Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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

From this reading THE WEDDING CHIMES Low at times and loud at times, Changing like a poet’s rhymes, Rang the beautiful wild chimes, From the belfry in the market Of the ancient town of Bruges.

not being in a specified place

From this reading Leonard was absent with the Duke, who was engaged in that unhappy affair of Peroune and Liège, the romantic version of which may be read in _Quentin Durward_, and with which the present tale dares not to meddle, though it seemed to blast the life of Charles the Bold, all unknowing.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Leonard was absent with the Duke, who was engaged in that unhappy affair of Peroune and Liège, the romantic version of which may be read in _Quentin Durward_, and with which the present tale dares not to meddle, though it seemed to blast the life of Charles the Bold, all unknowing.

later than; following

From this reading The Duchess Margaret was youthful enough to have a strong taste for effect, and it was after a long and vexatious delay that Grisell was suddenly summoned to her presence, to be escorted by Master Groot.

(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 Leonard was absent with the Duke, who was engaged in that unhappy affair of Peroune and Liège, the romantic version of which may be read in _Quentin Durward_, and with which the present tale dares not to meddle, though it seemed to blast the life of Charles the Bold, all unknowing.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading THE WEDDING CHIMES Low at times and loud at times, Changing like a poet’s rhymes, Rang the beautiful wild chimes, From the belfry in the market Of the ancient town of Bruges.

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

From this reading THE WEDDING CHIMES Low at times and loud at times, Changing like a poet’s rhymes, Rang the beautiful wild chimes, From the belfry in the market Of the ancient town of Bruges.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE WEDDING CHIMES Low at times and loud at times, Changing like a poet’s rhymes, Rang the beautiful wild chimes, From the belfry in the market Of the ancient town of Bruges.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Leonard was absent with the Duke, who was engaged in that unhappy affair of Peroune and Liège, the romantic version of which may be read in _Quentin Durward_, and with which the present tale dares not to meddle, though it seemed to blast the life of Charles the Bold, all unknowing.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading THE WEDDING CHIMES Low at times and loud at times, Changing like a poet’s rhymes, Rang the beautiful wild chimes, From the belfry in the market Of the ancient town of Bruges.

a bell tower; usually stands alone unattached to a building

From this reading THE WEDDING CHIMES Low at times and loud at times, Changing like a poet’s rhymes, Rang the beautiful wild chimes, From the belfry in the market Of the ancient town of Bruges.

make a strident sound

From this reading Leonard was absent with the Duke, who was engaged in that unhappy affair of Peroune and Liège, the romantic version of which may be read in _Quentin Durward_, and with which the present tale dares not to meddle, though it seemed to blast the life of Charles the Bold, all unknowing.

fearless and daring

From this reading Leonard was absent with the Duke, who was engaged in that unhappy affair of Peroune and Liège, the romantic version of which may be read in _Quentin Durward_, and with which the present tale dares not to meddle, though it seemed to blast the life of Charles the Bold, all unknowing.

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 THE WEDDING CHIMES Low at times and loud at times, Changing like a poet’s rhymes, Rang the beautiful wild chimes, From the belfry in the market Of the ancient town of Bruges.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Duchess Margaret was youthful enough to have a strong taste for effect, and it was after a long and vexatious delay that Grisell was suddenly summoned to her presence, to be escorted by Master Groot.

set of bells hung in a bell tower

From this reading LONGFELLOW, _The Carillon_.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading THE WEDDING CHIMES Low at times and loud at times, Changing like a poet’s rhymes, Rang the beautiful wild chimes, From the belfry in the market Of the ancient town of Bruges.

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

From this reading Leonard was absent with the Duke, who was engaged in that unhappy affair of Peroune and Liège, the romantic version of which may be read in _Quentin Durward_, and with which the present tale dares not to meddle, though it seemed to blast the life of Charles the Bold, all unknowing.

plural of “chime” — a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument

From this reading THE WEDDING CHIMES Low at times and loud at times, Changing like a poet’s rhymes, Rang the beautiful wild chimes, From the belfry in the market Of the ancient town of Bruges.

plural of “dare” — a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading Leonard was absent with the Duke, who was engaged in that unhappy affair of Peroune and Liège, the romantic version of which may be read in _Quentin Durward_, and with which the present tale dares not to meddle, though it seemed to blast the life of Charles the Bold, all unknowing.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading The Duchess Margaret was youthful enough to have a strong taste for effect, and it was after a long and vexatious delay that Grisell was suddenly summoned to her presence, to be escorted by Master Groot.

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

From this reading NO more was heard of the Duchess for some weeks.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading Leonard was absent with the Duke, who was engaged in that unhappy affair of Peroune and Liège, the romantic version of which may be read in _Quentin Durward_, and with which the present tale dares not to meddle, though it seemed to blast the life of Charles the Bold, all unknowing.

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From this reading Leonard was absent with the Duke, who was engaged in that unhappy affair of Peroune and Liège, the romantic version of which may be read in _Quentin Durward_, and with which the present tale dares not to meddle, though it seemed to blast the life of Charles the Bold, all unknowing.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The Duchess Margaret was youthful enough to have a strong taste for effect, and it was after a long and vexatious delay that Grisell was suddenly summoned to her presence, to be escorted by Master Groot.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Leonard was absent with the Duke, who was engaged in that unhappy affair of Peroune and Liège, the romantic version of which may be read in _Quentin Durward_, and with which the present tale dares not to meddle, though it seemed to blast the life of Charles the Bold, all unknowing.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The Duchess Margaret was youthful enough to have a strong taste for effect, and it was after a long and vexatious delay that Grisell was suddenly summoned to her presence, to be escorted by Master Groot.

past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort

From this reading The Duchess Margaret was youthful enough to have a strong taste for effect, and it was after a long and vexatious delay that Grisell was suddenly summoned to her presence, to be escorted by Master Groot.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading NO more was heard of the Duchess for some weeks.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE WEDDING CHIMES Low at times and loud at times, Changing like a poet’s rhymes, Rang the beautiful wild chimes, From the belfry in the market Of the ancient town of Bruges.

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From this reading The Duchess Margaret was youthful enough to have a strong taste for effect, and it was after a long and vexatious delay that Grisell was suddenly summoned to her presence, to be escorted by Master Groot.

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From this reading The Duchess Margaret was youthful enough to have a strong taste for effect, and it was after a long and vexatious delay that Grisell was suddenly summoned to her presence, to be escorted by Master Groot.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The Duchess Margaret was youthful enough to have a strong taste for effect, and it was after a long and vexatious delay that Grisell was suddenly summoned to her presence, to be escorted by Master Groot.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading NO more was heard of the Duchess for some weeks.

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

From this reading The Duchess Margaret was youthful enough to have a strong taste for effect, and it was after a long and vexatious delay that Grisell was suddenly summoned to her presence, to be escorted by Master Groot.

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

From this reading THE WEDDING CHIMES Low at times and loud at times, Changing like a poet’s rhymes, Rang the beautiful wild chimes, From the belfry in the market Of the ancient town of Bruges.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Leonard was absent with the Duke, who was engaged in that unhappy affair of Peroune and Liège, the romantic version of which may be read in _Quentin Durward_, and with which the present tale dares not to meddle, though it seemed to blast the life of Charles the Bold, all unknowing.

United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)

From this reading Leonard was absent with the Duke, who was engaged in that unhappy affair of Peroune and Liège, the romantic version of which may be read in _Quentin Durward_, and with which the present tale dares not to meddle, though it seemed to blast the life of Charles the Bold, all unknowing.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Leonard was absent with the Duke, who was engaged in that unhappy affair of Peroune and Liège, the romantic version of which may be read in _Quentin Durward_, and with which the present tale dares not to meddle, though it seemed to blast the life of Charles the Bold, all unknowing.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE WEDDING CHIMES Low at times and loud at times, Changing like a poet’s rhymes, Rang the beautiful wild chimes, From the belfry in the market Of the ancient town of Bruges.

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From this reading Leonard was absent with the Duke, who was engaged in that unhappy affair of Peroune and Liège, the romantic version of which may be read in _Quentin Durward_, and with which the present tale dares not to meddle, though it seemed to blast the life of Charles the Bold, all unknowing.

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 Duchess Margaret was youthful enough to have a strong taste for effect, and it was after a long and vexatious delay that Grisell was suddenly summoned to her presence, to be escorted by Master Groot.

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

From this reading LONGFELLOW, _The Carillon_.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading THE WEDDING CHIMES Low at times and loud at times, Changing like a poet’s rhymes, Rang the beautiful wild chimes, From the belfry in the market Of the ancient town of Bruges.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading THE WEDDING CHIMES Low at times and loud at times, Changing like a poet’s rhymes, Rang the beautiful wild chimes, From the belfry in the market Of the ancient town of Bruges.

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From this reading The Duchess Margaret was youthful enough to have a strong taste for effect, and it was after a long and vexatious delay that Grisell was suddenly summoned to her presence, to be escorted by Master Groot.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading THE WEDDING CHIMES Low at times and loud at times, Changing like a poet’s rhymes, Rang the beautiful wild chimes, From the belfry in the market Of the ancient town of Bruges.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading The Duchess Margaret was youthful enough to have a strong taste for effect, and it was after a long and vexatious delay that Grisell was suddenly summoned to her presence, to be escorted by Master Groot.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Leonard was absent with the Duke, who was engaged in that unhappy affair of Peroune and Liège, the romantic version of which may be read in _Quentin Durward_, and with which the present tale dares not to meddle, though it seemed to blast the life of Charles the Bold, all unknowing.

intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere unwantedly

From this reading Leonard was absent with the Duke, who was engaged in that unhappy affair of Peroune and Liège, the romantic version of which may be read in _Quentin Durward_, and with which the present tale dares not to meddle, though it seemed to blast the life of Charles the Bold, all unknowing.

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

From this reading NO more was heard of the Duchess for some weeks.

not any; not one

From this reading NO more was heard of the Duchess for some weeks.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Leonard was absent with the Duke, who was engaged in that unhappy affair of Peroune and Liège, the romantic version of which may be read in _Quentin Durward_, and with which the present tale dares not to meddle, though it seemed to blast the life of Charles the Bold, all unknowing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WEDDING CHIMES Low at times and loud at times, Changing like a poet’s rhymes, Rang the beautiful wild chimes, From the belfry in the market Of the ancient town of Bruges.

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From this reading Leonard was absent with the Duke, who was engaged in that unhappy affair of Peroune and Liège, the romantic version of which may be read in _Quentin Durward_, and with which the present tale dares not to meddle, though it seemed to blast the life of Charles the Bold, all unknowing.

possessive form of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading THE WEDDING CHIMES Low at times and loud at times, Changing like a poet’s rhymes, Rang the beautiful wild chimes, From the belfry in the market Of the ancient town of Bruges.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading The Duchess Margaret was youthful enough to have a strong taste for effect, and it was after a long and vexatious delay that Grisell was suddenly summoned to her presence, to be escorted by Master Groot.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Leonard was absent with the Duke, who was engaged in that unhappy affair of Peroune and Liège, the romantic version of which may be read in _Quentin Durward_, and with which the present tale dares not to meddle, though it seemed to blast the life of Charles the Bold, all unknowing.

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

From this reading Leonard was absent with the Duke, who was engaged in that unhappy affair of Peroune and Liège, the romantic version of which may be read in _Quentin Durward_, and with which the present tale dares not to meddle, though it seemed to blast the life of Charles the Bold, all unknowing.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading THE WEDDING CHIMES Low at times and loud at times, Changing like a poet’s rhymes, Rang the beautiful wild chimes, From the belfry in the market Of the ancient town of Bruges.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Leonard was absent with the Duke, who was engaged in that unhappy affair of Peroune and Liège, the romantic version of which may be read in _Quentin Durward_, and with which the present tale dares not to meddle, though it seemed to blast the life of Charles the Bold, all unknowing.

plural of “rhyme” — correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)

From this reading THE WEDDING CHIMES Low at times and loud at times, Changing like a poet’s rhymes, Rang the beautiful wild chimes, From the belfry in the market Of the ancient town of Bruges.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading Leonard was absent with the Duke, who was engaged in that unhappy affair of Peroune and Liège, the romantic version of which may be read in _Quentin Durward_, and with which the present tale dares not to meddle, though it seemed to blast the life of Charles the Bold, all unknowing.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Leonard was absent with the Duke, who was engaged in that unhappy affair of Peroune and Liège, the romantic version of which may be read in _Quentin Durward_, and with which the present tale dares not to meddle, though it seemed to blast the life of Charles the Bold, all unknowing.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading NO more was heard of the Duchess for some weeks.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The Duchess Margaret was youthful enough to have a strong taste for effect, and it was after a long and vexatious delay that Grisell was suddenly summoned to her presence, to be escorted by Master Groot.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading The Duchess Margaret was youthful enough to have a strong taste for effect, and it was after a long and vexatious delay that Grisell was suddenly summoned to her presence, to be escorted by Master Groot.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading The Duchess Margaret was youthful enough to have a strong taste for effect, and it was after a long and vexatious delay that Grisell was suddenly summoned to her presence, to be escorted by Master Groot.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Leonard was absent with the Duke, who was engaged in that unhappy affair of Peroune and Liège, the romantic version of which may be read in _Quentin Durward_, and with which the present tale dares not to meddle, though it seemed to blast the life of Charles the Bold, all unknowing.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading The Duchess Margaret was youthful enough to have a strong taste for effect, and it was after a long and vexatious delay that Grisell was suddenly summoned to her presence, to be escorted by Master Groot.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Leonard was absent with the Duke, who was engaged in that unhappy affair of Peroune and Liège, the romantic version of which may be read in _Quentin Durward_, and with which the present tale dares not to meddle, though it seemed to blast the life of Charles the Bold, all unknowing.

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

From this reading THE WEDDING CHIMES Low at times and loud at times, Changing like a poet’s rhymes, Rang the beautiful wild chimes, From the belfry in the market Of the ancient town of Bruges.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Leonard was absent with the Duke, who was engaged in that unhappy affair of Peroune and Liège, the romantic version of which may be read in _Quentin Durward_, and with which the present tale dares not to meddle, though it seemed to blast the life of Charles the Bold, all unknowing.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading THE WEDDING CHIMES Low at times and loud at times, Changing like a poet’s rhymes, Rang the beautiful wild chimes, From the belfry in the market Of the ancient town of Bruges.

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

From this reading Leonard was absent with the Duke, who was engaged in that unhappy affair of Peroune and Liège, the romantic version of which may be read in _Quentin Durward_, and with which the present tale dares not to meddle, though it seemed to blast the life of Charles the Bold, all unknowing.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading THE WEDDING CHIMES Low at times and loud at times, Changing like a poet’s rhymes, Rang the beautiful wild chimes, From the belfry in the market Of the ancient town of Bruges.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading Leonard was absent with the Duke, who was engaged in that unhappy affair of Peroune and Liège, the romantic version of which may be read in _Quentin Durward_, and with which the present tale dares not to meddle, though it seemed to blast the life of Charles the Bold, all unknowing.

ignorance (especially of orthodox beliefs)

From this reading Leonard was absent with the Duke, who was engaged in that unhappy affair of Peroune and Liège, the romantic version of which may be read in _Quentin Durward_, and with which the present tale dares not to meddle, though it seemed to blast the life of Charles the Bold, all unknowing.

an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading Leonard was absent with the Duke, who was engaged in that unhappy affair of Peroune and Liège, the romantic version of which may be read in _Quentin Durward_, and with which the present tale dares not to meddle, though it seemed to blast the life of Charles the Bold, all unknowing.

causing irritation or annoyance

From this reading The Duchess Margaret was youthful enough to have a strong taste for effect, and it was after a long and vexatious delay that Grisell was suddenly summoned to her presence, to be escorted by Master Groot.

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

From this reading NO more was heard of the Duchess for some weeks.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading THE WEDDING CHIMES Low at times and loud at times, Changing like a poet’s rhymes, Rang the beautiful wild chimes, From the belfry in the market Of the ancient town of Bruges.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading NO more was heard of the Duchess for some weeks.

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

From this reading Leonard was absent with the Duke, who was engaged in that unhappy affair of Peroune and Liège, the romantic version of which may be read in _Quentin Durward_, and with which the present tale dares not to meddle, though it seemed to blast the life of Charles the Bold, all unknowing.

which person or people

From this reading Leonard was absent with the Duke, who was engaged in that unhappy affair of Peroune and Liège, the romantic version of which may be read in _Quentin Durward_, and with which the present tale dares not to meddle, though it seemed to blast the life of Charles the Bold, all unknowing.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading THE WEDDING CHIMES Low at times and loud at times, Changing like a poet’s rhymes, Rang the beautiful wild chimes, From the belfry in the market Of the ancient town of Bruges.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Leonard was absent with the Duke, who was engaged in that unhappy affair of Peroune and Liège, the romantic version of which may be read in _Quentin Durward_, and with which the present tale dares not to meddle, though it seemed to blast the life of Charles the Bold, all unknowing.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading The Duchess Margaret was youthful enough to have a strong taste for effect, and it was after a long and vexatious delay that Grisell was suddenly summoned to her presence, to be escorted by Master Groot.