Gertrude the Great

On the Pelican

Latin Etymology
Post sumptam communionem, dum ad intima se recollegisset, exhibuit se illi Dominus in specie pellicani,sicut depingi solet rostro transfodiens cor suum. Quod cum illa admirans diceret: "Quid mihi, Domine mi, per hanc similitudinem niteris persuadere?"

communion
intimate
dominant
admire
persuade

Using the English vocabulary above, derived from the bolded Latin words in the passage, fill in the blanks in the following English sentences.  Use the meaning of the Latin words to help determine the English definitions.

1. Becoming irritated, he retired from the party in search of more quarters.

2. I your ability to put those around you at ease.

3. She wanted a dog with a less personality, so that it would be more likely to get along with her other pets.

4. Every Sunday we take in memory of the Last Supper.

5. Do not attempt to me when I am so unwilling from the start.

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