used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And in what a state of desolation was the hamlet and its surroundings!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Other women about her wept, or gave vent to their despair in loud outcries; hers was the deeper grief that knows not tears.
AFTERMATHnounUS /ˈæftərmæθ/
the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
From this reading THE AFTERMATH "_Sweet she is in words and deeds, Fair and white as the white rose._" "_La Mystere du Siege d'Orleans._" There was anguish in the eyes of Isabeau Romee as she crossed the drawbridge from the castle, and went slowly with her children to the ruined village.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE AFTERMATH "_Sweet she is in words and deeds, Fair and white as the white rose._" "_La Mystere du Siege d'Orleans._" There was anguish in the eyes of Isabeau Romee as she crossed the drawbridge from the castle, and went slowly with her children to the ruined village.
anguishnounUS /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
extreme mental distress
From this reading THE AFTERMATH "_Sweet she is in words and deeds, Fair and white as the white rose._" "_La Mystere du Siege d'Orleans._" There was anguish in the eyes of Isabeau Romee as she crossed the drawbridge from the castle, and went slowly with her children to the ruined village.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Unable to exact ransom from the inhabitants, because of their timely arrival at the castle, it was evidently the design of the marauders to destroy what they could not carry off.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE AFTERMATH "_Sweet she is in words and deeds, Fair and white as the white rose._" "_La Mystere du Siege d'Orleans._" There was anguish in the eyes of Isabeau Romee as she crossed the drawbridge from the castle, and went slowly with her children to the ruined village.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Unable to exact ransom from the inhabitants, because of their timely arrival at the castle, it was evidently the design of the marauders to destroy what they could not carry off.
for the reason that
From this reading Unable to exact ransom from the inhabitants, because of their timely arrival at the castle, it was evidently the design of the marauders to destroy what they could not carry off.
burntadjectiveUS /bɜːrnt/
ruined by overcooking
From this reading The men-at-arms had plundered, ravaged, and burnt.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Unable to exact ransom from the inhabitants, because of their timely arrival at the castle, it was evidently the design of the marauders to destroy what they could not carry off.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading THE AFTERMATH "_Sweet she is in words and deeds, Fair and white as the white rose._" "_La Mystere du Siege d'Orleans._" There was anguish in the eyes of Isabeau Romee as she crossed the drawbridge from the castle, and went slowly with her children to the ruined village.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading THE AFTERMATH "_Sweet she is in words and deeds, Fair and white as the white rose._" "_La Mystere du Siege d'Orleans._" There was anguish in the eyes of Isabeau Romee as she crossed the drawbridge from the castle, and went slowly with her children to the ruined village.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Unable to exact ransom from the inhabitants, because of their timely arrival at the castle, it was evidently the design of the marauders to destroy what they could not carry off.
placed crosswise
From this reading THE AFTERMATH "_Sweet she is in words and deeds, Fair and white as the white rose._" "_La Mystere du Siege d'Orleans._" There was anguish in the eyes of Isabeau Romee as she crossed the drawbridge from the castle, and went slowly with her children to the ruined village.
d'Orleans
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From this reading THE AFTERMATH "_Sweet she is in words and deeds, Fair and white as the white rose._" "_La Mystere du Siege d'Orleans._" There was anguish in the eyes of Isabeau Romee as she crossed the drawbridge from the castle, and went slowly with her children to the ruined village.
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading THE AFTERMATH "_Sweet she is in words and deeds, Fair and white as the white rose._" "_La Mystere du Siege d'Orleans._" There was anguish in the eyes of Isabeau Romee as she crossed the drawbridge from the castle, and went slowly with her children to the ruined village.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Other women about her wept, or gave vent to their despair in loud outcries; hers was the deeper grief that knows not tears.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Unable to exact ransom from the inhabitants, because of their timely arrival at the castle, it was evidently the design of the marauders to destroy what they could not carry off.
desolationnounUS /ˌdesəˈleɪʃən/
the state of being decayed or destroyed
From this reading And in what a state of desolation was the hamlet and its surroundings!
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Other women about her wept, or gave vent to their despair in loud outcries; hers was the deeper grief that knows not tears.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading Unable to exact ransom from the inhabitants, because of their timely arrival at the castle, it was evidently the design of the marauders to destroy what they could not carry off.
drawbridgenounUS /ˈdrɔːbrɪdʒ/
a bridge that can be raised to block passage or to allow boats or ships to pass beneath it
From this reading THE AFTERMATH "_Sweet she is in words and deeds, Fair and white as the white rose._" "_La Mystere du Siege d'Orleans._" There was anguish in the eyes of Isabeau Romee as she crossed the drawbridge from the castle, and went slowly with her children to the ruined village.
du
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From this reading THE AFTERMATH "_Sweet she is in words and deeds, Fair and white as the white rose._" "_La Mystere du Siege d'Orleans._" There was anguish in the eyes of Isabeau Romee as she crossed the drawbridge from the castle, and went slowly with her children to the ruined village.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Unable to exact ransom from the inhabitants, because of their timely arrival at the castle, it was evidently the design of the marauders to destroy what they could not carry off.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading Unable to exact ransom from the inhabitants, because of their timely arrival at the castle, it was evidently the design of the marauders to destroy what they could not carry off.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE AFTERMATH "_Sweet she is in words and deeds, Fair and white as the white rose._" "_La Mystere du Siege d'Orleans._" There was anguish in the eyes of Isabeau Romee as she crossed the drawbridge from the castle, and went slowly with her children to the ruined village.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading THE AFTERMATH "_Sweet she is in words and deeds, Fair and white as the white rose._" "_La Mystere du Siege d'Orleans._" There was anguish in the eyes of Isabeau Romee as she crossed the drawbridge from the castle, and went slowly with her children to the ruined village.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE AFTERMATH "_Sweet she is in words and deeds, Fair and white as the white rose._" "_La Mystere du Siege d'Orleans._" There was anguish in the eyes of Isabeau Romee as she crossed the drawbridge from the castle, and went slowly with her children to the ruined village.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Other women about her wept, or gave vent to their despair in loud outcries; hers was the deeper grief that knows not tears.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Other women about her wept, or gave vent to their despair in loud outcries; hers was the deeper grief that knows not tears.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The men-at-arms had plundered, ravaged, and burnt.
hamletnounUS /ˈhæmlət/
a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading And in what a state of desolation was the hamlet and its surroundings!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE AFTERMATH "_Sweet she is in words and deeds, Fair and white as the white rose._" "_La Mystere du Siege d'Orleans._" There was anguish in the eyes of Isabeau Romee as she crossed the drawbridge from the castle, and went slowly with her children to the ruined village.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Other women about her wept, or gave vent to their despair in loud outcries; hers was the deeper grief that knows not tears.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE AFTERMATH "_Sweet she is in words and deeds, Fair and white as the white rose._" "_La Mystere du Siege d'Orleans._" There was anguish in the eyes of Isabeau Romee as she crossed the drawbridge from the castle, and went slowly with her children to the ruined village.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Unable to exact ransom from the inhabitants, because of their timely arrival at the castle, it was evidently the design of the marauders to destroy what they could not carry off.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE AFTERMATH "_Sweet she is in words and deeds, Fair and white as the white rose._" "_La Mystere du Siege d'Orleans._" There was anguish in the eyes of Isabeau Romee as she crossed the drawbridge from the castle, and went slowly with her children to the ruined village.
Isabeau
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From this reading THE AFTERMATH "_Sweet she is in words and deeds, Fair and white as the white rose._" "_La Mystere du Siege d'Orleans._" There was anguish in the eyes of Isabeau Romee as she crossed the drawbridge from the castle, and went slowly with her children to the ruined village.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Unable to exact ransom from the inhabitants, because of their timely arrival at the castle, it was evidently the design of the marauders to destroy what they could not carry off.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading And in what a state of desolation was the hamlet and its surroundings!
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Other women about her wept, or gave vent to their despair in loud outcries; hers was the deeper grief that knows not tears.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading THE AFTERMATH "_Sweet she is in words and deeds, Fair and white as the white rose._" "_La Mystere du Siege d'Orleans._" There was anguish in the eyes of Isabeau Romee as she crossed the drawbridge from the castle, and went slowly with her children to the ruined village.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Other women about her wept, or gave vent to their despair in loud outcries; hers was the deeper grief that knows not tears.
maraudersnounUS /mərˈɔːdərz/
plural of “marauder” — someone who attacks in search of booty
From this reading Unable to exact ransom from the inhabitants, because of their timely arrival at the castle, it was evidently the design of the marauders to destroy what they could not carry off.
men-at-arms
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From this reading The men-at-arms had plundered, ravaged, and burnt.
Mystere
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From this reading THE AFTERMATH "_Sweet she is in words and deeds, Fair and white as the white rose._" "_La Mystere du Siege d'Orleans._" There was anguish in the eyes of Isabeau Romee as she crossed the drawbridge from the castle, and went slowly with her children to the ruined village.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Other women about her wept, or gave vent to their despair in loud outcries; hers was the deeper grief that knows not tears.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE AFTERMATH "_Sweet she is in words and deeds, Fair and white as the white rose._" "_La Mystere du Siege d'Orleans._" There was anguish in the eyes of Isabeau Romee as she crossed the drawbridge from the castle, and went slowly with her children to the ruined village.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Unable to exact ransom from the inhabitants, because of their timely arrival at the castle, it was evidently the design of the marauders to destroy what they could not carry off.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Other women about her wept, or gave vent to their despair in loud outcries; hers was the deeper grief that knows not tears.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Other women about her wept, or gave vent to their despair in loud outcries; hers was the deeper grief that knows not tears.
outcriesnounUS /ˈaʊtkraɪz/
plural of “outcry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Other women about her wept, or gave vent to their despair in loud outcries; hers was the deeper grief that knows not tears.
plunderedadjectiveUS /ˈplʌndərd/
wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value
From this reading The men-at-arms had plundered, ravaged, and burnt.
ransomnounUS /ˈrænsəm/
money demanded for the return of a captured person
From this reading Unable to exact ransom from the inhabitants, because of their timely arrival at the castle, it was evidently the design of the marauders to destroy what they could not carry off.
ravagedadjectiveUS /ˈrævɪdʒd/
having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence
From this reading The men-at-arms had plundered, ravaged, and burnt.
Romee
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From this reading THE AFTERMATH "_Sweet she is in words and deeds, Fair and white as the white rose._" "_La Mystere du Siege d'Orleans._" There was anguish in the eyes of Isabeau Romee as she crossed the drawbridge from the castle, and went slowly with her children to the ruined village.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THE AFTERMATH "_Sweet she is in words and deeds, Fair and white as the white rose._" "_La Mystere du Siege d'Orleans._" There was anguish in the eyes of Isabeau Romee as she crossed the drawbridge from the castle, and went slowly with her children to the ruined village.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading THE AFTERMATH "_Sweet she is in words and deeds, Fair and white as the white rose._" "_La Mystere du Siege d'Orleans._" There was anguish in the eyes of Isabeau Romee as she crossed the drawbridge from the castle, and went slowly with her children to the ruined village.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE AFTERMATH "_Sweet she is in words and deeds, Fair and white as the white rose._" "_La Mystere du Siege d'Orleans._" There was anguish in the eyes of Isabeau Romee as she crossed the drawbridge from the castle, and went slowly with her children to the ruined village.
SiegenounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading THE AFTERMATH "_Sweet she is in words and deeds, Fair and white as the white rose._" "_La Mystere du Siege d'Orleans._" There was anguish in the eyes of Isabeau Romee as she crossed the drawbridge from the castle, and went slowly with her children to the ruined village.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading THE AFTERMATH "_Sweet she is in words and deeds, Fair and white as the white rose._" "_La Mystere du Siege d'Orleans._" There was anguish in the eyes of Isabeau Romee as she crossed the drawbridge from the castle, and went slowly with her children to the ruined village.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading And in what a state of desolation was the hamlet and its surroundings!
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading And in what a state of desolation was the hamlet and its surroundings!
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading THE AFTERMATH "_Sweet she is in words and deeds, Fair and white as the white rose._" "_La Mystere du Siege d'Orleans._" There was anguish in the eyes of Isabeau Romee as she crossed the drawbridge from the castle, and went slowly with her children to the ruined village.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Other women about her wept, or gave vent to their despair in loud outcries; hers was the deeper grief that knows not tears.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Other women about her wept, or gave vent to their despair in loud outcries; hers was the deeper grief that knows not tears.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AFTERMATH "_Sweet she is in words and deeds, Fair and white as the white rose._" "_La Mystere du Siege d'Orleans._" There was anguish in the eyes of Isabeau Romee as she crossed the drawbridge from the castle, and went slowly with her children to the ruined village.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Other women about her wept, or gave vent to their despair in loud outcries; hers was the deeper grief that knows not tears.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE AFTERMATH "_Sweet she is in words and deeds, Fair and white as the white rose._" "_La Mystere du Siege d'Orleans._" There was anguish in the eyes of Isabeau Romee as she crossed the drawbridge from the castle, and went slowly with her children to the ruined village.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Unable to exact ransom from the inhabitants, because of their timely arrival at the castle, it was evidently the design of the marauders to destroy what they could not carry off.
timelyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪmli/
before a time limit expires
From this reading Unable to exact ransom from the inhabitants, because of their timely arrival at the castle, it was evidently the design of the marauders to destroy what they could not carry off.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE AFTERMATH "_Sweet she is in words and deeds, Fair and white as the white rose._" "_La Mystere du Siege d'Orleans._" There was anguish in the eyes of Isabeau Romee as she crossed the drawbridge from the castle, and went slowly with her children to the ruined village.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Unable to exact ransom from the inhabitants, because of their timely arrival at the castle, it was evidently the design of the marauders to destroy what they could not carry off.
ventnounUS /vent/
a hole for the escape of gas or air
From this reading Other women about her wept, or gave vent to their despair in loud outcries; hers was the deeper grief that knows not tears.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading THE AFTERMATH "_Sweet she is in words and deeds, Fair and white as the white rose._" "_La Mystere du Siege d'Orleans._" There was anguish in the eyes of Isabeau Romee as she crossed the drawbridge from the castle, and went slowly with her children to the ruined village.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE AFTERMATH "_Sweet she is in words and deeds, Fair and white as the white rose._" "_La Mystere du Siege d'Orleans._" There was anguish in the eyes of Isabeau Romee as she crossed the drawbridge from the castle, and went slowly with her children to the ruined village.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE AFTERMATH "_Sweet she is in words and deeds, Fair and white as the white rose._" "_La Mystere du Siege d'Orleans._" There was anguish in the eyes of Isabeau Romee as she crossed the drawbridge from the castle, and went slowly with her children to the ruined village.
inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading Other women about her wept, or gave vent to their despair in loud outcries; hers was the deeper grief that knows not tears.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And in what a state of desolation was the hamlet and its surroundings!
a Caucasian
From this reading THE AFTERMATH "_Sweet she is in words and deeds, Fair and white as the white rose._" "_La Mystere du Siege d'Orleans._" There was anguish in the eyes of Isabeau Romee as she crossed the drawbridge from the castle, and went slowly with her children to the ruined village.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE AFTERMATH "_Sweet she is in words and deeds, Fair and white as the white rose._" "_La Mystere du Siege d'Orleans._" There was anguish in the eyes of Isabeau Romee as she crossed the drawbridge from the castle, and went slowly with her children to the ruined village.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Other women about her wept, or gave vent to their despair in loud outcries; hers was the deeper grief that knows not tears.
the words that are spoken
From this reading THE AFTERMATH "_Sweet she is in words and deeds, Fair and white as the white rose._" "_La Mystere du Siege d'Orleans._" There was anguish in the eyes of Isabeau Romee as she crossed the drawbridge from the castle, and went slowly with her children to the ruined village.
