Chapter XXVIII

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading "Alas! have you not replaced him to me, James?

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

From this reading The chevalier, profoundly moved by the recital of Monmouth, furtively brushed aside his tears, and said, "I understand now what that animal Rutler, with his everlasting dagger, meant by speaking to me of my execution."

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From this reading "Angela, Angela, my child," exclaimed the duke, lifting his noble countenance bathed in tears, and pressing the young woman to his heart, "how can you ever forgive me the murder of Sidney, my friend, my brother, your only relative, your only protector."

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The chevalier, profoundly moved by the recital of Monmouth, furtively brushed aside his tears, and said, "I understand now what that animal Rutler, with his everlasting dagger, meant by speaking to me of my execution."

on or to one side

From this reading The chevalier, profoundly moved by the recital of Monmouth, furtively brushed aside his tears, and said, "I understand now what that animal Rutler, with his everlasting dagger, meant by speaking to me of my execution."

past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body

From this reading "Angela, Angela, my child," exclaimed the duke, lifting his noble countenance bathed in tears, and pressing the young woman to his heart, "how can you ever forgive me the murder of Sidney, my friend, my brother, your only relative, your only protector."

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading I have bewailed his death, believing him killed on the field of battle.

the cognitive process that leads to convictions

From this reading I have bewailed his death, believing him killed on the field of battle.

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From this reading I have bewailed his death, believing him killed on the field of battle.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading "Angela, Angela, my child," exclaimed the duke, lifting his noble countenance bathed in tears, and pressing the young woman to his heart, "how can you ever forgive me the murder of Sidney, my friend, my brother, your only relative, your only protector."

touched lightly in passing; grazed against

From this reading The chevalier, profoundly moved by the recital of Monmouth, furtively brushed aside his tears, and said, "I understand now what that animal Rutler, with his everlasting dagger, meant by speaking to me of my execution."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The chevalier, profoundly moved by the recital of Monmouth, furtively brushed aside his tears, and said, "I understand now what that animal Rutler, with his everlasting dagger, meant by speaking to me of my execution."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Angela, Angela, my child," exclaimed the duke, lifting his noble countenance bathed in tears, and pressing the young woman to his heart, "how can you ever forgive me the murder of Sidney, my friend, my brother, your only relative, your only protector."

French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)

From this reading The chevalier, profoundly moved by the recital of Monmouth, furtively brushed aside his tears, and said, "I understand now what that animal Rutler, with his everlasting dagger, meant by speaking to me of my execution."

a young person of either sex

From this reading "Angela, Angela, my child," exclaimed the duke, lifting his noble countenance bathed in tears, and pressing the young woman to his heart, "how can you ever forgive me the murder of Sidney, my friend, my brother, your only relative, your only protector."

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading "Angela, Angela, my child," exclaimed the duke, lifting his noble countenance bathed in tears, and pressing the young woman to his heart, "how can you ever forgive me the murder of Sidney, my friend, my brother, your only relative, your only protector."

A short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a stealth weapon.

From this reading The chevalier, profoundly moved by the recital of Monmouth, furtively brushed aside his tears, and said, "I understand now what that animal Rutler, with his everlasting dagger, meant by speaking to me of my execution."

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading I have bewailed his death, believing him killed on the field of battle.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading THE DUKE RELATES THE SACRIFICE TO WHICH HE OWES HIS LIFE.

at any time

From this reading "Angela, Angela, my child," exclaimed the duke, lifting his noble countenance bathed in tears, and pressing the young woman to his heart, "how can you ever forgive me the murder of Sidney, my friend, my brother, your only relative, your only protector."

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading The chevalier, profoundly moved by the recital of Monmouth, furtively brushed aside his tears, and said, "I understand now what that animal Rutler, with his everlasting dagger, meant by speaking to me of my execution."

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Angela, Angela, my child," exclaimed the duke, lifting his noble countenance bathed in tears, and pressing the young woman to his heart, "how can you ever forgive me the murder of Sidney, my friend, my brother, your only relative, your only protector."

putting a condemned person to death

From this reading The chevalier, profoundly moved by the recital of Monmouth, furtively brushed aside his tears, and said, "I understand now what that animal Rutler, with his everlasting dagger, meant by speaking to me of my execution."

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading I have bewailed his death, believing him killed on the field of battle.

stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading "Angela, Angela, my child," exclaimed the duke, lifting his noble countenance bathed in tears, and pressing the young woman to his heart, "how can you ever forgive me the murder of Sidney, my friend, my brother, your only relative, your only protector."

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "Angela, Angela, my child," exclaimed the duke, lifting his noble countenance bathed in tears, and pressing the young woman to his heart, "how can you ever forgive me the murder of Sidney, my friend, my brother, your only relative, your only protector."

in a furtive manner

From this reading The chevalier, profoundly moved by the recital of Monmouth, furtively brushed aside his tears, and said, "I understand now what that animal Rutler, with his everlasting dagger, meant by speaking to me of my execution."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Alas! have you not replaced him to me, James?

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE DUKE RELATES THE SACRIFICE TO WHICH HE OWES HIS LIFE.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading "Angela, Angela, my child," exclaimed the duke, lifting his noble countenance bathed in tears, and pressing the young woman to his heart, "how can you ever forgive me the murder of Sidney, my friend, my brother, your only relative, your only protector."

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Alas! have you not replaced him to me, James?

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

From this reading THE DUKE RELATES THE SACRIFICE TO WHICH HE OWES HIS LIFE.

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

From this reading "Angela, Angela, my child," exclaimed the duke, lifting his noble countenance bathed in tears, and pressing the young woman to his heart, "how can you ever forgive me the murder of Sidney, my friend, my brother, your only relative, your only protector."

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

From this reading The chevalier, profoundly moved by the recital of Monmouth, furtively brushed aside his tears, and said, "I understand now what that animal Rutler, with his everlasting dagger, meant by speaking to me of my execution."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "Angela, Angela, my child," exclaimed the duke, lifting his noble countenance bathed in tears, and pressing the young woman to his heart, "how can you ever forgive me the murder of Sidney, my friend, my brother, your only relative, your only protector."

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading "Alas! have you not replaced him to me, James?

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading I have bewailed his death, believing him killed on the field of battle.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE DUKE RELATES THE SACRIFICE TO WHICH HE OWES HIS LIFE.

-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading "Angela, Angela, my child," exclaimed the duke, lifting his noble countenance bathed in tears, and pressing the young woman to his heart, "how can you ever forgive me the murder of Sidney, my friend, my brother, your only relative, your only protector."

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

From this reading The chevalier, profoundly moved by the recital of Monmouth, furtively brushed aside his tears, and said, "I understand now what that animal Rutler, with his everlasting dagger, meant by speaking to me of my execution."

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading The chevalier, profoundly moved by the recital of Monmouth, furtively brushed aside his tears, and said, "I understand now what that animal Rutler, with his everlasting dagger, meant by speaking to me of my execution."

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

From this reading The chevalier, profoundly moved by the recital of Monmouth, furtively brushed aside his tears, and said, "I understand now what that animal Rutler, with his everlasting dagger, meant by speaking to me of my execution."

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading The chevalier, profoundly moved by the recital of Monmouth, furtively brushed aside his tears, and said, "I understand now what that animal Rutler, with his everlasting dagger, meant by speaking to me of my execution."

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading "Angela, Angela, my child," exclaimed the duke, lifting his noble countenance bathed in tears, and pressing the young woman to his heart, "how can you ever forgive me the murder of Sidney, my friend, my brother, your only relative, your only protector."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The chevalier, profoundly moved by the recital of Monmouth, furtively brushed aside his tears, and said, "I understand now what that animal Rutler, with his everlasting dagger, meant by speaking to me of my execution."

impressive in appearance

From this reading "Angela, Angela, my child," exclaimed the duke, lifting his noble countenance bathed in tears, and pressing the young woman to his heart, "how can you ever forgive me the murder of Sidney, my friend, my brother, your only relative, your only protector."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Alas! have you not replaced him to me, James?

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The chevalier, profoundly moved by the recital of Monmouth, furtively brushed aside his tears, and said, "I understand now what that animal Rutler, with his everlasting dagger, meant by speaking to me of my execution."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The chevalier, profoundly moved by the recital of Monmouth, furtively brushed aside his tears, and said, "I understand now what that animal Rutler, with his everlasting dagger, meant by speaking to me of my execution."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I have bewailed his death, believing him killed on the field of battle.

and nothing more

From this reading "Angela, Angela, my child," exclaimed the duke, lifting his noble countenance bathed in tears, and pressing the young woman to his heart, "how can you ever forgive me the murder of Sidney, my friend, my brother, your only relative, your only protector."

third-person singular of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading THE DUKE RELATES THE SACRIFICE TO WHICH HE OWES HIS LIFE.

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading "Angela, Angela, my child," exclaimed the duke, lifting his noble countenance bathed in tears, and pressing the young woman to his heart, "how can you ever forgive me the murder of Sidney, my friend, my brother, your only relative, your only protector."

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading The chevalier, profoundly moved by the recital of Monmouth, furtively brushed aside his tears, and said, "I understand now what that animal Rutler, with his everlasting dagger, meant by speaking to me of my execution."

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading "Angela, Angela, my child," exclaimed the duke, lifting his noble countenance bathed in tears, and pressing the young woman to his heart, "how can you ever forgive me the murder of Sidney, my friend, my brother, your only relative, your only protector."

the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading The chevalier, profoundly moved by the recital of Monmouth, furtively brushed aside his tears, and said, "I understand now what that animal Rutler, with his everlasting dagger, meant by speaking to me of my execution."

third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading THE DUKE RELATES THE SACRIFICE TO WHICH HE OWES HIS LIFE.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading "Angela, Angela, my child," exclaimed the duke, lifting his noble countenance bathed in tears, and pressing the young woman to his heart, "how can you ever forgive me the murder of Sidney, my friend, my brother, your only relative, your only protector."

past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

From this reading "Alas! have you not replaced him to me, James?

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

From this reading The chevalier, profoundly moved by the recital of Monmouth, furtively brushed aside his tears, and said, "I understand now what that animal Rutler, with his everlasting dagger, meant by speaking to me of my execution."

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading THE DUKE RELATES THE SACRIFICE TO WHICH HE OWES HIS LIFE.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The chevalier, profoundly moved by the recital of Monmouth, furtively brushed aside his tears, and said, "I understand now what that animal Rutler, with his everlasting dagger, meant by speaking to me of my execution."

English poet (1554-1586)

From this reading "Angela, Angela, my child," exclaimed the duke, lifting his noble countenance bathed in tears, and pressing the young woman to his heart, "how can you ever forgive me the murder of Sidney, my friend, my brother, your only relative, your only protector."

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading The chevalier, profoundly moved by the recital of Monmouth, furtively brushed aside his tears, and said, "I understand now what that animal Rutler, with his everlasting dagger, meant by speaking to me of my execution."

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading The chevalier, profoundly moved by the recital of Monmouth, furtively brushed aside his tears, and said, "I understand now what that animal Rutler, with his everlasting dagger, meant by speaking to me of my execution."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The chevalier, profoundly moved by the recital of Monmouth, furtively brushed aside his tears, and said, "I understand now what that animal Rutler, with his everlasting dagger, meant by speaking to me of my execution."

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

From this reading THE DUKE RELATES THE SACRIFICE TO WHICH HE OWES HIS LIFE.

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

From this reading THE DUKE RELATES THE SACRIFICE TO WHICH HE OWES HIS LIFE.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading The chevalier, profoundly moved by the recital of Monmouth, furtively brushed aside his tears, and said, "I understand now what that animal Rutler, with his everlasting dagger, meant by speaking to me of my execution."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The chevalier, profoundly moved by the recital of Monmouth, furtively brushed aside his tears, and said, "I understand now what that animal Rutler, with his everlasting dagger, meant by speaking to me of my execution."

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE DUKE RELATES THE SACRIFICE TO WHICH HE OWES HIS LIFE.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The chevalier, profoundly moved by the recital of Monmouth, furtively brushed aside his tears, and said, "I understand now what that animal Rutler, with his everlasting dagger, meant by speaking to me of my execution."

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading "Angela, Angela, my child," exclaimed the duke, lifting his noble countenance bathed in tears, and pressing the young woman to his heart, "how can you ever forgive me the murder of Sidney, my friend, my brother, your only relative, your only protector."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Angela, Angela, my child," exclaimed the duke, lifting his noble countenance bathed in tears, and pressing the young woman to his heart, "how can you ever forgive me the murder of Sidney, my friend, my brother, your only relative, your only protector."

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

From this reading "Angela, Angela, my child," exclaimed the duke, lifting his noble countenance bathed in tears, and pressing the young woman to his heart, "how can you ever forgive me the murder of Sidney, my friend, my brother, your only relative, your only protector."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Angela, Angela, my child," exclaimed the duke, lifting his noble countenance bathed in tears, and pressing the young woman to his heart, "how can you ever forgive me the murder of Sidney, my friend, my brother, your only relative, your only protector."