used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perceiving Rodomont Bittern among them, he signed to him to approach, and then walking apart with him, said, with a certain significance— “Since Constance Tyrrell has been imprisoned in the Lollards’ Tower, no communication has passed between her and Osbert Clinton?—ha!”
AccessnounUS /ˈækses/
the right to enter
From this reading “Access to her while shut up in yon tower were impossible without consent of the keeper, Sire,” replied Rodomont; “and he is faithful.”
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Perceiving Rodomont Bittern among them, he signed to him to approach, and then walking apart with him, said, with a certain significance— “Since Constance Tyrrell has been imprisoned in the Lollards’ Tower, no communication has passed between her and Osbert Clinton?—ha!”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Perceiving Rodomont Bittern among them, he signed to him to approach, and then walking apart with him, said, with a certain significance— “Since Constance Tyrrell has been imprisoned in the Lollards’ Tower, no communication has passed between her and Osbert Clinton?—ha!”
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Perceiving Rodomont Bittern among them, he signed to him to approach, and then walking apart with him, said, with a certain significance— “Since Constance Tyrrell has been imprisoned in the Lollards’ Tower, no communication has passed between her and Osbert Clinton?—ha!”
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Philip remained for some little time in the banqueting-chamber, expecting the Cardinal’s return, but as Pole did not appear, the King at last sallied forth into the court, where several of the Cardinal’s retinue were assembled.
move towards
From this reading Perceiving Rodomont Bittern among them, he signed to him to approach, and then walking apart with him, said, with a certain significance— “Since Constance Tyrrell has been imprisoned in the Lollards’ Tower, no communication has passed between her and Osbert Clinton?—ha!”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Philip remained for some little time in the banqueting-chamber, expecting the Cardinal’s return, but as Pole did not appear, the King at last sallied forth into the court, where several of the Cardinal’s retinue were assembled.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading Philip remained for some little time in the banqueting-chamber, expecting the Cardinal’s return, but as Pole did not appear, the King at last sallied forth into the court, where several of the Cardinal’s retinue were assembled.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Philip remained for some little time in the banqueting-chamber, expecting the Cardinal’s return, but as Pole did not appear, the King at last sallied forth into the court, where several of the Cardinal’s retinue were assembled.
banqueting-chamber
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From this reading Philip remained for some little time in the banqueting-chamber, expecting the Cardinal’s return, but as Pole did not appear, the King at last sallied forth into the court, where several of the Cardinal’s retinue were assembled.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Difficult it may be, but not impossible,” rejoined the King.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Perceiving Rodomont Bittern among them, he signed to him to approach, and then walking apart with him, said, with a certain significance— “Since Constance Tyrrell has been imprisoned in the Lollards’ Tower, no communication has passed between her and Osbert Clinton?—ha!”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Perceiving Rodomont Bittern among them, he signed to him to approach, and then walking apart with him, said, with a certain significance— “Since Constance Tyrrell has been imprisoned in the Lollards’ Tower, no communication has passed between her and Osbert Clinton?—ha!”
Bitternnoun
relatively small compact tawny-brown heron with nocturnal habits and a booming cry; found in marshes
From this reading Perceiving Rodomont Bittern among them, he signed to him to approach, and then walking apart with him, said, with a certain significance— “Since Constance Tyrrell has been imprisoned in the Lollards’ Tower, no communication has passed between her and Osbert Clinton?—ha!”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Philip remained for some little time in the banqueting-chamber, expecting the Cardinal’s return, but as Pole did not appear, the King at last sallied forth into the court, where several of the Cardinal’s retinue were assembled.
Cardinal'snounUS /ˈkɑːrdənəlz/
possessive form of “cardinal” — (Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading Philip remained for some little time in the banqueting-chamber, expecting the Cardinal’s return, but as Pole did not appear, the King at last sallied forth into the court, where several of the Cardinal’s retinue were assembled.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Perceiving Rodomont Bittern among them, he signed to him to approach, and then walking apart with him, said, with a certain significance— “Since Constance Tyrrell has been imprisoned in the Lollards’ Tower, no communication has passed between her and Osbert Clinton?—ha!”
ClintonnounUS /ˈklɪntən/
wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)
From this reading Perceiving Rodomont Bittern among them, he signed to him to approach, and then walking apart with him, said, with a certain significance— “Since Constance Tyrrell has been imprisoned in the Lollards’ Tower, no communication has passed between her and Osbert Clinton?—ha!”
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading Perceiving Rodomont Bittern among them, he signed to him to approach, and then walking apart with him, said, with a certain significance— “Since Constance Tyrrell has been imprisoned in the Lollards’ Tower, no communication has passed between her and Osbert Clinton?—ha!”
permission to do something
From this reading “Access to her while shut up in yon tower were impossible without consent of the keeper, Sire,” replied Rodomont; “and he is faithful.”
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading Perceiving Rodomont Bittern among them, he signed to him to approach, and then walking apart with him, said, with a certain significance— “Since Constance Tyrrell has been imprisoned in the Lollards’ Tower, no communication has passed between her and Osbert Clinton?—ha!”
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Philip remained for some little time in the banqueting-chamber, expecting the Cardinal’s return, but as Pole did not appear, the King at last sallied forth into the court, where several of the Cardinal’s retinue were assembled.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Philip remained for some little time in the banqueting-chamber, expecting the Cardinal’s return, but as Pole did not appear, the King at last sallied forth into the court, where several of the Cardinal’s retinue were assembled.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading “Difficult it may be, but not impossible,” rejoined the King.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Philip remained for some little time in the banqueting-chamber, expecting the Cardinal’s return, but as Pole did not appear, the King at last sallied forth into the court, where several of the Cardinal’s retinue were assembled.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading “Access to her while shut up in yon tower were impossible without consent of the keeper, Sire,” replied Rodomont; “and he is faithful.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Philip remained for some little time in the banqueting-chamber, expecting the Cardinal’s return, but as Pole did not appear, the King at last sallied forth into the court, where several of the Cardinal’s retinue were assembled.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Philip remained for some little time in the banqueting-chamber, expecting the Cardinal’s return, but as Pole did not appear, the King at last sallied forth into the court, where several of the Cardinal’s retinue were assembled.
FRANCISCANnounUS /frænˈsɪskən/
a Roman Catholic friar wearing the grey habit of the Franciscan order
From this reading THE FRANCISCAN.
(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day
From this reading Perceiving Rodomont Bittern among them, he signed to him to approach, and then walking apart with him, said, with a certain significance— “Since Constance Tyrrell has been imprisoned in the Lollards’ Tower, no communication has passed between her and Osbert Clinton?—ha!”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perceiving Rodomont Bittern among them, he signed to him to approach, and then walking apart with him, said, with a certain significance— “Since Constance Tyrrell has been imprisoned in the Lollards’ Tower, no communication has passed between her and Osbert Clinton?—ha!”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perceiving Rodomont Bittern among them, he signed to him to approach, and then walking apart with him, said, with a certain significance— “Since Constance Tyrrell has been imprisoned in the Lollards’ Tower, no communication has passed between her and Osbert Clinton?—ha!”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Perceiving Rodomont Bittern among them, he signed to him to approach, and then walking apart with him, said, with a certain significance— “Since Constance Tyrrell has been imprisoned in the Lollards’ Tower, no communication has passed between her and Osbert Clinton?—ha!”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perceiving Rodomont Bittern among them, he signed to him to approach, and then walking apart with him, said, with a certain significance— “Since Constance Tyrrell has been imprisoned in the Lollards’ Tower, no communication has passed between her and Osbert Clinton?—ha!”
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading “Access to her while shut up in yon tower were impossible without consent of the keeper, Sire,” replied Rodomont; “and he is faithful.”
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading Perceiving Rodomont Bittern among them, he signed to him to approach, and then walking apart with him, said, with a certain significance— “Since Constance Tyrrell has been imprisoned in the Lollards’ Tower, no communication has passed between her and Osbert Clinton?—ha!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Philip remained for some little time in the banqueting-chamber, expecting the Cardinal’s return, but as Pole did not appear, the King at last sallied forth into the court, where several of the Cardinal’s retinue were assembled.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Philip remained for some little time in the banqueting-chamber, expecting the Cardinal’s return, but as Pole did not appear, the King at last sallied forth into the court, where several of the Cardinal’s retinue were assembled.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Access to her while shut up in yon tower were impossible without consent of the keeper, Sire,” replied Rodomont; “and he is faithful.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Difficult it may be, but not impossible,” rejoined the King.
keepernounUS /ˈkiːpər/
someone in charge of other people
From this reading “Access to her while shut up in yon tower were impossible without consent of the keeper, Sire,” replied Rodomont; “and he is faithful.”
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Philip remained for some little time in the banqueting-chamber, expecting the Cardinal’s return, but as Pole did not appear, the King at last sallied forth into the court, where several of the Cardinal’s retinue were assembled.
immediately past
From this reading Philip remained for some little time in the banqueting-chamber, expecting the Cardinal’s return, but as Pole did not appear, the King at last sallied forth into the court, where several of the Cardinal’s retinue were assembled.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Philip remained for some little time in the banqueting-chamber, expecting the Cardinal’s return, but as Pole did not appear, the King at last sallied forth into the court, where several of the Cardinal’s retinue were assembled.
Lollards
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From this reading Perceiving Rodomont Bittern among them, he signed to him to approach, and then walking apart with him, said, with a certain significance— “Since Constance Tyrrell has been imprisoned in the Lollards’ Tower, no communication has passed between her and Osbert Clinton?—ha!”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Difficult it may be, but not impossible,” rejoined the King.
not any; not one
From this reading Perceiving Rodomont Bittern among them, he signed to him to approach, and then walking apart with him, said, with a certain significance— “Since Constance Tyrrell has been imprisoned in the Lollards’ Tower, no communication has passed between her and Osbert Clinton?—ha!”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Philip remained for some little time in the banqueting-chamber, expecting the Cardinal’s return, but as Pole did not appear, the King at last sallied forth into the court, where several of the Cardinal’s retinue were assembled.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Philip remained for some little time in the banqueting-chamber, expecting the Cardinal’s return, but as Pole did not appear, the King at last sallied forth into the court, where several of the Cardinal’s retinue were assembled.
Osbert
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From this reading Perceiving Rodomont Bittern among them, he signed to him to approach, and then walking apart with him, said, with a certain significance— “Since Constance Tyrrell has been imprisoned in the Lollards’ Tower, no communication has passed between her and Osbert Clinton?—ha!”
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Perceiving Rodomont Bittern among them, he signed to him to approach, and then walking apart with him, said, with a certain significance— “Since Constance Tyrrell has been imprisoned in the Lollards’ Tower, no communication has passed between her and Osbert Clinton?—ha!”
PerceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Perceiving Rodomont Bittern among them, he signed to him to approach, and then walking apart with him, said, with a certain significance— “Since Constance Tyrrell has been imprisoned in the Lollards’ Tower, no communication has passed between her and Osbert Clinton?—ha!”
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Philip remained for some little time in the banqueting-chamber, expecting the Cardinal’s return, but as Pole did not appear, the King at last sallied forth into the court, where several of the Cardinal’s retinue were assembled.
PolenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading Philip remained for some little time in the banqueting-chamber, expecting the Cardinal’s return, but as Pole did not appear, the King at last sallied forth into the court, where several of the Cardinal’s retinue were assembled.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading “Difficult it may be, but not impossible,” rejoined the King.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Philip remained for some little time in the banqueting-chamber, expecting the Cardinal’s return, but as Pole did not appear, the King at last sallied forth into the court, where several of the Cardinal’s retinue were assembled.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Access to her while shut up in yon tower were impossible without consent of the keeper, Sire,” replied Rodomont; “and he is faithful.”
retinuenounUS /ˈretənuː/
the group following and attending to some important person
From this reading Philip remained for some little time in the banqueting-chamber, expecting the Cardinal’s return, but as Pole did not appear, the King at last sallied forth into the court, where several of the Cardinal’s retinue were assembled.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Philip remained for some little time in the banqueting-chamber, expecting the Cardinal’s return, but as Pole did not appear, the King at last sallied forth into the court, where several of the Cardinal’s retinue were assembled.
Rodomont
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From this reading Perceiving Rodomont Bittern among them, he signed to him to approach, and then walking apart with him, said, with a certain significance— “Since Constance Tyrrell has been imprisoned in the Lollards’ Tower, no communication has passed between her and Osbert Clinton?—ha!”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Perceiving Rodomont Bittern among them, he signed to him to approach, and then walking apart with him, said, with a certain significance— “Since Constance Tyrrell has been imprisoned in the Lollards’ Tower, no communication has passed between her and Osbert Clinton?—ha!”
sallied
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From this reading Philip remained for some little time in the banqueting-chamber, expecting the Cardinal’s return, but as Pole did not appear, the King at last sallied forth into the court, where several of the Cardinal’s retinue were assembled.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Philip remained for some little time in the banqueting-chamber, expecting the Cardinal’s return, but as Pole did not appear, the King at last sallied forth into the court, where several of the Cardinal’s retinue were assembled.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading “Access to her while shut up in yon tower were impossible without consent of the keeper, Sire,” replied Rodomont; “and he is faithful.”
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading Perceiving Rodomont Bittern among them, he signed to him to approach, and then walking apart with him, said, with a certain significance— “Since Constance Tyrrell has been imprisoned in the Lollards’ Tower, no communication has passed between her and Osbert Clinton?—ha!”
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading Perceiving Rodomont Bittern among them, he signed to him to approach, and then walking apart with him, said, with a certain significance— “Since Constance Tyrrell has been imprisoned in the Lollards’ Tower, no communication has passed between her and Osbert Clinton?—ha!”
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Perceiving Rodomont Bittern among them, he signed to him to approach, and then walking apart with him, said, with a certain significance— “Since Constance Tyrrell has been imprisoned in the Lollards’ Tower, no communication has passed between her and Osbert Clinton?—ha!”
SireverbUS /ˈsaɪər/
make (offspring) by reproduction
From this reading “Access to her while shut up in yon tower were impossible without consent of the keeper, Sire,” replied Rodomont; “and he is faithful.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Philip remained for some little time in the banqueting-chamber, expecting the Cardinal’s return, but as Pole did not appear, the King at last sallied forth into the court, where several of the Cardinal’s retinue were assembled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FRANCISCAN.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Perceiving Rodomont Bittern among them, he signed to him to approach, and then walking apart with him, said, with a certain significance— “Since Constance Tyrrell has been imprisoned in the Lollards’ Tower, no communication has passed between her and Osbert Clinton?—ha!”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Perceiving Rodomont Bittern among them, he signed to him to approach, and then walking apart with him, said, with a certain significance— “Since Constance Tyrrell has been imprisoned in the Lollards’ Tower, no communication has passed between her and Osbert Clinton?—ha!”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Philip remained for some little time in the banqueting-chamber, expecting the Cardinal’s return, but as Pole did not appear, the King at last sallied forth into the court, where several of the Cardinal’s retinue were assembled.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Perceiving Rodomont Bittern among them, he signed to him to approach, and then walking apart with him, said, with a certain significance— “Since Constance Tyrrell has been imprisoned in the Lollards’ Tower, no communication has passed between her and Osbert Clinton?—ha!”
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Perceiving Rodomont Bittern among them, he signed to him to approach, and then walking apart with him, said, with a certain significance— “Since Constance Tyrrell has been imprisoned in the Lollards’ Tower, no communication has passed between her and Osbert Clinton?—ha!”
Tyrrell
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From this reading Perceiving Rodomont Bittern among them, he signed to him to approach, and then walking apart with him, said, with a certain significance— “Since Constance Tyrrell has been imprisoned in the Lollards’ Tower, no communication has passed between her and Osbert Clinton?—ha!”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Access to her while shut up in yon tower were impossible without consent of the keeper, Sire,” replied Rodomont; “and he is faithful.”
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Perceiving Rodomont Bittern among them, he signed to him to approach, and then walking apart with him, said, with a certain significance— “Since Constance Tyrrell has been imprisoned in the Lollards’ Tower, no communication has passed between her and Osbert Clinton?—ha!”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Philip remained for some little time in the banqueting-chamber, expecting the Cardinal’s return, but as Pole did not appear, the King at last sallied forth into the court, where several of the Cardinal’s retinue were assembled.
in or at the place that
From this reading Philip remained for some little time in the banqueting-chamber, expecting the Cardinal’s return, but as Pole did not appear, the King at last sallied forth into the court, where several of the Cardinal’s retinue were assembled.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “Access to her while shut up in yon tower were impossible without consent of the keeper, Sire,” replied Rodomont; “and he is faithful.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Perceiving Rodomont Bittern among them, he signed to him to approach, and then walking apart with him, said, with a certain significance— “Since Constance Tyrrell has been imprisoned in the Lollards’ Tower, no communication has passed between her and Osbert Clinton?—ha!”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “Access to her while shut up in yon tower were impossible without consent of the keeper, Sire,” replied Rodomont; “and he is faithful.”
yonadjectiveUS /jɑːn/
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading “Access to her while shut up in yon tower were impossible without consent of the keeper, Sire,” replied Rodomont; “and he is faithful.”
