used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An apartment was assigned her in a wing of the palace overlooking the garden, and that nothing might be wanting to her comfort, search was made for her old attendant, Dorcas, whose retreat being discovered, without much difficulty, by Rodomont, she was brought to the palace, and reinstated in her former position with her young mistress.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The good Cardinal acted up to his promise in regard to Constance.
anew
From this reading Her joy, therefore, on finding her young mistress again, may be imagined.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An apartment was assigned her in a wing of the palace overlooking the garden, and that nothing might be wanting to her comfort, search was made for her old attendant, Dorcas, whose retreat being discovered, without much difficulty, by Rodomont, she was brought to the palace, and reinstated in her former position with her young mistress.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An apartment was assigned her in a wing of the palace overlooking the garden, and that nothing might be wanting to her comfort, search was made for her old attendant, Dorcas, whose retreat being discovered, without much difficulty, by Rodomont, she was brought to the palace, and reinstated in her former position with her young mistress.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading An apartment was assigned her in a wing of the palace overlooking the garden, and that nothing might be wanting to her comfort, search was made for her old attendant, Dorcas, whose retreat being discovered, without much difficulty, by Rodomont, she was brought to the palace, and reinstated in her former position with her young mistress.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading An apartment was assigned her in a wing of the palace overlooking the garden, and that nothing might be wanting to her comfort, search was made for her old attendant, Dorcas, whose retreat being discovered, without much difficulty, by Rodomont, she was brought to the palace, and reinstated in her former position with her young mistress.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading An apartment was assigned her in a wing of the palace overlooking the garden, and that nothing might be wanting to her comfort, search was made for her old attendant, Dorcas, whose retreat being discovered, without much difficulty, by Rodomont, she was brought to the palace, and reinstated in her former position with her young mistress.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading An apartment was assigned her in a wing of the palace overlooking the garden, and that nothing might be wanting to her comfort, search was made for her old attendant, Dorcas, whose retreat being discovered, without much difficulty, by Rodomont, she was brought to the palace, and reinstated in her former position with her young mistress.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ever since the night when Constance had been carried off to the Lollards’ Tower, the poor old woman had been inconsolable.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading An apartment was assigned her in a wing of the palace overlooking the garden, and that nothing might be wanting to her comfort, search was made for her old attendant, Dorcas, whose retreat being discovered, without much difficulty, by Rodomont, she was brought to the palace, and reinstated in her former position with her young mistress.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading An apartment was assigned her in a wing of the palace overlooking the garden, and that nothing might be wanting to her comfort, search was made for her old attendant, Dorcas, whose retreat being discovered, without much difficulty, by Rodomont, she was brought to the palace, and reinstated in her former position with her young mistress.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading An apartment was assigned her in a wing of the palace overlooking the garden, and that nothing might be wanting to her comfort, search was made for her old attendant, Dorcas, whose retreat being discovered, without much difficulty, by Rodomont, she was brought to the palace, and reinstated in her former position with her young mistress.
CardinalnounUS /ˈkɑːrdənəl/
(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 The good Cardinal acted up to his promise in regard to Constance.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Ever since the night when Constance had been carried off to the Lollards’ Tower, the poor old woman had been inconsolable.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading An apartment was assigned her in a wing of the palace overlooking the garden, and that nothing might be wanting to her comfort, search was made for her old attendant, Dorcas, whose retreat being discovered, without much difficulty, by Rodomont, she was brought to the palace, and reinstated in her former position with her young mistress.
CONSTANCEnounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading HOW CONSTANCE PASSED HER TIME IN LAMBETH PALACE.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading An apartment was assigned her in a wing of the palace overlooking the garden, and that nothing might be wanting to her comfort, search was made for her old attendant, Dorcas, whose retreat being discovered, without much difficulty, by Rodomont, she was brought to the palace, and reinstated in her former position with her young mistress.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading An apartment was assigned her in a wing of the palace overlooking the garden, and that nothing might be wanting to her comfort, search was made for her old attendant, Dorcas, whose retreat being discovered, without much difficulty, by Rodomont, she was brought to the palace, and reinstated in her former position with her young mistress.
Dorcas
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From this reading An apartment was assigned her in a wing of the palace overlooking the garden, and that nothing might be wanting to her comfort, search was made for her old attendant, Dorcas, whose retreat being discovered, without much difficulty, by Rodomont, she was brought to the palace, and reinstated in her former position with her young mistress.
at any time
From this reading Ever since the night when Constance had been carried off to the Lollards’ Tower, the poor old woman had been inconsolable.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Her joy, therefore, on finding her young mistress again, may be imagined.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An apartment was assigned her in a wing of the palace overlooking the garden, and that nothing might be wanting to her comfort, search was made for her old attendant, Dorcas, whose retreat being discovered, without much difficulty, by Rodomont, she was brought to the palace, and reinstated in her former position with her young mistress.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading An apartment was assigned her in a wing of the palace overlooking the garden, and that nothing might be wanting to her comfort, search was made for her old attendant, Dorcas, whose retreat being discovered, without much difficulty, by Rodomont, she was brought to the palace, and reinstated in her former position with her young mistress.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading An apartment was assigned her in a wing of the palace overlooking the garden, and that nothing might be wanting to her comfort, search was made for her old attendant, Dorcas, whose retreat being discovered, without much difficulty, by Rodomont, she was brought to the palace, and reinstated in her former position with her young mistress.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The good Cardinal acted up to his promise in regard to Constance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ever since the night when Constance had been carried off to the Lollards’ Tower, the poor old woman had been inconsolable.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW CONSTANCE PASSED HER TIME IN LAMBETH PALACE.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The good Cardinal acted up to his promise in regard to Constance.
HOW
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From this reading HOW CONSTANCE PASSED HER TIME IN LAMBETH PALACE.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Her joy, therefore, on finding her young mistress again, may be imagined.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW CONSTANCE PASSED HER TIME IN LAMBETH PALACE.
inconsolableadjective
sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled
From this reading Ever since the night when Constance had been carried off to the Lollards’ Tower, the poor old woman had been inconsolable.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Her joy, therefore, on finding her young mistress again, may be imagined.
LAMBETH
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From this reading HOW CONSTANCE PASSED HER TIME IN LAMBETH PALACE.
Lollards
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From this reading Ever since the night when Constance had been carried off to the Lollards’ Tower, the poor old woman had been inconsolable.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading An apartment was assigned her in a wing of the palace overlooking the garden, and that nothing might be wanting to her comfort, search was made for her old attendant, Dorcas, whose retreat being discovered, without much difficulty, by Rodomont, she was brought to the palace, and reinstated in her former position with her young mistress.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Her joy, therefore, on finding her young mistress again, may be imagined.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading An apartment was assigned her in a wing of the palace overlooking the garden, and that nothing might be wanting to her comfort, search was made for her old attendant, Dorcas, whose retreat being discovered, without much difficulty, by Rodomont, she was brought to the palace, and reinstated in her former position with her young mistress.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading An apartment was assigned her in a wing of the palace overlooking the garden, and that nothing might be wanting to her comfort, search was made for her old attendant, Dorcas, whose retreat being discovered, without much difficulty, by Rodomont, she was brought to the palace, and reinstated in her former position with her young mistress.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading An apartment was assigned her in a wing of the palace overlooking the garden, and that nothing might be wanting to her comfort, search was made for her old attendant, Dorcas, whose retreat being discovered, without much difficulty, by Rodomont, she was brought to the palace, and reinstated in her former position with her young mistress.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Ever since the night when Constance had been carried off to the Lollards’ Tower, the poor old woman had been inconsolable.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading An apartment was assigned her in a wing of the palace overlooking the garden, and that nothing might be wanting to her comfort, search was made for her old attendant, Dorcas, whose retreat being discovered, without much difficulty, by Rodomont, she was brought to the palace, and reinstated in her former position with her young mistress.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An apartment was assigned her in a wing of the palace overlooking the garden, and that nothing might be wanting to her comfort, search was made for her old attendant, Dorcas, whose retreat being discovered, without much difficulty, by Rodomont, she was brought to the palace, and reinstated in her former position with her young mistress.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Ever since the night when Constance had been carried off to the Lollards’ Tower, the poor old woman had been inconsolable.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading An apartment was assigned her in a wing of the palace overlooking the garden, and that nothing might be wanting to her comfort, search was made for her old attendant, Dorcas, whose retreat being discovered, without much difficulty, by Rodomont, she was brought to the palace, and reinstated in her former position with her young mistress.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her joy, therefore, on finding her young mistress again, may be imagined.
overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading An apartment was assigned her in a wing of the palace overlooking the garden, and that nothing might be wanting to her comfort, search was made for her old attendant, Dorcas, whose retreat being discovered, without much difficulty, by Rodomont, she was brought to the palace, and reinstated in her former position with her young mistress.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading HOW CONSTANCE PASSED HER TIME IN LAMBETH PALACE.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading HOW CONSTANCE PASSED HER TIME IN LAMBETH PALACE.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Ever since the night when Constance had been carried off to the Lollards’ Tower, the poor old woman had been inconsolable.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading An apartment was assigned her in a wing of the palace overlooking the garden, and that nothing might be wanting to her comfort, search was made for her old attendant, Dorcas, whose retreat being discovered, without much difficulty, by Rodomont, she was brought to the palace, and reinstated in her former position with her young mistress.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The good Cardinal acted up to his promise in regard to Constance.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The good Cardinal acted up to his promise in regard to Constance.
reinstatedverbUS /ˌriːɪnˈsteɪtɪd/
past form of “reinstate” — restore to the previous state or rank
From this reading An apartment was assigned her in a wing of the palace overlooking the garden, and that nothing might be wanting to her comfort, search was made for her old attendant, Dorcas, whose retreat being discovered, without much difficulty, by Rodomont, she was brought to the palace, and reinstated in her former position with her young mistress.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading An apartment was assigned her in a wing of the palace overlooking the garden, and that nothing might be wanting to her comfort, search was made for her old attendant, Dorcas, whose retreat being discovered, without much difficulty, by Rodomont, she was brought to the palace, and reinstated in her former position with her young mistress.
Rodomont
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From this reading An apartment was assigned her in a wing of the palace overlooking the garden, and that nothing might be wanting to her comfort, search was made for her old attendant, Dorcas, whose retreat being discovered, without much difficulty, by Rodomont, she was brought to the palace, and reinstated in her former position with her young mistress.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading An apartment was assigned her in a wing of the palace overlooking the garden, and that nothing might be wanting to her comfort, search was made for her old attendant, Dorcas, whose retreat being discovered, without much difficulty, by Rodomont, she was brought to the palace, and reinstated in her former position with her young mistress.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An apartment was assigned her in a wing of the palace overlooking the garden, and that nothing might be wanting to her comfort, search was made for her old attendant, Dorcas, whose retreat being discovered, without much difficulty, by Rodomont, she was brought to the palace, and reinstated in her former position with her young mistress.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Ever since the night when Constance had been carried off to the Lollards’ Tower, the poor old woman had been inconsolable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An apartment was assigned her in a wing of the palace overlooking the garden, and that nothing might be wanting to her comfort, search was made for her old attendant, Dorcas, whose retreat being discovered, without much difficulty, by Rodomont, she was brought to the palace, and reinstated in her former position with her young mistress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The good Cardinal acted up to his promise in regard to Constance.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Her joy, therefore, on finding her young mistress again, may be imagined.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading HOW CONSTANCE PASSED HER TIME IN LAMBETH PALACE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The good Cardinal acted up to his promise in regard to Constance.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Ever since the night when Constance had been carried off to the Lollards’ Tower, the poor old woman had been inconsolable.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The good Cardinal acted up to his promise in regard to Constance.
nonexistent
From this reading An apartment was assigned her in a wing of the palace overlooking the garden, and that nothing might be wanting to her comfort, search was made for her old attendant, Dorcas, whose retreat being discovered, without much difficulty, by Rodomont, she was brought to the palace, and reinstated in her former position with her young mistress.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An apartment was assigned her in a wing of the palace overlooking the garden, and that nothing might be wanting to her comfort, search was made for her old attendant, Dorcas, whose retreat being discovered, without much difficulty, by Rodomont, she was brought to the palace, and reinstated in her former position with her young mistress.
at the time that
From this reading Ever since the night when Constance had been carried off to the Lollards’ Tower, the poor old woman had been inconsolable.
belonging to which person
From this reading An apartment was assigned her in a wing of the palace overlooking the garden, and that nothing might be wanting to her comfort, search was made for her old attendant, Dorcas, whose retreat being discovered, without much difficulty, by Rodomont, she was brought to the palace, and reinstated in her former position with her young mistress.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading An apartment was assigned her in a wing of the palace overlooking the garden, and that nothing might be wanting to her comfort, search was made for her old attendant, Dorcas, whose retreat being discovered, without much difficulty, by Rodomont, she was brought to the palace, and reinstated in her former position with her young mistress.
in the company of; together with
From this reading An apartment was assigned her in a wing of the palace overlooking the garden, and that nothing might be wanting to her comfort, search was made for her old attendant, Dorcas, whose retreat being discovered, without much difficulty, by Rodomont, she was brought to the palace, and reinstated in her former position with her young mistress.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading An apartment was assigned her in a wing of the palace overlooking the garden, and that nothing might be wanting to her comfort, search was made for her old attendant, Dorcas, whose retreat being discovered, without much difficulty, by Rodomont, she was brought to the palace, and reinstated in her former position with her young mistress.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Ever since the night when Constance had been carried off to the Lollards’ Tower, the poor old woman had been inconsolable.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading An apartment was assigned her in a wing of the palace overlooking the garden, and that nothing might be wanting to her comfort, search was made for her old attendant, Dorcas, whose retreat being discovered, without much difficulty, by Rodomont, she was brought to the palace, and reinstated in her former position with her young mistress.
