used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here she was detained until a late hour on the following day, when she underwent a long and rigorous examination by certain members of the Privy Council, who were summoned for that purpose by the Earl of Salisbury.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Viviana, as has already been intimated, after her capture at the house at Lambeth, was conveyed to the Star-Chamber.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading On all occasions, her matchless beauty and dignity produced the strongest impression on the beholders; but on no occasion had they ever produced so strong an effect as the present.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Viviana, as has already been intimated, after her capture at the house at Lambeth, was conveyed to the Star-Chamber.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On all occasions, her matchless beauty and dignity produced the strongest impression on the beholders; but on no occasion had they ever produced so strong an effect as the present.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here she was detained until a late hour on the following day, when she underwent a long and rigorous examination by certain members of the Privy Council, who were summoned for that purpose by the Earl of Salisbury.
arduousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdʒuːəs/
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading Throughout this arduous trial she maintained the utmost composure, and never for a single moment lost her firmness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Viviana, as has already been intimated, after her capture at the house at Lambeth, was conveyed to the Star-Chamber.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Viviana, as has already been intimated, after her capture at the house at Lambeth, was conveyed to the Star-Chamber.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading On all occasions, her matchless beauty and dignity produced the strongest impression on the beholders; but on no occasion had they ever produced so strong an effect as the present.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Viviana, as has already been intimated, after her capture at the house at Lambeth, was conveyed to the Star-Chamber.
beholders
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From this reading On all occasions, her matchless beauty and dignity produced the strongest impression on the beholders; but on no occasion had they ever produced so strong an effect as the present.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On all occasions, her matchless beauty and dignity produced the strongest impression on the beholders; but on no occasion had they ever produced so strong an effect as the present.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Here she was detained until a late hour on the following day, when she underwent a long and rigorous examination by certain members of the Privy Council, who were summoned for that purpose by the Earl of Salisbury.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Viviana, as has already been intimated, after her capture at the house at Lambeth, was conveyed to the Star-Chamber.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Here she was detained until a late hour on the following day, when she underwent a long and rigorous examination by certain members of the Privy Council, who were summoned for that purpose by the Earl of Salisbury.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading Throughout this arduous trial she maintained the utmost composure, and never for a single moment lost her firmness.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Viviana, as has already been intimated, after her capture at the house at Lambeth, was conveyed to the Star-Chamber.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading Here she was detained until a late hour on the following day, when she underwent a long and rigorous examination by certain members of the Privy Council, who were summoned for that purpose by the Earl of Salisbury.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Here she was detained until a late hour on the following day, when she underwent a long and rigorous examination by certain members of the Privy Council, who were summoned for that purpose by the Earl of Salisbury.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading Here she was detained until a late hour on the following day, when she underwent a long and rigorous examination by certain members of the Privy Council, who were summoned for that purpose by the Earl of Salisbury.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading On all occasions, her matchless beauty and dignity produced the strongest impression on the beholders; but on no occasion had they ever produced so strong an effect as the present.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading Here she was detained until a late hour on the following day, when she underwent a long and rigorous examination by certain members of the Privy Council, who were summoned for that purpose by the Earl of Salisbury.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading On all occasions, her matchless beauty and dignity produced the strongest impression on the beholders; but on no occasion had they ever produced so strong an effect as the present.
at any time
From this reading On all occasions, her matchless beauty and dignity produced the strongest impression on the beholders; but on no occasion had they ever produced so strong an effect as the present.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Here she was detained until a late hour on the following day, when she underwent a long and rigorous examination by certain members of the Privy Council, who were summoned for that purpose by the Earl of Salisbury.
firmnessnounUS /ˈfɜːrmnəs/
the muscle tone of healthy tissue
From this reading Throughout this arduous trial she maintained the utmost composure, and never for a single moment lost her firmness.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Here she was detained until a late hour on the following day, when she underwent a long and rigorous examination by certain members of the Privy Council, who were summoned for that purpose by the Earl of Salisbury.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here she was detained until a late hour on the following day, when she underwent a long and rigorous examination by certain members of the Privy Council, who were summoned for that purpose by the Earl of Salisbury.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On all occasions, her matchless beauty and dignity produced the strongest impression on the beholders; but on no occasion had they ever produced so strong an effect as the present.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Viviana, as has already been intimated, after her capture at the house at Lambeth, was conveyed to the Star-Chamber.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Viviana, as has already been intimated, after her capture at the house at Lambeth, was conveyed to the Star-Chamber.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here she was detained until a late hour on the following day, when she underwent a long and rigorous examination by certain members of the Privy Council, who were summoned for that purpose by the Earl of Salisbury.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Here she was detained until a late hour on the following day, when she underwent a long and rigorous examination by certain members of the Privy Council, who were summoned for that purpose by the Earl of Salisbury.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Viviana, as has already been intimated, after her capture at the house at Lambeth, was conveyed to the Star-Chamber.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading On all occasions, her matchless beauty and dignity produced the strongest impression on the beholders; but on no occasion had they ever produced so strong an effect as the present.
intimatedverbUS /ˈɪntəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “intimate” — give to understand
From this reading Viviana, as has already been intimated, after her capture at the house at Lambeth, was conveyed to the Star-Chamber.
Lambeth
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From this reading Viviana, as has already been intimated, after her capture at the house at Lambeth, was conveyed to the Star-Chamber.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Here she was detained until a late hour on the following day, when she underwent a long and rigorous examination by certain members of the Privy Council, who were summoned for that purpose by the Earl of Salisbury.
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 Here she was detained until a late hour on the following day, when she underwent a long and rigorous examination by certain members of the Privy Council, who were summoned for that purpose by the Earl of Salisbury.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Throughout this arduous trial she maintained the utmost composure, and never for a single moment lost her firmness.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading Throughout this arduous trial she maintained the utmost composure, and never for a single moment lost her firmness.
matchlessadjective
eminent beyond or above comparison
From this reading On all occasions, her matchless beauty and dignity produced the strongest impression on the beholders; but on no occasion had they ever produced so strong an effect as the present.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Here she was detained until a late hour on the following day, when she underwent a long and rigorous examination by certain members of the Privy Council, who were summoned for that purpose by the Earl of Salisbury.
a particular point in time
From this reading Throughout this arduous trial she maintained the utmost composure, and never for a single moment lost her firmness.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Throughout this arduous trial she maintained the utmost composure, and never for a single moment lost her firmness.
not any; not one
From this reading On all occasions, her matchless beauty and dignity produced the strongest impression on the beholders; but on no occasion had they ever produced so strong an effect as the present.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On all occasions, her matchless beauty and dignity produced the strongest impression on the beholders; but on no occasion had they ever produced so strong an effect as the present.
something you have to do
From this reading On all occasions, her matchless beauty and dignity produced the strongest impression on the beholders; but on no occasion had they ever produced so strong an effect as the present.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Here she was detained until a late hour on the following day, when she underwent a long and rigorous examination by certain members of the Privy Council, who were summoned for that purpose by the Earl of Salisbury.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Here she was detained until a late hour on the following day, when she underwent a long and rigorous examination by certain members of the Privy Council, who were summoned for that purpose by the Earl of Salisbury.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading On all occasions, her matchless beauty and dignity produced the strongest impression on the beholders; but on no occasion had they ever produced so strong an effect as the present.
PrivynounUS /ˈprɪvi/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Here she was detained until a late hour on the following day, when she underwent a long and rigorous examination by certain members of the Privy Council, who were summoned for that purpose by the Earl of Salisbury.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading On all occasions, her matchless beauty and dignity produced the strongest impression on the beholders; but on no occasion had they ever produced so strong an effect as the present.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Here she was detained until a late hour on the following day, when she underwent a long and rigorous examination by certain members of the Privy Council, who were summoned for that purpose by the Earl of Salisbury.
rigorousadjectiveUS /ˈrɪɡərəs/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading Here she was detained until a late hour on the following day, when she underwent a long and rigorous examination by certain members of the Privy Council, who were summoned for that purpose by the Earl of Salisbury.
SalisburynounUS /ˈsælzbəri/
the capital and largest city of Zimbabwe
From this reading Here she was detained until a late hour on the following day, when she underwent a long and rigorous examination by certain members of the Privy Council, who were summoned for that purpose by the Earl of Salisbury.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here she was detained until a late hour on the following day, when she underwent a long and rigorous examination by certain members of the Privy Council, who were summoned for that purpose by the Earl of Salisbury.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Throughout this arduous trial she maintained the utmost composure, and never for a single moment lost her firmness.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading On all occasions, her matchless beauty and dignity produced the strongest impression on the beholders; but on no occasion had they ever produced so strong an effect as the present.
STAR-CHAMBER
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From this reading THE STAR-CHAMBER.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading On all occasions, her matchless beauty and dignity produced the strongest impression on the beholders; but on no occasion had they ever produced so strong an effect as the present.
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading On all occasions, her matchless beauty and dignity produced the strongest impression on the beholders; but on no occasion had they ever produced so strong an effect as the present.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Here she was detained until a late hour on the following day, when she underwent a long and rigorous examination by certain members of the Privy Council, who were summoned for that purpose by the Earl of Salisbury.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Here she was detained until a late hour on the following day, when she underwent a long and rigorous examination by certain members of the Privy Council, who were summoned for that purpose by the Earl of Salisbury.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STAR-CHAMBER.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On all occasions, her matchless beauty and dignity produced the strongest impression on the beholders; but on no occasion had they ever produced so strong an effect as the present.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Throughout this arduous trial she maintained the utmost composure, and never for a single moment lost her firmness.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Throughout this arduous trial she maintained the utmost composure, and never for a single moment lost her firmness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Viviana, as has already been intimated, after her capture at the house at Lambeth, was conveyed to the Star-Chamber.
the act of testing something
From this reading Throughout this arduous trial she maintained the utmost composure, and never for a single moment lost her firmness.
underwentverbUS /ˌʌndərˈwent/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading Here she was detained until a late hour on the following day, when she underwent a long and rigorous examination by certain members of the Privy Council, who were summoned for that purpose by the Earl of Salisbury.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Here she was detained until a late hour on the following day, when she underwent a long and rigorous examination by certain members of the Privy Council, who were summoned for that purpose by the Earl of Salisbury.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Throughout this arduous trial she maintained the utmost composure, and never for a single moment lost her firmness.
Viviana
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From this reading Viviana, as has already been intimated, after her capture at the house at Lambeth, was conveyed to the Star-Chamber.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Viviana, as has already been intimated, after her capture at the house at Lambeth, was conveyed to the Star-Chamber.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here she was detained until a late hour on the following day, when she underwent a long and rigorous examination by certain members of the Privy Council, who were summoned for that purpose by the Earl of Salisbury.
at the time that
From this reading Here she was detained until a late hour on the following day, when she underwent a long and rigorous examination by certain members of the Privy Council, who were summoned for that purpose by the Earl of Salisbury.
which person or people
From this reading Here she was detained until a late hour on the following day, when she underwent a long and rigorous examination by certain members of the Privy Council, who were summoned for that purpose by the Earl of Salisbury.
