used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HARDER PART Dawn broke--a silver rift in the purple sky--and presently stole, in pearly light, through the oriel window.
in addition
From this reading Also, open upon the table, lay the Gregorian Sacramentary, and near to it strips of parchment upon which the Prioress had copied two of those ancient prayers, appending to each a careful translation.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Also, open upon the table, lay the Gregorian Sacramentary, and near to it strips of parchment upon which the Prioress had copied two of those ancient prayers, appending to each a careful translation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HARDER PART Dawn broke--a silver rift in the purple sky--and presently stole, in pearly light, through the oriel window.
appending
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From this reading Also, open upon the table, lay the Gregorian Sacramentary, and near to it strips of parchment upon which the Prioress had copied two of those ancient prayers, appending to each a careful translation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These are the sixth century prayers which the Prioress had found comfort in copying and translating, during the long hours of her vigil.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading Upon the Prioress's table, lay a beautifully executed copy of the Pope's mandate.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Beside it, carefully pieced together, the torn fragments of the Bishop's copy.
Bishop'snounUS /ˈbɪʃəps/
possessive form of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading Beside it, carefully pieced together, the torn fragments of the Bishop's copy.
lacking funds
From this reading THE HARDER PART Dawn broke--a silver rift in the purple sky--and presently stole, in pearly light, through the oriel window.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Also, open upon the table, lay the Gregorian Sacramentary, and near to it strips of parchment upon which the Prioress had copied two of those ancient prayers, appending to each a careful translation.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Beside it, carefully pieced together, the torn fragments of the Bishop's copy.
a period of 100 years
From this reading These are the sixth century prayers which the Prioress had found comfort in copying and translating, during the long hours of her vigil.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading These are the sixth century prayers which the Prioress had found comfort in copying and translating, during the long hours of her vigil.
copiedverbUS /ˈkɑːpid/
inflected form of “copy” — copy down as is
From this reading Also, open upon the table, lay the Gregorian Sacramentary, and near to it strips of parchment upon which the Prioress had copied two of those ancient prayers, appending to each a careful translation.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading Upon the Prioress's table, lay a beautifully executed copy of the Pope's mandate.
copyingnounUS /ˈkɑːpiɪŋ/
an act of copying
From this reading These are the sixth century prayers which the Prioress had found comfort in copying and translating, during the long hours of her vigil.
the first light of day
From this reading THE HARDER PART Dawn broke--a silver rift in the purple sky--and presently stole, in pearly light, through the oriel window.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading These are the sixth century prayers which the Prioress had found comfort in copying and translating, during the long hours of her vigil.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Also, open upon the table, lay the Gregorian Sacramentary, and near to it strips of parchment upon which the Prioress had copied two of those ancient prayers, appending to each a careful translation.
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading Upon the Prioress's table, lay a beautifully executed copy of the Pope's mandate.
set up or found
From this reading These are the sixth century prayers which the Prioress had found comfort in copying and translating, during the long hours of her vigil.
fragmentsnounUS /ˈfræɡmənts/
plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else
From this reading Beside it, carefully pieced together, the torn fragments of the Bishop's copy.
GregorianadjectiveUS /ɡrəˈɡɔːriən/
of or relating to Pope Gregory I or to the plainsong chants of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading Also, open upon the table, lay the Gregorian Sacramentary, and near to it strips of parchment upon which the Prioress had copied two of those ancient prayers, appending to each a careful translation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Also, open upon the table, lay the Gregorian Sacramentary, and near to it strips of parchment upon which the Prioress had copied two of those ancient prayers, appending to each a careful translation.
HARDERadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading THE HARDER PART Dawn broke--a silver rift in the purple sky--and presently stole, in pearly light, through the oriel window.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading These are the sixth century prayers which the Prioress had found comfort in copying and translating, during the long hours of her vigil.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading These are the sixth century prayers which the Prioress had found comfort in copying and translating, during the long hours of her vigil.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HARDER PART Dawn broke--a silver rift in the purple sky--and presently stole, in pearly light, through the oriel window.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Beside it, carefully pieced together, the torn fragments of the Bishop's copy.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Upon the Prioress's table, lay a beautifully executed copy of the Pope's mandate.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE HARDER PART Dawn broke--a silver rift in the purple sky--and presently stole, in pearly light, through the oriel window.
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 These are the sixth century prayers which the Prioress had found comfort in copying and translating, during the long hours of her vigil.
mandatenounUS /ˈmændeɪt/
a document giving an official instruction or command
From this reading Upon the Prioress's table, lay a beautifully executed copy of the Pope's mandate.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Also, open upon the table, lay the Gregorian Sacramentary, and near to it strips of parchment upon which the Prioress had copied two of those ancient prayers, appending to each a careful translation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Upon the Prioress's table, lay a beautifully executed copy of the Pope's mandate.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Also, open upon the table, lay the Gregorian Sacramentary, and near to it strips of parchment upon which the Prioress had copied two of those ancient prayers, appending to each a careful translation.
orielnoun
a projecting bay window corbeled or cantilevered out from a wall
From this reading THE HARDER PART Dawn broke--a silver rift in the purple sky--and presently stole, in pearly light, through the oriel window.
parchmentnounUS /ˈpɑːrtʃ.mənt/
A stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal, used for writing.
From this reading Also, open upon the table, lay the Gregorian Sacramentary, and near to it strips of parchment upon which the Prioress had copied two of those ancient prayers, appending to each a careful translation.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE HARDER PART Dawn broke--a silver rift in the purple sky--and presently stole, in pearly light, through the oriel window.
pearlyadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrli/
of a white the color of pearls
From this reading THE HARDER PART Dawn broke--a silver rift in the purple sky--and presently stole, in pearly light, through the oriel window.
piecedverbUS /piːst/
past form of “piece” — to join or unite the pieces of
From this reading Beside it, carefully pieced together, the torn fragments of the Bishop's copy.
Pope'snounUS /poʊps/
possessive form of “pope” — the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading Upon the Prioress's table, lay a beautifully executed copy of the Pope's mandate.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Also, open upon the table, lay the Gregorian Sacramentary, and near to it strips of parchment upon which the Prioress had copied two of those ancient prayers, appending to each a careful translation.
in the near future
From this reading THE HARDER PART Dawn broke--a silver rift in the purple sky--and presently stole, in pearly light, through the oriel window.
Prioressnoun
the superior of a group of nuns
From this reading Also, open upon the table, lay the Gregorian Sacramentary, and near to it strips of parchment upon which the Prioress had copied two of those ancient prayers, appending to each a careful translation.
Prioress's
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From this reading Upon the Prioress's table, lay a beautifully executed copy of the Pope's mandate.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading THE HARDER PART Dawn broke--a silver rift in the purple sky--and presently stole, in pearly light, through the oriel window.
riftnounUS /rɪft/
a gap between cloud masses
From this reading THE HARDER PART Dawn broke--a silver rift in the purple sky--and presently stole, in pearly light, through the oriel window.
Sacramentary
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From this reading Also, open upon the table, lay the Gregorian Sacramentary, and near to it strips of parchment upon which the Prioress had copied two of those ancient prayers, appending to each a careful translation.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading THE HARDER PART Dawn broke--a silver rift in the purple sky--and presently stole, in pearly light, through the oriel window.
sixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading These are the sixth century prayers which the Prioress had found comfort in copying and translating, during the long hours of her vigil.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading THE HARDER PART Dawn broke--a silver rift in the purple sky--and presently stole, in pearly light, through the oriel window.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading THE HARDER PART Dawn broke--a silver rift in the purple sky--and presently stole, in pearly light, through the oriel window.
stripsnounUS /strɪps/
plural of “strip” — a relatively long narrow piece of something
From this reading Also, open upon the table, lay the Gregorian Sacramentary, and near to it strips of parchment upon which the Prioress had copied two of those ancient prayers, appending to each a careful translation.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Upon the Prioress's table, lay a beautifully executed copy of the Pope's mandate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HARDER PART Dawn broke--a silver rift in the purple sky--and presently stole, in pearly light, through the oriel window.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These are the sixth century prayers which the Prioress had found comfort in copying and translating, during the long hours of her vigil.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Also, open upon the table, lay the Gregorian Sacramentary, and near to it strips of parchment upon which the Prioress had copied two of those ancient prayers, appending to each a careful translation.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE HARDER PART Dawn broke--a silver rift in the purple sky--and presently stole, in pearly light, through the oriel window.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Also, open upon the table, lay the Gregorian Sacramentary, and near to it strips of parchment upon which the Prioress had copied two of those ancient prayers, appending to each a careful translation.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Beside it, carefully pieced together, the torn fragments of the Bishop's copy.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading Beside it, carefully pieced together, the torn fragments of the Bishop's copy.
translatingverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading These are the sixth century prayers which the Prioress had found comfort in copying and translating, during the long hours of her vigil.
translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading Also, open upon the table, lay the Gregorian Sacramentary, and near to it strips of parchment upon which the Prioress had copied two of those ancient prayers, appending to each a careful translation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Also, open upon the table, lay the Gregorian Sacramentary, and near to it strips of parchment upon which the Prioress had copied two of those ancient prayers, appending to each a careful translation.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon the Prioress's table, lay a beautifully executed copy of the Pope's mandate.
vigilnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəl/
a period of sleeplessness
From this reading These are the sixth century prayers which the Prioress had found comfort in copying and translating, during the long hours of her vigil.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Also, open upon the table, lay the Gregorian Sacramentary, and near to it strips of parchment upon which the Prioress had copied two of those ancient prayers, appending to each a careful translation.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading THE HARDER PART Dawn broke--a silver rift in the purple sky--and presently stole, in pearly light, through the oriel window.
