used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OF THE RIGOURS TO BE SUFFERED BY THE INFAMOUS KING THE proud tears were still in the eyes of our mistress, when she looked all about her swiftly with the features of a hawk.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading OF THE RIGOURS TO BE SUFFERED BY THE INFAMOUS KING THE proud tears were still in the eyes of our mistress, when she looked all about her swiftly with the features of a hawk.
(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 OF THE RIGOURS TO BE SUFFERED BY THE INFAMOUS KING THE proud tears were still in the eyes of our mistress, when she looked all about her swiftly with the features of a hawk.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the Count of Nullepart and myself made to obey this command, as you will believe, gentle reader, we had grave concern lest madam should observe the presence of the captive’s ears.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading And such was her present humour that I think we did well to have apprehension of the penalty that might overtake us.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading We will now arrange his fate.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When the Count of Nullepart and myself made to obey this command, as you will believe, gentle reader, we had grave concern lest madam should observe the presence of the captive’s ears.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading OF THE RIGOURS TO BE SUFFERED BY THE INFAMOUS KING THE proud tears were still in the eyes of our mistress, when she looked all about her swiftly with the features of a hawk.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading When the Count of Nullepart and myself made to obey this command, as you will believe, gentle reader, we had grave concern lest madam should observe the presence of the captive’s ears.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading In ringing tones she cried, “Bring forth the spawn of darkness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading OF THE RIGOURS TO BE SUFFERED BY THE INFAMOUS KING THE proud tears were still in the eyes of our mistress, when she looked all about her swiftly with the features of a hawk.
captive's
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From this reading When the Count of Nullepart and myself made to obey this command, as you will believe, gentle reader, we had grave concern lest madam should observe the presence of the captive’s ears.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading When the Count of Nullepart and myself made to obey this command, as you will believe, gentle reader, we had grave concern lest madam should observe the presence of the captive’s ears.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading When the Count of Nullepart and myself made to obey this command, as you will believe, gentle reader, we had grave concern lest madam should observe the presence of the captive’s ears.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading When the Count of Nullepart and myself made to obey this command, as you will believe, gentle reader, we had grave concern lest madam should observe the presence of the captive’s ears.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading In ringing tones she cried, “Bring forth the spawn of darkness.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading In ringing tones she cried, “Bring forth the spawn of darkness.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And such was her present humour that I think we did well to have apprehension of the penalty that might overtake us.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading When the Count of Nullepart and myself made to obey this command, as you will believe, gentle reader, we had grave concern lest madam should observe the presence of the captive’s ears.
opinion or judgment
From this reading OF THE RIGOURS TO BE SUFFERED BY THE INFAMOUS KING THE proud tears were still in the eyes of our mistress, when she looked all about her swiftly with the features of a hawk.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading We will now arrange his fate.”
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading OF THE RIGOURS TO BE SUFFERED BY THE INFAMOUS KING THE proud tears were still in the eyes of our mistress, when she looked all about her swiftly with the features of a hawk.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In ringing tones she cried, “Bring forth the spawn of darkness.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading When the Count of Nullepart and myself made to obey this command, as you will believe, gentle reader, we had grave concern lest madam should observe the presence of the captive’s ears.
death of a person
From this reading When the Count of Nullepart and myself made to obey this command, as you will believe, gentle reader, we had grave concern lest madam should observe the presence of the captive’s ears.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the Count of Nullepart and myself made to obey this command, as you will believe, gentle reader, we had grave concern lest madam should observe the presence of the captive’s ears.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And such was her present humour that I think we did well to have apprehension of the penalty that might overtake us.
hawknounUS /hɔːk/
diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading OF THE RIGOURS TO BE SUFFERED BY THE INFAMOUS KING THE proud tears were still in the eyes of our mistress, when she looked all about her swiftly with the features of a hawk.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading OF THE RIGOURS TO BE SUFFERED BY THE INFAMOUS KING THE proud tears were still in the eyes of our mistress, when she looked all about her swiftly with the features of a hawk.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We will now arrange his fate.”
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading And such was her present humour that I think we did well to have apprehension of the penalty that might overtake us.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And such was her present humour that I think we did well to have apprehension of the penalty that might overtake us.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OF THE RIGOURS TO BE SUFFERED BY THE INFAMOUS KING THE proud tears were still in the eyes of our mistress, when she looked all about her swiftly with the features of a hawk.
INFAMOUSadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfəməs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading OF THE RIGOURS TO BE SUFFERED BY THE INFAMOUS KING THE proud tears were still in the eyes of our mistress, when she looked all about her swiftly with the features of a hawk.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading OF THE RIGOURS TO BE SUFFERED BY THE INFAMOUS KING THE proud tears were still in the eyes of our mistress, when she looked all about her swiftly with the features of a hawk.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading When the Count of Nullepart and myself made to obey this command, as you will believe, gentle reader, we had grave concern lest madam should observe the presence of the captive’s ears.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading OF THE RIGOURS TO BE SUFFERED BY THE INFAMOUS KING THE proud tears were still in the eyes of our mistress, when she looked all about her swiftly with the features of a hawk.
a woman of refinement
From this reading When the Count of Nullepart and myself made to obey this command, as you will believe, gentle reader, we had grave concern lest madam should observe the presence of the captive’s ears.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When the Count of Nullepart and myself made to obey this command, as you will believe, gentle reader, we had grave concern lest madam should observe the presence of the captive’s ears.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading And such was her present humour that I think we did well to have apprehension of the penalty that might overtake us.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading OF THE RIGOURS TO BE SUFFERED BY THE INFAMOUS KING THE proud tears were still in the eyes of our mistress, when she looked all about her swiftly with the features of a hawk.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading When the Count of Nullepart and myself made to obey this command, as you will believe, gentle reader, we had grave concern lest madam should observe the presence of the captive’s ears.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We will now arrange his fate.”
Nullepart
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From this reading When the Count of Nullepart and myself made to obey this command, as you will believe, gentle reader, we had grave concern lest madam should observe the presence of the captive’s ears.
be obedient to
From this reading When the Count of Nullepart and myself made to obey this command, as you will believe, gentle reader, we had grave concern lest madam should observe the presence of the captive’s ears.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading When the Count of Nullepart and myself made to obey this command, as you will believe, gentle reader, we had grave concern lest madam should observe the presence of the captive’s ears.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE RIGOURS TO BE SUFFERED BY THE INFAMOUS KING THE proud tears were still in the eyes of our mistress, when she looked all about her swiftly with the features of a hawk.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading OF THE RIGOURS TO BE SUFFERED BY THE INFAMOUS KING THE proud tears were still in the eyes of our mistress, when she looked all about her swiftly with the features of a hawk.
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading And such was her present humour that I think we did well to have apprehension of the penalty that might overtake us.
penaltynounUS /ˈpenəlti/
the act of punishing
From this reading And such was her present humour that I think we did well to have apprehension of the penalty that might overtake us.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading When the Count of Nullepart and myself made to obey this command, as you will believe, gentle reader, we had grave concern lest madam should observe the presence of the captive’s ears.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And such was her present humour that I think we did well to have apprehension of the penalty that might overtake us.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading OF THE RIGOURS TO BE SUFFERED BY THE INFAMOUS KING THE proud tears were still in the eyes of our mistress, when she looked all about her swiftly with the features of a hawk.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading When the Count of Nullepart and myself made to obey this command, as you will believe, gentle reader, we had grave concern lest madam should observe the presence of the captive’s ears.
RIGOURS
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From this reading OF THE RIGOURS TO BE SUFFERED BY THE INFAMOUS KING THE proud tears were still in the eyes of our mistress, when she looked all about her swiftly with the features of a hawk.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading In ringing tones she cried, “Bring forth the spawn of darkness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading OF THE RIGOURS TO BE SUFFERED BY THE INFAMOUS KING THE proud tears were still in the eyes of our mistress, when she looked all about her swiftly with the features of a hawk.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading When the Count of Nullepart and myself made to obey this command, as you will believe, gentle reader, we had grave concern lest madam should observe the presence of the captive’s ears.
spawnverbUS /spɑːn/
call forth
From this reading In ringing tones she cried, “Bring forth the spawn of darkness.
not in physical motion
From this reading OF THE RIGOURS TO BE SUFFERED BY THE INFAMOUS KING THE proud tears were still in the eyes of our mistress, when she looked all about her swiftly with the features of a hawk.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And such was her present humour that I think we did well to have apprehension of the penalty that might overtake us.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading OF THE RIGOURS TO BE SUFFERED BY THE INFAMOUS KING THE proud tears were still in the eyes of our mistress, when she looked all about her swiftly with the features of a hawk.
in a swift manner
From this reading OF THE RIGOURS TO BE SUFFERED BY THE INFAMOUS KING THE proud tears were still in the eyes of our mistress, when she looked all about her swiftly with the features of a hawk.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading OF THE RIGOURS TO BE SUFFERED BY THE INFAMOUS KING THE proud tears were still in the eyes of our mistress, when she looked all about her swiftly with the features of a hawk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And such was her present humour that I think we did well to have apprehension of the penalty that might overtake us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE RIGOURS TO BE SUFFERED BY THE INFAMOUS KING THE proud tears were still in the eyes of our mistress, when she looked all about her swiftly with the features of a hawk.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading And such was her present humour that I think we did well to have apprehension of the penalty that might overtake us.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When the Count of Nullepart and myself made to obey this command, as you will believe, gentle reader, we had grave concern lest madam should observe the presence of the captive’s ears.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OF THE RIGOURS TO BE SUFFERED BY THE INFAMOUS KING THE proud tears were still in the eyes of our mistress, when she looked all about her swiftly with the features of a hawk.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading In ringing tones she cried, “Bring forth the spawn of darkness.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And such was her present humour that I think we did well to have apprehension of the penalty that might overtake us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And such was her present humour that I think we did well to have apprehension of the penalty that might overtake us.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We will now arrange his fate.”
(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 And such was her present humour that I think we did well to have apprehension of the penalty that might overtake us.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading OF THE RIGOURS TO BE SUFFERED BY THE INFAMOUS KING THE proud tears were still in the eyes of our mistress, when she looked all about her swiftly with the features of a hawk.
at the time that
From this reading OF THE RIGOURS TO BE SUFFERED BY THE INFAMOUS KING THE proud tears were still in the eyes of our mistress, when she looked all about her swiftly with the features of a hawk.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We will now arrange his fate.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading OF THE RIGOURS TO BE SUFFERED BY THE INFAMOUS KING THE proud tears were still in the eyes of our mistress, when she looked all about her swiftly with the features of a hawk.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When the Count of Nullepart and myself made to obey this command, as you will believe, gentle reader, we had grave concern lest madam should observe the presence of the captive’s ears.
