order to induce them to confess the crimes with which they were charged, and punished with great severity if found guilty.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading This inquisition was under the charge of the Dominican friars, of which order the man who had just passed out of the little gate was a member.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading To understand his reasons for this feeling, we must know that, not very long before the period at which our story begins, and soon after the Queen Regent had conquered the rebellious provinces, and so consolidated the kingdom, there was established in the city of Toulouse that terrible tribunal of the Romish Church known as the Holy Inquisition.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had as high an opinion of the members of the clergy as any one, but he had a very strong dislike for this particular prior.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To understand his reasons for this feeling, we must know that, not very long before the period at which our story begins, and soon after the Queen Regent had conquered the rebellious provinces, and so consolidated the kingdom, there was established in the city of Toulouse that terrible tribunal of the Romish Church known as the Holy Inquisition.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading To understand his reasons for this feeling, we must know that, not very long before the period at which our story begins, and soon after the Queen Regent had conquered the rebellious provinces, and so consolidated the kingdom, there was established in the city of Toulouse that terrible tribunal of the Romish Church known as the Holy Inquisition.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here persons suspected of holding opinions in opposition to the doctrines taught by the Church were tried, often subjected to tortures in order to induce them to confess the crimes with which they were charged, and punished with great severity if found guilty.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To understand his reasons for this feeling, we must know that, not very long before the period at which our story begins, and soon after the Queen Regent had conquered the rebellious provinces, and so consolidated the kingdom, there was established in the city of Toulouse that terrible tribunal of the Romish Church known as the Holy Inquisition.
which person or people
From this reading This inquisition was under the charge of the Dominican friars, of which order the man who had just passed out of the little gate was a member.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here persons suspected of holding opinions in opposition to the doctrines taught by the Church were tried, often subjected to tortures in order to induce them to confess the crimes with which they were charged, and punished with great severity if found guilty.
