used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NICHOLAS WOGAN REMINDS THE PARSON OF A NIGHT AT THE MAZARIN PALACE While Wogan pursued in vain a flying foe, Lady Oxford and Parson Kelly waited in the house for his return, her ladyship in a great discomposure and impatience, and the Parson more silent than ordinary.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading 'The most unfortunate affair,' exclaimed her ladyship distractedly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NICHOLAS WOGAN REMINDS THE PARSON OF A NIGHT AT THE MAZARIN PALACE While Wogan pursued in vain a flying foe, Lady Oxford and Parson Kelly waited in the house for his return, her ladyship in a great discomposure and impatience, and the Parson more silent than ordinary.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading NICHOLAS WOGAN REMINDS THE PARSON OF A NIGHT AT THE MAZARIN PALACE While Wogan pursued in vain a flying foe, Lady Oxford and Parson Kelly waited in the house for his return, her ladyship in a great discomposure and impatience, and the Parson more silent than ordinary.
cursedadjectiveUS /kɜːrst/
deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier
From this reading 'Sure never was a woman so cursed.
discomposurenoun
anxious embarrassment
From this reading NICHOLAS WOGAN REMINDS THE PARSON OF A NIGHT AT THE MAZARIN PALACE While Wogan pursued in vain a flying foe, Lady Oxford and Parson Kelly waited in the house for his return, her ladyship in a great discomposure and impatience, and the Parson more silent than ordinary.
distractedlyadverb
in a distracted manner
From this reading 'The most unfortunate affair,' exclaimed her ladyship distractedly.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading 'The most unfortunate affair,' exclaimed her ladyship distractedly.
moving swiftly
From this reading NICHOLAS WOGAN REMINDS THE PARSON OF A NIGHT AT THE MAZARIN PALACE While Wogan pursued in vain a flying foe, Lady Oxford and Parson Kelly waited in the house for his return, her ladyship in a great discomposure and impatience, and the Parson more silent than ordinary.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading NICHOLAS WOGAN REMINDS THE PARSON OF A NIGHT AT THE MAZARIN PALACE While Wogan pursued in vain a flying foe, Lady Oxford and Parson Kelly waited in the house for his return, her ladyship in a great discomposure and impatience, and the Parson more silent than ordinary.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NICHOLAS WOGAN REMINDS THE PARSON OF A NIGHT AT THE MAZARIN PALACE While Wogan pursued in vain a flying foe, Lady Oxford and Parson Kelly waited in the house for his return, her ladyship in a great discomposure and impatience, and the Parson more silent than ordinary.
forbadeverbUS /fərˈbeɪd/
inflected form of “forbid” — command against
From this reading Whatever he may have thought of Scrope's unexpected visit, his pride forbade him questions.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading NICHOLAS WOGAN REMINDS THE PARSON OF A NIGHT AT THE MAZARIN PALACE While Wogan pursued in vain a flying foe, Lady Oxford and Parson Kelly waited in the house for his return, her ladyship in a great discomposure and impatience, and the Parson more silent than ordinary.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Whatever he may have thought of Scrope's unexpected visit, his pride forbade him questions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whatever he may have thought of Scrope's unexpected visit, his pride forbade him questions.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading NICHOLAS WOGAN REMINDS THE PARSON OF A NIGHT AT THE MAZARIN PALACE While Wogan pursued in vain a flying foe, Lady Oxford and Parson Kelly waited in the house for his return, her ladyship in a great discomposure and impatience, and the Parson more silent than ordinary.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whatever he may have thought of Scrope's unexpected visit, his pride forbade him questions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading NICHOLAS WOGAN REMINDS THE PARSON OF A NIGHT AT THE MAZARIN PALACE While Wogan pursued in vain a flying foe, Lady Oxford and Parson Kelly waited in the house for his return, her ladyship in a great discomposure and impatience, and the Parson more silent than ordinary.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading NICHOLAS WOGAN REMINDS THE PARSON OF A NIGHT AT THE MAZARIN PALACE While Wogan pursued in vain a flying foe, Lady Oxford and Parson Kelly waited in the house for his return, her ladyship in a great discomposure and impatience, and the Parson more silent than ordinary.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading NICHOLAS WOGAN REMINDS THE PARSON OF A NIGHT AT THE MAZARIN PALACE While Wogan pursued in vain a flying foe, Lady Oxford and Parson Kelly waited in the house for his return, her ladyship in a great discomposure and impatience, and the Parson more silent than ordinary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NICHOLAS WOGAN REMINDS THE PARSON OF A NIGHT AT THE MAZARIN PALACE While Wogan pursued in vain a flying foe, Lady Oxford and Parson Kelly waited in the house for his return, her ladyship in a great discomposure and impatience, and the Parson more silent than ordinary.
KellynounUS /ˈkeli/
United States circus clown (1898-1979)
From this reading NICHOLAS WOGAN REMINDS THE PARSON OF A NIGHT AT THE MAZARIN PALACE While Wogan pursued in vain a flying foe, Lady Oxford and Parson Kelly waited in the house for his return, her ladyship in a great discomposure and impatience, and the Parson more silent than ordinary.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading NICHOLAS WOGAN REMINDS THE PARSON OF A NIGHT AT THE MAZARIN PALACE While Wogan pursued in vain a flying foe, Lady Oxford and Parson Kelly waited in the house for his return, her ladyship in a great discomposure and impatience, and the Parson more silent than ordinary.
ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading NICHOLAS WOGAN REMINDS THE PARSON OF A NIGHT AT THE MAZARIN PALACE While Wogan pursued in vain a flying foe, Lady Oxford and Parson Kelly waited in the house for his return, her ladyship in a great discomposure and impatience, and the Parson more silent than ordinary.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Whatever he may have thought of Scrope's unexpected visit, his pride forbade him questions.
MAZARIN
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From this reading NICHOLAS WOGAN REMINDS THE PARSON OF A NIGHT AT THE MAZARIN PALACE While Wogan pursued in vain a flying foe, Lady Oxford and Parson Kelly waited in the house for his return, her ladyship in a great discomposure and impatience, and the Parson more silent than ordinary.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading NICHOLAS WOGAN REMINDS THE PARSON OF A NIGHT AT THE MAZARIN PALACE While Wogan pursued in vain a flying foe, Lady Oxford and Parson Kelly waited in the house for his return, her ladyship in a great discomposure and impatience, and the Parson more silent than ordinary.
used to form the superlative
From this reading 'The most unfortunate affair,' exclaimed her ladyship distractedly.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading 'Sure never was a woman so cursed.
NICHOLASnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading NICHOLAS WOGAN REMINDS THE PARSON OF A NIGHT AT THE MAZARIN PALACE While Wogan pursued in vain a flying foe, Lady Oxford and Parson Kelly waited in the house for his return, her ladyship in a great discomposure and impatience, and the Parson more silent than ordinary.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading NICHOLAS WOGAN REMINDS THE PARSON OF A NIGHT AT THE MAZARIN PALACE While Wogan pursued in vain a flying foe, Lady Oxford and Parson Kelly waited in the house for his return, her ladyship in a great discomposure and impatience, and the Parson more silent than ordinary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NICHOLAS WOGAN REMINDS THE PARSON OF A NIGHT AT THE MAZARIN PALACE While Wogan pursued in vain a flying foe, Lady Oxford and Parson Kelly waited in the house for his return, her ladyship in a great discomposure and impatience, and the Parson more silent than ordinary.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading NICHOLAS WOGAN REMINDS THE PARSON OF A NIGHT AT THE MAZARIN PALACE While Wogan pursued in vain a flying foe, Lady Oxford and Parson Kelly waited in the house for his return, her ladyship in a great discomposure and impatience, and the Parson more silent than ordinary.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading NICHOLAS WOGAN REMINDS THE PARSON OF A NIGHT AT THE MAZARIN PALACE While Wogan pursued in vain a flying foe, Lady Oxford and Parson Kelly waited in the house for his return, her ladyship in a great discomposure and impatience, and the Parson more silent than ordinary.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading NICHOLAS WOGAN REMINDS THE PARSON OF A NIGHT AT THE MAZARIN PALACE While Wogan pursued in vain a flying foe, Lady Oxford and Parson Kelly waited in the house for his return, her ladyship in a great discomposure and impatience, and the Parson more silent than ordinary.
PARSONnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading NICHOLAS WOGAN REMINDS THE PARSON OF A NIGHT AT THE MAZARIN PALACE While Wogan pursued in vain a flying foe, Lady Oxford and Parson Kelly waited in the house for his return, her ladyship in a great discomposure and impatience, and the Parson more silent than ordinary.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Whatever he may have thought of Scrope's unexpected visit, his pride forbade him questions.
a person who is being chased
From this reading NICHOLAS WOGAN REMINDS THE PARSON OF A NIGHT AT THE MAZARIN PALACE While Wogan pursued in vain a flying foe, Lady Oxford and Parson Kelly waited in the house for his return, her ladyship in a great discomposure and impatience, and the Parson more silent than ordinary.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Whatever he may have thought of Scrope's unexpected visit, his pride forbade him questions.
REMINDSverbUS /riˈmaɪndz/
third-person singular of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading NICHOLAS WOGAN REMINDS THE PARSON OF A NIGHT AT THE MAZARIN PALACE While Wogan pursued in vain a flying foe, Lady Oxford and Parson Kelly waited in the house for his return, her ladyship in a great discomposure and impatience, and the Parson more silent than ordinary.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading NICHOLAS WOGAN REMINDS THE PARSON OF A NIGHT AT THE MAZARIN PALACE While Wogan pursued in vain a flying foe, Lady Oxford and Parson Kelly waited in the house for his return, her ladyship in a great discomposure and impatience, and the Parson more silent than ordinary.
Scrope's
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From this reading Whatever he may have thought of Scrope's unexpected visit, his pride forbade him questions.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading NICHOLAS WOGAN REMINDS THE PARSON OF A NIGHT AT THE MAZARIN PALACE While Wogan pursued in vain a flying foe, Lady Oxford and Parson Kelly waited in the house for his return, her ladyship in a great discomposure and impatience, and the Parson more silent than ordinary.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading 'Sure never was a woman so cursed.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading 'Sure never was a woman so cursed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading NICHOLAS WOGAN REMINDS THE PARSON OF A NIGHT AT THE MAZARIN PALACE While Wogan pursued in vain a flying foe, Lady Oxford and Parson Kelly waited in the house for his return, her ladyship in a great discomposure and impatience, and the Parson more silent than ordinary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NICHOLAS WOGAN REMINDS THE PARSON OF A NIGHT AT THE MAZARIN PALACE While Wogan pursued in vain a flying foe, Lady Oxford and Parson Kelly waited in the house for his return, her ladyship in a great discomposure and impatience, and the Parson more silent than ordinary.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Whatever he may have thought of Scrope's unexpected visit, his pride forbade him questions.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Whatever he may have thought of Scrope's unexpected visit, his pride forbade him questions.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading 'The most unfortunate affair,' exclaimed her ladyship distractedly.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading NICHOLAS WOGAN REMINDS THE PARSON OF A NIGHT AT THE MAZARIN PALACE While Wogan pursued in vain a flying foe, Lady Oxford and Parson Kelly waited in the house for his return, her ladyship in a great discomposure and impatience, and the Parson more silent than ordinary.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Whatever he may have thought of Scrope's unexpected visit, his pride forbade him questions.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading NICHOLAS WOGAN REMINDS THE PARSON OF A NIGHT AT THE MAZARIN PALACE While Wogan pursued in vain a flying foe, Lady Oxford and Parson Kelly waited in the house for his return, her ladyship in a great discomposure and impatience, and the Parson more silent than ordinary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Sure never was a woman so cursed.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever he may have thought of Scrope's unexpected visit, his pride forbade him questions.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading NICHOLAS WOGAN REMINDS THE PARSON OF A NIGHT AT THE MAZARIN PALACE While Wogan pursued in vain a flying foe, Lady Oxford and Parson Kelly waited in the house for his return, her ladyship in a great discomposure and impatience, and the Parson more silent than ordinary.
WOGAN
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From this reading NICHOLAS WOGAN REMINDS THE PARSON OF A NIGHT AT THE MAZARIN PALACE While Wogan pursued in vain a flying foe, Lady Oxford and Parson Kelly waited in the house for his return, her ladyship in a great discomposure and impatience, and the Parson more silent than ordinary.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading 'Sure never was a woman so cursed.
