used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
(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 "All will be well now, my Lady Daphne," he whispered confidentially.
alliancenounUS /əˈlaɪəns/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading "I have brought hither two noble dames to persuade the Princess to renounce this ill-omened alliance--the Grand Duchess of Gleneagle and Margravine of Muscombe, her Majesty's dearest and most intimate friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
balustradenoun
a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading Baron von Eisenbaenden, who was directing them, caught sight of her and beckoned.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "All will be well now, my Lady Daphne," he whispered confidentially.
beamingadjectiveUS /ˈbiːmɪŋ/
cheerful and bright
From this reading On descending the jasper staircase, she found him beaming with satisfaction, surrounded by a host of courtiers, guards, and pages.
beckonedverbUS /ˈbekənd/
past form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Baron von Eisenbaenden, who was directing them, caught sight of her and beckoned.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "I have brought hither two noble dames to persuade the Princess to renounce this ill-omened alliance--the Grand Duchess of Gleneagle and Margravine of Muscombe, her Majesty's dearest and most intimate friends.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Baron von Eisenbaenden, who was directing them, caught sight of her and beckoned.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
confidentiallyadverbUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəli/
in a confidential manner
From this reading "All will be well now, my Lady Daphne," he whispered confidentially.
courtiersnounUS /ˈkɔːrtiərz/
plural of “courtier” — an attendant at the court of a sovereign
From this reading On descending the jasper staircase, she found him beaming with satisfaction, surrounded by a host of courtiers, guards, and pages.
damesnounUS /deɪmz/
plural of “dame” — informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading "I have brought hither two noble dames to persuade the Princess to renounce this ill-omened alliance--the Grand Duchess of Gleneagle and Margravine of Muscombe, her Majesty's dearest and most intimate friends.
DaphnenounUS /ˈdæfni/
any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading "I have brought hither two noble dames to persuade the Princess to renounce this ill-omened alliance--the Grand Duchess of Gleneagle and Margravine of Muscombe, her Majesty's dearest and most intimate friends.
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading On descending the jasper staircase, she found him beaming with satisfaction, surrounded by a host of courtiers, guards, and pages.
directingadjectiveUS /dərˈektɪŋ/
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading Baron von Eisenbaenden, who was directing them, caught sight of her and beckoned.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading "I have brought hither two noble dames to persuade the Princess to renounce this ill-omened alliance--the Grand Duchess of Gleneagle and Margravine of Muscombe, her Majesty's dearest and most intimate friends.
Eisenbaenden
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From this reading Baron von Eisenbaenden, who was directing them, caught sight of her and beckoned.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
set up or found
From this reading On descending the jasper staircase, she found him beaming with satisfaction, surrounded by a host of courtiers, guards, and pages.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I have brought hither two noble dames to persuade the Princess to renounce this ill-omened alliance--the Grand Duchess of Gleneagle and Margravine of Muscombe, her Majesty's dearest and most intimate friends.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
Gleneagle
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From this reading "I have brought hither two noble dames to persuade the Princess to renounce this ill-omened alliance--the Grand Duchess of Gleneagle and Margravine of Muscombe, her Majesty's dearest and most intimate friends.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading "I have brought hither two noble dames to persuade the Princess to renounce this ill-omened alliance--the Grand Duchess of Gleneagle and Margravine of Muscombe, her Majesty's dearest and most intimate friends.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading On descending the jasper staircase, she found him beaming with satisfaction, surrounded by a host of courtiers, guards, and pages.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have brought hither two noble dames to persuade the Princess to renounce this ill-omened alliance--the Grand Duchess of Gleneagle and Margravine of Muscombe, her Majesty's dearest and most intimate friends.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "All will be well now, my Lady Daphne," he whispered confidentially.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On descending the jasper staircase, she found him beaming with satisfaction, surrounded by a host of courtiers, guards, and pages.
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading "I have brought hither two noble dames to persuade the Princess to renounce this ill-omened alliance--the Grand Duchess of Gleneagle and Margravine of Muscombe, her Majesty's dearest and most intimate friends.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading On descending the jasper staircase, she found him beaming with satisfaction, surrounded by a host of courtiers, guards, and pages.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have brought hither two noble dames to persuade the Princess to renounce this ill-omened alliance--the Grand Duchess of Gleneagle and Margravine of Muscombe, her Majesty's dearest and most intimate friends.
ill-omenedadjective
marked by or promising bad fortune
From this reading "I have brought hither two noble dames to persuade the Princess to renounce this ill-omened alliance--the Grand Duchess of Gleneagle and Margravine of Muscombe, her Majesty's dearest and most intimate friends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
inanimateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnænəmət/
belonging to the class of nouns denoting nonliving things
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading "I have brought hither two noble dames to persuade the Princess to renounce this ill-omened alliance--the Grand Duchess of Gleneagle and Margravine of Muscombe, her Majesty's dearest and most intimate friends.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
jaspernounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading On descending the jasper staircase, she found him beaming with satisfaction, surrounded by a host of courtiers, guards, and pages.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
ladies-in-waiting
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From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "All will be well now, my Lady Daphne," he whispered confidentially.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
Majesty'snounUS /ˈmædʒəstiz/
possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading "I have brought hither two noble dames to persuade the Princess to renounce this ill-omened alliance--the Grand Duchess of Gleneagle and Margravine of Muscombe, her Majesty's dearest and most intimate friends.
Margravine
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From this reading "I have brought hither two noble dames to persuade the Princess to renounce this ill-omened alliance--the Grand Duchess of Gleneagle and Margravine of Muscombe, her Majesty's dearest and most intimate friends.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "I have brought hither two noble dames to persuade the Princess to renounce this ill-omened alliance--the Grand Duchess of Gleneagle and Margravine of Muscombe, her Majesty's dearest and most intimate friends.
Muscombe
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From this reading "I have brought hither two noble dames to persuade the Princess to renounce this ill-omened alliance--the Grand Duchess of Gleneagle and Margravine of Muscombe, her Majesty's dearest and most intimate friends.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "All will be well now, my Lady Daphne," he whispered confidentially.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading "I have brought hither two noble dames to persuade the Princess to renounce this ill-omened alliance--the Grand Duchess of Gleneagle and Margravine of Muscombe, her Majesty's dearest and most intimate friends.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "All will be well now, my Lady Daphne," he whispered confidentially.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Baron von Eisenbaenden, who was directing them, caught sight of her and beckoned.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading On descending the jasper staircase, she found him beaming with satisfaction, surrounded by a host of courtiers, guards, and pages.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading "I have brought hither two noble dames to persuade the Princess to renounce this ill-omened alliance--the Grand Duchess of Gleneagle and Margravine of Muscombe, her Majesty's dearest and most intimate friends.
PIGEONnounUS /ˈpɪdʒən/
wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading "I have brought hither two noble dames to persuade the Princess to renounce this ill-omened alliance--the Grand Duchess of Gleneagle and Margravine of Muscombe, her Majesty's dearest and most intimate friends.
renounceverbUS /rɪˈnaʊns/
give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
From this reading "I have brought hither two noble dames to persuade the Princess to renounce this ill-omened alliance--the Grand Duchess of Gleneagle and Margravine of Muscombe, her Majesty's dearest and most intimate friends.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading On descending the jasper staircase, she found him beaming with satisfaction, surrounded by a host of courtiers, guards, and pages.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Baron von Eisenbaenden, who was directing them, caught sight of her and beckoned.
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading On descending the jasper staircase, she found him beaming with satisfaction, surrounded by a host of courtiers, guards, and pages.
confined on all sides
From this reading On descending the jasper staircase, she found him beaming with satisfaction, surrounded by a host of courtiers, guards, and pages.
TapestrynounUS /ˈtæpəstri/
something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Baron von Eisenbaenden, who was directing them, caught sight of her and beckoned.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I have brought hither two noble dames to persuade the Princess to renounce this ill-omened alliance--the Grand Duchess of Gleneagle and Margravine of Muscombe, her Majesty's dearest and most intimate friends.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
the topmost one of two
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
vestibulenounUS /ˈvestɪbjuːl/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
von
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From this reading Baron von Eisenbaenden, who was directing them, caught sight of her and beckoned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "All will be well now, my Lady Daphne," he whispered confidentially.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
at the time that
From this reading WHAT THE PIGEON SAID Daphne was passing through the upper gallery, on her way to join the other ladies-in-waiting in the Tapestry Chamber, when she heard a commotion in the great hall below, and, looking down over the balustrade, was astonished to see two inanimate female forms being carried by attendants into the vestibule.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "All will be well now, my Lady Daphne," he whispered confidentially.
which person or people
From this reading Baron von Eisenbaenden, who was directing them, caught sight of her and beckoned.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "All will be well now, my Lady Daphne," he whispered confidentially.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On descending the jasper staircase, she found him beaming with satisfaction, surrounded by a host of courtiers, guards, and pages.
