Chapter XXVIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading On the King’s departure from the sacristy, as previously narrated, Constance immediately released Osbert from the ambry, and the unhappy lovers, rushing into each other’s arms, forgot for a short space the perilous position in which they were placed.

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From this reading On the King’s departure from the sacristy, as previously narrated, Constance immediately released Osbert from the ambry, and the unhappy lovers, rushing into each other’s arms, forgot for a short space the perilous position in which they were placed.

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

From this reading WHAT PASSED BETWEEN OSBERT AND CONSTANCE IN THE SACRISTY.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading On the King’s departure from the sacristy, as previously narrated, Constance immediately released Osbert from the ambry, and the unhappy lovers, rushing into each other’s arms, forgot for a short space the perilous position in which they were placed.

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

From this reading On the King’s departure from the sacristy, as previously narrated, Constance immediately released Osbert from the ambry, and the unhappy lovers, rushing into each other’s arms, forgot for a short space the perilous position in which they were placed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At last, Osbert, partially disengaging himself from the mistress of his heart, exclaimed with bitterness,— “What have we done that we should suffer thus severely?

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading WHAT PASSED BETWEEN OSBERT AND CONSTANCE IN THE SACRISTY.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading At last, Osbert, partially disengaging himself from the mistress of his heart, exclaimed with bitterness,— “What have we done that we should suffer thus severely?

a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River

From this reading WHAT PASSED BETWEEN OSBERT AND CONSTANCE IN THE SACRISTY.

the act of departing

From this reading On the King’s departure from the sacristy, as previously narrated, Constance immediately released Osbert from the ambry, and the unhappy lovers, rushing into each other’s arms, forgot for a short space the perilous position in which they were placed.

-ing form of “disengage” — release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles

From this reading At last, Osbert, partially disengaging himself from the mistress of his heart, exclaimed with bitterness,— “What have we done that we should suffer thus severely?

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading At last, Osbert, partially disengaging himself from the mistress of his heart, exclaimed with bitterness,— “What have we done that we should suffer thus severely?

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading On the King’s departure from the sacristy, as previously narrated, Constance immediately released Osbert from the ambry, and the unhappy lovers, rushing into each other’s arms, forgot for a short space the perilous position in which they were placed.

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

From this reading At last, Osbert, partially disengaging himself from the mistress of his heart, exclaimed with bitterness,— “What have we done that we should suffer thus severely?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On the King’s departure from the sacristy, as previously narrated, Constance immediately released Osbert from the ambry, and the unhappy lovers, rushing into each other’s arms, forgot for a short space the perilous position in which they were placed.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading On the King’s departure from the sacristy, as previously narrated, Constance immediately released Osbert from the ambry, and the unhappy lovers, rushing into each other’s arms, forgot for a short space the perilous position in which they were placed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On the King’s departure from the sacristy, as previously narrated, Constance immediately released Osbert from the ambry, and the unhappy lovers, rushing into each other’s arms, forgot for a short space the perilous position in which they were placed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading At last, Osbert, partially disengaging himself from the mistress of his heart, exclaimed with bitterness,— “What have we done that we should suffer thus severely?

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading At last, Osbert, partially disengaging himself from the mistress of his heart, exclaimed with bitterness,— “What have we done that we should suffer thus severely?

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Heaven seems never weary of persecuting us.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading At last, Osbert, partially disengaging himself from the mistress of his heart, exclaimed with bitterness,— “What have we done that we should suffer thus severely?

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

From this reading At last, Osbert, partially disengaging himself from the mistress of his heart, exclaimed with bitterness,— “What have we done that we should suffer thus severely?

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading On the King’s departure from the sacristy, as previously narrated, Constance immediately released Osbert from the ambry, and the unhappy lovers, rushing into each other’s arms, forgot for a short space the perilous position in which they were placed.

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

From this reading WHAT PASSED BETWEEN OSBERT AND CONSTANCE IN THE SACRISTY.

organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

From this reading THE INSURRECTION.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading On the King’s departure from the sacristy, as previously narrated, Constance immediately released Osbert from the ambry, and the unhappy lovers, rushing into each other’s arms, forgot for a short space the perilous position in which they were placed.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading On the King’s departure from the sacristy, as previously narrated, Constance immediately released Osbert from the ambry, and the unhappy lovers, rushing into each other’s arms, forgot for a short space the perilous position in which they were placed.

immediately past

From this reading At last, Osbert, partially disengaging himself from the mistress of his heart, exclaimed with bitterness,— “What have we done that we should suffer thus severely?

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading On the King’s departure from the sacristy, as previously narrated, Constance immediately released Osbert from the ambry, and the unhappy lovers, rushing into each other’s arms, forgot for a short space the perilous position in which they were placed.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading At last, Osbert, partially disengaging himself from the mistress of his heart, exclaimed with bitterness,— “What have we done that we should suffer thus severely?

past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example

From this reading On the King’s departure from the sacristy, as previously narrated, Constance immediately released Osbert from the ambry, and the unhappy lovers, rushing into each other’s arms, forgot for a short space the perilous position in which they were placed.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Heaven seems never weary of persecuting us.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At last, Osbert, partially disengaging himself from the mistress of his heart, exclaimed with bitterness,— “What have we done that we should suffer thus severely?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the King’s departure from the sacristy, as previously narrated, Constance immediately released Osbert from the ambry, and the unhappy lovers, rushing into each other’s arms, forgot for a short space the perilous position in which they were placed.

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

From this reading WHAT PASSED BETWEEN OSBERT AND CONSTANCE IN THE SACRISTY.

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

From this reading On the King’s departure from the sacristy, as previously narrated, Constance immediately released Osbert from the ambry, and the unhappy lovers, rushing into each other’s arms, forgot for a short space the perilous position in which they were placed.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading At last, Osbert, partially disengaging himself from the mistress of his heart, exclaimed with bitterness,— “What have we done that we should suffer thus severely?

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading WHAT PASSED BETWEEN OSBERT AND CONSTANCE IN THE SACRISTY.

fraught with danger

From this reading On the King’s departure from the sacristy, as previously narrated, Constance immediately released Osbert from the ambry, and the unhappy lovers, rushing into each other’s arms, forgot for a short space the perilous position in which they were placed.

-ing form of “persecute” — cause to suffer

From this reading Heaven seems never weary of persecuting us.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading On the King’s departure from the sacristy, as previously narrated, Constance immediately released Osbert from the ambry, and the unhappy lovers, rushing into each other’s arms, forgot for a short space the perilous position in which they were placed.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading On the King’s departure from the sacristy, as previously narrated, Constance immediately released Osbert from the ambry, and the unhappy lovers, rushing into each other’s arms, forgot for a short space the perilous position in which they were placed.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading On the King’s departure from the sacristy, as previously narrated, Constance immediately released Osbert from the ambry, and the unhappy lovers, rushing into each other’s arms, forgot for a short space the perilous position in which they were placed.

past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip

From this reading On the King’s departure from the sacristy, as previously narrated, Constance immediately released Osbert from the ambry, and the unhappy lovers, rushing into each other’s arms, forgot for a short space the perilous position in which they were placed.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading On the King’s departure from the sacristy, as previously narrated, Constance immediately released Osbert from the ambry, and the unhappy lovers, rushing into each other’s arms, forgot for a short space the perilous position in which they were placed.

a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept or meetings are held

From this reading WHAT PASSED BETWEEN OSBERT AND CONSTANCE IN THE SACRISTY.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Heaven seems never weary of persecuting us.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading At last, Osbert, partially disengaging himself from the mistress of his heart, exclaimed with bitterness,— “What have we done that we should suffer thus severely?

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading On the King’s departure from the sacristy, as previously narrated, Constance immediately released Osbert from the ambry, and the unhappy lovers, rushing into each other’s arms, forgot for a short space the perilous position in which they were placed.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading At last, Osbert, partially disengaging himself from the mistress of his heart, exclaimed with bitterness,— “What have we done that we should suffer thus severely?

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading On the King’s departure from the sacristy, as previously narrated, Constance immediately released Osbert from the ambry, and the unhappy lovers, rushing into each other’s arms, forgot for a short space the perilous position in which they were placed.

undergo or be subjected to

From this reading At last, Osbert, partially disengaging himself from the mistress of his heart, exclaimed with bitterness,— “What have we done that we should suffer thus severely?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At last, Osbert, partially disengaging himself from the mistress of his heart, exclaimed with bitterness,— “What have we done that we should suffer thus severely?

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

From this reading THE INSURRECTION.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading On the King’s departure from the sacristy, as previously narrated, Constance immediately released Osbert from the ambry, and the unhappy lovers, rushing into each other’s arms, forgot for a short space the perilous position in which they were placed.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading At last, Osbert, partially disengaging himself from the mistress of his heart, exclaimed with bitterness,— “What have we done that we should suffer thus severely?

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading On the King’s departure from the sacristy, as previously narrated, Constance immediately released Osbert from the ambry, and the unhappy lovers, rushing into each other’s arms, forgot for a short space the perilous position in which they were placed.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Heaven seems never weary of persecuting us.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading At last, Osbert, partially disengaging himself from the mistress of his heart, exclaimed with bitterness,— “What have we done that we should suffer thus severely?

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Heaven seems never weary of persecuting us.

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

From this reading On the King’s departure from the sacristy, as previously narrated, Constance immediately released Osbert from the ambry, and the unhappy lovers, rushing into each other’s arms, forgot for a short space the perilous position in which they were placed.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT PASSED BETWEEN OSBERT AND CONSTANCE IN THE SACRISTY.

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

From this reading On the King’s departure from the sacristy, as previously narrated, Constance immediately released Osbert from the ambry, and the unhappy lovers, rushing into each other’s arms, forgot for a short space the perilous position in which they were placed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At last, Osbert, partially disengaging himself from the mistress of his heart, exclaimed with bitterness,— “What have we done that we should suffer thus severely?