used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FAREWELL TO HOME "_I am by birth a shepherd's daughter, My wit untrained in any kind of art.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading A reaction in her favor had set in; for, not only had she conducted her case without any aid whatsoever, but the bishop had commended her, and had spoken sharply to Colin, who now became the laughing stock of his neighbors.
(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 Certain of the Domremy people who had been Colin's witnesses preceded her into Neufchateau, and by the time she arrived all the village folk were cognizant of what had occurred.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading FAREWELL TO HOME "_I am by birth a shepherd's daughter, My wit untrained in any kind of art.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Heaven, and our Lady gracious, hath it pleased To shine on my contemptible estate: ...
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading FAREWELL TO HOME "_I am by birth a shepherd's daughter, My wit untrained in any kind of art.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading God's mother deigned to appear to me; And, in a vision full of majesty, Willed me to leave my base vocation, And free my country from calamity._" SHAKESPEARE, _First Part_, "_Henry Sixth._" To Jeanne's surprise she was welcomed warmly.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Certain of the Domremy people who had been Colin's witnesses preceded her into Neufchateau, and by the time she arrived all the village folk were cognizant of what had occurred.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading FAREWELL TO HOME "_I am by birth a shepherd's daughter, My wit untrained in any kind of art.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading God's mother deigned to appear to me; And, in a vision full of majesty, Willed me to leave my base vocation, And free my country from calamity._" SHAKESPEARE, _First Part_, "_Henry Sixth._" To Jeanne's surprise she was welcomed warmly.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A reaction in her favor had set in; for, not only had she conducted her case without any aid whatsoever, but the bishop had commended her, and had spoken sharply to Colin, who now became the laughing stock of his neighbors.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Certain of the Domremy people who had been Colin's witnesses preceded her into Neufchateau, and by the time she arrived all the village folk were cognizant of what had occurred.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading FAREWELL TO HOME "_I am by birth a shepherd's daughter, My wit untrained in any kind of art.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading A reaction in her favor had set in; for, not only had she conducted her case without any aid whatsoever, but the bishop had commended her, and had spoken sharply to Colin, who now became the laughing stock of his neighbors.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A reaction in her favor had set in; for, not only had she conducted her case without any aid whatsoever, but the bishop had commended her, and had spoken sharply to Colin, who now became the laughing stock of his neighbors.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FAREWELL TO HOME "_I am by birth a shepherd's daughter, My wit untrained in any kind of art.
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading God's mother deigned to appear to me; And, in a vision full of majesty, Willed me to leave my base vocation, And free my country from calamity._" SHAKESPEARE, _First Part_, "_Henry Sixth._" To Jeanne's surprise she was welcomed warmly.
an occurrence of something
From this reading A reaction in her favor had set in; for, not only had she conducted her case without any aid whatsoever, but the bishop had commended her, and had spoken sharply to Colin, who now became the laughing stock of his neighbors.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Certain of the Domremy people who had been Colin's witnesses preceded her into Neufchateau, and by the time she arrived all the village folk were cognizant of what had occurred.
cognizantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːɡnəzənt/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Certain of the Domremy people who had been Colin's witnesses preceded her into Neufchateau, and by the time she arrived all the village folk were cognizant of what had occurred.
Colin
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From this reading A reaction in her favor had set in; for, not only had she conducted her case without any aid whatsoever, but the bishop had commended her, and had spoken sharply to Colin, who now became the laughing stock of his neighbors.
Colin's
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From this reading Certain of the Domremy people who had been Colin's witnesses preceded her into Neufchateau, and by the time she arrived all the village folk were cognizant of what had occurred.
commendedverbUS /kəˈmendɪd/
past form of “commend” — express approval of
From this reading A reaction in her favor had set in; for, not only had she conducted her case without any aid whatsoever, but the bishop had commended her, and had spoken sharply to Colin, who now became the laughing stock of his neighbors.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading A reaction in her favor had set in; for, not only had she conducted her case without any aid whatsoever, but the bishop had commended her, and had spoken sharply to Colin, who now became the laughing stock of his neighbors.
contemptibleadjectiveUS /kənˈtemptəbəl/
deserving of contempt or scorn
From this reading Heaven, and our Lady gracious, hath it pleased To shine on my contemptible estate: ...
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading God's mother deigned to appear to me; And, in a vision full of majesty, Willed me to leave my base vocation, And free my country from calamity._" SHAKESPEARE, _First Part_, "_Henry Sixth._" To Jeanne's surprise she was welcomed warmly.
a female human offspring
From this reading FAREWELL TO HOME "_I am by birth a shepherd's daughter, My wit untrained in any kind of art.
deignedverbUS /deɪnd/
past form of “deign” — do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
From this reading God's mother deigned to appear to me; And, in a vision full of majesty, Willed me to leave my base vocation, And free my country from calamity._" SHAKESPEARE, _First Part_, "_Henry Sixth._" To Jeanne's surprise she was welcomed warmly.
Domremy
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From this reading Certain of the Domremy people who had been Colin's witnesses preceded her into Neufchateau, and by the time she arrived all the village folk were cognizant of what had occurred.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Heaven, and our Lady gracious, hath it pleased To shine on my contemptible estate: ...
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading FAREWELL TO HOME "_I am by birth a shepherd's daughter, My wit untrained in any kind of art.
promote over another
From this reading A reaction in her favor had set in; for, not only had she conducted her case without any aid whatsoever, but the bishop had commended her, and had spoken sharply to Colin, who now became the laughing stock of his neighbors.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading God's mother deigned to appear to me; And, in a vision full of majesty, Willed me to leave my base vocation, And free my country from calamity._" SHAKESPEARE, _First Part_, "_Henry Sixth._" To Jeanne's surprise she was welcomed warmly.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading Certain of the Domremy people who had been Colin's witnesses preceded her into Neufchateau, and by the time she arrived all the village folk were cognizant of what had occurred.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A reaction in her favor had set in; for, not only had she conducted her case without any aid whatsoever, but the bishop had commended her, and had spoken sharply to Colin, who now became the laughing stock of his neighbors.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading God's mother deigned to appear to me; And, in a vision full of majesty, Willed me to leave my base vocation, And free my country from calamity._" SHAKESPEARE, _First Part_, "_Henry Sixth._" To Jeanne's surprise she was welcomed warmly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading God's mother deigned to appear to me; And, in a vision full of majesty, Willed me to leave my base vocation, And free my country from calamity._" SHAKESPEARE, _First Part_, "_Henry Sixth._" To Jeanne's surprise she was welcomed warmly.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading God's mother deigned to appear to me; And, in a vision full of majesty, Willed me to leave my base vocation, And free my country from calamity._" SHAKESPEARE, _First Part_, "_Henry Sixth._" To Jeanne's surprise she was welcomed warmly.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading God's mother deigned to appear to me; And, in a vision full of majesty, Willed me to leave my base vocation, And free my country from calamity._" SHAKESPEARE, _First Part_, "_Henry Sixth._" To Jeanne's surprise she was welcomed warmly.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading Heaven, and our Lady gracious, hath it pleased To shine on my contemptible estate: ...
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Certain of the Domremy people who had been Colin's witnesses preceded her into Neufchateau, and by the time she arrived all the village folk were cognizant of what had occurred.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading Heaven, and our Lady gracious, hath it pleased To shine on my contemptible estate: ...
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Heaven, and our Lady gracious, hath it pleased To shine on my contemptible estate: ...
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading God's mother deigned to appear to me; And, in a vision full of majesty, Willed me to leave my base vocation, And free my country from calamity._" SHAKESPEARE, _First Part_, "_Henry Sixth._" To Jeanne's surprise she was welcomed warmly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Certain of the Domremy people who had been Colin's witnesses preceded her into Neufchateau, and by the time she arrived all the village folk were cognizant of what had occurred.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A reaction in her favor had set in; for, not only had she conducted her case without any aid whatsoever, but the bishop had commended her, and had spoken sharply to Colin, who now became the laughing stock of his neighbors.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading FAREWELL TO HOME "_I am by birth a shepherd's daughter, My wit untrained in any kind of art.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading FAREWELL TO HOME "_I am by birth a shepherd's daughter, My wit untrained in any kind of art.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FAREWELL TO HOME "_I am by birth a shepherd's daughter, My wit untrained in any kind of art.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Certain of the Domremy people who had been Colin's witnesses preceded her into Neufchateau, and by the time she arrived all the village folk were cognizant of what had occurred.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Heaven, and our Lady gracious, hath it pleased To shine on my contemptible estate: ...
Jeanne's
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From this reading God's mother deigned to appear to me; And, in a vision full of majesty, Willed me to leave my base vocation, And free my country from calamity._" SHAKESPEARE, _First Part_, "_Henry Sixth._" To Jeanne's surprise she was welcomed warmly.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading FAREWELL TO HOME "_I am by birth a shepherd's daughter, My wit untrained in any kind of art.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Heaven, and our Lady gracious, hath it pleased To shine on my contemptible estate: ...
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading A reaction in her favor had set in; for, not only had she conducted her case without any aid whatsoever, but the bishop had commended her, and had spoken sharply to Colin, who now became the laughing stock of his neighbors.
go away from a place
From this reading God's mother deigned to appear to me; And, in a vision full of majesty, Willed me to leave my base vocation, And free my country from calamity._" SHAKESPEARE, _First Part_, "_Henry Sixth._" To Jeanne's surprise she was welcomed warmly.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading God's mother deigned to appear to me; And, in a vision full of majesty, Willed me to leave my base vocation, And free my country from calamity._" SHAKESPEARE, _First Part_, "_Henry Sixth._" To Jeanne's surprise she was welcomed warmly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading God's mother deigned to appear to me; And, in a vision full of majesty, Willed me to leave my base vocation, And free my country from calamity._" SHAKESPEARE, _First Part_, "_Henry Sixth._" To Jeanne's surprise she was welcomed warmly.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading God's mother deigned to appear to me; And, in a vision full of majesty, Willed me to leave my base vocation, And free my country from calamity._" SHAKESPEARE, _First Part_, "_Henry Sixth._" To Jeanne's surprise she was welcomed warmly.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading FAREWELL TO HOME "_I am by birth a shepherd's daughter, My wit untrained in any kind of art.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading A reaction in her favor had set in; for, not only had she conducted her case without any aid whatsoever, but the bishop had commended her, and had spoken sharply to Colin, who now became the laughing stock of his neighbors.
Neufchateau
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From this reading Certain of the Domremy people who had been Colin's witnesses preceded her into Neufchateau, and by the time she arrived all the village folk were cognizant of what had occurred.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A reaction in her favor had set in; for, not only had she conducted her case without any aid whatsoever, but the bishop had commended her, and had spoken sharply to Colin, who now became the laughing stock of his neighbors.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A reaction in her favor had set in; for, not only had she conducted her case without any aid whatsoever, but the bishop had commended her, and had spoken sharply to Colin, who now became the laughing stock of his neighbors.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Certain of the Domremy people who had been Colin's witnesses preceded her into Neufchateau, and by the time she arrived all the village folk were cognizant of what had occurred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FAREWELL TO HOME "_I am by birth a shepherd's daughter, My wit untrained in any kind of art.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Heaven, and our Lady gracious, hath it pleased To shine on my contemptible estate: ...
and nothing more
From this reading A reaction in her favor had set in; for, not only had she conducted her case without any aid whatsoever, but the bishop had commended her, and had spoken sharply to Colin, who now became the laughing stock of his neighbors.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Heaven, and our Lady gracious, hath it pleased To shine on my contemptible estate: ...
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading God's mother deigned to appear to me; And, in a vision full of majesty, Willed me to leave my base vocation, And free my country from calamity._" SHAKESPEARE, _First Part_, "_Henry Sixth._" To Jeanne's surprise she was welcomed warmly.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Certain of the Domremy people who had been Colin's witnesses preceded her into Neufchateau, and by the time she arrived all the village folk were cognizant of what had occurred.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Heaven, and our Lady gracious, hath it pleased To shine on my contemptible estate: ...
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading Certain of the Domremy people who had been Colin's witnesses preceded her into Neufchateau, and by the time she arrived all the village folk were cognizant of what had occurred.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading A reaction in her favor had set in; for, not only had she conducted her case without any aid whatsoever, but the bishop had commended her, and had spoken sharply to Colin, who now became the laughing stock of his neighbors.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A reaction in her favor had set in; for, not only had she conducted her case without any aid whatsoever, but the bishop had commended her, and had spoken sharply to Colin, who now became the laughing stock of his neighbors.
SHAKESPEAREnounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading God's mother deigned to appear to me; And, in a vision full of majesty, Willed me to leave my base vocation, And free my country from calamity._" SHAKESPEARE, _First Part_, "_Henry Sixth._" To Jeanne's surprise she was welcomed warmly.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading A reaction in her favor had set in; for, not only had she conducted her case without any aid whatsoever, but the bishop had commended her, and had spoken sharply to Colin, who now became the laughing stock of his neighbors.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading God's mother deigned to appear to me; And, in a vision full of majesty, Willed me to leave my base vocation, And free my country from calamity._" SHAKESPEARE, _First Part_, "_Henry Sixth._" To Jeanne's surprise she was welcomed warmly.
shepherd'snounUS /ˈʃepərdz/
possessive form of “shepherd” — a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading FAREWELL TO HOME "_I am by birth a shepherd's daughter, My wit untrained in any kind of art.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Heaven, and our Lady gracious, hath it pleased To shine on my contemptible estate: ...
SixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading God's mother deigned to appear to me; And, in a vision full of majesty, Willed me to leave my base vocation, And free my country from calamity._" SHAKESPEARE, _First Part_, "_Henry Sixth._" To Jeanne's surprise she was welcomed warmly.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading A reaction in her favor had set in; for, not only had she conducted her case without any aid whatsoever, but the bishop had commended her, and had spoken sharply to Colin, who now became the laughing stock of his neighbors.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading A reaction in her favor had set in; for, not only had she conducted her case without any aid whatsoever, but the bishop had commended her, and had spoken sharply to Colin, who now became the laughing stock of his neighbors.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading God's mother deigned to appear to me; And, in a vision full of majesty, Willed me to leave my base vocation, And free my country from calamity._" SHAKESPEARE, _First Part_, "_Henry Sixth._" To Jeanne's surprise she was welcomed warmly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Certain of the Domremy people who had been Colin's witnesses preceded her into Neufchateau, and by the time she arrived all the village folk were cognizant of what had occurred.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Certain of the Domremy people who had been Colin's witnesses preceded her into Neufchateau, and by the time she arrived all the village folk were cognizant of what had occurred.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FAREWELL TO HOME "_I am by birth a shepherd's daughter, My wit untrained in any kind of art.
untrainedadjectiveUS /ənˈtreɪnd/
not disciplined or conditioned or made adept by training
From this reading FAREWELL TO HOME "_I am by birth a shepherd's daughter, My wit untrained in any kind of art.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Certain of the Domremy people who had been Colin's witnesses preceded her into Neufchateau, and by the time she arrived all the village folk were cognizant of what had occurred.
a vivid mental image
From this reading God's mother deigned to appear to me; And, in a vision full of majesty, Willed me to leave my base vocation, And free my country from calamity._" SHAKESPEARE, _First Part_, "_Henry Sixth._" To Jeanne's surprise she was welcomed warmly.
vocationnounUS /voʊˈkeɪʃən/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading God's mother deigned to appear to me; And, in a vision full of majesty, Willed me to leave my base vocation, And free my country from calamity._" SHAKESPEARE, _First Part_, "_Henry Sixth._" To Jeanne's surprise she was welcomed warmly.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading God's mother deigned to appear to me; And, in a vision full of majesty, Willed me to leave my base vocation, And free my country from calamity._" SHAKESPEARE, _First Part_, "_Henry Sixth._" To Jeanne's surprise she was welcomed warmly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading God's mother deigned to appear to me; And, in a vision full of majesty, Willed me to leave my base vocation, And free my country from calamity._" SHAKESPEARE, _First Part_, "_Henry Sixth._" To Jeanne's surprise she was welcomed warmly.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading God's mother deigned to appear to me; And, in a vision full of majesty, Willed me to leave my base vocation, And free my country from calamity._" SHAKESPEARE, _First Part_, "_Henry Sixth._" To Jeanne's surprise she was welcomed warmly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Certain of the Domremy people who had been Colin's witnesses preceded her into Neufchateau, and by the time she arrived all the village folk were cognizant of what had occurred.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Certain of the Domremy people who had been Colin's witnesses preceded her into Neufchateau, and by the time she arrived all the village folk were cognizant of what had occurred.
whatsoeveradjectiveUS /ˌwʌtsoʊˈevər/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A reaction in her favor had set in; for, not only had she conducted her case without any aid whatsoever, but the bishop had commended her, and had spoken sharply to Colin, who now became the laughing stock of his neighbors.
which person or people
From this reading Certain of the Domremy people who had been Colin's witnesses preceded her into Neufchateau, and by the time she arrived all the village folk were cognizant of what had occurred.
WilledverbUS /wɪld/
past form of “will” — decree or ordain
From this reading God's mother deigned to appear to me; And, in a vision full of majesty, Willed me to leave my base vocation, And free my country from calamity._" SHAKESPEARE, _First Part_, "_Henry Sixth._" To Jeanne's surprise she was welcomed warmly.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading FAREWELL TO HOME "_I am by birth a shepherd's daughter, My wit untrained in any kind of art.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A reaction in her favor had set in; for, not only had she conducted her case without any aid whatsoever, but the bishop had commended her, and had spoken sharply to Colin, who now became the laughing stock of his neighbors.
witnessesnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Certain of the Domremy people who had been Colin's witnesses preceded her into Neufchateau, and by the time she arrived all the village folk were cognizant of what had occurred.
