used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading In the same ground-floor suite of rooms which Charles I had used on his passage from Carisbrook to the scaffold, she found a blind old man sitting alone, and playing quietly on the harpsichord.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as often as Queen Charlotte held a reception or issued from her darkened palace of Windsor, the Princess brought Patsy from Kew to help her Majesty to entertain.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading In the same ground-floor suite of rooms which Charles I had used on his passage from Carisbrook to the scaffold, she found a blind old man sitting alone, and playing quietly on the harpsichord.
Brighthelmstone
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From this reading The Princess Elsa, of course, had no dealings with the coteries of Carlton House and the Brighthelmstone Pavilion.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But as often as Queen Charlotte held a reception or issued from her darkened palace of Windsor, the Princess brought Patsy from Kew to help her Majesty to entertain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as often as Queen Charlotte held a reception or issued from her darkened palace of Windsor, the Princess brought Patsy from Kew to help her Majesty to entertain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Once, even, she had been taken by the Princess Elizabeth to visit the King.
Carisbrook
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From this reading In the same ground-floor suite of rooms which Charles I had used on his passage from Carisbrook to the scaffold, she found a blind old man sitting alone, and playing quietly on the harpsichord.
Carlton
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From this reading The Princess Elsa, of course, had no dealings with the coteries of Carlton House and the Brighthelmstone Pavilion.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading In the same ground-floor suite of rooms which Charles I had used on his passage from Carisbrook to the scaffold, she found a blind old man sitting alone, and playing quietly on the harpsichord.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading But as often as Queen Charlotte held a reception or issued from her darkened palace of Windsor, the Princess brought Patsy from Kew to help her Majesty to entertain.
coteries
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From this reading The Princess Elsa, of course, had no dealings with the coteries of Carlton House and the Brighthelmstone Pavilion.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The Princess Elsa, of course, had no dealings with the coteries of Carlton House and the Brighthelmstone Pavilion.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading But as often as Queen Charlotte held a reception or issued from her darkened palace of Windsor, the Princess brought Patsy from Kew to help her Majesty to entertain.
dealingsnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋz/
social or verbal interchange (usually followed by “with”)
From this reading The Princess Elsa, of course, had no dealings with the coteries of Carlton House and the Brighthelmstone Pavilion.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
duelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading Once, even, she had been taken by the Princess Elizabeth to visit the King.
Elsa
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From this reading The Princess Elsa, of course, had no dealings with the coteries of Carlton House and the Brighthelmstone Pavilion.
ENDURESverbUS /enˈdjʊrz/
third-person singular of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading But as often as Queen Charlotte held a reception or issued from her darkened palace of Windsor, the Princess brought Patsy from Kew to help her Majesty to entertain.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
divisible by two
From this reading Once, even, she had been taken by the Princess Elizabeth to visit the King.
ex-ambassador
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From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
exileverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪl/
expel from a country
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
Ferris
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From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
set up or found
From this reading In the same ground-floor suite of rooms which Charles I had used on his passage from Carisbrook to the scaffold, she found a blind old man sitting alone, and playing quietly on the harpsichord.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But as often as Queen Charlotte held a reception or issued from her darkened palace of Windsor, the Princess brought Patsy from Kew to help her Majesty to entertain.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
ground-flooradjective
on the floor closest to level with the ground
From this reading In the same ground-floor suite of rooms which Charles I had used on his passage from Carisbrook to the scaffold, she found a blind old man sitting alone, and playing quietly on the harpsichord.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
HARDNESSnounUS /ˈhɑːrdnəs/
the property of being rigid and resistant to pressure; not easily scratched; measured on Mohs scale
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
harpsichordnounUS /ˈhɑːrpsəkɔːrd/
a clavier with strings that are plucked by plectra mounted on pivots
From this reading In the same ground-floor suite of rooms which Charles I had used on his passage from Carisbrook to the scaffold, she found a blind old man sitting alone, and playing quietly on the harpsichord.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading But as often as Queen Charlotte held a reception or issued from her darkened palace of Windsor, the Princess brought Patsy from Kew to help her Majesty to entertain.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading But as often as Queen Charlotte held a reception or issued from her darkened palace of Windsor, the Princess brought Patsy from Kew to help her Majesty to entertain.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But as often as Queen Charlotte held a reception or issued from her darkened palace of Windsor, the Princess brought Patsy from Kew to help her Majesty to entertain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the same ground-floor suite of rooms which Charles I had used on his passage from Carisbrook to the scaffold, she found a blind old man sitting alone, and playing quietly on the harpsichord.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Princess Elsa, of course, had no dealings with the coteries of Carlton House and the Brighthelmstone Pavilion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In the same ground-floor suite of rooms which Charles I had used on his passage from Carisbrook to the scaffold, she found a blind old man sitting alone, and playing quietly on the harpsichord.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the same ground-floor suite of rooms which Charles I had used on his passage from Carisbrook to the scaffold, she found a blind old man sitting alone, and playing quietly on the harpsichord.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading But as often as Queen Charlotte held a reception or issued from her darkened palace of Windsor, the Princess brought Patsy from Kew to help her Majesty to entertain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
Kew
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From this reading But as often as Queen Charlotte held a reception or issued from her darkened palace of Windsor, the Princess brought Patsy from Kew to help her Majesty to entertain.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Once, even, she had been taken by the Princess Elizabeth to visit the King.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading But as often as Queen Charlotte held a reception or issued from her darkened palace of Windsor, the Princess brought Patsy from Kew to help her Majesty to entertain.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In the same ground-floor suite of rooms which Charles I had used on his passage from Carisbrook to the scaffold, she found a blind old man sitting alone, and playing quietly on the harpsichord.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
not any; not one
From this reading The Princess Elsa, of course, had no dealings with the coteries of Carlton House and the Brighthelmstone Pavilion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
many times at short intervals
From this reading But as often as Queen Charlotte held a reception or issued from her darkened palace of Windsor, the Princess brought Patsy from Kew to help her Majesty to entertain.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In the same ground-floor suite of rooms which Charles I had used on his passage from Carisbrook to the scaffold, she found a blind old man sitting alone, and playing quietly on the harpsichord.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the same ground-floor suite of rooms which Charles I had used on his passage from Carisbrook to the scaffold, she found a blind old man sitting alone, and playing quietly on the harpsichord.
on one occasion
From this reading Once, even, she had been taken by the Princess Elizabeth to visit the King.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But as often as Queen Charlotte held a reception or issued from her darkened palace of Windsor, the Princess brought Patsy from Kew to help her Majesty to entertain.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading But as often as Queen Charlotte held a reception or issued from her darkened palace of Windsor, the Princess brought Patsy from Kew to help her Majesty to entertain.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading In the same ground-floor suite of rooms which Charles I had used on his passage from Carisbrook to the scaffold, she found a blind old man sitting alone, and playing quietly on the harpsichord.
Patricia
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From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
PatsynounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading But as often as Queen Charlotte held a reception or issued from her darkened palace of Windsor, the Princess brought Patsy from Kew to help her Majesty to entertain.
PavilionnounUS /pəˈvɪljən/
large and often sumptuous tent
From this reading The Princess Elsa, of course, had no dealings with the coteries of Carlton House and the Brighthelmstone Pavilion.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading In the same ground-floor suite of rooms which Charles I had used on his passage from Carisbrook to the scaffold, she found a blind old man sitting alone, and playing quietly on the harpsichord.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading The Princess Elsa, of course, had no dealings with the coteries of Carlton House and the Brighthelmstone Pavilion.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
with low volume
From this reading In the same ground-floor suite of rooms which Charles I had used on his passage from Carisbrook to the scaffold, she found a blind old man sitting alone, and playing quietly on the harpsichord.
RAINCY
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From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading But as often as Queen Charlotte held a reception or issued from her darkened palace of Windsor, the Princess brought Patsy from Kew to help her Majesty to entertain.
RegentnounUS /ˈriːdʒənt/
members of a governing board
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading In the same ground-floor suite of rooms which Charles I had used on his passage from Carisbrook to the scaffold, she found a blind old man sitting alone, and playing quietly on the harpsichord.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
Identical; not different.
From this reading In the same ground-floor suite of rooms which Charles I had used on his passage from Carisbrook to the scaffold, she found a blind old man sitting alone, and playing quietly on the harpsichord.
scaffoldnounUS /ˈskæfəld/
a platform from which criminals are executed (hanged or beheaded)
From this reading In the same ground-floor suite of rooms which Charles I had used on his passage from Carisbrook to the scaffold, she found a blind old man sitting alone, and playing quietly on the harpsichord.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once, even, she had been taken by the Princess Elizabeth to visit the King.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading In the same ground-floor suite of rooms which Charles I had used on his passage from Carisbrook to the scaffold, she found a blind old man sitting alone, and playing quietly on the harpsichord.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading In the same ground-floor suite of rooms which Charles I had used on his passage from Carisbrook to the scaffold, she found a blind old man sitting alone, and playing quietly on the harpsichord.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Once, even, she had been taken by the Princess Elizabeth to visit the King.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But as often as Queen Charlotte held a reception or issued from her darkened palace of Windsor, the Princess brought Patsy from Kew to help her Majesty to entertain.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading In the same ground-floor suite of rooms which Charles I had used on his passage from Carisbrook to the scaffold, she found a blind old man sitting alone, and playing quietly on the harpsichord.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Once, even, she had been taken by the Princess Elizabeth to visit the King.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the same ground-floor suite of rooms which Charles I had used on his passage from Carisbrook to the scaffold, she found a blind old man sitting alone, and playing quietly on the harpsichord.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
WindsornounUS /ˈwɪnzər/
a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit
From this reading But as often as Queen Charlotte held a reception or issued from her darkened palace of Windsor, the Princess brought Patsy from Kew to help her Majesty to entertain.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Princess Elsa, of course, had no dealings with the coteries of Carlton House and the Brighthelmstone Pavilion.
people who are wounded
From this reading LOUIS RAINCY ENDURES HARDNESS Two months later the two courts, that of the Queen and that of the Regent, were equally aware of the rising of a new star of beauty and wit--a certain Miss Patricia Ferris, for whom, it was whispered, more than one duel had already been fought--a royal prince wounded, and a gallant ex-ambassador driven into exile.
