Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

not being in a specified place

From this reading Happily, Grisell thought, Ridley was absent when Leonard Copeland came one evening to supper.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading DUCHESS MARGARET I beheld the pageants splendid, that adorned those days of old; Stately dames, like queens attended, knights who bore the Fleece of Gold.

(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 He was lodged among the guards of the Duke in the palace, and had much less time at his disposal than formerly, for Duke Charles insisted on the most strict order and discipline among all his attendants.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading He was lodged among the guards of the Duke in the palace, and had much less time at his disposal than formerly, for Duke Charles insisted on the most strict order and discipline among all his attendants.

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

From this reading IN another week the festivities were over, and she waited anxiously, dreading each day more and more that her gift had been forgotten or misunderstood, or that her old companion disdained or refused to take notice of her; then trying to console herself by remembering the manifold engagements and distractions of the bride.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading IN another week the festivities were over, and she waited anxiously, dreading each day more and more that her gift had been forgotten or misunderstood, or that her old companion disdained or refused to take notice of her; then trying to console herself by remembering the manifold engagements and distractions of the bride.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading IN another week the festivities were over, and she waited anxiously, dreading each day more and more that her gift had been forgotten or misunderstood, or that her old companion disdained or refused to take notice of her; then trying to console herself by remembering the manifold engagements and distractions of the bride.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was lodged among the guards of the Duke in the palace, and had much less time at his disposal than formerly, for Duke Charles insisted on the most strict order and discipline among all his attendants.

plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading He was lodged among the guards of the Duke in the palace, and had much less time at his disposal than formerly, for Duke Charles insisted on the most strict order and discipline among all his attendants.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading DUCHESS MARGARET I beheld the pageants splendid, that adorned those days of old; Stately dames, like queens attended, knights who bore the Fleece of Gold.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading IN another week the festivities were over, and she waited anxiously, dreading each day more and more that her gift had been forgotten or misunderstood, or that her old companion disdained or refused to take notice of her; then trying to console herself by remembering the manifold engagements and distractions of the bride.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading DUCHESS MARGARET I beheld the pageants splendid, that adorned those days of old; Stately dames, like queens attended, knights who bore the Fleece of Gold.

a bell tower; usually stands alone unattached to a building

From this reading LONGFELLOW, _The Belfry of Bruges_.

cause to be bored

From this reading DUCHESS MARGARET I beheld the pageants splendid, that adorned those days of old; Stately dames, like queens attended, knights who bore the Fleece of Gold.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading IN another week the festivities were over, and she waited anxiously, dreading each day more and more that her gift had been forgotten or misunderstood, or that her old companion disdained or refused to take notice of her; then trying to console herself by remembering the manifold engagements and distractions of the bride.

a city in northwestern Belgium that is connected by canal to the North Sea; in the 13th century it was a leading member of the Hanseatic League; the old city (known as the City of Bridges) is a popular tourist attraction

From this reading LONGFELLOW, _The Belfry of Bruges_.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IN another week the festivities were over, and she waited anxiously, dreading each day more and more that her gift had been forgotten or misunderstood, or that her old companion disdained or refused to take notice of her; then trying to console herself by remembering the manifold engagements and distractions of the bride.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Happily, Grisell thought, Ridley was absent when Leonard Copeland came one evening to supper.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading He was lodged among the guards of the Duke in the palace, and had much less time at his disposal than formerly, for Duke Charles insisted on the most strict order and discipline among all his attendants.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading IN another week the festivities were over, and she waited anxiously, dreading each day more and more that her gift had been forgotten or misunderstood, or that her old companion disdained or refused to take notice of her; then trying to console herself by remembering the manifold engagements and distractions of the bride.

give moral or emotional strength to

From this reading IN another week the festivities were over, and she waited anxiously, dreading each day more and more that her gift had been forgotten or misunderstood, or that her old companion disdained or refused to take notice of her; then trying to console herself by remembering the manifold engagements and distractions of the bride.

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From this reading Happily, Grisell thought, Ridley was absent when Leonard Copeland came one evening to supper.

plural of “dame” — informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading DUCHESS MARGARET I beheld the pageants splendid, that adorned those days of old; Stately dames, like queens attended, knights who bore the Fleece of Gold.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading IN another week the festivities were over, and she waited anxiously, dreading each day more and more that her gift had been forgotten or misunderstood, or that her old companion disdained or refused to take notice of her; then trying to console herself by remembering the manifold engagements and distractions of the bride.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading DUCHESS MARGARET I beheld the pageants splendid, that adorned those days of old; Stately dames, like queens attended, knights who bore the Fleece of Gold.

a branch of knowledge

From this reading He was lodged among the guards of the Duke in the palace, and had much less time at his disposal than formerly, for Duke Charles insisted on the most strict order and discipline among all his attendants.

past form of “disdain” — look down on with disdain

From this reading IN another week the festivities were over, and she waited anxiously, dreading each day more and more that her gift had been forgotten or misunderstood, or that her old companion disdained or refused to take notice of her; then trying to console herself by remembering the manifold engagements and distractions of the bride.

the power to use something or someone

From this reading He was lodged among the guards of the Duke in the palace, and had much less time at his disposal than formerly, for Duke Charles insisted on the most strict order and discipline among all his attendants.

plural of “distraction” — mental turmoil

From this reading IN another week the festivities were over, and she waited anxiously, dreading each day more and more that her gift had been forgotten or misunderstood, or that her old companion disdained or refused to take notice of her; then trying to console herself by remembering the manifold engagements and distractions of the bride.

-ing form of “dread” — be afraid or scared of; be frightened of

From this reading IN another week the festivities were over, and she waited anxiously, dreading each day more and more that her gift had been forgotten or misunderstood, or that her old companion disdained or refused to take notice of her; then trying to console herself by remembering the manifold engagements and distractions of the bride.

the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right

From this reading DUCHESS MARGARET I beheld the pageants splendid, that adorned those days of old; Stately dames, like queens attended, knights who bore the Fleece of Gold.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading He was lodged among the guards of the Duke in the palace, and had much less time at his disposal than formerly, for Duke Charles insisted on the most strict order and discipline among all his attendants.

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

From this reading IN another week the festivities were over, and she waited anxiously, dreading each day more and more that her gift had been forgotten or misunderstood, or that her old companion disdained or refused to take notice of her; then trying to console herself by remembering the manifold engagements and distractions of the bride.

plural of “engagement” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading IN another week the festivities were over, and she waited anxiously, dreading each day more and more that her gift had been forgotten or misunderstood, or that her old companion disdained or refused to take notice of her; then trying to console herself by remembering the manifold engagements and distractions of the bride.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Happily, Grisell thought, Ridley was absent when Leonard Copeland came one evening to supper.

plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion

From this reading IN another week the festivities were over, and she waited anxiously, dreading each day more and more that her gift had been forgotten or misunderstood, or that her old companion disdained or refused to take notice of her; then trying to console herself by remembering the manifold engagements and distractions of the bride.

the wool of a sheep or similar animal

From this reading DUCHESS MARGARET I beheld the pageants splendid, that adorned those days of old; Stately dames, like queens attended, knights who bore the Fleece of Gold.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was lodged among the guards of the Duke in the palace, and had much less time at his disposal than formerly, for Duke Charles insisted on the most strict order and discipline among all his attendants.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading IN another week the festivities were over, and she waited anxiously, dreading each day more and more that her gift had been forgotten or misunderstood, or that her old companion disdained or refused to take notice of her; then trying to console herself by remembering the manifold engagements and distractions of the bride.

at a previous time

From this reading He was lodged among the guards of the Duke in the palace, and had much less time at his disposal than formerly, for Duke Charles insisted on the most strict order and discipline among all his attendants.

something acquired without compensation

From this reading IN another week the festivities were over, and she waited anxiously, dreading each day more and more that her gift had been forgotten or misunderstood, or that her old companion disdained or refused to take notice of her; then trying to console herself by remembering the manifold engagements and distractions of the bride.

coins made of gold

From this reading DUCHESS MARGARET I beheld the pageants splendid, that adorned those days of old; Stately dames, like queens attended, knights who bore the Fleece of Gold.

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

From this reading Happily, Grisell thought, Ridley was absent when Leonard Copeland came one evening to supper.

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading He was lodged among the guards of the Duke in the palace, and had much less time at his disposal than formerly, for Duke Charles insisted on the most strict order and discipline among all his attendants.

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

From this reading IN another week the festivities were over, and she waited anxiously, dreading each day more and more that her gift had been forgotten or misunderstood, or that her old companion disdained or refused to take notice of her; then trying to console herself by remembering the manifold engagements and distractions of the bride.

in a joyous manner

From this reading Happily, Grisell thought, Ridley was absent when Leonard Copeland came one evening to supper.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was lodged among the guards of the Duke in the palace, and had much less time at his disposal than formerly, for Duke Charles insisted on the most strict order and discipline among all his attendants.

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

From this reading IN another week the festivities were over, and she waited anxiously, dreading each day more and more that her gift had been forgotten or misunderstood, or that her old companion disdained or refused to take notice of her; then trying to console herself by remembering the manifold engagements and distractions of the bride.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading IN another week the festivities were over, and she waited anxiously, dreading each day more and more that her gift had been forgotten or misunderstood, or that her old companion disdained or refused to take notice of her; then trying to console herself by remembering the manifold engagements and distractions of the bride.

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

From this reading He was lodged among the guards of the Duke in the palace, and had much less time at his disposal than formerly, for Duke Charles insisted on the most strict order and discipline among all his attendants.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading DUCHESS MARGARET I beheld the pageants splendid, that adorned those days of old; Stately dames, like queens attended, knights who bore the Fleece of Gold.

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

From this reading IN another week the festivities were over, and she waited anxiously, dreading each day more and more that her gift had been forgotten or misunderstood, or that her old companion disdained or refused to take notice of her; then trying to console herself by remembering the manifold engagements and distractions of the bride.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading He was lodged among the guards of the Duke in the palace, and had much less time at his disposal than formerly, for Duke Charles insisted on the most strict order and discipline among all his attendants.

plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading DUCHESS MARGARET I beheld the pageants splendid, that adorned those days of old; Stately dames, like queens attended, knights who bore the Fleece of Gold.

United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)

From this reading Happily, Grisell thought, Ridley was absent when Leonard Copeland came one evening to supper.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He was lodged among the guards of the Duke in the palace, and had much less time at his disposal than formerly, for Duke Charles insisted on the most strict order and discipline among all his attendants.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading DUCHESS MARGARET I beheld the pageants splendid, that adorned those days of old; Stately dames, like queens attended, knights who bore the Fleece of Gold.

past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading He was lodged among the guards of the Duke in the palace, and had much less time at his disposal than formerly, for Duke Charles insisted on the most strict order and discipline among all his attendants.

United States poet remembered for his long narrative poems (1807-1882)

From this reading LONGFELLOW, _The Belfry of Bruges_.

a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes

From this reading IN another week the festivities were over, and she waited anxiously, dreading each day more and more that her gift had been forgotten or misunderstood, or that her old companion disdained or refused to take notice of her; then trying to console herself by remembering the manifold engagements and distractions of the bride.

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

From this reading DUCHESS MARGARET I beheld the pageants splendid, that adorned those days of old; Stately dames, like queens attended, knights who bore the Fleece of Gold.

wrongly understood

From this reading IN another week the festivities were over, and she waited anxiously, dreading each day more and more that her gift had been forgotten or misunderstood, or that her old companion disdained or refused to take notice of her; then trying to console herself by remembering the manifold engagements and distractions of the bride.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading IN another week the festivities were over, and she waited anxiously, dreading each day more and more that her gift had been forgotten or misunderstood, or that her old companion disdained or refused to take notice of her; then trying to console herself by remembering the manifold engagements and distractions of the bride.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He was lodged among the guards of the Duke in the palace, and had much less time at his disposal than formerly, for Duke Charles insisted on the most strict order and discipline among all his attendants.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He was lodged among the guards of the Duke in the palace, and had much less time at his disposal than formerly, for Duke Charles insisted on the most strict order and discipline among all his attendants.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading IN another week the festivities were over, and she waited anxiously, dreading each day more and more that her gift had been forgotten or misunderstood, or that her old companion disdained or refused to take notice of her; then trying to console herself by remembering the manifold engagements and distractions of the bride.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DUCHESS MARGARET I beheld the pageants splendid, that adorned those days of old; Stately dames, like queens attended, knights who bore the Fleece of Gold.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading DUCHESS MARGARET I beheld the pageants splendid, that adorned those days of old; Stately dames, like queens attended, knights who bore the Fleece of Gold.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was lodged among the guards of the Duke in the palace, and had much less time at his disposal than formerly, for Duke Charles insisted on the most strict order and discipline among all his attendants.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Happily, Grisell thought, Ridley was absent when Leonard Copeland came one evening to supper.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading IN another week the festivities were over, and she waited anxiously, dreading each day more and more that her gift had been forgotten or misunderstood, or that her old companion disdained or refused to take notice of her; then trying to console herself by remembering the manifold engagements and distractions of the bride.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading He was lodged among the guards of the Duke in the palace, and had much less time at his disposal than formerly, for Duke Charles insisted on the most strict order and discipline among all his attendants.

above and across; more than

From this reading IN another week the festivities were over, and she waited anxiously, dreading each day more and more that her gift had been forgotten or misunderstood, or that her old companion disdained or refused to take notice of her; then trying to console herself by remembering the manifold engagements and distractions of the bride.

plural of “pageant” — an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes

From this reading DUCHESS MARGARET I beheld the pageants splendid, that adorned those days of old; Stately dames, like queens attended, knights who bore the Fleece of Gold.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading He was lodged among the guards of the Duke in the palace, and had much less time at his disposal than formerly, for Duke Charles insisted on the most strict order and discipline among all his attendants.

a borough of New York City

From this reading DUCHESS MARGARET I beheld the pageants splendid, that adorned those days of old; Stately dames, like queens attended, knights who bore the Fleece of Gold.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading IN another week the festivities were over, and she waited anxiously, dreading each day more and more that her gift had been forgotten or misunderstood, or that her old companion disdained or refused to take notice of her; then trying to console herself by remembering the manifold engagements and distractions of the bride.

the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered

From this reading IN another week the festivities were over, and she waited anxiously, dreading each day more and more that her gift had been forgotten or misunderstood, or that her old companion disdained or refused to take notice of her; then trying to console herself by remembering the manifold engagements and distractions of the bride.

a marine turtle

From this reading Happily, Grisell thought, Ridley was absent when Leonard Copeland came one evening to supper.

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

From this reading IN another week the festivities were over, and she waited anxiously, dreading each day more and more that her gift had been forgotten or misunderstood, or that her old companion disdained or refused to take notice of her; then trying to console herself by remembering the manifold engagements and distractions of the bride.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading DUCHESS MARGARET I beheld the pageants splendid, that adorned those days of old; Stately dames, like queens attended, knights who bore the Fleece of Gold.

impressive in appearance

From this reading DUCHESS MARGARET I beheld the pageants splendid, that adorned those days of old; Stately dames, like queens attended, knights who bore the Fleece of Gold.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading He was lodged among the guards of the Duke in the palace, and had much less time at his disposal than formerly, for Duke Charles insisted on the most strict order and discipline among all his attendants.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Happily, Grisell thought, Ridley was absent when Leonard Copeland came one evening to supper.

carry out

From this reading IN another week the festivities were over, and she waited anxiously, dreading each day more and more that her gift had been forgotten or misunderstood, or that her old companion disdained or refused to take notice of her; then trying to console herself by remembering the manifold engagements and distractions of the bride.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He was lodged among the guards of the Duke in the palace, and had much less time at his disposal than formerly, for Duke Charles insisted on the most strict order and discipline among all his attendants.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DUCHESS MARGARET I beheld the pageants splendid, that adorned those days of old; Stately dames, like queens attended, knights who bore the Fleece of Gold.

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

From this reading DUCHESS MARGARET I beheld the pageants splendid, that adorned those days of old; Stately dames, like queens attended, knights who bore the Fleece of Gold.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading IN another week the festivities were over, and she waited anxiously, dreading each day more and more that her gift had been forgotten or misunderstood, or that her old companion disdained or refused to take notice of her; then trying to console herself by remembering the manifold engagements and distractions of the bride.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading DUCHESS MARGARET I beheld the pageants splendid, that adorned those days of old; Stately dames, like queens attended, knights who bore the Fleece of Gold.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Happily, Grisell thought, Ridley was absent when Leonard Copeland came one evening to supper.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He was lodged among the guards of the Duke in the palace, and had much less time at his disposal than formerly, for Duke Charles insisted on the most strict order and discipline among all his attendants.

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

From this reading IN another week the festivities were over, and she waited anxiously, dreading each day more and more that her gift had been forgotten or misunderstood, or that her old companion disdained or refused to take notice of her; then trying to console herself by remembering the manifold engagements and distractions of the bride.

hard to endure

From this reading IN another week the festivities were over, and she waited anxiously, dreading each day more and more that her gift had been forgotten or misunderstood, or that her old companion disdained or refused to take notice of her; then trying to console herself by remembering the manifold engagements and distractions of the bride.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading IN another week the festivities were over, and she waited anxiously, dreading each day more and more that her gift had been forgotten or misunderstood, or that her old companion disdained or refused to take notice of her; then trying to console herself by remembering the manifold engagements and distractions of the bride.

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

From this reading Happily, Grisell thought, Ridley was absent when Leonard Copeland came one evening to supper.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading IN another week the festivities were over, and she waited anxiously, dreading each day more and more that her gift had been forgotten or misunderstood, or that her old companion disdained or refused to take notice of her; then trying to console herself by remembering the manifold engagements and distractions of the bride.

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

From this reading IN another week the festivities were over, and she waited anxiously, dreading each day more and more that her gift had been forgotten or misunderstood, or that her old companion disdained or refused to take notice of her; then trying to console herself by remembering the manifold engagements and distractions of the bride.

at the time that

From this reading Happily, Grisell thought, Ridley was absent when Leonard Copeland came one evening to supper.

which person or people

From this reading DUCHESS MARGARET I beheld the pageants splendid, that adorned those days of old; Stately dames, like queens attended, knights who bore the Fleece of Gold.