Chapter II · Chapter 2

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From this reading (1) 1 This story is historical, and though M. Frank indicates points of similarity between it and No. xxvii. of St. Denis’ _Comptes du Monde Adventureux_, and No. vi. of Masuccio de Solerac’s _Novellino_, these are of little account when one remembers that the works in question were written posterior to the _Heptameron_.

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From this reading The incidents related in the tale must have occurred between 1530 and 1535.

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From this reading The incidents related in the tale must have occurred between 1530 and 1535.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _Sister Marie Heroet, being unchastely solicited by a Prior of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields, was by the grace of God enabled to overcome his great temptations, to the Prior’s exceeding confusion and her own glory_.

a church associated with a monastery or convent

From this reading The Abbey of Saint- Martin-in-the-Fields stood on the site of the present Conservatoire des Arts et Métiers, Paris.--Ed.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading (1) 1 This story is historical, and though M. Frank indicates points of similarity between it and No. xxvii. of St. Denis’ _Comptes du Monde Adventureux_, and No. vi. of Masuccio de Solerac’s _Novellino_, these are of little account when one remembers that the works in question were written posterior to the _Heptameron_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading (1) 1 This story is historical, and though M. Frank indicates points of similarity between it and No. xxvii. of St. Denis’ _Comptes du Monde Adventureux_, and No. vi. of Masuccio de Solerac’s _Novellino_, these are of little account when one remembers that the works in question were written posterior to the _Heptameron_.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _Sister Marie Heroet, being unchastely solicited by a Prior of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields, was by the grace of God enabled to overcome his great temptations, to the Prior’s exceeding confusion and her own glory_.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading (1) 1 This story is historical, and though M. Frank indicates points of similarity between it and No. xxvii. of St. Denis’ _Comptes du Monde Adventureux_, and No. vi. of Masuccio de Solerac’s _Novellino_, these are of little account when one remembers that the works in question were written posterior to the _Heptameron_.

studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)

From this reading The Abbey of Saint- Martin-in-the-Fields stood on the site of the present Conservatoire des Arts et Métiers, Paris.--Ed.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading _Sister Marie Heroet, being unchastely solicited by a Prior of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields, was by the grace of God enabled to overcome his great temptations, to the Prior’s exceeding confusion and her own glory_.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading (1) 1 This story is historical, and though M. Frank indicates points of similarity between it and No. xxvii. of St. Denis’ _Comptes du Monde Adventureux_, and No. vi. of Masuccio de Solerac’s _Novellino_, these are of little account when one remembers that the works in question were written posterior to the _Heptameron_.

cause to be bored

From this reading In the city of Paris there was a Prior of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields, whose name I will keep secret for the sake of the friendship I bore him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Sister Marie Heroet, being unchastely solicited by a Prior of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields, was by the grace of God enabled to overcome his great temptations, to the Prior’s exceeding confusion and her own glory_.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading In the city of Paris there was a Prior of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields, whose name I will keep secret for the sake of the friendship I bore him.

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From this reading (1) 1 This story is historical, and though M. Frank indicates points of similarity between it and No. xxvii. of St. Denis’ _Comptes du Monde Adventureux_, and No. vi. of Masuccio de Solerac’s _Novellino_, these are of little account when one remembers that the works in question were written posterior to the _Heptameron_.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading _Sister Marie Heroet, being unchastely solicited by a Prior of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields, was by the grace of God enabled to overcome his great temptations, to the Prior’s exceeding confusion and her own glory_.

a schoolhouse with special facilities for fine arts

From this reading The Abbey of Saint- Martin-in-the-Fields stood on the site of the present Conservatoire des Arts et Métiers, Paris.--Ed.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading (1) 1 This story is historical, and though M. Frank indicates points of similarity between it and No. xxvii. of St. Denis’ _Comptes du Monde Adventureux_, and No. vi. of Masuccio de Solerac’s _Novellino_, these are of little account when one remembers that the works in question were written posterior to the _Heptameron_.

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From this reading (1) 1 This story is historical, and though M. Frank indicates points of similarity between it and No. xxvii. of St. Denis’ _Comptes du Monde Adventureux_, and No. vi. of Masuccio de Solerac’s _Novellino_, these are of little account when one remembers that the works in question were written posterior to the _Heptameron_.

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading The Abbey of Saint- Martin-in-the-Fields stood on the site of the present Conservatoire des Arts et Métiers, Paris.--Ed.

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From this reading (1) 1 This story is historical, and though M. Frank indicates points of similarity between it and No. xxvii. of St. Denis’ _Comptes du Monde Adventureux_, and No. vi. of Masuccio de Solerac’s _Novellino_, these are of little account when one remembers that the works in question were written posterior to the _Heptameron_.

impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis

From this reading The Abbey of Saint- Martin-in-the-Fields stood on the site of the present Conservatoire des Arts et Métiers, Paris.--Ed.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading _Sister Marie Heroet, being unchastely solicited by a Prior of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields, was by the grace of God enabled to overcome his great temptations, to the Prior’s exceeding confusion and her own glory_.

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From this reading The Abbey of Saint- Martin-in-the-Fields stood on the site of the present Conservatoire des Arts et Métiers, Paris.--Ed.

far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

From this reading _Sister Marie Heroet, being unchastely solicited by a Prior of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields, was by the grace of God enabled to overcome his great temptations, to the Prior’s exceeding confusion and her own glory_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the city of Paris there was a Prior of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields, whose name I will keep secret for the sake of the friendship I bore him.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading (1) 1 This story is historical, and though M. Frank indicates points of similarity between it and No. xxvii. of St. Denis’ _Comptes du Monde Adventureux_, and No. vi. of Masuccio de Solerac’s _Novellino_, these are of little account when one remembers that the works in question were written posterior to the _Heptameron_.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading In the city of Paris there was a Prior of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields, whose name I will keep secret for the sake of the friendship I bore him.

a state of high honor

From this reading _Sister Marie Heroet, being unchastely solicited by a Prior of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields, was by the grace of God enabled to overcome his great temptations, to the Prior’s exceeding confusion and her own glory_.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading _Sister Marie Heroet, being unchastely solicited by a Prior of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields, was by the grace of God enabled to overcome his great temptations, to the Prior’s exceeding confusion and her own glory_.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading _Sister Marie Heroet, being unchastely solicited by a Prior of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields, was by the grace of God enabled to overcome his great temptations, to the Prior’s exceeding confusion and her own glory_.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading _Sister Marie Heroet, being unchastely solicited by a Prior of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields, was by the grace of God enabled to overcome his great temptations, to the Prior’s exceeding confusion and her own glory_.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The incidents related in the tale must have occurred between 1530 and 1535.

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From this reading (1) 1 This story is historical, and though M. Frank indicates points of similarity between it and No. xxvii. of St. Denis’ _Comptes du Monde Adventureux_, and No. vi. of Masuccio de Solerac’s _Novellino_, these are of little account when one remembers that the works in question were written posterior to the _Heptameron_.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading _Sister Marie Heroet, being unchastely solicited by a Prior of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields, was by the grace of God enabled to overcome his great temptations, to the Prior’s exceeding confusion and her own glory_.

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From this reading _Sister Marie Heroet, being unchastely solicited by a Prior of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields, was by the grace of God enabled to overcome his great temptations, to the Prior’s exceeding confusion and her own glory_.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In the city of Paris there was a Prior of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields, whose name I will keep secret for the sake of the friendship I bore him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading _Sister Marie Heroet, being unchastely solicited by a Prior of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields, was by the grace of God enabled to overcome his great temptations, to the Prior’s exceeding confusion and her own glory_.

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading (1) 1 This story is historical, and though M. Frank indicates points of similarity between it and No. xxvii. of St. Denis’ _Comptes du Monde Adventureux_, and No. vi. of Masuccio de Solerac’s _Novellino_, these are of little account when one remembers that the works in question were written posterior to the _Heptameron_.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading In the city of Paris there was a Prior of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields, whose name I will keep secret for the sake of the friendship I bore him.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading (1) 1 This story is historical, and though M. Frank indicates points of similarity between it and No. xxvii. of St. Denis’ _Comptes du Monde Adventureux_, and No. vi. of Masuccio de Solerac’s _Novellino_, these are of little account when one remembers that the works in question were written posterior to the _Heptameron_.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading The incidents related in the tale must have occurred between 1530 and 1535.

third-person singular of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading (1) 1 This story is historical, and though M. Frank indicates points of similarity between it and No. xxvii. of St. Denis’ _Comptes du Monde Adventureux_, and No. vi. of Masuccio de Solerac’s _Novellino_, these are of little account when one remembers that the works in question were written posterior to the _Heptameron_.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading (1) 1 This story is historical, and though M. Frank indicates points of similarity between it and No. xxvii. of St. Denis’ _Comptes du Monde Adventureux_, and No. vi. of Masuccio de Solerac’s _Novellino_, these are of little account when one remembers that the works in question were written posterior to the _Heptameron_.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading (1) 1 This story is historical, and though M. Frank indicates points of similarity between it and No. xxvii. of St. Denis’ _Comptes du Monde Adventureux_, and No. vi. of Masuccio de Solerac’s _Novellino_, these are of little account when one remembers that the works in question were written posterior to the _Heptameron_.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading In the city of Paris there was a Prior of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields, whose name I will keep secret for the sake of the friendship I bore him.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading (1) 1 This story is historical, and though M. Frank indicates points of similarity between it and No. xxvii. of St. Denis’ _Comptes du Monde Adventureux_, and No. vi. of Masuccio de Solerac’s _Novellino_, these are of little account when one remembers that the works in question were written posterior to the _Heptameron_.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading (1) 1 This story is historical, and though M. Frank indicates points of similarity between it and No. xxvii. of St. Denis’ _Comptes du Monde Adventureux_, and No. vi. of Masuccio de Solerac’s _Novellino_, these are of little account when one remembers that the works in question were written posterior to the _Heptameron_.

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From this reading _Sister Marie Heroet, being unchastely solicited by a Prior of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields, was by the grace of God enabled to overcome his great temptations, to the Prior’s exceeding confusion and her own glory_.

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From this reading The Abbey of Saint- Martin-in-the-Fields stood on the site of the present Conservatoire des Arts et Métiers, Paris.--Ed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading (1) 1 This story is historical, and though M. Frank indicates points of similarity between it and No. xxvii. of St. Denis’ _Comptes du Monde Adventureux_, and No. vi. of Masuccio de Solerac’s _Novellino_, these are of little account when one remembers that the works in question were written posterior to the _Heptameron_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading (1) 1 This story is historical, and though M. Frank indicates points of similarity between it and No. xxvii. of St. Denis’ _Comptes du Monde Adventureux_, and No. vi. of Masuccio de Solerac’s _Novellino_, these are of little account when one remembers that the works in question were written posterior to the _Heptameron_.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The incidents related in the tale must have occurred between 1530 and 1535.

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From this reading The Abbey of Saint- Martin-in-the-Fields stood on the site of the present Conservatoire des Arts et Métiers, Paris.--Ed.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In the city of Paris there was a Prior of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields, whose name I will keep secret for the sake of the friendship I bore him.

not any; not one

From this reading (1) 1 This story is historical, and though M. Frank indicates points of similarity between it and No. xxvii. of St. Denis’ _Comptes du Monde Adventureux_, and No. vi. of Masuccio de Solerac’s _Novellino_, these are of little account when one remembers that the works in question were written posterior to the _Heptameron_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading (1) 1 This story is historical, and though M. Frank indicates points of similarity between it and No. xxvii. of St. Denis’ _Comptes du Monde Adventureux_, and No. vi. of Masuccio de Solerac’s _Novellino_, these are of little account when one remembers that the works in question were written posterior to the _Heptameron_.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading The incidents related in the tale must have occurred between 1530 and 1535.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Sister Marie Heroet, being unchastely solicited by a Prior of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields, was by the grace of God enabled to overcome his great temptations, to the Prior’s exceeding confusion and her own glory_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Abbey of Saint- Martin-in-the-Fields stood on the site of the present Conservatoire des Arts et Métiers, Paris.--Ed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading (1) 1 This story is historical, and though M. Frank indicates points of similarity between it and No. xxvii. of St. Denis’ _Comptes du Monde Adventureux_, and No. vi. of Masuccio de Solerac’s _Novellino_, these are of little account when one remembers that the works in question were written posterior to the _Heptameron_.

win a victory over

From this reading _Sister Marie Heroet, being unchastely solicited by a Prior of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields, was by the grace of God enabled to overcome his great temptations, to the Prior’s exceeding confusion and her own glory_.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading _Sister Marie Heroet, being unchastely solicited by a Prior of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields, was by the grace of God enabled to overcome his great temptations, to the Prior’s exceeding confusion and her own glory_.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading The Abbey of Saint- Martin-in-the-Fields stood on the site of the present Conservatoire des Arts et Métiers, Paris.--Ed.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading (1) 1 This story is historical, and though M. Frank indicates points of similarity between it and No. xxvii. of St. Denis’ _Comptes du Monde Adventureux_, and No. vi. of Masuccio de Solerac’s _Novellino_, these are of little account when one remembers that the works in question were written posterior to the _Heptameron_.

located at or near or behind a part or near the end of a structure

From this reading (1) 1 This story is historical, and though M. Frank indicates points of similarity between it and No. xxvii. of St. Denis’ _Comptes du Monde Adventureux_, and No. vi. of Masuccio de Solerac’s _Novellino_, these are of little account when one remembers that the works in question were written posterior to the _Heptameron_.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The Abbey of Saint- Martin-in-the-Fields stood on the site of the present Conservatoire des Arts et Métiers, Paris.--Ed.

earlier in time

From this reading _Sister Marie Heroet, being unchastely solicited by a Prior of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields, was by the grace of God enabled to overcome his great temptations, to the Prior’s exceeding confusion and her own glory_.

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From this reading _Sister Marie Heroet, being unchastely solicited by a Prior of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields, was by the grace of God enabled to overcome his great temptations, to the Prior’s exceeding confusion and her own glory_.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading (1) 1 This story is historical, and though M. Frank indicates points of similarity between it and No. xxvii. of St. Denis’ _Comptes du Monde Adventureux_, and No. vi. of Masuccio de Solerac’s _Novellino_, these are of little account when one remembers that the works in question were written posterior to the _Heptameron_.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading The incidents related in the tale must have occurred between 1530 and 1535.

third-person singular of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading (1) 1 This story is historical, and though M. Frank indicates points of similarity between it and No. xxvii. of St. Denis’ _Comptes du Monde Adventureux_, and No. vi. of Masuccio de Solerac’s _Novellino_, these are of little account when one remembers that the works in question were written posterior to the _Heptameron_.

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading The Abbey of Saint- Martin-in-the-Fields stood on the site of the present Conservatoire des Arts et Métiers, Paris.--Ed.

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From this reading _Sister Marie Heroet, being unchastely solicited by a Prior of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields, was by the grace of God enabled to overcome his great temptations, to the Prior’s exceeding confusion and her own glory_.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading In the city of Paris there was a Prior of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields, whose name I will keep secret for the sake of the friendship I bore him.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading In the city of Paris there was a Prior of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields, whose name I will keep secret for the sake of the friendship I bore him.

the quality of being similar

From this reading (1) 1 This story is historical, and though M. Frank indicates points of similarity between it and No. xxvii. of St. Denis’ _Comptes du Monde Adventureux_, and No. vi. of Masuccio de Solerac’s _Novellino_, these are of little account when one remembers that the works in question were written posterior to the _Heptameron_.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading _Sister Marie Heroet, being unchastely solicited by a Prior of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields, was by the grace of God enabled to overcome his great temptations, to the Prior’s exceeding confusion and her own glory_.

the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)

From this reading The Abbey of Saint- Martin-in-the-Fields stood on the site of the present Conservatoire des Arts et Métiers, Paris.--Ed.

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From this reading (1) 1 This story is historical, and though M. Frank indicates points of similarity between it and No. xxvii. of St. Denis’ _Comptes du Monde Adventureux_, and No. vi. of Masuccio de Solerac’s _Novellino_, these are of little account when one remembers that the works in question were written posterior to the _Heptameron_.

past form of “solicit” — make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently

From this reading _Sister Marie Heroet, being unchastely solicited by a Prior of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields, was by the grace of God enabled to overcome his great temptations, to the Prior’s exceeding confusion and her own glory_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading (1) 1 This story is historical, and though M. Frank indicates points of similarity between it and No. xxvii. of St. Denis’ _Comptes du Monde Adventureux_, and No. vi. of Masuccio de Solerac’s _Novellino_, these are of little account when one remembers that the works in question were written posterior to the _Heptameron_.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The Abbey of Saint- Martin-in-the-Fields stood on the site of the present Conservatoire des Arts et Métiers, Paris.--Ed.

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 (1) 1 This story is historical, and though M. Frank indicates points of similarity between it and No. xxvii. of St. Denis’ _Comptes du Monde Adventureux_, and No. vi. of Masuccio de Solerac’s _Novellino_, these are of little account when one remembers that the works in question were written posterior to the _Heptameron_.

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 The incidents related in the tale must have occurred between 1530 and 1535.

plural of “temptation” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading _Sister Marie Heroet, being unchastely solicited by a Prior of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields, was by the grace of God enabled to overcome his great temptations, to the Prior’s exceeding confusion and her own glory_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading (1) 1 This story is historical, and though M. Frank indicates points of similarity between it and No. xxvii. of St. Denis’ _Comptes du Monde Adventureux_, and No. vi. of Masuccio de Solerac’s _Novellino_, these are of little account when one remembers that the works in question were written posterior to the _Heptameron_.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _Sister Marie Heroet, being unchastely solicited by a Prior of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields, was by the grace of God enabled to overcome his great temptations, to the Prior’s exceeding confusion and her own glory_.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the city of Paris there was a Prior of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields, whose name I will keep secret for the sake of the friendship I bore him.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading (1) 1 This story is historical, and though M. Frank indicates points of similarity between it and No. xxvii. of St. Denis’ _Comptes du Monde Adventureux_, and No. vi. of Masuccio de Solerac’s _Novellino_, these are of little account when one remembers that the works in question were written posterior to the _Heptameron_.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading (1) 1 This story is historical, and though M. Frank indicates points of similarity between it and No. xxvii. of St. Denis’ _Comptes du Monde Adventureux_, and No. vi. of Masuccio de Solerac’s _Novellino_, these are of little account when one remembers that the works in question were written posterior to the _Heptameron_.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading (1) 1 This story is historical, and though M. Frank indicates points of similarity between it and No. xxvii. of St. Denis’ _Comptes du Monde Adventureux_, and No. vi. of Masuccio de Solerac’s _Novellino_, these are of little account when one remembers that the works in question were written posterior to the _Heptameron_.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _Sister Marie Heroet, being unchastely solicited by a Prior of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields, was by the grace of God enabled to overcome his great temptations, to the Prior’s exceeding confusion and her own glory_.

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From this reading _Sister Marie Heroet, being unchastely solicited by a Prior of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields, was by the grace of God enabled to overcome his great temptations, to the Prior’s exceeding confusion and her own glory_.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading (1) 1 This story is historical, and though M. Frank indicates points of similarity between it and No. xxvii. of St. Denis’ _Comptes du Monde Adventureux_, and No. vi. of Masuccio de Solerac’s _Novellino_, these are of little account when one remembers that the works in question were written posterior to the _Heptameron_.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _Sister Marie Heroet, being unchastely solicited by a Prior of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields, was by the grace of God enabled to overcome his great temptations, to the Prior’s exceeding confusion and her own glory_.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading (1) 1 This story is historical, and though M. Frank indicates points of similarity between it and No. xxvii. of St. Denis’ _Comptes du Monde Adventureux_, and No. vi. of Masuccio de Solerac’s _Novellino_, these are of little account when one remembers that the works in question were written posterior to the _Heptameron_.

at the time that

From this reading (1) 1 This story is historical, and though M. Frank indicates points of similarity between it and No. xxvii. of St. Denis’ _Comptes du Monde Adventureux_, and No. vi. of Masuccio de Solerac’s _Novellino_, these are of little account when one remembers that the works in question were written posterior to the _Heptameron_.

belonging to which person

From this reading In the city of Paris there was a Prior of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields, whose name I will keep secret for the sake of the friendship I bore him.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading In the city of Paris there was a Prior of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields, whose name I will keep secret for the sake of the friendship I bore him.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading (1) 1 This story is historical, and though M. Frank indicates points of similarity between it and No. xxvii. of St. Denis’ _Comptes du Monde Adventureux_, and No. vi. of Masuccio de Solerac’s _Novellino_, these are of little account when one remembers that the works in question were written posterior to the _Heptameron_.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading (1) 1 This story is historical, and though M. Frank indicates points of similarity between it and No. xxvii. of St. Denis’ _Comptes du Monde Adventureux_, and No. vi. of Masuccio de Solerac’s _Novellino_, these are of little account when one remembers that the works in question were written posterior to the _Heptameron_.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-six and one

From this reading (1) 1 This story is historical, and though M. Frank indicates points of similarity between it and No. xxvii. of St. Denis’ _Comptes du Monde Adventureux_, and No. vi. of Masuccio de Solerac’s _Novellino_, these are of little account when one remembers that the works in question were written posterior to the _Heptameron_.