used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A hundred and ten monasteries were suppressed by order of Council, and at the same time another order was issued for the extirpation of heresy.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Wycliffism increased rapidly among the common people.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A hundred and ten monasteries were suppressed by order of Council, and at the same time another order was issued for the extirpation of heresy.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A hundred and ten monasteries were suppressed by order of Council, and at the same time another order was issued for the extirpation of heresy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But, as usual, "the blood of the martyrs was the seed of the Church."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A hundred and ten monasteries were suppressed by order of Council, and at the same time another order was issued for the extirpation of heresy.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading But, as usual, "the blood of the martyrs was the seed of the Church."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, as usual, "the blood of the martyrs was the seed of the Church."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A hundred and ten monasteries were suppressed by order of Council, and at the same time another order was issued for the extirpation of heresy.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading Meanwhile Henry was preparing for his French campaign; and at Constance the seventeenth General Council of Christendom was just gathering, and John Huss, with the Emperor's worthless safe-conduct in his pocket, was hastening towards his prison--not much larger than a coffin--in the Monastery of Saint Maurice.
ChristendomnounUS /ˈkrɪsəndəm/
the collective body of Christians throughout the world and history (found predominantly in Europe and the Americas and Australia)
From this reading Meanwhile Henry was preparing for his French campaign; and at Constance the seventeenth General Council of Christendom was just gathering, and John Huss, with the Emperor's worthless safe-conduct in his pocket, was hastening towards his prison--not much larger than a coffin--in the Monastery of Saint Maurice.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading But, as usual, "the blood of the martyrs was the seed of the Church."
coffinnounUS /ˈkɔːfɪn/
box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
From this reading Meanwhile Henry was preparing for his French campaign; and at Constance the seventeenth General Council of Christendom was just gathering, and John Huss, with the Emperor's worthless safe-conduct in his pocket, was hastening towards his prison--not much larger than a coffin--in the Monastery of Saint Maurice.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Wycliffism increased rapidly among the common people.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading Meanwhile Henry was preparing for his French campaign; and at Constance the seventeenth General Council of Christendom was just gathering, and John Huss, with the Emperor's worthless safe-conduct in his pocket, was hastening towards his prison--not much larger than a coffin--in the Monastery of Saint Maurice.
contradictoryadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪktəri/
of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false
From this reading There were some curious contradictory statutes passed this year.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading A hundred and ten monasteries were suppressed by order of Council, and at the same time another order was issued for the extirpation of heresy.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading There were some curious contradictory statutes passed this year.
Emperor'snounUS /ˈempərərz/
possessive form of “emperor” — the male ruler of an empire
From this reading Meanwhile Henry was preparing for his French campaign; and at Constance the seventeenth General Council of Christendom was just gathering, and John Huss, with the Emperor's worthless safe-conduct in his pocket, was hastening towards his prison--not much larger than a coffin--in the Monastery of Saint Maurice.
extirpationnoun
surgical removal of a body part or tissue
From this reading A hundred and ten monasteries were suppressed by order of Council, and at the same time another order was issued for the extirpation of heresy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A hundred and ten monasteries were suppressed by order of Council, and at the same time another order was issued for the extirpation of heresy.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Meanwhile Henry was preparing for his French campaign; and at Constance the seventeenth General Council of Christendom was just gathering, and John Huss, with the Emperor's worthless safe-conduct in his pocket, was hastening towards his prison--not much larger than a coffin--in the Monastery of Saint Maurice.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Meanwhile Henry was preparing for his French campaign; and at Constance the seventeenth General Council of Christendom was just gathering, and John Huss, with the Emperor's worthless safe-conduct in his pocket, was hastening towards his prison--not much larger than a coffin--in the Monastery of Saint Maurice.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Meanwhile Henry was preparing for his French campaign; and at Constance the seventeenth General Council of Christendom was just gathering, and John Huss, with the Emperor's worthless safe-conduct in his pocket, was hastening towards his prison--not much larger than a coffin--in the Monastery of Saint Maurice.
hasteningverbUS /ˈheɪsənɪŋ/
-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Meanwhile Henry was preparing for his French campaign; and at Constance the seventeenth General Council of Christendom was just gathering, and John Huss, with the Emperor's worthless safe-conduct in his pocket, was hastening towards his prison--not much larger than a coffin--in the Monastery of Saint Maurice.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading Meanwhile Henry was preparing for his French campaign; and at Constance the seventeenth General Council of Christendom was just gathering, and John Huss, with the Emperor's worthless safe-conduct in his pocket, was hastening towards his prison--not much larger than a coffin--in the Monastery of Saint Maurice.
heresynounUS /ˈherəsi/
any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position
From this reading A hundred and ten monasteries were suppressed by order of Council, and at the same time another order was issued for the extirpation of heresy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile Henry was preparing for his French campaign; and at Constance the seventeenth General Council of Christendom was just gathering, and John Huss, with the Emperor's worthless safe-conduct in his pocket, was hastening towards his prison--not much larger than a coffin--in the Monastery of Saint Maurice.
ten 10s
From this reading A hundred and ten monasteries were suppressed by order of Council, and at the same time another order was issued for the extirpation of heresy.
HussnounUS /hʌs/
Czechoslovakian religious reformer who anticipated the Reformation; he questioned the infallibility of the Catholic Church was excommunicated (1409) for attacking the corruption of the clergy; he was burned at the stake (1372-1415)
From this reading Meanwhile Henry was preparing for his French campaign; and at Constance the seventeenth General Council of Christendom was just gathering, and John Huss, with the Emperor's worthless safe-conduct in his pocket, was hastening towards his prison--not much larger than a coffin--in the Monastery of Saint Maurice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Meanwhile Henry was preparing for his French campaign; and at Constance the seventeenth General Council of Christendom was just gathering, and John Huss, with the Emperor's worthless safe-conduct in his pocket, was hastening towards his prison--not much larger than a coffin--in the Monastery of Saint Maurice.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Wycliffism increased rapidly among the common people.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading A hundred and ten monasteries were suppressed by order of Council, and at the same time another order was issued for the extirpation of heresy.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Meanwhile Henry was preparing for his French campaign; and at Constance the seventeenth General Council of Christendom was just gathering, and John Huss, with the Emperor's worthless safe-conduct in his pocket, was hastening towards his prison--not much larger than a coffin--in the Monastery of Saint Maurice.
and nothing more
From this reading Meanwhile Henry was preparing for his French campaign; and at Constance the seventeenth General Council of Christendom was just gathering, and John Huss, with the Emperor's worthless safe-conduct in his pocket, was hastening towards his prison--not much larger than a coffin--in the Monastery of Saint Maurice.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Meanwhile Henry was preparing for his French campaign; and at Constance the seventeenth General Council of Christendom was just gathering, and John Huss, with the Emperor's worthless safe-conduct in his pocket, was hastening towards his prison--not much larger than a coffin--in the Monastery of Saint Maurice.
martyrsnounUS /ˈmɑːrtərz/
plural of “martyr” — one who suffers for the sake of principle
From this reading But, as usual, "the blood of the martyrs was the seed of the Church."
Maurice
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From this reading Meanwhile Henry was preparing for his French campaign; and at Constance the seventeenth General Council of Christendom was just gathering, and John Huss, with the Emperor's worthless safe-conduct in his pocket, was hastening towards his prison--not much larger than a coffin--in the Monastery of Saint Maurice.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile Henry was preparing for his French campaign; and at Constance the seventeenth General Council of Christendom was just gathering, and John Huss, with the Emperor's worthless safe-conduct in his pocket, was hastening towards his prison--not much larger than a coffin--in the Monastery of Saint Maurice.
monasteriesnounUS /ˈmɑːnəsteriz/
plural of “monastery” — the residence of a religious community
From this reading A hundred and ten monasteries were suppressed by order of Council, and at the same time another order was issued for the extirpation of heresy.
MonasterynounUS /ˈmɑːnəsteri/
the residence of a religious community
From this reading Meanwhile Henry was preparing for his French campaign; and at Constance the seventeenth General Council of Christendom was just gathering, and John Huss, with the Emperor's worthless safe-conduct in his pocket, was hastening towards his prison--not much larger than a coffin--in the Monastery of Saint Maurice.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Meanwhile Henry was preparing for his French campaign; and at Constance the seventeenth General Council of Christendom was just gathering, and John Huss, with the Emperor's worthless safe-conduct in his pocket, was hastening towards his prison--not much larger than a coffin--in the Monastery of Saint Maurice.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Meanwhile Henry was preparing for his French campaign; and at Constance the seventeenth General Council of Christendom was just gathering, and John Huss, with the Emperor's worthless safe-conduct in his pocket, was hastening towards his prison--not much larger than a coffin--in the Monastery of Saint Maurice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A hundred and ten monasteries were suppressed by order of Council, and at the same time another order was issued for the extirpation of heresy.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading A hundred and ten monasteries were suppressed by order of Council, and at the same time another order was issued for the extirpation of heresy.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading There were some curious contradictory statutes passed this year.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Wycliffism increased rapidly among the common people.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Meanwhile Henry was preparing for his French campaign; and at Constance the seventeenth General Council of Christendom was just gathering, and John Huss, with the Emperor's worthless safe-conduct in his pocket, was hastening towards his prison--not much larger than a coffin--in the Monastery of Saint Maurice.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Meanwhile Henry was preparing for his French campaign; and at Constance the seventeenth General Council of Christendom was just gathering, and John Huss, with the Emperor's worthless safe-conduct in his pocket, was hastening towards his prison--not much larger than a coffin--in the Monastery of Saint Maurice.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Meanwhile Henry was preparing for his French campaign; and at Constance the seventeenth General Council of Christendom was just gathering, and John Huss, with the Emperor's worthless safe-conduct in his pocket, was hastening towards his prison--not much larger than a coffin--in the Monastery of Saint Maurice.
with speed
From this reading Wycliffism increased rapidly among the common people.
safe-conductnoun
a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war
From this reading Meanwhile Henry was preparing for his French campaign; and at Constance the seventeenth General Council of Christendom was just gathering, and John Huss, with the Emperor's worthless safe-conduct in his pocket, was hastening towards his prison--not much larger than a coffin--in the Monastery of Saint Maurice.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading Meanwhile Henry was preparing for his French campaign; and at Constance the seventeenth General Council of Christendom was just gathering, and John Huss, with the Emperor's worthless safe-conduct in his pocket, was hastening towards his prison--not much larger than a coffin--in the Monastery of Saint Maurice.
Identical; not different.
From this reading A hundred and ten monasteries were suppressed by order of Council, and at the same time another order was issued for the extirpation of heresy.
seednounUS /siːd/
a small hard fruit
From this reading But, as usual, "the blood of the martyrs was the seed of the Church."
seventeenthadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the sixteenth in position
From this reading Meanwhile Henry was preparing for his French campaign; and at Constance the seventeenth General Council of Christendom was just gathering, and John Huss, with the Emperor's worthless safe-conduct in his pocket, was hastening towards his prison--not much larger than a coffin--in the Monastery of Saint Maurice.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There were some curious contradictory statutes passed this year.
statutesnounUS /ˈstætʃuːts/
plural of “statute” — an act passed by a legislative body
From this reading There were some curious contradictory statutes passed this year.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading A hundred and ten monasteries were suppressed by order of Council, and at the same time another order was issued for the extirpation of heresy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading A hundred and ten monasteries were suppressed by order of Council, and at the same time another order was issued for the extirpation of heresy.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Meanwhile Henry was preparing for his French campaign; and at Constance the seventeenth General Council of Christendom was just gathering, and John Huss, with the Emperor's worthless safe-conduct in his pocket, was hastening towards his prison--not much larger than a coffin--in the Monastery of Saint Maurice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A hundred and ten monasteries were suppressed by order of Council, and at the same time another order was issued for the extirpation of heresy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were some curious contradictory statutes passed this year.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There were some curious contradictory statutes passed this year.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A hundred and ten monasteries were suppressed by order of Council, and at the same time another order was issued for the extirpation of heresy.
in the direction of
From this reading Meanwhile Henry was preparing for his French campaign; and at Constance the seventeenth General Council of Christendom was just gathering, and John Huss, with the Emperor's worthless safe-conduct in his pocket, was hastening towards his prison--not much larger than a coffin--in the Monastery of Saint Maurice.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading But, as usual, "the blood of the martyrs was the seed of the Church."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A hundred and ten monasteries were suppressed by order of Council, and at the same time another order was issued for the extirpation of heresy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were some curious contradictory statutes passed this year.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Meanwhile Henry was preparing for his French campaign; and at Constance the seventeenth General Council of Christendom was just gathering, and John Huss, with the Emperor's worthless safe-conduct in his pocket, was hastening towards his prison--not much larger than a coffin--in the Monastery of Saint Maurice.
worthlessadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrθləs/
lacking in usefulness or value
From this reading Meanwhile Henry was preparing for his French campaign; and at Constance the seventeenth General Council of Christendom was just gathering, and John Huss, with the Emperor's worthless safe-conduct in his pocket, was hastening towards his prison--not much larger than a coffin--in the Monastery of Saint Maurice.
Wycliffism
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wycliffism increased rapidly among the common people.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading There were some curious contradictory statutes passed this year.
