The Letters of Abelard and Heloise Glossary

The Letters of Abelard and Heloise Glossary

Renew

To make new again or, to resume something after inactivity

Assured

To be sure or confident

Vehemently

To say or do something with a lot of passion

Consolation

The comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment

Mingle

To mix or cause to mix with other things i.e. mixing with people at a party

Concubine

A mistress who lives with a man and his family but has lower status

Precede

When something comes before another

Prescribe

To write out instructions that should be followed

Austere

When someone is stern or serious in their manner or attitude

Zeal

To do something with lots of enthusiasm

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