1597
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From this reading Now, in 1597, the Queen had grown too world-weary to care much for such pastimes, and rarely had any London entertainment at Court, save a concert by her choir boys from St. Paul's--for these lads with their ofttimes beautiful faces, and their fine voices, she loved and indulged in many ways.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now, in 1597, the Queen had grown too world-weary to care much for such pastimes, and rarely had any London entertainment at Court, save a concert by her choir boys from St. Paul's--for these lads with their ofttimes beautiful faces, and their fine voices, she loved and indulged in many ways.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Lingering about it was a passing sweet odour, for the silken cushions were stuffed with fragrant grasses from the West Indies, and the hand-railings and footstools were of carven sandalwood.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading At first Debora felt strangely alone after Darby left her in the little compartment above the stage at Blackfriars.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading At first Debora felt strangely alone after Darby left her in the little compartment above the stage at Blackfriars.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading At first Debora felt strangely alone after Darby left her in the little compartment above the stage at Blackfriars.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now, in 1597, the Queen had grown too world-weary to care much for such pastimes, and rarely had any London entertainment at Court, save a concert by her choir boys from St. Paul's--for these lads with their ofttimes beautiful faces, and their fine voices, she loved and indulged in many ways.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Now, in 1597, the Queen had grown too world-weary to care much for such pastimes, and rarely had any London entertainment at Court, save a concert by her choir boys from St. Paul's--for these lads with their ofttimes beautiful faces, and their fine voices, she loved and indulged in many ways.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now, in 1597, the Queen had grown too world-weary to care much for such pastimes, and rarely had any London entertainment at Court, save a concert by her choir boys from St. Paul's--for these lads with their ofttimes beautiful faces, and their fine voices, she loved and indulged in many ways.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading IV Thus it fell that each morning for one heavenly week Debora Thornbury found herself safely hidden away in what was called by courtesy "The Royal Box."
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Now, in 1597, the Queen had grown too world-weary to care much for such pastimes, and rarely had any London entertainment at Court, save a concert by her choir boys from St. Paul's--for these lads with their ofttimes beautiful faces, and their fine voices, she loved and indulged in many ways.
Blackfriars
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From this reading At first Debora felt strangely alone after Darby left her in the little compartment above the stage at Blackfriars.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading IV Thus it fell that each morning for one heavenly week Debora Thornbury found herself safely hidden away in what was called by courtesy "The Royal Box."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Now, in 1597, the Queen had grown too world-weary to care much for such pastimes, and rarely had any London entertainment at Court, save a concert by her choir boys from St. Paul's--for these lads with their ofttimes beautiful faces, and their fine voices, she loved and indulged in many ways.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In truth her Majesty had never honoured it, but commanded the players to journey down to Greenwich when it was her whim to see their performances.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IV Thus it fell that each morning for one heavenly week Debora Thornbury found herself safely hidden away in what was called by courtesy "The Royal Box."
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading IV Thus it fell that each morning for one heavenly week Debora Thornbury found herself safely hidden away in what was called by courtesy "The Royal Box."
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Now, in 1597, the Queen had grown too world-weary to care much for such pastimes, and rarely had any London entertainment at Court, save a concert by her choir boys from St. Paul's--for these lads with their ofttimes beautiful faces, and their fine voices, she loved and indulged in many ways.
carvenadjective
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading Lingering about it was a passing sweet odour, for the silken cushions were stuffed with fragrant grasses from the West Indies, and the hand-railings and footstools were of carven sandalwood.
choirnounUS /ˈkwaɪər/
a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony
From this reading Now, in 1597, the Queen had grown too world-weary to care much for such pastimes, and rarely had any London entertainment at Court, save a concert by her choir boys from St. Paul's--for these lads with their ofttimes beautiful faces, and their fine voices, she loved and indulged in many ways.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading In truth her Majesty had never honoured it, but commanded the players to journey down to Greenwich when it was her whim to see their performances.
compartmentnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading At first Debora felt strangely alone after Darby left her in the little compartment above the stage at Blackfriars.
concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading Now, in 1597, the Queen had grown too world-weary to care much for such pastimes, and rarely had any London entertainment at Court, save a concert by her choir boys from St. Paul's--for these lads with their ofttimes beautiful faces, and their fine voices, she loved and indulged in many ways.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Now, in 1597, the Queen had grown too world-weary to care much for such pastimes, and rarely had any London entertainment at Court, save a concert by her choir boys from St. Paul's--for these lads with their ofttimes beautiful faces, and their fine voices, she loved and indulged in many ways.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading IV Thus it fell that each morning for one heavenly week Debora Thornbury found herself safely hidden away in what was called by courtesy "The Royal Box."
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading Lingering about it was a passing sweet odour, for the silken cushions were stuffed with fragrant grasses from the West Indies, and the hand-railings and footstools were of carven sandalwood.
Darby
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From this reading At first Debora felt strangely alone after Darby left her in the little compartment above the stage at Blackfriars.
Debora
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From this reading IV Thus it fell that each morning for one heavenly week Debora Thornbury found herself safely hidden away in what was called by courtesy "The Royal Box."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In truth her Majesty had never honoured it, but commanded the players to journey down to Greenwich when it was her whim to see their performances.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading IV Thus it fell that each morning for one heavenly week Debora Thornbury found herself safely hidden away in what was called by courtesy "The Royal Box."
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Now, in 1597, the Queen had grown too world-weary to care much for such pastimes, and rarely had any London entertainment at Court, save a concert by her choir boys from St. Paul's--for these lads with their ofttimes beautiful faces, and their fine voices, she loved and indulged in many ways.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Now, in 1597, the Queen had grown too world-weary to care much for such pastimes, and rarely had any London entertainment at Court, save a concert by her choir boys from St. Paul's--for these lads with their ofttimes beautiful faces, and their fine voices, she loved and indulged in many ways.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading IV Thus it fell that each morning for one heavenly week Debora Thornbury found herself safely hidden away in what was called by courtesy "The Royal Box."
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading At first Debora felt strangely alone after Darby left her in the little compartment above the stage at Blackfriars.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Now, in 1597, the Queen had grown too world-weary to care much for such pastimes, and rarely had any London entertainment at Court, save a concert by her choir boys from St. Paul's--for these lads with their ofttimes beautiful faces, and their fine voices, she loved and indulged in many ways.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first Debora felt strangely alone after Darby left her in the little compartment above the stage at Blackfriars.
footstools
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From this reading Lingering about it was a passing sweet odour, for the silken cushions were stuffed with fragrant grasses from the West Indies, and the hand-railings and footstools were of carven sandalwood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IV Thus it fell that each morning for one heavenly week Debora Thornbury found herself safely hidden away in what was called by courtesy "The Royal Box."
set up or found
From this reading IV Thus it fell that each morning for one heavenly week Debora Thornbury found herself safely hidden away in what was called by courtesy "The Royal Box."
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading Lingering about it was a passing sweet odour, for the silken cushions were stuffed with fragrant grasses from the West Indies, and the hand-railings and footstools were of carven sandalwood.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now, in 1597, the Queen had grown too world-weary to care much for such pastimes, and rarely had any London entertainment at Court, save a concert by her choir boys from St. Paul's--for these lads with their ofttimes beautiful faces, and their fine voices, she loved and indulged in many ways.
grassesnounUS /ˈɡræsəz/
plural of “grass” — narrow-leaved green herbage: grown as lawns; used as pasture for grazing animals; cut and dried as hay
From this reading Lingering about it was a passing sweet odour, for the silken cushions were stuffed with fragrant grasses from the West Indies, and the hand-railings and footstools were of carven sandalwood.
GreenwichnounUS /ˈɡrenɪtʃ/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; zero degrees of longitude runs through Greenwich; time is measured relative to Greenwich Mean Time
From this reading In truth her Majesty had never honoured it, but commanded the players to journey down to Greenwich when it was her whim to see their performances.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Now, in 1597, the Queen had grown too world-weary to care much for such pastimes, and rarely had any London entertainment at Court, save a concert by her choir boys from St. Paul's--for these lads with their ofttimes beautiful faces, and their fine voices, she loved and indulged in many ways.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In truth her Majesty had never honoured it, but commanded the players to journey down to Greenwich when it was her whim to see their performances.
hand-railings
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From this reading Lingering about it was a passing sweet odour, for the silken cushions were stuffed with fragrant grasses from the West Indies, and the hand-railings and footstools were of carven sandalwood.
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading IV Thus it fell that each morning for one heavenly week Debora Thornbury found herself safely hidden away in what was called by courtesy "The Royal Box."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In truth her Majesty had never honoured it, but commanded the players to journey down to Greenwich when it was her whim to see their performances.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading IV Thus it fell that each morning for one heavenly week Debora Thornbury found herself safely hidden away in what was called by courtesy "The Royal Box."
not accessible to view
From this reading IV Thus it fell that each morning for one heavenly week Debora Thornbury found herself safely hidden away in what was called by courtesy "The Royal Box."
honouredverbUS /ˈɑːnərd/
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading In truth her Majesty had never honoured it, but commanded the players to journey down to Greenwich when it was her whim to see their performances.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IV Thus it fell that each morning for one heavenly week Debora Thornbury found herself safely hidden away in what was called by courtesy "The Royal Box."
IndiesnounUS /ˈɪndiz/
plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
From this reading Lingering about it was a passing sweet odour, for the silken cushions were stuffed with fragrant grasses from the West Indies, and the hand-railings and footstools were of carven sandalwood.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading Now, in 1597, the Queen had grown too world-weary to care much for such pastimes, and rarely had any London entertainment at Court, save a concert by her choir boys from St. Paul's--for these lads with their ofttimes beautiful faces, and their fine voices, she loved and indulged in many ways.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IV Thus it fell that each morning for one heavenly week Debora Thornbury found herself safely hidden away in what was called by courtesy "The Royal Box."
IVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading IV Thus it fell that each morning for one heavenly week Debora Thornbury found herself safely hidden away in what was called by courtesy "The Royal Box."
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading In truth her Majesty had never honoured it, but commanded the players to journey down to Greenwich when it was her whim to see their performances.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading Now, in 1597, the Queen had grown too world-weary to care much for such pastimes, and rarely had any London entertainment at Court, save a concert by her choir boys from St. Paul's--for these lads with their ofttimes beautiful faces, and their fine voices, she loved and indulged in many ways.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading At first Debora felt strangely alone after Darby left her in the little compartment above the stage at Blackfriars.
LingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading Lingering about it was a passing sweet odour, for the silken cushions were stuffed with fragrant grasses from the West Indies, and the hand-railings and footstools were of carven sandalwood.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At first Debora felt strangely alone after Darby left her in the little compartment above the stage at Blackfriars.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Now, in 1597, the Queen had grown too world-weary to care much for such pastimes, and rarely had any London entertainment at Court, save a concert by her choir boys from St. Paul's--for these lads with their ofttimes beautiful faces, and their fine voices, she loved and indulged in many ways.
held dear
From this reading Now, in 1597, the Queen had grown too world-weary to care much for such pastimes, and rarely had any London entertainment at Court, save a concert by her choir boys from St. Paul's--for these lads with their ofttimes beautiful faces, and their fine voices, she loved and indulged in many ways.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading In truth her Majesty had never honoured it, but commanded the players to journey down to Greenwich when it was her whim to see their performances.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Now, in 1597, the Queen had grown too world-weary to care much for such pastimes, and rarely had any London entertainment at Court, save a concert by her choir boys from St. Paul's--for these lads with their ofttimes beautiful faces, and their fine voices, she loved and indulged in many ways.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading IV Thus it fell that each morning for one heavenly week Debora Thornbury found herself safely hidden away in what was called by courtesy "The Royal Box."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Now, in 1597, the Queen had grown too world-weary to care much for such pastimes, and rarely had any London entertainment at Court, save a concert by her choir boys from St. Paul's--for these lads with their ofttimes beautiful faces, and their fine voices, she loved and indulged in many ways.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In truth her Majesty had never honoured it, but commanded the players to journey down to Greenwich when it was her whim to see their performances.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, in 1597, the Queen had grown too world-weary to care much for such pastimes, and rarely had any London entertainment at Court, save a concert by her choir boys from St. Paul's--for these lads with their ofttimes beautiful faces, and their fine voices, she loved and indulged in many ways.
odournounUS /ˈoʊdər/
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading Lingering about it was a passing sweet odour, for the silken cushions were stuffed with fragrant grasses from the West Indies, and the hand-railings and footstools were of carven sandalwood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lingering about it was a passing sweet odour, for the silken cushions were stuffed with fragrant grasses from the West Indies, and the hand-railings and footstools were of carven sandalwood.
ofttimesadverb
many times at short intervals
From this reading Now, in 1597, the Queen had grown too world-weary to care much for such pastimes, and rarely had any London entertainment at Court, save a concert by her choir boys from St. Paul's--for these lads with their ofttimes beautiful faces, and their fine voices, she loved and indulged in many ways.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading IV Thus it fell that each morning for one heavenly week Debora Thornbury found herself safely hidden away in what was called by courtesy "The Royal Box."
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Lingering about it was a passing sweet odour, for the silken cushions were stuffed with fragrant grasses from the West Indies, and the hand-railings and footstools were of carven sandalwood.
pastimesnounUS /ˈpæstaɪmz/
plural of “pastime” — a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading Now, in 1597, the Queen had grown too world-weary to care much for such pastimes, and rarely had any London entertainment at Court, save a concert by her choir boys from St. Paul's--for these lads with their ofttimes beautiful faces, and their fine voices, she loved and indulged in many ways.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Now, in 1597, the Queen had grown too world-weary to care much for such pastimes, and rarely had any London entertainment at Court, save a concert by her choir boys from St. Paul's--for these lads with their ofttimes beautiful faces, and their fine voices, she loved and indulged in many ways.
performancesnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmənsəz/
plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading In truth her Majesty had never honoured it, but commanded the players to journey down to Greenwich when it was her whim to see their performances.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading In truth her Majesty had never honoured it, but commanded the players to journey down to Greenwich when it was her whim to see their performances.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Now, in 1597, the Queen had grown too world-weary to care much for such pastimes, and rarely had any London entertainment at Court, save a concert by her choir boys from St. Paul's--for these lads with their ofttimes beautiful faces, and their fine voices, she loved and indulged in many ways.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading Now, in 1597, the Queen had grown too world-weary to care much for such pastimes, and rarely had any London entertainment at Court, save a concert by her choir boys from St. Paul's--for these lads with their ofttimes beautiful faces, and their fine voices, she loved and indulged in many ways.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading IV Thus it fell that each morning for one heavenly week Debora Thornbury found herself safely hidden away in what was called by courtesy "The Royal Box."
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading IV Thus it fell that each morning for one heavenly week Debora Thornbury found herself safely hidden away in what was called by courtesy "The Royal Box."
sandalwoodnoun
close-grained fragrant yellowish heartwood of the true sandalwood; has insect repelling properties and is used for carving and cabinetwork
From this reading Lingering about it was a passing sweet odour, for the silken cushions were stuffed with fragrant grasses from the West Indies, and the hand-railings and footstools were of carven sandalwood.
except for; apart from
From this reading Now, in 1597, the Queen had grown too world-weary to care much for such pastimes, and rarely had any London entertainment at Court, save a concert by her choir boys from St. Paul's--for these lads with their ofttimes beautiful faces, and their fine voices, she loved and indulged in many ways.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In truth her Majesty had never honoured it, but commanded the players to journey down to Greenwich when it was her whim to see their performances.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now, in 1597, the Queen had grown too world-weary to care much for such pastimes, and rarely had any London entertainment at Court, save a concert by her choir boys from St. Paul's--for these lads with their ofttimes beautiful faces, and their fine voices, she loved and indulged in many ways.
silkenadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlkən/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading Lingering about it was a passing sweet odour, for the silken cushions were stuffed with fragrant grasses from the West Indies, and the hand-railings and footstools were of carven sandalwood.
St
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From this reading Now, in 1597, the Queen had grown too world-weary to care much for such pastimes, and rarely had any London entertainment at Court, save a concert by her choir boys from St. Paul's--for these lads with their ofttimes beautiful faces, and their fine voices, she loved and indulged in many ways.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading At first Debora felt strangely alone after Darby left her in the little compartment above the stage at Blackfriars.
in a strange manner
From this reading At first Debora felt strangely alone after Darby left her in the little compartment above the stage at Blackfriars.
stuffedadjectiveUS /stʌft/
filled with something
From this reading Lingering about it was a passing sweet odour, for the silken cushions were stuffed with fragrant grasses from the West Indies, and the hand-railings and footstools were of carven sandalwood.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Now, in 1597, the Queen had grown too world-weary to care much for such pastimes, and rarely had any London entertainment at Court, save a concert by her choir boys from St. Paul's--for these lads with their ofttimes beautiful faces, and their fine voices, she loved and indulged in many ways.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Lingering about it was a passing sweet odour, for the silken cushions were stuffed with fragrant grasses from the West Indies, and the hand-railings and footstools were of carven sandalwood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IV Thus it fell that each morning for one heavenly week Debora Thornbury found herself safely hidden away in what was called by courtesy "The Royal Box."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IV Thus it fell that each morning for one heavenly week Debora Thornbury found herself safely hidden away in what was called by courtesy "The Royal Box."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In truth her Majesty had never honoured it, but commanded the players to journey down to Greenwich when it was her whim to see their performances.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Now, in 1597, the Queen had grown too world-weary to care much for such pastimes, and rarely had any London entertainment at Court, save a concert by her choir boys from St. Paul's--for these lads with their ofttimes beautiful faces, and their fine voices, she loved and indulged in many ways.
Thornbury
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From this reading IV Thus it fell that each morning for one heavenly week Debora Thornbury found herself safely hidden away in what was called by courtesy "The Royal Box."
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading IV Thus it fell that each morning for one heavenly week Debora Thornbury found herself safely hidden away in what was called by courtesy "The Royal Box."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In truth her Majesty had never honoured it, but commanded the players to journey down to Greenwich when it was her whim to see their performances.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Now, in 1597, the Queen had grown too world-weary to care much for such pastimes, and rarely had any London entertainment at Court, save a concert by her choir boys from St. Paul's--for these lads with their ofttimes beautiful faces, and their fine voices, she loved and indulged in many ways.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading In truth her Majesty had never honoured it, but commanded the players to journey down to Greenwich when it was her whim to see their performances.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Now, in 1597, the Queen had grown too world-weary to care much for such pastimes, and rarely had any London entertainment at Court, save a concert by her choir boys from St. Paul's--for these lads with their ofttimes beautiful faces, and their fine voices, she loved and indulged in many ways.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IV Thus it fell that each morning for one heavenly week Debora Thornbury found herself safely hidden away in what was called by courtesy "The Royal Box."
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Now, in 1597, the Queen had grown too world-weary to care much for such pastimes, and rarely had any London entertainment at Court, save a concert by her choir boys from St. Paul's--for these lads with their ofttimes beautiful faces, and their fine voices, she loved and indulged in many ways.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading IV Thus it fell that each morning for one heavenly week Debora Thornbury found herself safely hidden away in what was called by courtesy "The Royal Box."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lingering about it was a passing sweet odour, for the silken cushions were stuffed with fragrant grasses from the West Indies, and the hand-railings and footstools were of carven sandalwood.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Lingering about it was a passing sweet odour, for the silken cushions were stuffed with fragrant grasses from the West Indies, and the hand-railings and footstools were of carven sandalwood.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading IV Thus it fell that each morning for one heavenly week Debora Thornbury found herself safely hidden away in what was called by courtesy "The Royal Box."
at the time that
From this reading In truth her Majesty had never honoured it, but commanded the players to journey down to Greenwich when it was her whim to see their performances.
whimnounUS /wɪm/
a sudden desire
From this reading In truth her Majesty had never honoured it, but commanded the players to journey down to Greenwich when it was her whim to see their performances.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now, in 1597, the Queen had grown too world-weary to care much for such pastimes, and rarely had any London entertainment at Court, save a concert by her choir boys from St. Paul's--for these lads with their ofttimes beautiful faces, and their fine voices, she loved and indulged in many ways.
world-wearyadjective
tired of the world
From this reading Now, in 1597, the Queen had grown too world-weary to care much for such pastimes, and rarely had any London entertainment at Court, save a concert by her choir boys from St. Paul's--for these lads with their ofttimes beautiful faces, and their fine voices, she loved and indulged in many ways.
