used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
(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 BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She felt it was almost understood that Lord Cedric would espouse her; she, Lady Constance Clarmot.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading To be sure, she was somewhat of riper years than he, but that counted for naught since they had always loved each other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
BACCHANTES
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From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
BACCHUSnounUS /ˈbækɪs/
(classical mythology) god of wine; equivalent of Dionysus
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be sure, she was somewhat of riper years than he, but that counted for naught since they had always loved each other.
beauteousadjective
(poetic) beautiful, especially to the sight
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To be sure, she was somewhat of riper years than he, but that counted for naught since they had always loved each other.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
Cedric
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From this reading She felt it was almost understood that Lord Cedric would espouse her; she, Lady Constance Clarmot.
Clarmot
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From this reading She felt it was almost understood that Lord Cedric would espouse her; she, Lady Constance Clarmot.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading To be sure, she was somewhat of riper years than he, but that counted for naught since they had always loved each other.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading And my Lady Constance swept by with hate of this formidable creature in her evil heart.
deigningverbUS /ˈdeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “deign” — do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
wanted intensely
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading To be sure, she was somewhat of riper years than he, but that counted for naught since they had always loved each other.
espouseverbUS /ɪˈspaʊz/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading She felt it was almost understood that Lord Cedric would espouse her; she, Lady Constance Clarmot.
estatesnounUS /ɪˈsteɪts/
plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading She was of a great family and proud and had of her own, titles and estates and--yes, beauty.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading And my Lady Constance swept by with hate of this formidable creature in her evil heart.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
a social unit living together
From this reading She was of a great family and proud and had of her own, titles and estates and--yes, beauty.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt it was almost understood that Lord Cedric would espouse her; she, Lady Constance Clarmot.
flitted
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From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To be sure, she was somewhat of riper years than he, but that counted for naught since they had always loved each other.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading And my Lady Constance swept by with hate of this formidable creature in her evil heart.
frettedadjectiveUS /ˈfretɪd/
having frets
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She was of a great family and proud and had of her own, titles and estates and--yes, beauty.
grey-gowned
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From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading And my Lady Constance swept by with hate of this formidable creature in her evil heart.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To be sure, she was somewhat of riper years than he, but that counted for naught since they had always loved each other.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading And my Lady Constance swept by with hate of this formidable creature in her evil heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
a message received and understood
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She felt it was almost understood that Lord Cedric would espouse her; she, Lady Constance Clarmot.
kinsman's
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From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading She felt it was almost understood that Lord Cedric would espouse her; she, Lady Constance Clarmot.
held dear
From this reading To be sure, she was somewhat of riper years than he, but that counted for naught since they had always loved each other.
a female domestic
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And my Lady Constance swept by with hate of this formidable creature in her evil heart.
naughtnounUS /nɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading To be sure, she was somewhat of riper years than he, but that counted for naught since they had always loved each other.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading To be sure, she was somewhat of riper years than he, but that counted for naught since they had always loved each other.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She was of a great family and proud and had of her own, titles and estates and--yes, beauty.
procuringverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading She was of a great family and proud and had of her own, titles and estates and--yes, beauty.
riper
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From this reading To be sure, she was somewhat of riper years than he, but that counted for naught since they had always loved each other.
sandal-shoon
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From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading To be sure, she was somewhat of riper years than he, but that counted for naught since they had always loved each other.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading To be sure, she was somewhat of riper years than he, but that counted for naught since they had always loved each other.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading To be sure, she was somewhat of riper years than he, but that counted for naught since they had always loved each other.
possessing sweep
From this reading And my Lady Constance swept by with hate of this formidable creature in her evil heart.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To be sure, she was somewhat of riper years than he, but that counted for naught since they had always loved each other.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She felt it was almost understood that Lord Cedric would espouse her; she, Lady Constance Clarmot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To be sure, she was somewhat of riper years than he, but that counted for naught since they had always loved each other.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And my Lady Constance swept by with hate of this formidable creature in her evil heart.
titlesnounUS /ˈtaɪtəlz/
plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading She was of a great family and proud and had of her own, titles and estates and--yes, beauty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading She felt it was almost understood that Lord Cedric would espouse her; she, Lady Constance Clarmot.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
at the time that
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And my Lady Constance swept by with hate of this formidable creature in her evil heart.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading BACCHUS AND BACCHANTES Lady Constance had exhausted every means of procuring the desired information concerning the strange beauty in her kinsman's castle; and she became fretted and annoyed and was about to give up all hope, when she came suddenly upon the object of her search in the corridor; and the beauteous maid, grey-gowned and sandal-shoon, flitted by without deigning so much as a look.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She felt it was almost understood that Lord Cedric would espouse her; she, Lady Constance Clarmot.
a late time of life
From this reading To be sure, she was somewhat of riper years than he, but that counted for naught since they had always loved each other.
an affirmative
From this reading She was of a great family and proud and had of her own, titles and estates and--yes, beauty.
