used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Bishop of Sarum was joined in London by M. Zulestein, for whom he had a peculiar friendship, and who came to urge haste.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading The Master of the Robes hoped that the Bishop’s presence might have some effect upon the astonishing and immoderate agitation of the King; he confessed he had been glad to escape from the atmosphere of anxiety and grief at Kensington.
(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 On Christmas Day she had been something better, but towards the evening notably worse; on Wednesday prayers were offered in all the churches, and the new primate, Dr. Tenison, was summoned to join the other prelates in attendance at Kensington.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On Christmas Day she had been something better, but towards the evening notably worse; on Wednesday prayers were offered in all the churches, and the new primate, Dr. Tenison, was summoned to join the other prelates in attendance at Kensington.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The Master of the Robes hoped that the Bishop’s presence might have some effect upon the astonishing and immoderate agitation of the King; he confessed he had been glad to escape from the atmosphere of anxiety and grief at Kensington.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading The Master of the Robes hoped that the Bishop’s presence might have some effect upon the astonishing and immoderate agitation of the King; he confessed he had been glad to escape from the atmosphere of anxiety and grief at Kensington.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On Christmas Day she had been something better, but towards the evening notably worse; on Wednesday prayers were offered in all the churches, and the new primate, Dr. Tenison, was summoned to join the other prelates in attendance at Kensington.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The Master of the Robes hoped that the Bishop’s presence might have some effect upon the astonishing and immoderate agitation of the King; he confessed he had been glad to escape from the atmosphere of anxiety and grief at Kensington.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading On Christmas Day she had been something better, but towards the evening notably worse; on Wednesday prayers were offered in all the churches, and the new primate, Dr. Tenison, was summoned to join the other prelates in attendance at Kensington.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE QUEEN Dr. Burnet was returning from his diocese of Sarum to Kensington Palace, where he had been called by the grave reports of the Queen’s sickness.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading On Christmas Day she had been something better, but towards the evening notably worse; on Wednesday prayers were offered in all the churches, and the new primate, Dr. Tenison, was summoned to join the other prelates in attendance at Kensington.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading The Bishop of Sarum was joined in London by M. Zulestein, for whom he had a peculiar friendship, and who came to urge haste.
Bishop'snounUS /ˈbɪʃəps/
possessive form of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading The Master of the Robes hoped that the Bishop’s presence might have some effect upon the astonishing and immoderate agitation of the King; he confessed he had been glad to escape from the atmosphere of anxiety and grief at Kensington.
Burnet
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From this reading THE QUEEN Dr. Burnet was returning from his diocese of Sarum to Kensington Palace, where he had been called by the grave reports of the Queen’s sickness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On Christmas Day she had been something better, but towards the evening notably worse; on Wednesday prayers were offered in all the churches, and the new primate, Dr. Tenison, was summoned to join the other prelates in attendance at Kensington.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE QUEEN Dr. Burnet was returning from his diocese of Sarum to Kensington Palace, where he had been called by the grave reports of the Queen’s sickness.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE QUEEN Dr. Burnet was returning from his diocese of Sarum to Kensington Palace, where he had been called by the grave reports of the Queen’s sickness.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Bishop of Sarum was joined in London by M. Zulestein, for whom he had a peculiar friendship, and who came to urge haste.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading On Christmas Day she had been something better, but towards the evening notably worse; on Wednesday prayers were offered in all the churches, and the new primate, Dr. Tenison, was summoned to join the other prelates in attendance at Kensington.
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading On Christmas Day she had been something better, but towards the evening notably worse; on Wednesday prayers were offered in all the churches, and the new primate, Dr. Tenison, was summoned to join the other prelates in attendance at Kensington.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading Soldier and priest made a melancholy journey in M. Zulestein’s coach.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading The Master of the Robes hoped that the Bishop’s presence might have some effect upon the astonishing and immoderate agitation of the King; he confessed he had been glad to escape from the atmosphere of anxiety and grief at Kensington.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On Christmas Day she had been something better, but towards the evening notably worse; on Wednesday prayers were offered in all the churches, and the new primate, Dr. Tenison, was summoned to join the other prelates in attendance at Kensington.
diocesenounUS /ˈdaɪəsiːz/
the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
From this reading THE QUEEN Dr. Burnet was returning from his diocese of Sarum to Kensington Palace, where he had been called by the grave reports of the Queen’s sickness.
Dr
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From this reading THE QUEEN Dr. Burnet was returning from his diocese of Sarum to Kensington Palace, where he had been called by the grave reports of the Queen’s sickness.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The Master of the Robes hoped that the Bishop’s presence might have some effect upon the astonishing and immoderate agitation of the King; he confessed he had been glad to escape from the atmosphere of anxiety and grief at Kensington.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading The Master of the Robes hoped that the Bishop’s presence might have some effect upon the astonishing and immoderate agitation of the King; he confessed he had been glad to escape from the atmosphere of anxiety and grief at Kensington.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On Christmas Day she had been something better, but towards the evening notably worse; on Wednesday prayers were offered in all the churches, and the new primate, Dr. Tenison, was summoned to join the other prelates in attendance at Kensington.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Bishop of Sarum was joined in London by M. Zulestein, for whom he had a peculiar friendship, and who came to urge haste.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading The Bishop of Sarum was joined in London by M. Zulestein, for whom he had a peculiar friendship, and who came to urge haste.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE QUEEN Dr. Burnet was returning from his diocese of Sarum to Kensington Palace, where he had been called by the grave reports of the Queen’s sickness.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The Master of the Robes hoped that the Bishop’s presence might have some effect upon the astonishing and immoderate agitation of the King; he confessed he had been glad to escape from the atmosphere of anxiety and grief at Kensington.
death of a person
From this reading THE QUEEN Dr. Burnet was returning from his diocese of Sarum to Kensington Palace, where he had been called by the grave reports of the Queen’s sickness.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading The Master of the Robes hoped that the Bishop’s presence might have some effect upon the astonishing and immoderate agitation of the King; he confessed he had been glad to escape from the atmosphere of anxiety and grief at Kensington.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE QUEEN Dr. Burnet was returning from his diocese of Sarum to Kensington Palace, where he had been called by the grave reports of the Queen’s sickness.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading The Bishop of Sarum was joined in London by M. Zulestein, for whom he had a peculiar friendship, and who came to urge haste.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Master of the Robes hoped that the Bishop’s presence might have some effect upon the astonishing and immoderate agitation of the King; he confessed he had been glad to escape from the atmosphere of anxiety and grief at Kensington.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE QUEEN Dr. Burnet was returning from his diocese of Sarum to Kensington Palace, where he had been called by the grave reports of the Queen’s sickness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE QUEEN Dr. Burnet was returning from his diocese of Sarum to Kensington Palace, where he had been called by the grave reports of the Queen’s sickness.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading The Master of the Robes hoped that the Bishop’s presence might have some effect upon the astonishing and immoderate agitation of the King; he confessed he had been glad to escape from the atmosphere of anxiety and grief at Kensington.
immoderateadjective
beyond reasonable limits
From this reading The Master of the Robes hoped that the Bishop’s presence might have some effect upon the astonishing and immoderate agitation of the King; he confessed he had been glad to escape from the atmosphere of anxiety and grief at Kensington.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On Christmas Day she had been something better, but towards the evening notably worse; on Wednesday prayers were offered in all the churches, and the new primate, Dr. Tenison, was summoned to join the other prelates in attendance at Kensington.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading On Christmas Day she had been something better, but towards the evening notably worse; on Wednesday prayers were offered in all the churches, and the new primate, Dr. Tenison, was summoned to join the other prelates in attendance at Kensington.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading The Bishop of Sarum was joined in London by M. Zulestein, for whom he had a peculiar friendship, and who came to urge haste.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Soldier and priest made a melancholy journey in M. Zulestein’s coach.
Kensington
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From this reading THE QUEEN Dr. Burnet was returning from his diocese of Sarum to Kensington Palace, where he had been called by the grave reports of the Queen’s sickness.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The Master of the Robes hoped that the Bishop’s presence might have some effect upon the astonishing and immoderate agitation of the King; he confessed he had been glad to escape from the atmosphere of anxiety and grief at Kensington.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The Bishop of Sarum was joined in London by M. Zulestein, for whom he had a peculiar friendship, and who came to urge haste.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading The Bishop of Sarum was joined in London by M. Zulestein, for whom he had a peculiar friendship, and who came to urge haste.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Soldier and priest made a melancholy journey in M. Zulestein’s coach.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The Master of the Robes hoped that the Bishop’s presence might have some effect upon the astonishing and immoderate agitation of the King; he confessed he had been glad to escape from the atmosphere of anxiety and grief at Kensington.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading Soldier and priest made a melancholy journey in M. Zulestein’s coach.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The Master of the Robes hoped that the Bishop’s presence might have some effect upon the astonishing and immoderate agitation of the King; he confessed he had been glad to escape from the atmosphere of anxiety and grief at Kensington.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading On Christmas Day she had been something better, but towards the evening notably worse; on Wednesday prayers were offered in all the churches, and the new primate, Dr. Tenison, was summoned to join the other prelates in attendance at Kensington.
notablyadverbUS /ˈnoʊtəbli/
especially; in particular
From this reading On Christmas Day she had been something better, but towards the evening notably worse; on Wednesday prayers were offered in all the churches, and the new primate, Dr. Tenison, was summoned to join the other prelates in attendance at Kensington.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE QUEEN Dr. Burnet was returning from his diocese of Sarum to Kensington Palace, where he had been called by the grave reports of the Queen’s sickness.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading On Christmas Day she had been something better, but towards the evening notably worse; on Wednesday prayers were offered in all the churches, and the new primate, Dr. Tenison, was summoned to join the other prelates in attendance at Kensington.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Christmas Day she had been something better, but towards the evening notably worse; on Wednesday prayers were offered in all the churches, and the new primate, Dr. Tenison, was summoned to join the other prelates in attendance at Kensington.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On Christmas Day she had been something better, but towards the evening notably worse; on Wednesday prayers were offered in all the churches, and the new primate, Dr. Tenison, was summoned to join the other prelates in attendance at Kensington.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading THE QUEEN Dr. Burnet was returning from his diocese of Sarum to Kensington Palace, where he had been called by the grave reports of the Queen’s sickness.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The Bishop of Sarum was joined in London by M. Zulestein, for whom he had a peculiar friendship, and who came to urge haste.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading On Christmas Day she had been something better, but towards the evening notably worse; on Wednesday prayers were offered in all the churches, and the new primate, Dr. Tenison, was summoned to join the other prelates in attendance at Kensington.
prelatesnounUS /ˈprelɪts/
plural of “prelate” — a senior clergyman and dignitary
From this reading On Christmas Day she had been something better, but towards the evening notably worse; on Wednesday prayers were offered in all the churches, and the new primate, Dr. Tenison, was summoned to join the other prelates in attendance at Kensington.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The Master of the Robes hoped that the Bishop’s presence might have some effect upon the astonishing and immoderate agitation of the King; he confessed he had been glad to escape from the atmosphere of anxiety and grief at Kensington.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Soldier and priest made a melancholy journey in M. Zulestein’s coach.
primatenounUS /ˈpraɪmeɪt/
a senior clergyman and dignitary
From this reading On Christmas Day she had been something better, but towards the evening notably worse; on Wednesday prayers were offered in all the churches, and the new primate, Dr. Tenison, was summoned to join the other prelates in attendance at Kensington.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading THE QUEEN Dr. Burnet was returning from his diocese of Sarum to Kensington Palace, where he had been called by the grave reports of the Queen’s sickness.
Queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/
possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading THE QUEEN Dr. Burnet was returning from his diocese of Sarum to Kensington Palace, where he had been called by the grave reports of the Queen’s sickness.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading THE QUEEN Dr. Burnet was returning from his diocese of Sarum to Kensington Palace, where he had been called by the grave reports of the Queen’s sickness.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading THE QUEEN Dr. Burnet was returning from his diocese of Sarum to Kensington Palace, where he had been called by the grave reports of the Queen’s sickness.
RobesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading The Master of the Robes hoped that the Bishop’s presence might have some effect upon the astonishing and immoderate agitation of the King; he confessed he had been glad to escape from the atmosphere of anxiety and grief at Kensington.
Sarum
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From this reading THE QUEEN Dr. Burnet was returning from his diocese of Sarum to Kensington Palace, where he had been called by the grave reports of the Queen’s sickness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On Christmas Day she had been something better, but towards the evening notably worse; on Wednesday prayers were offered in all the churches, and the new primate, Dr. Tenison, was summoned to join the other prelates in attendance at Kensington.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading THE QUEEN Dr. Burnet was returning from his diocese of Sarum to Kensington Palace, where he had been called by the grave reports of the Queen’s sickness.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Soldier and priest made a melancholy journey in M. Zulestein’s coach.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The Master of the Robes hoped that the Bishop’s presence might have some effect upon the astonishing and immoderate agitation of the King; he confessed he had been glad to escape from the atmosphere of anxiety and grief at Kensington.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading On Christmas Day she had been something better, but towards the evening notably worse; on Wednesday prayers were offered in all the churches, and the new primate, Dr. Tenison, was summoned to join the other prelates in attendance at Kensington.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading On Christmas Day she had been something better, but towards the evening notably worse; on Wednesday prayers were offered in all the churches, and the new primate, Dr. Tenison, was summoned to join the other prelates in attendance at Kensington.
Tenison
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From this reading On Christmas Day she had been something better, but towards the evening notably worse; on Wednesday prayers were offered in all the churches, and the new primate, Dr. Tenison, was summoned to join the other prelates in attendance at Kensington.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Master of the Robes hoped that the Bishop’s presence might have some effect upon the astonishing and immoderate agitation of the King; he confessed he had been glad to escape from the atmosphere of anxiety and grief at Kensington.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE QUEEN Dr. Burnet was returning from his diocese of Sarum to Kensington Palace, where he had been called by the grave reports of the Queen’s sickness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE QUEEN Dr. Burnet was returning from his diocese of Sarum to Kensington Palace, where he had been called by the grave reports of the Queen’s sickness.
in the direction of
From this reading On Christmas Day she had been something better, but towards the evening notably worse; on Wednesday prayers were offered in all the churches, and the new primate, Dr. Tenison, was summoned to join the other prelates in attendance at Kensington.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Master of the Robes hoped that the Bishop’s presence might have some effect upon the astonishing and immoderate agitation of the King; he confessed he had been glad to escape from the atmosphere of anxiety and grief at Kensington.
urgeverbUS /ɜːrdʒ/
force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading The Bishop of Sarum was joined in London by M. Zulestein, for whom he had a peculiar friendship, and who came to urge haste.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE QUEEN Dr. Burnet was returning from his diocese of Sarum to Kensington Palace, where he had been called by the grave reports of the Queen’s sickness.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading On Christmas Day she had been something better, but towards the evening notably worse; on Wednesday prayers were offered in all the churches, and the new primate, Dr. Tenison, was summoned to join the other prelates in attendance at Kensington.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On Christmas Day she had been something better, but towards the evening notably worse; on Wednesday prayers were offered in all the churches, and the new primate, Dr. Tenison, was summoned to join the other prelates in attendance at Kensington.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE QUEEN Dr. Burnet was returning from his diocese of Sarum to Kensington Palace, where he had been called by the grave reports of the Queen’s sickness.
which person or people
From this reading The Bishop of Sarum was joined in London by M. Zulestein, for whom he had a peculiar friendship, and who came to urge haste.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Bishop of Sarum was joined in London by M. Zulestein, for whom he had a peculiar friendship, and who came to urge haste.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading On Christmas Day she had been something better, but towards the evening notably worse; on Wednesday prayers were offered in all the churches, and the new primate, Dr. Tenison, was summoned to join the other prelates in attendance at Kensington.
Zulestein
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From this reading The Bishop of Sarum was joined in London by M. Zulestein, for whom he had a peculiar friendship, and who came to urge haste.
Zulestein's
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From this reading Soldier and priest made a melancholy journey in M. Zulestein’s coach.
