Chapter XXIX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The truth of the matter was that even her enemies were not easy in their minds about her death.

later than; following

From this reading There were many signs and wonders told of the execution after Jeanne's death.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading AT DOMREMY "_To our Holy Father, the Pope, to whom, and to God first, I appeal._" JEANNE'S _own words in the Square of St. Ouen_.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading AT DOMREMY "_To our Holy Father, the Pope, to whom, and to God first, I appeal._" JEANNE'S _own words in the Square of St. Ouen_.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT DOMREMY "_To our Holy Father, the Pope, to whom, and to God first, I appeal._" JEANNE'S _own words in the Square of St. Ouen_.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading There was more than a suspicion that what she had said might be true: that she was sent from God.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

a name given to a product or service

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

the act of burning something

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

ruined by overcooking

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

-ing form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading There were many signs and wonders told of the execution after Jeanne's death.

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From this reading AT DOMREMY "_To our Holy Father, the Pope, to whom, and to God first, I appeal._" JEANNE'S _own words in the Square of St. Ouen_.

any of numerous small pigeons

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading The truth of the matter was that even her enemies were not easy in their minds about her death.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading The truth of the matter was that even her enemies were not easy in their minds about her death.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

divisible by two

From this reading The truth of the matter was that even her enemies were not easy in their minds about her death.

putting a condemned person to death

From this reading There were many signs and wonders told of the execution after Jeanne's death.

an official who inflicts capital punishment in pursuit of a warrant

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

ornament or join (fabric) by faggot stitch

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading AT DOMREMY "_To our Holy Father, the Pope, to whom, and to God first, I appeal._" JEANNE'S _own words in the Square of St. Ouen_.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading AT DOMREMY "_To our Holy Father, the Pope, to whom, and to God first, I appeal._" JEANNE'S _own words in the Square of St. Ouen_.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There was more than a suspicion that what she had said might be true: that she was sent from 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 AT DOMREMY "_To our Holy Father, the Pope, to whom, and to God first, I appeal._" JEANNE'S _own words in the Square of St. Ouen_.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading AT DOMREMY "_To our Holy Father, the Pope, to whom, and to God first, I appeal._" JEANNE'S _own words in the Square of St. Ouen_.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading AT DOMREMY "_To our Holy Father, the Pope, to whom, and to God first, I appeal._" JEANNE'S _own words in the Square of St. Ouen_.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading AT DOMREMY "_To our Holy Father, the Pope, to whom, and to God first, I appeal._" JEANNE'S _own words in the Square of St. Ouen_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AT DOMREMY "_To our Holy Father, the Pope, to whom, and to God first, I appeal._" JEANNE'S _own words in the Square of St. Ouen_.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading There were many signs and wonders told of the execution after Jeanne's death.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The truth of the matter was that even her enemies were not easy in their minds about her death.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading There was more than a suspicion that what she had said might be true: that she was sent from God.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading The truth of the matter was that even her enemies were not easy in their minds about her death.

a particular point in time

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading There was more than a suspicion that what she had said might be true: that she was sent from God.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AT DOMREMY "_To our Holy Father, the Pope, to whom, and to God first, I appeal._" JEANNE'S _own words in the Square of St. Ouen_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

and nothing more

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AT DOMREMY "_To our Holy Father, the Pope, to whom, and to God first, I appeal._" JEANNE'S _own words in the Square of St. Ouen_.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading AT DOMREMY "_To our Holy Father, the Pope, to whom, and to God first, I appeal._" JEANNE'S _own words in the Square of St. Ouen_.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading AT DOMREMY "_To our Holy Father, the Pope, to whom, and to God first, I appeal._" JEANNE'S _own words in the Square of St. Ouen_.

the head of the Roman Catholic Church

From this reading AT DOMREMY "_To our Holy Father, the Pope, to whom, and to God first, I appeal._" JEANNE'S _own words in the Square of St. Ouen_.

wood heaped for burning a dead body as a funeral rite

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading There was more than a suspicion that what she had said might be true: that she was sent from God.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There was more than a suspicion that what she had said might be true: that she was sent from God.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading There were many signs and wonders told of the execution after Jeanne's death.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

make square

From this reading AT DOMREMY "_To our Holy Father, the Pope, to whom, and to God first, I appeal._" JEANNE'S _own words in the Square of St. Ouen_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AT DOMREMY "_To our Holy Father, the Pope, to whom, and to God first, I appeal._" JEANNE'S _own words in the Square of St. Ouen_.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading There was more than a suspicion that what she had said might be true: that she was sent from God.

pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

bound by or as if by an oath

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There was more than a suspicion that what she had said might be true: that she was sent from God.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading AT DOMREMY "_To our Holy Father, the Pope, to whom, and to God first, I appeal._" JEANNE'S _own words in the Square of St. Ouen_.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The truth of the matter was that even her enemies were not easy in their minds about her death.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were many signs and wonders told of the execution after Jeanne's death.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading AT DOMREMY "_To our Holy Father, the Pope, to whom, and to God first, I appeal._" JEANNE'S _own words in the Square of St. Ouen_.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading There were many signs and wonders told of the execution after Jeanne's death.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

in the direction of

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading There was more than a suspicion that what she had said might be true: that she was sent from God.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading The truth of the matter was that even her enemies were not easy in their minds about her death.

directed up

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

showing sorrow

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There were many signs and wonders told of the execution after Jeanne's death.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading There was more than a suspicion that what she had said might be true: that she was sent from God.

which person or people

From this reading It was said that a dove was seen to fly upward toward Heaven at the moment that her spirit took its flight; that the executioner later in the day went weeping to Friar Isambard, confessing that he was lost, for he had burnt a saint; that an English soldier who had sworn to light a faggot on the pyre had fallen in a swoon as he threw the burning brand; that her heart, that great heart that beat only for France, was not consumed by the flame: these and many other things were told.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading AT DOMREMY "_To our Holy Father, the Pope, to whom, and to God first, I appeal._" JEANNE'S _own words in the Square of St. Ouen_.

plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading There were many signs and wonders told of the execution after Jeanne's death.

the words that are spoken

From this reading AT DOMREMY "_To our Holy Father, the Pope, to whom, and to God first, I appeal._" JEANNE'S _own words in the Square of St. Ouen_.