Abelard
['æbə,la:d]
Definition
(noun.) French philosopher and theologian; lover of Heloise (1079-1142).
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Examples
- The historian says: Ruffians, hired by Fulbert, fell upon Abelard by night, and inflicted upon him a terrible and nameless mutilation. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- Abelard denied the marriage! Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- Just at this time, Pierre Abelard, who had already made himself widely famous as a rhetorician, came to found a school of rhetoric in Paris. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- For twelve years she never heard of Abelard --never even heard his name mentioned. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- He asked Abelard to teach her. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- Abelard returned secretly and carried Heloise away to Palais, in Brittany, his native country. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- She rapidly advanced in esteem, in good report, and in usefulness, and Abelard as rapidly lost ground. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- Abelard was glad enough of the opportunity. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- STORY OF ABELARD AND HELOISE Heloise was born seven hundred and sixty-six years ago. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- Abelard, a man of splendid talents, and ranking as the first debater of his time, became timid, irresolute, and distrustful of his powers. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- He drove Abelard from his house. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- Yet who really knows the story of Abelard and Heloise? Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- Such is the story of Abelard and Heloise. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
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