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    Abbey

    US /ˈæbi/

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    UK /'æbɪ/

    B1
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Religious building in a Christian community
    The man prayed several times a day while he lived in the abbey
    prop. n.Proper NounPerson's name
    The last name 'Abbey' is an old name
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A church associated with a monastery or convent.
    Westminster Abbey is a famous landmark in London.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The buildings of a monastery or convent.
    The abbey was built in the 12th century.

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    Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018

    44:53Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018
    • may I ask the Prime Minister to put in a very good word for Battle abbey in East Sussex,

      may I ask the Prime Minister to put in a very good word for Battle abbey in East Sussex,

    • Given that visitors to London who wish to see two sides chucking things at each other are already very well catered for by the gallery in this chamber, can I ask the Prime Minister to put in a very good word for Battle Abbey in East Sussex, where viewers can not only see the tapestry but look through the window and see the rolling East Sussex countryside, where sadly the Normans gave the Saxons six of the best?

      Given that visitors to London who wish to see two sides chucking things at each other are already very well catered for by the gallery in this chamber, can I ask the Prime Minister to put in a very good word for Battle Abbey in East Sussex, where viewers can not only see the tapestry but look through the window and see the rolling East Sussex countryside, where sadly the Normans gave the Saxons six of the best?

    B1

    A Medieval Abbey Trapped by Tides and Time

    01:15A Medieval Abbey Trapped by Tides and Time
    • In between two powerful tides from Normandy and Brittany stands the Gothic-styled Benedictine Abbey, named after and dedicated to the archangel Saint Michael.

      In between two powerful tides from Normandy and Brittany stands the Gothic-styled Benedictine Abbey, named after and dedicated to the archangel Saint Michael.

    • stands the gothic-styled Benedictine Abbey named after

      stands the gothic-styled Benedictine Abbey named after

    B2

    5 Great Photo Spots in London

    03:455 Great Photo Spots in London
    • You kinda have to come around Westminster Abbey and come along aside,

      You kinda have to come around Westminster Abbey and come along aside,

    • You kind of have to come around Westminster Abbey and come along this side,

      You kind of have to come around Westminster Abbey and come along this side,

    A2

    History of Christmas: Our Experts Answer Your Questions

    16:38History of Christmas: Our Experts Answer Your Questions
    • It is certain that Saint Augustine and his companions, who arrive on the Kentish coast in 597, settle at what becomes Saint Augustine's Abbey on the outskirts of Canterbury, a great English heritage site, deeply, deeply historical site, would have brought that tradition with them.

      It is certain that Saint Augustine and his companions, who arrive on the Kentish coast in 597, settle at what becomes Saint Augustine's Abbey on the outskirts of Canterbury, a great English heritage site, deeply, deeply historical site, would have brought that tradition with them.

    • It is certain that St Augustine and his companions who arrive on the Kentish coast in 597 settle at what becomes St Augustine's Abbey on the outskirts of Canterbury, a great British heritage site, deeply, deeply historical site, would have brought that tradition with them.

      It is certain that St Augustine and his companions who arrive on the Kentish coast in 597 settle at what becomes St Augustine's Abbey on the outskirts of Canterbury, a great British heritage site, deeply, deeply historical site, would have brought that tradition with them.

    B1

    Northanger Abbey 2007 FULL MOVIE ENGSUB

    32:29Northanger Abbey 2007   FULL MOVIE ENGSUB
    • of Northanger Abbey.

      of Northanger Abbey.

    • Northanger Abbey?.

      Northanger Abbey?.

    A2

    Scotland's Islands and Highlands

    26:12Scotland's Islands and Highlands
    • It's famous for its abbey, the birthplace of Christianity in Scotland.

      It's famous for its abbey, the birthplace of Christianity in Scotland.

    • The abbey was the burial place for chiefs and kings.

      The abbey was the burial place for chiefs and kings.

    B1

    Vienna and the Danube

    24:58Vienna and the Danube
    • And we'll visit a world-class opera house and catch a little klimp before touring the Danube countryside with its striking Melk Abbey.

      And we'll visit a world-class opera house and catch a little klimp before touring the Danube countryside with its striking Melk Abbey.

    • Abbey.

      Abbey.

    B2

    Million and More Appeal

    02:34Million and More Appeal
    • And with your help we can carry on that work and bring more stories to light. 700 years ago medieval craftsmen hand-painted thousands of pieces of glass which came together to form the windows of the chapter house at Weaver Abbey.

      And with your help we can carry on that work and bring more stories to light. 700 years ago medieval craftsmen hand-painted thousands of pieces of glass which came together to form the windows of the chapter house at Weaver Abbey.

    • When Henry VIII closed the abbey the windows were stripped, the glass was left on the ground to be buried for 400 years.

      When Henry VIII closed the abbey the windows were stripped, the glass was left on the ground to be buried for 400 years.

    B1

    マコーレー・カルキンが最も検索された質問に答える | Autocomplete Interview | WIRED Japan

    13:30マコーレー・カルキンが最も検索された質問に答える | Autocomplete Interview | WIRED Japan
    • He's buried at Westminster Abbey.

      He's buried at Westminster Abbey.

    • He's buried at Westminster, uh, Abbey.

      He's buried at Westminster, uh, Abbey.

    B1

    Meet the heiress: Daisy Leiter (with Lucy Worsley)

    16:07Meet the heiress: Daisy Leiter (with Lucy Worsley)
    • You know, like in Downton Abbey, he brings a title, she brings a fortune.

      You know, like in Downton Abbey, he brings a title, she brings a fortune.

    • You know, like in Downton Abbey—he brings a title, she brings a fortune.

      You know, like in Downton Abbey—he brings a title, she brings a fortune.

    B1