used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Soon the messengers returned, stating that the “Marchioness of Morella” was travelling in state, accompanied by a great retinue, that she thanked them for their tidings, and hoped to be able to defend herself at all points.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Soon the messengers returned, stating that the “Marchioness of Morella” was travelling in state, accompanied by a great retinue, that she thanked them for their tidings, and hoped to be able to defend herself at all points.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Soon the messengers returned, stating that the “Marchioness of Morella” was travelling in state, accompanied by a great retinue, that she thanked them for their tidings, and hoped to be able to defend herself at all points.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Thus they were allowed to receive what visitors they would, and among them Juan Bernaldez, Castell’s connection and agent, who told them of all that passed without.
(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 Thus they were allowed to receive what visitors they would, and among them Juan Bernaldez, Castell’s connection and agent, who told them of all that passed without.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Thus they were allowed to receive what visitors they would, and among them Juan Bernaldez, Castell’s connection and agent, who told them of all that passed without.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Thus they were allowed to receive what visitors they would, and among them Juan Bernaldez, Castell’s connection and agent, who told them of all that passed without.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Seven days had passed, during which time Margaret and her father had rested quietly in the prison, where, indeed, they dwelt more as guests than as captives.
appriseverbUS /əˈpraɪz/
inform (somebody) of something
From this reading Through him they sent messengers to meet Betty on her road and apprise her of how things stood, and of the trial in which her cause would be judged.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Seven days had passed, during which time Margaret and her father had rested quietly in the prison, where, indeed, they dwelt more as guests than as captives.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Soon the messengers returned, stating that the “Marchioness of Morella” was travelling in state, accompanied by a great retinue, that she thanked them for their tidings, and hoped to be able to defend herself at all points.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Through him they sent messengers to meet Betty on her road and apprise her of how things stood, and of the trial in which her cause would be judged.
Bernaldez
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From this reading Thus they were allowed to receive what visitors they would, and among them Juan Bernaldez, Castell’s connection and agent, who told them of all that passed without.
BETTY
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From this reading BETTY STATES HER CASE.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Soon the messengers returned, stating that the “Marchioness of Morella” was travelling in state, accompanied by a great retinue, that she thanked them for their tidings, and hoped to be able to defend herself at all points.
captivesnounUS /ˈkæptɪvz/
plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Seven days had passed, during which time Margaret and her father had rested quietly in the prison, where, indeed, they dwelt more as guests than as captives.
an occurrence of something
From this reading BETTY STATES HER CASE.
Castell's
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From this reading Thus they were allowed to receive what visitors they would, and among them Juan Bernaldez, Castell’s connection and agent, who told them of all that passed without.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Through him they sent messengers to meet Betty on her road and apprise her of how things stood, and of the trial in which her cause would be judged.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Thus they were allowed to receive what visitors they would, and among them Juan Bernaldez, Castell’s connection and agent, who told them of all that passed without.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Seven days had passed, during which time Margaret and her father had rested quietly in the prison, where, indeed, they dwelt more as guests than as captives.
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading Soon the messengers returned, stating that the “Marchioness of Morella” was travelling in state, accompanied by a great retinue, that she thanked them for their tidings, and hoped to be able to defend herself at all points.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Seven days had passed, during which time Margaret and her father had rested quietly in the prison, where, indeed, they dwelt more as guests than as captives.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Seven days had passed, during which time Margaret and her father had rested quietly in the prison, where, indeed, they dwelt more as guests than as captives.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Seven days had passed, during which time Margaret and her father had rested quietly in the prison, where, indeed, they dwelt more as guests than as captives.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Soon the messengers returned, stating that the “Marchioness of Morella” was travelling in state, accompanied by a great retinue, that she thanked them for their tidings, and hoped to be able to defend herself at all points.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Soon the messengers returned, stating that the “Marchioness of Morella” was travelling in state, accompanied by a great retinue, that she thanked them for their tidings, and hoped to be able to defend herself at all points.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Seven days had passed, during which time Margaret and her father had rested quietly in the prison, where, indeed, they dwelt more as guests than as captives.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Seven days had passed, during which time Margaret and her father had rested quietly in the prison, where, indeed, they dwelt more as guests than as captives.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading BETTY STATES HER CASE.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Soon the messengers returned, stating that the “Marchioness of Morella” was travelling in state, accompanied by a great retinue, that she thanked them for their tidings, and hoped to be able to defend herself at all points.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Through him they sent messengers to meet Betty on her road and apprise her of how things stood, and of the trial in which her cause would be judged.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Soon the messengers returned, stating that the “Marchioness of Morella” was travelling in state, accompanied by a great retinue, that she thanked them for their tidings, and hoped to be able to defend herself at all points.
how
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From this reading Through him they sent messengers to meet Betty on her road and apprise her of how things stood, and of the trial in which her cause would be judged.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Seven days had passed, during which time Margaret and her father had rested quietly in the prison, where, indeed, they dwelt more as guests than as captives.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Seven days had passed, during which time Margaret and her father had rested quietly in the prison, where, indeed, they dwelt more as guests than as captives.
Juan
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From this reading Thus they were allowed to receive what visitors they would, and among them Juan Bernaldez, Castell’s connection and agent, who told them of all that passed without.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Through him they sent messengers to meet Betty on her road and apprise her of how things stood, and of the trial in which her cause would be judged.
MarchionessnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃənɪs/
the wife or widow of a marquis
From this reading Soon the messengers returned, stating that the “Marchioness of Morella” was travelling in state, accompanied by a great retinue, that she thanked them for their tidings, and hoped to be able to defend herself at all points.
Margaret
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From this reading Seven days had passed, during which time Margaret and her father had rested quietly in the prison, where, indeed, they dwelt more as guests than as captives.
come together
From this reading Through him they sent messengers to meet Betty on her road and apprise her of how things stood, and of the trial in which her cause would be judged.
messengersnounUS /ˈmesəndʒərz/
plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message
From this reading Through him they sent messengers to meet Betty on her road and apprise her of how things stood, and of the trial in which her cause would be judged.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Seven days had passed, during which time Margaret and her father had rested quietly in the prison, where, indeed, they dwelt more as guests than as captives.
Morella
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From this reading Soon the messengers returned, stating that the “Marchioness of Morella” was travelling in state, accompanied by a great retinue, that she thanked them for their tidings, and hoped to be able to defend herself at all points.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thus they were allowed to receive what visitors they would, and among them Juan Bernaldez, Castell’s connection and agent, who told them of all that passed without.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Through him they sent messengers to meet Betty on her road and apprise her of how things stood, and of the trial in which her cause would be judged.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Seven days had passed, during which time Margaret and her father had rested quietly in the prison, where, indeed, they dwelt more as guests than as captives.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Soon the messengers returned, stating that the “Marchioness of Morella” was travelling in state, accompanied by a great retinue, that she thanked them for their tidings, and hoped to be able to defend herself at all points.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Seven days had passed, during which time Margaret and her father had rested quietly in the prison, where, indeed, they dwelt more as guests than as captives.
with low volume
From this reading Seven days had passed, during which time Margaret and her father had rested quietly in the prison, where, indeed, they dwelt more as guests than as captives.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Thus they were allowed to receive what visitors they would, and among them Juan Bernaldez, Castell’s connection and agent, who told them of all that passed without.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Seven days had passed, during which time Margaret and her father had rested quietly in the prison, where, indeed, they dwelt more as guests than as captives.
retinuenounUS /ˈretənuː/
the group following and attending to some important person
From this reading Soon the messengers returned, stating that the “Marchioness of Morella” was travelling in state, accompanied by a great retinue, that she thanked them for their tidings, and hoped to be able to defend herself at all points.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Soon the messengers returned, stating that the “Marchioness of Morella” was travelling in state, accompanied by a great retinue, that she thanked them for their tidings, and hoped to be able to defend herself at all points.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Through him they sent messengers to meet Betty on her road and apprise her of how things stood, and of the trial in which her cause would be judged.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Through him they sent messengers to meet Betty on her road and apprise her of how things stood, and of the trial in which her cause would be judged.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Seven days had passed, during which time Margaret and her father had rested quietly in the prison, where, indeed, they dwelt more as guests than as captives.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Soon the messengers returned, stating that the “Marchioness of Morella” was travelling in state, accompanied by a great retinue, that she thanked them for their tidings, and hoped to be able to defend herself at all points.
in the near future
From this reading Soon the messengers returned, stating that the “Marchioness of Morella” was travelling in state, accompanied by a great retinue, that she thanked them for their tidings, and hoped to be able to defend herself at all points.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Soon the messengers returned, stating that the “Marchioness of Morella” was travelling in state, accompanied by a great retinue, that she thanked them for their tidings, and hoped to be able to defend herself at all points.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading BETTY STATES HER CASE.
statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading Soon the messengers returned, stating that the “Marchioness of Morella” was travelling in state, accompanied by a great retinue, that she thanked them for their tidings, and hoped to be able to defend herself at all points.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Through him they sent messengers to meet Betty on her road and apprise her of how things stood, and of the trial in which her cause would be judged.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Seven days had passed, during which time Margaret and her father had rested quietly in the prison, where, indeed, they dwelt more as guests than as captives.
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Soon the messengers returned, stating that the “Marchioness of Morella” was travelling in state, accompanied by a great retinue, that she thanked them for their tidings, and hoped to be able to defend herself at all points.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thus they were allowed to receive what visitors they would, and among them Juan Bernaldez, Castell’s connection and agent, who told them of all that passed without.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Seven days had passed, during which time Margaret and her father had rested quietly in the prison, where, indeed, they dwelt more as guests than as captives.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Soon the messengers returned, stating that the “Marchioness of Morella” was travelling in state, accompanied by a great retinue, that she thanked them for their tidings, and hoped to be able to defend herself at all points.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Thus they were allowed to receive what visitors they would, and among them Juan Bernaldez, Castell’s connection and agent, who told them of all that passed without.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Seven days had passed, during which time Margaret and her father had rested quietly in the prison, where, indeed, they dwelt more as guests than as captives.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Through him they sent messengers to meet Betty on her road and apprise her of how things stood, and of the trial in which her cause would be judged.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through him they sent messengers to meet Betty on her road and apprise her of how things stood, and of the trial in which her cause would be judged.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus they were allowed to receive what visitors they would, and among them Juan Bernaldez, Castell’s connection and agent, who told them of all that passed without.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading Soon the messengers returned, stating that the “Marchioness of Morella” was travelling in state, accompanied by a great retinue, that she thanked them for their tidings, and hoped to be able to defend herself at all points.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Seven days had passed, during which time Margaret and her father had rested quietly in the prison, where, indeed, they dwelt more as guests than as captives.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thus they were allowed to receive what visitors they would, and among them Juan Bernaldez, Castell’s connection and agent, who told them of all that passed without.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Thus they were allowed to receive what visitors they would, and among them Juan Bernaldez, Castell’s connection and agent, who told them of all that passed without.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Soon the messengers returned, stating that the “Marchioness of Morella” was travelling in state, accompanied by a great retinue, that she thanked them for their tidings, and hoped to be able to defend herself at all points.
the act of testing something
From this reading Through him they sent messengers to meet Betty on her road and apprise her of how things stood, and of the trial in which her cause would be judged.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Thus they were allowed to receive what visitors they would, and among them Juan Bernaldez, Castell’s connection and agent, who told them of all that passed without.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Soon the messengers returned, stating that the “Marchioness of Morella” was travelling in state, accompanied by a great retinue, that she thanked them for their tidings, and hoped to be able to defend herself at all points.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thus they were allowed to receive what visitors they would, and among them Juan Bernaldez, Castell’s connection and agent, who told them of all that passed without.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Thus they were allowed to receive what visitors they would, and among them Juan Bernaldez, Castell’s connection and agent, who told them of all that passed without.
in or at the place that
From this reading Seven days had passed, during which time Margaret and her father had rested quietly in the prison, where, indeed, they dwelt more as guests than as captives.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Seven days had passed, during which time Margaret and her father had rested quietly in the prison, where, indeed, they dwelt more as guests than as captives.
which person or people
From this reading Thus they were allowed to receive what visitors they would, and among them Juan Bernaldez, Castell’s connection and agent, who told them of all that passed without.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Thus they were allowed to receive what visitors they would, and among them Juan Bernaldez, Castell’s connection and agent, who told them of all that passed without.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Thus they were allowed to receive what visitors they would, and among them Juan Bernaldez, Castell’s connection and agent, who told them of all that passed without.
