having fair knowledge of
From this reading The old steward received the intelligence as he might have done his death-warrant, and looked so bewildered and affrighted, that Viviana half repented having acquainted him with it.
affrighted
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From this reading The old steward received the intelligence as he might have done his death-warrant, and looked so bewildered and affrighted, that Viviana half repented having acquainted him with it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Immediately after Catesby's departure, Heydocke was summoned to his mistress's presence.
(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 found her with the priest, and was informed that in all probability the house would be visited that night by the messengers of the Privy Council.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He found her with the priest, and was informed that in all probability the house would be visited that night by the messengers of the Privy Council.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The old steward received the intelligence as he might have done his death-warrant, and looked so bewildered and affrighted, that Viviana half repented having acquainted him with it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He found her with the priest, and was informed that in all probability the house would be visited that night by the messengers of the Privy Council.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading The old steward received the intelligence as he might have done his death-warrant, and looked so bewildered and affrighted, that Viviana half repented having acquainted him with it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He found her with the priest, and was informed that in all probability the house would be visited that night by the messengers of the Privy Council.
Catesby's
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From this reading Immediately after Catesby's departure, Heydocke was summoned to his mistress's presence.
ComposeverbUS /kəmˈpoʊz/
form the substance of
From this reading "Compose yourself, Master Heydocke," she said, trying to reason him out of his fears; "the search may not take place.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading He found her with the priest, and was informed that in all probability the house would be visited that night by the messengers of the Privy Council.
death-warrant
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From this reading The old steward received the intelligence as he might have done his death-warrant, and looked so bewildered and affrighted, that Viviana half repented having acquainted him with it.
the act of departing
From this reading Immediately after Catesby's departure, Heydocke was summoned to his mistress's presence.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The old steward received the intelligence as he might have done his death-warrant, and looked so bewildered and affrighted, that Viviana half repented having acquainted him with it.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading "Compose yourself, Master Heydocke," she said, trying to reason him out of his fears; "the search may not take place.
set up or found
From this reading He found her with the priest, and was informed that in all probability the house would be visited that night by the messengers of the Privy Council.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The old steward received the intelligence as he might have done his death-warrant, and looked so bewildered and affrighted, that Viviana half repented having acquainted him with it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The old steward received the intelligence as he might have done his death-warrant, and looked so bewildered and affrighted, that Viviana half repented having acquainted him with it.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The old steward received the intelligence as he might have done his death-warrant, and looked so bewildered and affrighted, that Viviana half repented having acquainted him with it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found her with the priest, and was informed that in all probability the house would be visited that night by the messengers of the Privy Council.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He found her with the priest, and was informed that in all probability the house would be visited that night by the messengers of the Privy Council.
Heydocke
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From this reading Immediately after Catesby's departure, Heydocke was summoned to his mistress's presence.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The old steward received the intelligence as he might have done his death-warrant, and looked so bewildered and affrighted, that Viviana half repented having acquainted him with it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Immediately after Catesby's departure, Heydocke was summoned to his mistress's presence.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He found her with the priest, and was informed that in all probability the house would be visited that night by the messengers of the Privy Council.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately after Catesby's departure, Heydocke was summoned to his mistress's presence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He found her with the priest, and was informed that in all probability the house would be visited that night by the messengers of the Privy Council.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading He found her with the priest, and was informed that in all probability the house would be visited that night by the messengers of the Privy Council.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading The old steward received the intelligence as he might have done his death-warrant, and looked so bewildered and affrighted, that Viviana half repented having acquainted him with it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The old steward received the intelligence as he might have done his death-warrant, and looked so bewildered and affrighted, that Viviana half repented having acquainted him with it.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The old steward received the intelligence as he might have done his death-warrant, and looked so bewildered and affrighted, that Viviana half repented having acquainted him with it.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Compose yourself, Master Heydocke," she said, trying to reason him out of his fears; "the search may not take place.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Compose yourself, Master Heydocke," she said, trying to reason him out of his fears; "the search may not take place.
messengersnounUS /ˈmesəndʒərz/
plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message
From this reading He found her with the priest, and was informed that in all probability the house would be visited that night by the messengers of the Privy Council.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The old steward received the intelligence as he might have done his death-warrant, and looked so bewildered and affrighted, that Viviana half repented having acquainted him with it.
mistress's
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From this reading Immediately after Catesby's departure, Heydocke was summoned to his mistress's presence.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He found her with the priest, and was informed that in all probability the house would be visited that night by the messengers of the Privy Council.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Compose yourself, Master Heydocke," she said, trying to reason him out of his fears; "the search may not take place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He found her with the priest, and was informed that in all probability the house would be visited that night by the messengers of the Privy Council.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old steward received the intelligence as he might have done his death-warrant, and looked so bewildered and affrighted, that Viviana half repented having acquainted him with it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Compose yourself, Master Heydocke," she said, trying to reason him out of his fears; "the search may not take place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Compose yourself, Master Heydocke," she said, trying to reason him out of his fears; "the search may not take place.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Immediately after Catesby's departure, Heydocke was summoned to his mistress's presence.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading He found her with the priest, and was informed that in all probability the house would be visited that night by the messengers of the Privy Council.
PrivynounUS /ˈprɪvi/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading He found her with the priest, and was informed that in all probability the house would be visited that night by the messengers of the Privy Council.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading He found her with the priest, and was informed that in all probability the house would be visited that night by the messengers of the Privy Council.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "Compose yourself, Master Heydocke," she said, trying to reason him out of his fears; "the search may not take place.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The old steward received the intelligence as he might have done his death-warrant, and looked so bewildered and affrighted, that Viviana half repented having acquainted him with it.
repentedverbUS /rɪˈpentɪd/
past form of “repent” — turn away from sin or do penitence
From this reading The old steward received the intelligence as he might have done his death-warrant, and looked so bewildered and affrighted, that Viviana half repented having acquainted him with it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Compose yourself, Master Heydocke," she said, trying to reason him out of his fears; "the search may not take place.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading THE SEARCH.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Compose yourself, Master Heydocke," she said, trying to reason him out of his fears; "the search may not take place.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The old steward received the intelligence as he might have done his death-warrant, and looked so bewildered and affrighted, that Viviana half repented having acquainted him with it.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading The old steward received the intelligence as he might have done his death-warrant, and looked so bewildered and affrighted, that Viviana half repented having acquainted him with it.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Immediately after Catesby's departure, Heydocke was summoned to his mistress's presence.
carry out
From this reading "Compose yourself, Master Heydocke," she said, trying to reason him out of his fears; "the search may not take place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He found her with the priest, and was informed that in all probability the house would be visited that night by the messengers of the Privy Council.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SEARCH.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Immediately after Catesby's departure, Heydocke was summoned to his mistress's presence.
hard to endure
From this reading "Compose yourself, Master Heydocke," she said, trying to reason him out of his fears; "the search may not take place.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He found her with the priest, and was informed that in all probability the house would be visited that night by the messengers of the Privy Council.
Viviana
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From this reading The old steward received the intelligence as he might have done his death-warrant, and looked so bewildered and affrighted, that Viviana half repented having acquainted him with it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Immediately after Catesby's departure, Heydocke was summoned to his mistress's presence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He found her with the priest, and was informed that in all probability the house would be visited that night by the messengers of the Privy Council.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He found her with the priest, and was informed that in all probability the house would be visited that night by the messengers of the Privy Council.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Compose yourself, Master Heydocke," she said, trying to reason him out of his fears; "the search may not take place.
