adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading The chirurgeon having been called in by Dame Ipgreve to attend her, reported her condition to Sir William Waad, who directed that every means should be adopted for her restoration, and that Ruth Ipgreve should remain in constant attendance upon her.
anew
From this reading She was twice interrogated by the Privy-Council, but having confessed all she knew of the conspiracy, excepting what might implicate Garnet and Oldcorne, neither of whom she was aware had been apprehended, she was not again subjected to the torture.
(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 She was twice interrogated by the Privy-Council, but having confessed all she knew of the conspiracy, excepting what might implicate Garnet and Oldcorne, neither of whom she was aware had been apprehended, she was not again subjected to the torture.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Up to this time, Viviana had not been allowed another interview with Guy Fawkes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her health, however, rapidly sank under her confinement, and she was soon reduced to such an extreme state of debility that she could not leave her bed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LAST MEETING OF FAWKES AND VIVIANA.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Up to this time, Viviana had not been allowed another interview with Guy Fawkes.
apprehendedadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhendɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading She was twice interrogated by the Privy-Council, but having confessed all she knew of the conspiracy, excepting what might implicate Garnet and Oldcorne, neither of whom she was aware had been apprehended, she was not again subjected to the torture.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading The chirurgeon having been called in by Dame Ipgreve to attend her, reported her condition to Sir William Waad, who directed that every means should be adopted for her restoration, and that Ruth Ipgreve should remain in constant attendance upon her.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading The chirurgeon having been called in by Dame Ipgreve to attend her, reported her condition to Sir William Waad, who directed that every means should be adopted for her restoration, and that Ruth Ipgreve should remain in constant attendance upon her.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading She was twice interrogated by the Privy-Council, but having confessed all she knew of the conspiracy, excepting what might implicate Garnet and Oldcorne, neither of whom she was aware had been apprehended, she was not again subjected to the torture.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The chirurgeon having been called in by Dame Ipgreve to attend her, reported her condition to Sir William Waad, who directed that every means should be adopted for her restoration, and that Ruth Ipgreve should remain in constant attendance upon her.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Her health, however, rapidly sank under her confinement, and she was soon reduced to such an extreme state of debility that she could not leave her bed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Up to this time, Viviana had not been allowed another interview with Guy Fawkes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was twice interrogated by the Privy-Council, but having confessed all she knew of the conspiracy, excepting what might implicate Garnet and Oldcorne, neither of whom she was aware had been apprehended, she was not again subjected to the torture.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was twice interrogated by the Privy-Council, but having confessed all she knew of the conspiracy, excepting what might implicate Garnet and Oldcorne, neither of whom she was aware had been apprehended, she was not again subjected to the torture.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The chirurgeon having been called in by Dame Ipgreve to attend her, reported her condition to Sir William Waad, who directed that every means should be adopted for her restoration, and that Ruth Ipgreve should remain in constant attendance upon her.
chirurgeon
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From this reading The chirurgeon having been called in by Dame Ipgreve to attend her, reported her condition to Sir William Waad, who directed that every means should be adopted for her restoration, and that Ruth Ipgreve should remain in constant attendance upon her.
a state at a particular time
From this reading The chirurgeon having been called in by Dame Ipgreve to attend her, reported her condition to Sir William Waad, who directed that every means should be adopted for her restoration, and that Ruth Ipgreve should remain in constant attendance upon her.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading She was twice interrogated by the Privy-Council, but having confessed all she knew of the conspiracy, excepting what might implicate Garnet and Oldcorne, neither of whom she was aware had been apprehended, she was not again subjected to the torture.
confinementnounUS /kənˈfaɪnmənt/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading Her health, however, rapidly sank under her confinement, and she was soon reduced to such an extreme state of debility that she could not leave her bed.
conspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading She was twice interrogated by the Privy-Council, but having confessed all she knew of the conspiracy, excepting what might implicate Garnet and Oldcorne, neither of whom she was aware had been apprehended, she was not again subjected to the torture.
unvarying in nature
From this reading The chirurgeon having been called in by Dame Ipgreve to attend her, reported her condition to Sir William Waad, who directed that every means should be adopted for her restoration, and that Ruth Ipgreve should remain in constant attendance upon her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Her health, however, rapidly sank under her confinement, and she was soon reduced to such an extreme state of debility that she could not leave her bed.
DamenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading The chirurgeon having been called in by Dame Ipgreve to attend her, reported her condition to Sir William Waad, who directed that every means should be adopted for her restoration, and that Ruth Ipgreve should remain in constant attendance upon her.
debilitynounUS /dəˈbɪləti/
the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
From this reading Her health, however, rapidly sank under her confinement, and she was soon reduced to such an extreme state of debility that she could not leave her bed.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading The chirurgeon having been called in by Dame Ipgreve to attend her, reported her condition to Sir William Waad, who directed that every means should be adopted for her restoration, and that Ruth Ipgreve should remain in constant attendance upon her.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The chirurgeon having been called in by Dame Ipgreve to attend her, reported her condition to Sir William Waad, who directed that every means should be adopted for her restoration, and that Ruth Ipgreve should remain in constant attendance upon her.
exceptingverbUS /ˌekˈseptɪŋ/
-ing form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading She was twice interrogated by the Privy-Council, but having confessed all she knew of the conspiracy, excepting what might implicate Garnet and Oldcorne, neither of whom she was aware had been apprehended, she was not again subjected to the torture.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Her health, however, rapidly sank under her confinement, and she was soon reduced to such an extreme state of debility that she could not leave her bed.
FAWKESnounUS /fɔːks/
English conspirator who was executed for his role in a plot to blow up James I and the Houses of Parliament (1570-1606)
From this reading THE LAST MEETING OF FAWKES AND VIVIANA.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The chirurgeon having been called in by Dame Ipgreve to attend her, reported her condition to Sir William Waad, who directed that every means should be adopted for her restoration, and that Ruth Ipgreve should remain in constant attendance upon her.
GarnetnounUS /ˈɡɑːrnət/
any of a group of hard glassy minerals (silicates of various metals) used as gemstones and as an abrasive
From this reading She was twice interrogated by the Privy-Council, but having confessed all she knew of the conspiracy, excepting what might implicate Garnet and Oldcorne, neither of whom she was aware had been apprehended, she was not again subjected to the torture.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading Up to this time, Viviana had not been allowed another interview with Guy Fawkes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Up to this time, Viviana had not been allowed another interview with Guy Fawkes.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading She was twice interrogated by the Privy-Council, but having confessed all she knew of the conspiracy, excepting what might implicate Garnet and Oldcorne, neither of whom she was aware had been apprehended, she was not again subjected to the torture.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Her health, however, rapidly sank under her confinement, and she was soon reduced to such an extreme state of debility that she could not leave her bed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her health, however, rapidly sank under her confinement, and she was soon reduced to such an extreme state of debility that she could not leave her bed.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Her health, however, rapidly sank under her confinement, and she was soon reduced to such an extreme state of debility that she could not leave her bed.
implicateverbUS /ˈɪmplɪkeɪt/
bring into intimate and incriminating connection
From this reading She was twice interrogated by the Privy-Council, but having confessed all she knew of the conspiracy, excepting what might implicate Garnet and Oldcorne, neither of whom she was aware had been apprehended, she was not again subjected to the torture.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The chirurgeon having been called in by Dame Ipgreve to attend her, reported her condition to Sir William Waad, who directed that every means should be adopted for her restoration, and that Ruth Ipgreve should remain in constant attendance upon her.
interrogatedverbUS /ˌɪnˈterəɡeɪtɪd/
past form of “interrogate” — transmit (a signal) for setting off an appropriate response, as in telecommunication
From this reading She was twice interrogated by the Privy-Council, but having confessed all she knew of the conspiracy, excepting what might implicate Garnet and Oldcorne, neither of whom she was aware had been apprehended, she was not again subjected to the torture.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Up to this time, Viviana had not been allowed another interview with Guy Fawkes.
Ipgreve
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From this reading The chirurgeon having been called in by Dame Ipgreve to attend her, reported her condition to Sir William Waad, who directed that every means should be adopted for her restoration, and that Ruth Ipgreve should remain in constant attendance upon her.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She was twice interrogated by the Privy-Council, but having confessed all she knew of the conspiracy, excepting what might implicate Garnet and Oldcorne, neither of whom she was aware had been apprehended, she was not again subjected to the torture.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST MEETING OF FAWKES AND VIVIANA.
go away from a place
From this reading Her health, however, rapidly sank under her confinement, and she was soon reduced to such an extreme state of debility that she could not leave her bed.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The chirurgeon having been called in by Dame Ipgreve to attend her, reported her condition to Sir William Waad, who directed that every means should be adopted for her restoration, and that Ruth Ipgreve should remain in constant attendance upon her.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE LAST MEETING OF FAWKES AND VIVIANA.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She was twice interrogated by the Privy-Council, but having confessed all she knew of the conspiracy, excepting what might implicate Garnet and Oldcorne, neither of whom she was aware had been apprehended, she was not again subjected to the torture.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading She was twice interrogated by the Privy-Council, but having confessed all she knew of the conspiracy, excepting what might implicate Garnet and Oldcorne, neither of whom she was aware had been apprehended, she was not again subjected to the torture.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Up to this time, Viviana had not been allowed another interview with Guy Fawkes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAST MEETING OF FAWKES AND VIVIANA.
Oldcorne
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From this reading She was twice interrogated by the Privy-Council, but having confessed all she knew of the conspiracy, excepting what might implicate Garnet and Oldcorne, neither of whom she was aware had been apprehended, she was not again subjected to the torture.
Privy-Council
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From this reading She was twice interrogated by the Privy-Council, but having confessed all she knew of the conspiracy, excepting what might implicate Garnet and Oldcorne, neither of whom she was aware had been apprehended, she was not again subjected to the torture.
with speed
From this reading Her health, however, rapidly sank under her confinement, and she was soon reduced to such an extreme state of debility that she could not leave her bed.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading Her health, however, rapidly sank under her confinement, and she was soon reduced to such an extreme state of debility that she could not leave her bed.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The chirurgeon having been called in by Dame Ipgreve to attend her, reported her condition to Sir William Waad, who directed that every means should be adopted for her restoration, and that Ruth Ipgreve should remain in constant attendance upon her.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading The chirurgeon having been called in by Dame Ipgreve to attend her, reported her condition to Sir William Waad, who directed that every means should be adopted for her restoration, and that Ruth Ipgreve should remain in constant attendance upon her.
restorationnounUS /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
From this reading The chirurgeon having been called in by Dame Ipgreve to attend her, reported her condition to Sir William Waad, who directed that every means should be adopted for her restoration, and that Ruth Ipgreve should remain in constant attendance upon her.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading The chirurgeon having been called in by Dame Ipgreve to attend her, reported her condition to Sir William Waad, who directed that every means should be adopted for her restoration, and that Ruth Ipgreve should remain in constant attendance upon her.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Her health, however, rapidly sank under her confinement, and she was soon reduced to such an extreme state of debility that she could not leave her bed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was twice interrogated by the Privy-Council, but having confessed all she knew of the conspiracy, excepting what might implicate Garnet and Oldcorne, neither of whom she was aware had been apprehended, she was not again subjected to the torture.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The chirurgeon having been called in by Dame Ipgreve to attend her, reported her condition to Sir William Waad, who directed that every means should be adopted for her restoration, and that Ruth Ipgreve should remain in constant attendance upon her.
term of address for a man
From this reading The chirurgeon having been called in by Dame Ipgreve to attend her, reported her condition to Sir William Waad, who directed that every means should be adopted for her restoration, and that Ruth Ipgreve should remain in constant attendance upon her.
in the near future
From this reading Her health, however, rapidly sank under her confinement, and she was soon reduced to such an extreme state of debility that she could not leave her bed.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Her health, however, rapidly sank under her confinement, and she was soon reduced to such an extreme state of debility that she could not leave her bed.
subjectedverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading She was twice interrogated by the Privy-Council, but having confessed all she knew of the conspiracy, excepting what might implicate Garnet and Oldcorne, neither of whom she was aware had been apprehended, she was not again subjected to the torture.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Her health, however, rapidly sank under her confinement, and she was soon reduced to such an extreme state of debility that she could not leave her bed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her health, however, rapidly sank under her confinement, and she was soon reduced to such an extreme state of debility that she could not leave her bed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST MEETING OF FAWKES AND VIVIANA.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Up to this time, Viviana had not been allowed another interview with Guy Fawkes.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Up to this time, Viviana had not been allowed another interview with Guy Fawkes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Up to this time, Viviana had not been allowed another interview with Guy Fawkes.
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading She was twice interrogated by the Privy-Council, but having confessed all she knew of the conspiracy, excepting what might implicate Garnet and Oldcorne, neither of whom she was aware had been apprehended, she was not again subjected to the torture.
two times
From this reading She was twice interrogated by the Privy-Council, but having confessed all she knew of the conspiracy, excepting what might implicate Garnet and Oldcorne, neither of whom she was aware had been apprehended, she was not again subjected to the torture.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Her health, however, rapidly sank under her confinement, and she was soon reduced to such an extreme state of debility that she could not leave her bed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up to this time, Viviana had not been allowed another interview with Guy Fawkes.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The chirurgeon having been called in by Dame Ipgreve to attend her, reported her condition to Sir William Waad, who directed that every means should be adopted for her restoration, and that Ruth Ipgreve should remain in constant attendance upon her.
VIVIANA
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From this reading THE LAST MEETING OF FAWKES AND VIVIANA.
Waad
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From this reading The chirurgeon having been called in by Dame Ipgreve to attend her, reported her condition to Sir William Waad, who directed that every means should be adopted for her restoration, and that Ruth Ipgreve should remain in constant attendance upon her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was twice interrogated by the Privy-Council, but having confessed all she knew of the conspiracy, excepting what might implicate Garnet and Oldcorne, neither of whom she was aware had been apprehended, she was not again subjected to the torture.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She was twice interrogated by the Privy-Council, but having confessed all she knew of the conspiracy, excepting what might implicate Garnet and Oldcorne, neither of whom she was aware had been apprehended, she was not again subjected to the torture.
which person or people
From this reading The chirurgeon having been called in by Dame Ipgreve to attend her, reported her condition to Sir William Waad, who directed that every means should be adopted for her restoration, and that Ruth Ipgreve should remain in constant attendance upon her.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was twice interrogated by the Privy-Council, but having confessed all she knew of the conspiracy, excepting what might implicate Garnet and Oldcorne, neither of whom she was aware had been apprehended, she was not again subjected to the torture.
William
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From this reading The chirurgeon having been called in by Dame Ipgreve to attend her, reported her condition to Sir William Waad, who directed that every means should be adopted for her restoration, and that Ruth Ipgreve should remain in constant attendance upon her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Up to this time, Viviana had not been allowed another interview with Guy Fawkes.
