Chapter XXV

higher than, or over, something

From this reading I was sitting on the wide window-seat of her bedroom, propped up with pillows, when she came and stood beside me, saying gently-- 'Margery, you remember when we were at Sion House that I used to read to you out of my Plato, that we were to hold to the road that leads above and justice with prudence always pursue?'

in addition

From this reading Lady Jane was to be beheaded, as was also her father the Duke of Suffolk.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading I was sitting on the wide window-seat of her bedroom, propped up with pillows, when she came and stood beside me, saying gently-- 'Margery, you remember when we were at Sion House that I used to read to you out of my Plato, that we were to hold to the road that leads above and justice with prudence always pursue?'

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading I was sitting on the wide window-seat of her bedroom, propped up with pillows, when she came and stood beside me, saying gently-- 'Margery, you remember when we were at Sion House that I used to read to you out of my Plato, that we were to hold to the road that leads above and justice with prudence always pursue?'

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I was sitting on the wide window-seat of her bedroom, propped up with pillows, when she came and stood beside me, saying gently-- 'Margery, you remember when we were at Sion House that I used to read to you out of my Plato, that we were to hold to the road that leads above and justice with prudence always pursue?'

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Lady Jane was to be beheaded, as was also her father the Duke of Suffolk.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading I was sitting on the wide window-seat of her bedroom, propped up with pillows, when she came and stood beside me, saying gently-- 'Margery, you remember when we were at Sion House that I used to read to you out of my Plato, that we were to hold to the road that leads above and justice with prudence always pursue?'

having had the head cut off

From this reading Lady Jane was to be beheaded, as was also her father the Duke of Suffolk.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

next to; at the side of

From this reading I was sitting on the wide window-seat of her bedroom, propped up with pillows, when she came and stood beside me, saying gently-- 'Margery, you remember when we were at Sion House that I used to read to you out of my Plato, that we were to hold to the road that leads above and justice with prudence always pursue?'

lacking funds

From this reading My dear lady broke the sad news to me herself, as soon as I was well enough to hear it.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I was sitting on the wide window-seat of her bedroom, propped up with pillows, when she came and stood beside me, saying gently-- 'Margery, you remember when we were at Sion House that I used to read to you out of my Plato, that we were to hold to the road that leads above and justice with prudence always pursue?'

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

dearly loved

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading Lady Jane was to be beheaded, as was also her father the Duke of Suffolk.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading My dear lady broke the sad news to me herself, as soon as I was well enough to hear it.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Lady Jane was to be beheaded, as was also her father the Duke of Suffolk.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

in a gradual manner

From this reading I was sitting on the wide window-seat of her bedroom, propped up with pillows, when she came and stood beside me, saying gently-- 'Margery, you remember when we were at Sion House that I used to read to you out of my Plato, that we were to hold to the road that leads above and justice with prudence always pursue?'

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading My dear lady broke the sad news to me herself, as soon as I was well enough to hear it.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading My dear lady broke the sad news to me herself, as soon as I was well enough to hear it.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading I was sitting on the wide window-seat of her bedroom, propped up with pillows, when she came and stood beside me, saying gently-- 'Margery, you remember when we were at Sion House that I used to read to you out of my Plato, that we were to hold to the road that leads above and justice with prudence always pursue?'

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading I was sitting on the wide window-seat of her bedroom, propped up with pillows, when she came and stood beside me, saying gently-- 'Margery, you remember when we were at Sion House that I used to read to you out of my Plato, that we were to hold to the road that leads above and justice with prudence always pursue?'

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading My dear lady broke the sad news to me herself, as soon as I was well enough to hear it.

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From this reading Lady Jane was to be beheaded, as was also her father the Duke of Suffolk.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading I was sitting on the wide window-seat of her bedroom, propped up with pillows, when she came and stood beside me, saying gently-- 'Margery, you remember when we were at Sion House that I used to read to you out of my Plato, that we were to hold to the road that leads above and justice with prudence always pursue?'

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race

From this reading I was sitting on the wide window-seat of her bedroom, propped up with pillows, when she came and stood beside me, saying gently-- 'Margery, you remember when we were at Sion House that I used to read to you out of my Plato, that we were to hold to the road that leads above and justice with prudence always pursue?'

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I was sitting on the wide window-seat of her bedroom, propped up with pillows, when she came and stood beside me, saying gently-- 'Margery, you remember when we were at Sion House that I used to read to you out of my Plato, that we were to hold to the road that leads above and justice with prudence always pursue?'

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading My dear lady broke the sad news to me herself, as soon as I was well enough to hear it.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

information about recent and important events

From this reading My dear lady broke the sad news to me herself, as soon as I was well enough to hear it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I was sitting on the wide window-seat of her bedroom, propped up with pillows, when she came and stood beside me, saying gently-- 'Margery, you remember when we were at Sion House that I used to read to you out of my Plato, that we were to hold to the road that leads above and justice with prudence always pursue?'

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I was sitting on the wide window-seat of her bedroom, propped up with pillows, when she came and stood beside me, saying gently-- 'Margery, you remember when we were at Sion House that I used to read to you out of my Plato, that we were to hold to the road that leads above and justice with prudence always pursue?'

plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading I was sitting on the wide window-seat of her bedroom, propped up with pillows, when she came and stood beside me, saying gently-- 'Margery, you remember when we were at Sion House that I used to read to you out of my Plato, that we were to hold to the road that leads above and justice with prudence always pursue?'

ancient Athenian philosopher; pupil of Socrates; teacher of Aristotle (428-347 BC)

From this reading I was sitting on the wide window-seat of her bedroom, propped up with pillows, when she came and stood beside me, saying gently-- 'Margery, you remember when we were at Sion House that I used to read to you out of my Plato, that we were to hold to the road that leads above and justice with prudence always pursue?'

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid

From this reading I was sitting on the wide window-seat of her bedroom, propped up with pillows, when she came and stood beside me, saying gently-- 'Margery, you remember when we were at Sion House that I used to read to you out of my Plato, that we were to hold to the road that leads above and justice with prudence always pursue?'

discretion in practical affairs

From this reading I was sitting on the wide window-seat of her bedroom, propped up with pillows, when she came and stood beside me, saying gently-- 'Margery, you remember when we were at Sion House that I used to read to you out of my Plato, that we were to hold to the road that leads above and justice with prudence always pursue?'

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading I was sitting on the wide window-seat of her bedroom, propped up with pillows, when she came and stood beside me, saying gently-- 'Margery, you remember when we were at Sion House that I used to read to you out of my Plato, that we were to hold to the road that leads above and justice with prudence always pursue?'

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 Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading I was sitting on the wide window-seat of her bedroom, propped up with pillows, when she came and stood beside me, saying gently-- 'Margery, you remember when we were at Sion House that I used to read to you out of my Plato, that we were to hold to the road that leads above and justice with prudence always pursue?'

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

possessive form of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

To recall to mind.

From this reading I was sitting on the wide window-seat of her bedroom, propped up with pillows, when she came and stood beside me, saying gently-- 'Margery, you remember when we were at Sion House that I used to read to you out of my Plato, that we were to hold to the road that leads above and justice with prudence always pursue?'

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading I was sitting on the wide window-seat of her bedroom, propped up with pillows, when she came and stood beside me, saying gently-- 'Margery, you remember when we were at Sion House that I used to read to you out of my Plato, that we were to hold to the road that leads above and justice with prudence always pursue?'

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading My dear lady broke the sad news to me herself, as soon as I was well enough to hear it.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading I was sitting on the wide window-seat of her bedroom, propped up with pillows, when she came and stood beside me, saying gently-- 'Margery, you remember when we were at Sion House that I used to read to you out of my Plato, that we were to hold to the road that leads above and justice with prudence always pursue?'

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I was sitting on the wide window-seat of her bedroom, propped up with pillows, when she came and stood beside me, saying gently-- 'Margery, you remember when we were at Sion House that I used to read to you out of my Plato, that we were to hold to the road that leads above and justice with prudence always pursue?'

having a handwritten signature

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

originally a stronghold captured by David (the 2nd king of the Israelites); above it was built a temple and later the name extended to the whole hill; finally it became a synonym for the city of Jerusalem

From this reading I was sitting on the wide window-seat of her bedroom, propped up with pillows, when she came and stood beside me, saying gently-- 'Margery, you remember when we were at Sion House that I used to read to you out of my Plato, that we were to hold to the road that leads above and justice with prudence always pursue?'

term of address for a man

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading I was sitting on the wide window-seat of her bedroom, propped up with pillows, when she came and stood beside me, saying gently-- 'Margery, you remember when we were at Sion House that I used to read to you out of my Plato, that we were to hold to the road that leads above and justice with prudence always pursue?'

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

in the near future

From this reading My dear lady broke the sad news to me herself, as soon as I was well enough to hear it.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading I was sitting on the wide window-seat of her bedroom, propped up with pillows, when she came and stood beside me, saying gently-- 'Margery, you remember when we were at Sion House that I used to read to you out of my Plato, that we were to hold to the road that leads above and justice with prudence always pursue?'

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From this reading Lady Jane was to be beheaded, as was also her father the Duke of Suffolk.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading I was sitting on the wide window-seat of her bedroom, propped up with pillows, when she came and stood beside me, saying gently-- 'Margery, you remember when we were at Sion House that I used to read to you out of my Plato, that we were to hold to the road that leads above and justice with prudence always pursue?'

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading I was sitting on the wide window-seat of her bedroom, propped up with pillows, when she came and stood beside me, saying gently-- 'Margery, you remember when we were at Sion House that I used to read to you out of my Plato, that we were to hold to the road that leads above and justice with prudence always pursue?'

precisely as stated

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Lady Jane was to be beheaded, as was also her father the Duke of Suffolk.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I was sitting on the wide window-seat of her bedroom, propped up with pillows, when she came and stood beside me, saying gently-- 'Margery, you remember when we were at Sion House that I used to read to you out of my Plato, that we were to hold to the road that leads above and justice with prudence always pursue?'

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading My dear lady broke the sad news to me herself, as soon as I was well enough to hear it.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading I was sitting on the wide window-seat of her bedroom, propped up with pillows, when she came and stood beside me, saying gently-- 'Margery, you remember when we were at Sion House that I used to read to you out of my Plato, that we were to hold to the road that leads above and justice with prudence always pursue?'

at the time that

From this reading I was sitting on the wide window-seat of her bedroom, propped up with pillows, when she came and stood beside me, saying gently-- 'Margery, you remember when we were at Sion House that I used to read to you out of my Plato, that we were to hold to the road that leads above and justice with prudence always pursue?'

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading I was sitting on the wide window-seat of her bedroom, propped up with pillows, when she came and stood beside me, saying gently-- 'Margery, you remember when we were at Sion House that I used to read to you out of my Plato, that we were to hold to the road that leads above and justice with prudence always pursue?'

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I was sitting on the wide window-seat of her bedroom, propped up with pillows, when she came and stood beside me, saying gently-- 'Margery, you remember when we were at Sion House that I used to read to you out of my Plato, that we were to hold to the road that leads above and justice with prudence always pursue?'

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I was sitting on the wide window-seat of her bedroom, propped up with pillows, when she came and stood beside me, saying gently-- 'Margery, you remember when we were at Sion House that I used to read to you out of my Plato, that we were to hold to the road that leads above and justice with prudence always pursue?'

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

possessive form of “wyatt” — English architect (1746-1813)

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.

an affirmative

From this reading 'Yes.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I was sitting on the wide window-seat of her bedroom, propped up with pillows, when she came and stood beside me, saying gently-- 'Margery, you remember when we were at Sion House that I used to read to you out of my Plato, that we were to hold to the road that leads above and justice with prudence always pursue?'

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Lady Jane's Death Sentence I wished that I could have died too, as I slowly recovered to find that the very worst results for my dear lady had followed upon Sir Thomas Wyatt's defeat, for within three days of his being brought to the Tower, Queen Mary signed her poor young relative's death warrant.