happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "Well, there was the situation as I understood it when I took on the job--or quite soon afterwards.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading RIGHT OF CONQUEST What has been related of Mr. Saffron's life before he ascended the throne on which he still sat in the Tower represented all that Beaumaroy knew of his old friend before they met--indeed he knew scarcely as much.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She heard him listlessly; all that was not much to the point on which her thoughts were set, and did not answer the riddle which the scene in the Tower put to her.
react verbally
From this reading She heard him listlessly; all that was not much to the point on which her thoughts were set, and did not answer the riddle which the scene in the Tower put to her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading RIGHT OF CONQUEST What has been related of Mr. Saffron's life before he ascended the throne on which he still sat in the Tower represented all that Beaumaroy knew of his old friend before they met--indeed he knew scarcely as much.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading RIGHT OF CONQUEST What has been related of Mr. Saffron's life before he ascended the throne on which he still sat in the Tower represented all that Beaumaroy knew of his old friend before they met--indeed he knew scarcely as much.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading She was calm now--and ashamed that she had ever lost her calmness.
Beaumaroy
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From this reading RIGHT OF CONQUEST What has been related of Mr. Saffron's life before he ascended the throne on which he still sat in the Tower represented all that Beaumaroy knew of his old friend before they met--indeed he knew scarcely as much.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading RIGHT OF CONQUEST What has been related of Mr. Saffron's life before he ascended the throne on which he still sat in the Tower represented all that Beaumaroy knew of his old friend before they met--indeed he knew scarcely as much.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading RIGHT OF CONQUEST What has been related of Mr. Saffron's life before he ascended the throne on which he still sat in the Tower represented all that Beaumaroy knew of his old friend before they met--indeed he knew scarcely as much.
of short duration or distance
From this reading He told the brief story to Doctor Mary in the parlour.
make calm or still
From this reading She was calm now--and ashamed that she had ever lost her calmness.
calmnessnounUS /ˈkɑːmnəs/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading She was calm now--and ashamed that she had ever lost her calmness.
CONQUESTnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading RIGHT OF CONQUEST What has been related of Mr. Saffron's life before he ascended the throne on which he still sat in the Tower represented all that Beaumaroy knew of his old friend before they met--indeed he knew scarcely as much.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She heard him listlessly; all that was not much to the point on which her thoughts were set, and did not answer the riddle which the scene in the Tower put to her.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He told the brief story to Doctor Mary in the parlour.
at any time
From this reading She was calm now--and ashamed that she had ever lost her calmness.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading RIGHT OF CONQUEST What has been related of Mr. Saffron's life before he ascended the throne on which he still sat in the Tower represented all that Beaumaroy knew of his old friend before they met--indeed he knew scarcely as much.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was calm now--and ashamed that she had ever lost her calmness.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RIGHT OF CONQUEST What has been related of Mr. Saffron's life before he ascended the throne on which he still sat in the Tower represented all that Beaumaroy knew of his old friend before they met--indeed he knew scarcely as much.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading RIGHT OF CONQUEST What has been related of Mr. Saffron's life before he ascended the throne on which he still sat in the Tower represented all that Beaumaroy knew of his old friend before they met--indeed he knew scarcely as much.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She heard him listlessly; all that was not much to the point on which her thoughts were set, and did not answer the riddle which the scene in the Tower put to her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She heard him listlessly; all that was not much to the point on which her thoughts were set, and did not answer the riddle which the scene in the Tower put to her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She heard him listlessly; all that was not much to the point on which her thoughts were set, and did not answer the riddle which the scene in the Tower put to her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading RIGHT OF CONQUEST What has been related of Mr. Saffron's life before he ascended the throne on which he still sat in the Tower represented all that Beaumaroy knew of his old friend before they met--indeed he knew scarcely as much.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, there was the situation as I understood it when I took on the job--or quite soon afterwards.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RIGHT OF CONQUEST What has been related of Mr. Saffron's life before he ascended the throne on which he still sat in the Tower represented all that Beaumaroy knew of his old friend before they met--indeed he knew scarcely as much.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading RIGHT OF CONQUEST What has been related of Mr. Saffron's life before he ascended the throne on which he still sat in the Tower represented all that Beaumaroy knew of his old friend before they met--indeed he knew scarcely as much.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well, there was the situation as I understood it when I took on the job--or quite soon afterwards.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading "Well, there was the situation as I understood it when I took on the job--or quite soon afterwards.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading RIGHT OF CONQUEST What has been related of Mr. Saffron's life before he ascended the throne on which he still sat in the Tower represented all that Beaumaroy knew of his old friend before they met--indeed he knew scarcely as much.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading RIGHT OF CONQUEST What has been related of Mr. Saffron's life before he ascended the throne on which he still sat in the Tower represented all that Beaumaroy knew of his old friend before they met--indeed he knew scarcely as much.
listlesslyadverbUS /ˈlɪstləsli/
in a listless manner
From this reading She heard him listlessly; all that was not much to the point on which her thoughts were set, and did not answer the riddle which the scene in the Tower put to her.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading She was calm now--and ashamed that she had ever lost her calmness.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading He told the brief story to Doctor Mary in the parlour.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading RIGHT OF CONQUEST What has been related of Mr. Saffron's life before he ascended the throne on which he still sat in the Tower represented all that Beaumaroy knew of his old friend before they met--indeed he knew scarcely as much.
a form of address for a man
From this reading RIGHT OF CONQUEST What has been related of Mr. Saffron's life before he ascended the throne on which he still sat in the Tower represented all that Beaumaroy knew of his old friend before they met--indeed he knew scarcely as much.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading RIGHT OF CONQUEST What has been related of Mr. Saffron's life before he ascended the throne on which he still sat in the Tower represented all that Beaumaroy knew of his old friend before they met--indeed he knew scarcely as much.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She heard him listlessly; all that was not much to the point on which her thoughts were set, and did not answer the riddle which the scene in the Tower put to her.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She was calm now--and ashamed that she had ever lost her calmness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RIGHT OF CONQUEST What has been related of Mr. Saffron's life before he ascended the throne on which he still sat in the Tower represented all that Beaumaroy knew of his old friend before they met--indeed he knew scarcely as much.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading RIGHT OF CONQUEST What has been related of Mr. Saffron's life before he ascended the throne on which he still sat in the Tower represented all that Beaumaroy knew of his old friend before they met--indeed he knew scarcely as much.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading RIGHT OF CONQUEST What has been related of Mr. Saffron's life before he ascended the throne on which he still sat in the Tower represented all that Beaumaroy knew of his old friend before they met--indeed he knew scarcely as much.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Well, there was the situation as I understood it when I took on the job--or quite soon afterwards.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading He told the brief story to Doctor Mary in the parlour.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading She heard him listlessly; all that was not much to the point on which her thoughts were set, and did not answer the riddle which the scene in the Tower put to her.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She heard him listlessly; all that was not much to the point on which her thoughts were set, and did not answer the riddle which the scene in the Tower put to her.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Well, there was the situation as I understood it when I took on the job--or quite soon afterwards.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading RIGHT OF CONQUEST What has been related of Mr. Saffron's life before he ascended the throne on which he still sat in the Tower represented all that Beaumaroy knew of his old friend before they met--indeed he knew scarcely as much.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading RIGHT OF CONQUEST What has been related of Mr. Saffron's life before he ascended the throne on which he still sat in the Tower represented all that Beaumaroy knew of his old friend before they met--indeed he knew scarcely as much.
riddleverbUS /ˈrɪdəl/
pierce with many holes
From this reading She heard him listlessly; all that was not much to the point on which her thoughts were set, and did not answer the riddle which the scene in the Tower put to her.
precisely, exactly
From this reading RIGHT OF CONQUEST What has been related of Mr. Saffron's life before he ascended the throne on which he still sat in the Tower represented all that Beaumaroy knew of his old friend before they met--indeed he knew scarcely as much.
Saffron's
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From this reading RIGHT OF CONQUEST What has been related of Mr. Saffron's life before he ascended the throne on which he still sat in the Tower represented all that Beaumaroy knew of his old friend before they met--indeed he knew scarcely as much.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading RIGHT OF CONQUEST What has been related of Mr. Saffron's life before he ascended the throne on which he still sat in the Tower represented all that Beaumaroy knew of his old friend before they met--indeed he knew scarcely as much.
only a very short time before
From this reading RIGHT OF CONQUEST What has been related of Mr. Saffron's life before he ascended the throne on which he still sat in the Tower represented all that Beaumaroy knew of his old friend before they met--indeed he knew scarcely as much.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading She heard him listlessly; all that was not much to the point on which her thoughts were set, and did not answer the riddle which the scene in the Tower put to her.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She heard him listlessly; all that was not much to the point on which her thoughts were set, and did not answer the riddle which the scene in the Tower put to her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She heard him listlessly; all that was not much to the point on which her thoughts were set, and did not answer the riddle which the scene in the Tower put to her.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading "Well, there was the situation as I understood it when I took on the job--or quite soon afterwards.
in the near future
From this reading "Well, there was the situation as I understood it when I took on the job--or quite soon afterwards.
not in physical motion
From this reading RIGHT OF CONQUEST What has been related of Mr. Saffron's life before he ascended the throne on which he still sat in the Tower represented all that Beaumaroy knew of his old friend before they met--indeed he knew scarcely as much.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading He told the brief story to Doctor Mary in the parlour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading RIGHT OF CONQUEST What has been related of Mr. Saffron's life before he ascended the throne on which he still sat in the Tower represented all that Beaumaroy knew of his old friend before they met--indeed he knew scarcely as much.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RIGHT OF CONQUEST What has been related of Mr. Saffron's life before he ascended the throne on which he still sat in the Tower represented all that Beaumaroy knew of his old friend before they met--indeed he knew scarcely as much.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Well, there was the situation as I understood it when I took on the job--or quite soon afterwards.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading RIGHT OF CONQUEST What has been related of Mr. Saffron's life before he ascended the throne on which he still sat in the Tower represented all that Beaumaroy knew of his old friend before they met--indeed he knew scarcely as much.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She heard him listlessly; all that was not much to the point on which her thoughts were set, and did not answer the riddle which the scene in the Tower put to her.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading RIGHT OF CONQUEST What has been related of Mr. Saffron's life before he ascended the throne on which he still sat in the Tower represented all that Beaumaroy knew of his old friend before they met--indeed he knew scarcely as much.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He told the brief story to Doctor Mary in the parlour.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He told the brief story to Doctor Mary in the parlour.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "Well, there was the situation as I understood it when I took on the job--or quite soon afterwards.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading RIGHT OF CONQUEST What has been related of Mr. Saffron's life before he ascended the throne on which he still sat in the Tower represented all that Beaumaroy knew of his old friend before they met--indeed he knew scarcely as much.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading "Well, there was the situation as I understood it when I took on the job--or quite soon afterwards.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She heard him listlessly; all that was not much to the point on which her thoughts were set, and did not answer the riddle which the scene in the Tower put to her.
(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 "Well, there was the situation as I understood it when I took on the job--or quite soon afterwards.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She heard him listlessly; all that was not much to the point on which her thoughts were set, and did not answer the riddle which the scene in the Tower put to her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading RIGHT OF CONQUEST What has been related of Mr. Saffron's life before he ascended the throne on which he still sat in the Tower represented all that Beaumaroy knew of his old friend before they met--indeed he knew scarcely as much.
at the time that
From this reading "Well, there was the situation as I understood it when I took on the job--or quite soon afterwards.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading RIGHT OF CONQUEST What has been related of Mr. Saffron's life before he ascended the throne on which he still sat in the Tower represented all that Beaumaroy knew of his old friend before they met--indeed he knew scarcely as much.
