used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CULMINATION "_Along this square she moved, sweet Joan of Arc,-- With face more pallid than a day-lit star Half-seen, half-doubted; while before her, dark Stretched the array of war._" MARIA LOWELL.
(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 They formed processions and went to the churches, where "they thanked God and the Virgin Mary and the Blessed Saints of Paradise for the mercy and honor which Our Lord had shown to the King and to them all, and saying that without the Maid such marvels could not have been done."
AlongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE CULMINATION "_Along this square she moved, sweet Joan of Arc,-- With face more pallid than a day-lit star Half-seen, half-doubted; while before her, dark Stretched the array of war._" MARIA LOWELL.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next day, which was Sunday, Jeanne and her men returned to Orleans in triumph, and were "nobly received."
ArcnounUS /ɑːrk/
electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
From this reading THE CULMINATION "_Along this square she moved, sweet Joan of Arc,-- With face more pallid than a day-lit star Half-seen, half-doubted; while before her, dark Stretched the array of war._" MARIA LOWELL.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading THE CULMINATION "_Along this square she moved, sweet Joan of Arc,-- With face more pallid than a day-lit star Half-seen, half-doubted; while before her, dark Stretched the array of war._" MARIA LOWELL.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The streets were crowded with people who were wild with joy at sight of the Maid, and who gave her a tempestuous welcome.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They formed processions and went to the churches, where "they thanked God and the Virgin Mary and the Blessed Saints of Paradise for the mercy and honor which Our Lord had shown to the King and to them all, and saying that without the Maid such marvels could not have been done."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE CULMINATION "_Along this square she moved, sweet Joan of Arc,-- With face more pallid than a day-lit star Half-seen, half-doubted; while before her, dark Stretched the array of war._" MARIA LOWELL.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading To all parts of France the news of the victory of Patay was carried with incredible quickness, and everywhere the loyal towns celebrated the event by singing Te Deums, by processions and prayers, by bonfires and by bell ringings.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading They formed processions and went to the churches, where "they thanked God and the Virgin Mary and the Blessed Saints of Paradise for the mercy and honor which Our Lord had shown to the King and to them all, and saying that without the Maid such marvels could not have been done."
bonfiresnounUS /ˈbɑːnfaɪərz/
plural of “bonfire” — a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration
From this reading To all parts of France the news of the victory of Patay was carried with incredible quickness, and everywhere the loyal towns celebrated the event by singing Te Deums, by processions and prayers, by bonfires and by bell ringings.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To all parts of France the news of the victory of Patay was carried with incredible quickness, and everywhere the loyal towns celebrated the event by singing Te Deums, by processions and prayers, by bonfires and by bell ringings.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading To all parts of France the news of the victory of Patay was carried with incredible quickness, and everywhere the loyal towns celebrated the event by singing Te Deums, by processions and prayers, by bonfires and by bell ringings.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading To all parts of France the news of the victory of Patay was carried with incredible quickness, and everywhere the loyal towns celebrated the event by singing Te Deums, by processions and prayers, by bonfires and by bell ringings.
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading They formed processions and went to the churches, where "they thanked God and the Virgin Mary and the Blessed Saints of Paradise for the mercy and honor which Our Lord had shown to the King and to them all, and saying that without the Maid such marvels could not have been done."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They formed processions and went to the churches, where "they thanked God and the Virgin Mary and the Blessed Saints of Paradise for the mercy and honor which Our Lord had shown to the King and to them all, and saying that without the Maid such marvels could not have been done."
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The streets were crowded with people who were wild with joy at sight of the Maid, and who gave her a tempestuous welcome.
CULMINATIONnounUS /ˌkʌlməˈneɪʃən/
a final climactic stage
From this reading THE CULMINATION "_Along this square she moved, sweet Joan of Arc,-- With face more pallid than a day-lit star Half-seen, half-doubted; while before her, dark Stretched the array of war._" MARIA LOWELL.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE CULMINATION "_Along this square she moved, sweet Joan of Arc,-- With face more pallid than a day-lit star Half-seen, half-doubted; while before her, dark Stretched the array of war._" MARIA LOWELL.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day, which was Sunday, Jeanne and her men returned to Orleans in triumph, and were "nobly received."
day-lit
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From this reading THE CULMINATION "_Along this square she moved, sweet Joan of Arc,-- With face more pallid than a day-lit star Half-seen, half-doubted; while before her, dark Stretched the array of war._" MARIA LOWELL.
Deums
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From this reading To all parts of France the news of the victory of Patay was carried with incredible quickness, and everywhere the loyal towns celebrated the event by singing Te Deums, by processions and prayers, by bonfires and by bell ringings.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading They formed processions and went to the churches, where "they thanked God and the Virgin Mary and the Blessed Saints of Paradise for the mercy and honor which Our Lord had shown to the King and to them all, and saying that without the Maid such marvels could not have been done."
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading To all parts of France the news of the victory of Patay was carried with incredible quickness, and everywhere the loyal towns celebrated the event by singing Te Deums, by processions and prayers, by bonfires and by bell ringings.
to or in any or all places
From this reading To all parts of France the news of the victory of Patay was carried with incredible quickness, and everywhere the loyal towns celebrated the event by singing Te Deums, by processions and prayers, by bonfires and by bell ringings.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE CULMINATION "_Along this square she moved, sweet Joan of Arc,-- With face more pallid than a day-lit star Half-seen, half-doubted; while before her, dark Stretched the array of war._" MARIA LOWELL.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They formed processions and went to the churches, where "they thanked God and the Virgin Mary and the Blessed Saints of Paradise for the mercy and honor which Our Lord had shown to the King and to them all, and saying that without the Maid such marvels could not have been done."
having or given a form or shape
From this reading They formed processions and went to the churches, where "they thanked God and the Virgin Mary and the Blessed Saints of Paradise for the mercy and honor which Our Lord had shown to the King and to them all, and saying that without the Maid such marvels could not have been done."
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading To all parts of France the news of the victory of Patay was carried with incredible quickness, and everywhere the loyal towns celebrated the event by singing Te Deums, by processions and prayers, by bonfires and by bell ringings.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The streets were crowded with people who were wild with joy at sight of the Maid, and who gave her a tempestuous welcome.
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 They formed processions and went to the churches, where "they thanked God and the Virgin Mary and the Blessed Saints of Paradise for the mercy and honor which Our Lord had shown to the King and to them all, and saying that without the Maid such marvels could not have been done."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They formed processions and went to the churches, where "they thanked God and the Virgin Mary and the Blessed Saints of Paradise for the mercy and honor which Our Lord had shown to the King and to them all, and saying that without the Maid such marvels could not have been done."
half-doubted
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From this reading THE CULMINATION "_Along this square she moved, sweet Joan of Arc,-- With face more pallid than a day-lit star Half-seen, half-doubted; while before her, dark Stretched the array of war._" MARIA LOWELL.
Half-seen
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From this reading THE CULMINATION "_Along this square she moved, sweet Joan of Arc,-- With face more pallid than a day-lit star Half-seen, half-doubted; while before her, dark Stretched the array of war._" MARIA LOWELL.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They formed processions and went to the churches, where "they thanked God and the Virgin Mary and the Blessed Saints of Paradise for the mercy and honor which Our Lord had shown to the King and to them all, and saying that without the Maid such marvels could not have been done."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CULMINATION "_Along this square she moved, sweet Joan of Arc,-- With face more pallid than a day-lit star Half-seen, half-doubted; while before her, dark Stretched the array of war._" MARIA LOWELL.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading They formed processions and went to the churches, where "they thanked God and the Virgin Mary and the Blessed Saints of Paradise for the mercy and honor which Our Lord had shown to the King and to them all, and saying that without the Maid such marvels could not have been done."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next day, which was Sunday, Jeanne and her men returned to Orleans in triumph, and were "nobly received."
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading To all parts of France the news of the victory of Patay was carried with incredible quickness, and everywhere the loyal towns celebrated the event by singing Te Deums, by processions and prayers, by bonfires and by bell ringings.
Jeanne
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From this reading The next day, which was Sunday, Jeanne and her men returned to Orleans in triumph, and were "nobly received."
Joan
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From this reading THE CULMINATION "_Along this square she moved, sweet Joan of Arc,-- With face more pallid than a day-lit star Half-seen, half-doubted; while before her, dark Stretched the array of war._" MARIA LOWELL.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The streets were crowded with people who were wild with joy at sight of the Maid, and who gave her a tempestuous welcome.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading They formed processions and went to the churches, where "they thanked God and the Virgin Mary and the Blessed Saints of Paradise for the mercy and honor which Our Lord had shown to the King and to them all, and saying that without the Maid such marvels could not have been done."
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading They formed processions and went to the churches, where "they thanked God and the Virgin Mary and the Blessed Saints of Paradise for the mercy and honor which Our Lord had shown to the King and to them all, and saying that without the Maid such marvels could not have been done."
LOWELLnounUS /ˈloʊəl/
United States poet (1917-1977)
From this reading THE CULMINATION "_Along this square she moved, sweet Joan of Arc,-- With face more pallid than a day-lit star Half-seen, half-doubted; while before her, dark Stretched the array of war._" MARIA LOWELL.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading To all parts of France the news of the victory of Patay was carried with incredible quickness, and everywhere the loyal towns celebrated the event by singing Te Deums, by processions and prayers, by bonfires and by bell ringings.
a female domestic
From this reading The streets were crowded with people who were wild with joy at sight of the Maid, and who gave her a tempestuous welcome.
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading THE CULMINATION "_Along this square she moved, sweet Joan of Arc,-- With face more pallid than a day-lit star Half-seen, half-doubted; while before her, dark Stretched the array of war._" MARIA LOWELL.
marvelsnounUS /ˈmɑːrvəlz/
plural of “marvel” — something that causes feelings of wonder
From this reading They formed processions and went to the churches, where "they thanked God and the Virgin Mary and the Blessed Saints of Paradise for the mercy and honor which Our Lord had shown to the King and to them all, and saying that without the Maid such marvels could not have been done."
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading They formed processions and went to the churches, where "they thanked God and the Virgin Mary and the Blessed Saints of Paradise for the mercy and honor which Our Lord had shown to the King and to them all, and saying that without the Maid such marvels could not have been done."
the force of workers available
From this reading The next day, which was Sunday, Jeanne and her men returned to Orleans in triumph, and were "nobly received."
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading They formed processions and went to the churches, where "they thanked God and the Virgin Mary and the Blessed Saints of Paradise for the mercy and honor which Our Lord had shown to the King and to them all, and saying that without the Maid such marvels could not have been done."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE CULMINATION "_Along this square she moved, sweet Joan of Arc,-- With face more pallid than a day-lit star Half-seen, half-doubted; while before her, dark Stretched the array of war._" MARIA LOWELL.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading THE CULMINATION "_Along this square she moved, sweet Joan of Arc,-- With face more pallid than a day-lit star Half-seen, half-doubted; while before her, dark Stretched the array of war._" MARIA LOWELL.
information about recent and important events
From this reading To all parts of France the news of the victory of Patay was carried with incredible quickness, and everywhere the loyal towns celebrated the event by singing Te Deums, by processions and prayers, by bonfires and by bell ringings.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day, which was Sunday, Jeanne and her men returned to Orleans in triumph, and were "nobly received."
noblyadverbUS /ˈnɑːbli/
in a noble manner
From this reading The next day, which was Sunday, Jeanne and her men returned to Orleans in triumph, and were "nobly received."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They formed processions and went to the churches, where "they thanked God and the Virgin Mary and the Blessed Saints of Paradise for the mercy and honor which Our Lord had shown to the King and to them all, and saying that without the Maid such marvels could not have been done."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CULMINATION "_Along this square she moved, sweet Joan of Arc,-- With face more pallid than a day-lit star Half-seen, half-doubted; while before her, dark Stretched the array of war._" MARIA LOWELL.
OrleansnounUS /ˈɔːrliənz/
a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)
From this reading The next day, which was Sunday, Jeanne and her men returned to Orleans in triumph, and were "nobly received."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading They formed processions and went to the churches, where "they thanked God and the Virgin Mary and the Blessed Saints of Paradise for the mercy and honor which Our Lord had shown to the King and to them all, and saying that without the Maid such marvels could not have been done."
pallidadjectiveUS /ˈpæləd/
abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress
From this reading THE CULMINATION "_Along this square she moved, sweet Joan of Arc,-- With face more pallid than a day-lit star Half-seen, half-doubted; while before her, dark Stretched the array of war._" MARIA LOWELL.
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading They formed processions and went to the churches, where "they thanked God and the Virgin Mary and the Blessed Saints of Paradise for the mercy and honor which Our Lord had shown to the King and to them all, and saying that without the Maid such marvels could not have been done."
the local environment
From this reading To all parts of France the news of the victory of Patay was carried with incredible quickness, and everywhere the loyal towns celebrated the event by singing Te Deums, by processions and prayers, by bonfires and by bell ringings.
Patay
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From this reading To all parts of France the news of the victory of Patay was carried with incredible quickness, and everywhere the loyal towns celebrated the event by singing Te Deums, by processions and prayers, by bonfires and by bell ringings.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The streets were crowded with people who were wild with joy at sight of the Maid, and who gave her a tempestuous welcome.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading To all parts of France the news of the victory of Patay was carried with incredible quickness, and everywhere the loyal towns celebrated the event by singing Te Deums, by processions and prayers, by bonfires and by bell ringings.
processionsnounUS /proʊˈseʃənz/
plural of “procession” — (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading They formed processions and went to the churches, where "they thanked God and the Virgin Mary and the Blessed Saints of Paradise for the mercy and honor which Our Lord had shown to the King and to them all, and saying that without the Maid such marvels could not have been done."
quicknessnounUS /ˈkwɪknəs/
skillful performance or ability without difficulty
From this reading To all parts of France the news of the victory of Patay was carried with incredible quickness, and everywhere the loyal towns celebrated the event by singing Te Deums, by processions and prayers, by bonfires and by bell ringings.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The next day, which was Sunday, Jeanne and her men returned to Orleans in triumph, and were "nobly received."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The next day, which was Sunday, Jeanne and her men returned to Orleans in triumph, and were "nobly received."
ringings
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From this reading To all parts of France the news of the victory of Patay was carried with incredible quickness, and everywhere the loyal towns celebrated the event by singing Te Deums, by processions and prayers, by bonfires and by bell ringings.
SaintsnounUS /seɪnts/
plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading They formed processions and went to the churches, where "they thanked God and the Virgin Mary and the Blessed Saints of Paradise for the mercy and honor which Our Lord had shown to the King and to them all, and saying that without the Maid such marvels could not have been done."
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading They formed processions and went to the churches, where "they thanked God and the Virgin Mary and the Blessed Saints of Paradise for the mercy and honor which Our Lord had shown to the King and to them all, and saying that without the Maid such marvels could not have been done."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CULMINATION "_Along this square she moved, sweet Joan of Arc,-- With face more pallid than a day-lit star Half-seen, half-doubted; while before her, dark Stretched the array of war._" MARIA LOWELL.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading They formed processions and went to the churches, where "they thanked God and the Virgin Mary and the Blessed Saints of Paradise for the mercy and honor which Our Lord had shown to the King and to them all, and saying that without the Maid such marvels could not have been done."
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The streets were crowded with people who were wild with joy at sight of the Maid, and who gave her a tempestuous welcome.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading To all parts of France the news of the victory of Patay was carried with incredible quickness, and everywhere the loyal towns celebrated the event by singing Te Deums, by processions and prayers, by bonfires and by bell ringings.
make square
From this reading THE CULMINATION "_Along this square she moved, sweet Joan of Arc,-- With face more pallid than a day-lit star Half-seen, half-doubted; while before her, dark Stretched the array of war._" MARIA LOWELL.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading THE CULMINATION "_Along this square she moved, sweet Joan of Arc,-- With face more pallid than a day-lit star Half-seen, half-doubted; while before her, dark Stretched the array of war._" MARIA LOWELL.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The streets were crowded with people who were wild with joy at sight of the Maid, and who gave her a tempestuous welcome.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading THE CULMINATION "_Along this square she moved, sweet Joan of Arc,-- With face more pallid than a day-lit star Half-seen, half-doubted; while before her, dark Stretched the array of war._" MARIA LOWELL.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading They formed processions and went to the churches, where "they thanked God and the Virgin Mary and the Blessed Saints of Paradise for the mercy and honor which Our Lord had shown to the King and to them all, and saying that without the Maid such marvels could not have been done."
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading The next day, which was Sunday, Jeanne and her men returned to Orleans in triumph, and were "nobly received."
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading THE CULMINATION "_Along this square she moved, sweet Joan of Arc,-- With face more pallid than a day-lit star Half-seen, half-doubted; while before her, dark Stretched the array of war._" MARIA LOWELL.
TenounUS /tiː/
a brittle silver-white metalloid element that is related to selenium and sulfur; it is used in alloys and as a semiconductor; occurs mainly as tellurides in ores of copper and nickel and silver and gold
From this reading To all parts of France the news of the victory of Patay was carried with incredible quickness, and everywhere the loyal towns celebrated the event by singing Te Deums, by processions and prayers, by bonfires and by bell ringings.
tempestuousadjectiveUS /ˌtemˈpestʃuːəs/
characterized by violent emotions or behavior
From this reading The streets were crowded with people who were wild with joy at sight of the Maid, and who gave her a tempestuous welcome.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE CULMINATION "_Along this square she moved, sweet Joan of Arc,-- With face more pallid than a day-lit star Half-seen, half-doubted; while before her, dark Stretched the array of war._" MARIA LOWELL.
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading They formed processions and went to the churches, where "they thanked God and the Virgin Mary and the Blessed Saints of Paradise for the mercy and honor which Our Lord had shown to the King and to them all, and saying that without the Maid such marvels could not have been done."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They formed processions and went to the churches, where "they thanked God and the Virgin Mary and the Blessed Saints of Paradise for the mercy and honor which Our Lord had shown to the King and to them all, and saying that without the Maid such marvels could not have been done."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CULMINATION "_Along this square she moved, sweet Joan of Arc,-- With face more pallid than a day-lit star Half-seen, half-doubted; while before her, dark Stretched the array of war._" MARIA LOWELL.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They formed processions and went to the churches, where "they thanked God and the Virgin Mary and the Blessed Saints of Paradise for the mercy and honor which Our Lord had shown to the King and to them all, and saying that without the Maid such marvels could not have been done."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They formed processions and went to the churches, where "they thanked God and the Virgin Mary and the Blessed Saints of Paradise for the mercy and honor which Our Lord had shown to the King and to them all, and saying that without the Maid such marvels could not have been done."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE CULMINATION "_Along this square she moved, sweet Joan of Arc,-- With face more pallid than a day-lit star Half-seen, half-doubted; while before her, dark Stretched the array of war._" MARIA LOWELL.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day, which was Sunday, Jeanne and her men returned to Orleans in triumph, and were "nobly received."
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading To all parts of France the news of the victory of Patay was carried with incredible quickness, and everywhere the loyal towns celebrated the event by singing Te Deums, by processions and prayers, by bonfires and by bell ringings.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading The next day, which was Sunday, Jeanne and her men returned to Orleans in triumph, and were "nobly received."
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading To all parts of France the news of the victory of Patay was carried with incredible quickness, and everywhere the loyal towns celebrated the event by singing Te Deums, by processions and prayers, by bonfires and by bell ringings.
VirginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading They formed processions and went to the churches, where "they thanked God and the Virgin Mary and the Blessed Saints of Paradise for the mercy and honor which Our Lord had shown to the King and to them all, and saying that without the Maid such marvels could not have been done."
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE CULMINATION "_Along this square she moved, sweet Joan of Arc,-- With face more pallid than a day-lit star Half-seen, half-doubted; while before her, dark Stretched the array of war._" MARIA LOWELL.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next day, which was Sunday, Jeanne and her men returned to Orleans in triumph, and were "nobly received."
accept gladly
From this reading The streets were crowded with people who were wild with joy at sight of the Maid, and who gave her a tempestuous welcome.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They formed processions and went to the churches, where "they thanked God and the Virgin Mary and the Blessed Saints of Paradise for the mercy and honor which Our Lord had shown to the King and to them all, and saying that without the Maid such marvels could not have been done."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The next day, which was Sunday, Jeanne and her men returned to Orleans in triumph, and were "nobly received."
in or at the place that
From this reading They formed processions and went to the churches, where "they thanked God and the Virgin Mary and the Blessed Saints of Paradise for the mercy and honor which Our Lord had shown to the King and to them all, and saying that without the Maid such marvels could not have been done."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The next day, which was Sunday, Jeanne and her men returned to Orleans in triumph, and were "nobly received."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE CULMINATION "_Along this square she moved, sweet Joan of Arc,-- With face more pallid than a day-lit star Half-seen, half-doubted; while before her, dark Stretched the array of war._" MARIA LOWELL.
which person or people
From this reading The streets were crowded with people who were wild with joy at sight of the Maid, and who gave her a tempestuous welcome.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The streets were crowded with people who were wild with joy at sight of the Maid, and who gave her a tempestuous welcome.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE CULMINATION "_Along this square she moved, sweet Joan of Arc,-- With face more pallid than a day-lit star Half-seen, half-doubted; while before her, dark Stretched the array of war._" MARIA LOWELL.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading They formed processions and went to the churches, where "they thanked God and the Virgin Mary and the Blessed Saints of Paradise for the mercy and honor which Our Lord had shown to the King and to them all, and saying that without the Maid such marvels could not have been done."
