Chapter XXV

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

From this reading She wore a lace cap with long lappets fastened beneath her chin and a little jacket of blue silk over her muslin nightgown.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The Queen lay so still that the heavy folds were scarcely disturbed about her limbs.

a narrow street with walls on both sides

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

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

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The curtains round the head of the bed had been drawn forward, and the pillows and the face of the Queen were in shadow.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading She wore a lace cap with long lappets fastened beneath her chin and a little jacket of blue silk over her muslin nightgown.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

a mass of precious metal

From this reading The coverlet was of crimson satin embroidered with great roses of England and fringed with bullion.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading She wore a lace cap with long lappets fastened beneath her chin and a little jacket of blue silk over her muslin nightgown.

the protruding part of the lower jaw

From this reading She wore a lace cap with long lappets fastened beneath her chin and a little jacket of blue silk over her muslin nightgown.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

a decorative bedspread (usually quilted)

From this reading The coverlet was of crimson satin embroidered with great roses of England and fringed with bullion.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading The coverlet was of crimson satin embroidered with great roses of England and fringed with bullion.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

a table linen made from linen with a damask pattern

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

having the place or position changed

From this reading The Queen lay so still that the heavy folds were scarcely disturbed about her limbs.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading The curtains round the head of the bed had been drawn forward, and the pillows and the face of the Queen were in shadow.

past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework

From this reading The coverlet was of crimson satin embroidered with great roses of England and fringed with bullion.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading The coverlet was of crimson satin embroidered with great roses of England and fringed with bullion.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The curtains round the head of the bed had been drawn forward, and the pillows and the face of the Queen were in shadow.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading She wore a lace cap with long lappets fastened beneath her chin and a little jacket of blue silk over her muslin nightgown.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading The Queen lay so still that the heavy folds were scarcely disturbed about her limbs.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading The curtains round the head of the bed had been drawn forward, and the pillows and the face of the Queen were in shadow.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The coverlet was of crimson satin embroidered with great roses of England and fringed with bullion.

coins made of gold

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The coverlet was of crimson satin embroidered with great roses of England and fringed with bullion.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The curtains round the head of the bed had been drawn forward, and the pillows and the face of the Queen were in shadow.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The Queen lay so still that the heavy folds were scarcely disturbed about her limbs.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

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

From this reading The curtains round the head of the bed had been drawn forward, and the pillows and the face of the Queen were in shadow.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

a short coat

From this reading She wore a lace cap with long lappets fastened beneath her chin and a little jacket of blue silk over her muslin nightgown.

spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading She wore a lace cap with long lappets fastened beneath her chin and a little jacket of blue silk over her muslin nightgown.

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

From this reading She wore a lace cap with long lappets fastened beneath her chin and a little jacket of blue silk over her muslin nightgown.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The Queen lay so still that the heavy folds were scarcely disturbed about her limbs.

plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading The Queen lay so still that the heavy folds were scarcely disturbed about her limbs.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading She wore a lace cap with long lappets fastened beneath her chin and a little jacket of blue silk over her muslin nightgown.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

plural of “maid” — a female domestic

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

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

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

plain-woven cotton fabric

From this reading She wore a lace cap with long lappets fastened beneath her chin and a little jacket of blue silk over her muslin nightgown.

lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women

From this reading She wore a lace cap with long lappets fastened beneath her chin and a little jacket of blue silk over her muslin nightgown.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

above and across; more than

From this reading She wore a lace cap with long lappets fastened beneath her chin and a little jacket of blue silk over her muslin nightgown.

the act of departing politely

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading The curtains round the head of the bed had been drawn forward, and the pillows and the face of the Queen were in shadow.

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 lay so still that the heavy folds were scarcely disturbed about her limbs.

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 BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The coverlet was of crimson satin embroidered with great roses of England and fringed with bullion.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The curtains round the head of the bed had been drawn forward, and the pillows and the face of the Queen were in shadow.

a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back

From this reading The coverlet was of crimson satin embroidered with great roses of England and fringed with bullion.

only a very short time before

From this reading The Queen lay so still that the heavy folds were scarcely disturbed about her limbs.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

fastened with stitches

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading The curtains round the head of the bed had been drawn forward, and the pillows and the face of the Queen were in shadow.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She wore a lace cap with long lappets fastened beneath her chin and a little jacket of blue silk over her muslin nightgown.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading She wore a lace cap with long lappets fastened beneath her chin and a little jacket of blue silk over her muslin nightgown.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The Queen lay so still that the heavy folds were scarcely disturbed about her limbs.

not in physical motion

From this reading The Queen lay so still that the heavy folds were scarcely disturbed about her limbs.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

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

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

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

From this reading The Queen lay so still that the heavy folds were scarcely disturbed about her limbs.

at the time that

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

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

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading She wore a lace cap with long lappets fastened beneath her chin and a little jacket of blue silk over her muslin nightgown.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

plural of “wreath” — flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.

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

From this reading THE BITTER PARTING The Queen’s bed stood out into the room, facing the long windows which looked on to the winter twilight; it was hung with four curtains of gold and blue damask sewn with many-coloured wreaths of flowers that Mary and her maids had worked when seated under the alley of wych-elm at Hampton Court.