1586
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From this reading No darkness blinds His eyes, no gaol bars Him out; to whom else should I fly but to Him for succour."'--_The Arcadia._ The Countess of Pembroke was sitting in the chamber which overlooked the pleasance at Penshurst and the raised terrace above it, on a quiet autumn day of the year of 1586.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No darkness blinds His eyes, no gaol bars Him out; to whom else should I fly but to Him for succour."'--_The Arcadia._ The Countess of Pembroke was sitting in the chamber which overlooked the pleasance at Penshurst and the raised terrace above it, on a quiet autumn day of the year of 1586.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading No darkness blinds His eyes, no gaol bars Him out; to whom else should I fly but to Him for succour."'--_The Arcadia._ The Countess of Pembroke was sitting in the chamber which overlooked the pleasance at Penshurst and the raised terrace above it, on a quiet autumn day of the year of 1586.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
ArcadianounUS /ɑːrˈkeɪdiə/
a department of Greece in the central Peloponnese
From this reading No darkness blinds His eyes, no gaol bars Him out; to whom else should I fly but to Him for succour."'--_The Arcadia._ The Countess of Pembroke was sitting in the chamber which overlooked the pleasance at Penshurst and the raised terrace above it, on a quiet autumn day of the year of 1586.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading She had come to her early home to arrange the letters and papers which her mother, Lady Mary, had committed to her care on her deathbed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading There were other matters, too, which demanded her attention, and which the Earl was only too glad to help her to settle; he was now in London for that purpose.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading No darkness blinds His eyes, no gaol bars Him out; to whom else should I fly but to Him for succour."'--_The Arcadia._ The Countess of Pembroke was sitting in the chamber which overlooked the pleasance at Penshurst and the raised terrace above it, on a quiet autumn day of the year of 1586.
awakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading No darkness blinds His eyes, no gaol bars Him out; to whom else should I fly but to Him for succour."'--_The Arcadia._ The Countess of Pembroke was sitting in the chamber which overlooked the pleasance at Penshurst and the raised terrace above it, on a quiet autumn day of the year of 1586.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
blindsnounUS /blaɪndz/
plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading No darkness blinds His eyes, no gaol bars Him out; to whom else should I fly but to Him for succour."'--_The Arcadia._ The Countess of Pembroke was sitting in the chamber which overlooked the pleasance at Penshurst and the raised terrace above it, on a quiet autumn day of the year of 1586.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No darkness blinds His eyes, no gaol bars Him out; to whom else should I fly but to Him for succour."'--_The Arcadia._ The Countess of Pembroke was sitting in the chamber which overlooked the pleasance at Penshurst and the raised terrace above it, on a quiet autumn day of the year of 1586.
cannot
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From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading She had come to her early home to arrange the letters and papers which her mother, Lady Mary, had committed to her care on her deathbed.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading No darkness blinds His eyes, no gaol bars Him out; to whom else should I fly but to Him for succour."'--_The Arcadia._ The Countess of Pembroke was sitting in the chamber which overlooked the pleasance at Penshurst and the raised terrace above it, on a quiet autumn day of the year of 1586.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had come to her early home to arrange the letters and papers which her mother, Lady Mary, had committed to her care on her deathbed.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading She had come to her early home to arrange the letters and papers which her mother, Lady Mary, had committed to her care on her deathbed.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading No darkness blinds His eyes, no gaol bars Him out; to whom else should I fly but to Him for succour."'--_The Arcadia._ The Countess of Pembroke was sitting in the chamber which overlooked the pleasance at Penshurst and the raised terrace above it, on a quiet autumn day of the year of 1586.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading No darkness blinds His eyes, no gaol bars Him out; to whom else should I fly but to Him for succour."'--_The Arcadia._ The Countess of Pembroke was sitting in the chamber which overlooked the pleasance at Penshurst and the raised terrace above it, on a quiet autumn day of the year of 1586.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading No darkness blinds His eyes, no gaol bars Him out; to whom else should I fly but to Him for succour."'--_The Arcadia._ The Countess of Pembroke was sitting in the chamber which overlooked the pleasance at Penshurst and the raised terrace above it, on a quiet autumn day of the year of 1586.
deathbednounUS /ˈdeθbed/
the last few hours before death
From this reading She had come to her early home to arrange the letters and papers which her mother, Lady Mary, had committed to her care on her deathbed.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading There were other matters, too, which demanded her attention, and which the Earl was only too glad to help her to settle; he was now in London for that purpose.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading There were other matters, too, which demanded her attention, and which the Earl was only too glad to help her to settle; he was now in London for that purpose.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading She had come to her early home to arrange the letters and papers which her mother, Lady Mary, had committed to her care on her deathbed.
else
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From this reading No darkness blinds His eyes, no gaol bars Him out; to whom else should I fly but to Him for succour."'--_The Arcadia._ The Countess of Pembroke was sitting in the chamber which overlooked the pleasance at Penshurst and the raised terrace above it, on a quiet autumn day of the year of 1586.
opinion or judgment
From this reading No darkness blinds His eyes, no gaol bars Him out; to whom else should I fly but to Him for succour."'--_The Arcadia._ The Countess of Pembroke was sitting in the chamber which overlooked the pleasance at Penshurst and the raised terrace above it, on a quiet autumn day of the year of 1586.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading No darkness blinds His eyes, no gaol bars Him out; to whom else should I fly but to Him for succour."'--_The Arcadia._ The Countess of Pembroke was sitting in the chamber which overlooked the pleasance at Penshurst and the raised terrace above it, on a quiet autumn day of the year of 1586.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No darkness blinds His eyes, no gaol bars Him out; to whom else should I fly but to Him for succour."'--_The Arcadia._ The Countess of Pembroke was sitting in the chamber which overlooked the pleasance at Penshurst and the raised terrace above it, on a quiet autumn day of the year of 1586.
gaolnoun
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading No darkness blinds His eyes, no gaol bars Him out; to whom else should I fly but to Him for succour."'--_The Arcadia._ The Countess of Pembroke was sitting in the chamber which overlooked the pleasance at Penshurst and the raised terrace above it, on a quiet autumn day of the year of 1586.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading There were other matters, too, which demanded her attention, and which the Earl was only too glad to help her to settle; he was now in London for that purpose.
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 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had come to her early home to arrange the letters and papers which her mother, Lady Mary, had committed to her care on her deathbed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were other matters, too, which demanded her attention, and which the Earl was only too glad to help her to settle; he was now in London for that purpose.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading There were other matters, too, which demanded her attention, and which the Earl was only too glad to help her to settle; he was now in London for that purpose.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No darkness blinds His eyes, no gaol bars Him out; to whom else should I fly but to Him for succour."'--_The Arcadia._ The Countess of Pembroke was sitting in the chamber which overlooked the pleasance at Penshurst and the raised terrace above it, on a quiet autumn day of the year of 1586.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No darkness blinds His eyes, no gaol bars Him out; to whom else should I fly but to Him for succour."'--_The Arcadia._ The Countess of Pembroke was sitting in the chamber which overlooked the pleasance at Penshurst and the raised terrace above it, on a quiet autumn day of the year of 1586.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She had come to her early home to arrange the letters and papers which her mother, Lady Mary, had committed to her care on her deathbed.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No darkness blinds His eyes, no gaol bars Him out; to whom else should I fly but to Him for succour."'--_The Arcadia._ The Countess of Pembroke was sitting in the chamber which overlooked the pleasance at Penshurst and the raised terrace above it, on a quiet autumn day of the year of 1586.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading She had come to her early home to arrange the letters and papers which her mother, Lady Mary, had committed to her care on her deathbed.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
the literary culture
From this reading She had come to her early home to arrange the letters and papers which her mother, Lady Mary, had committed to her care on her deathbed.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading There were other matters, too, which demanded her attention, and which the Earl was only too glad to help her to settle; he was now in London for that purpose.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading She had come to her early home to arrange the letters and papers which her mother, Lady Mary, had committed to her care on her deathbed.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading There were other matters, too, which demanded her attention, and which the Earl was only too glad to help her to settle; he was now in London for that purpose.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She had come to her early home to arrange the letters and papers which her mother, Lady Mary, had committed to her care on her deathbed.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
not any; not one
From this reading No darkness blinds His eyes, no gaol bars Him out; to whom else should I fly but to Him for succour."'--_The Arcadia._ The Countess of Pembroke was sitting in the chamber which overlooked the pleasance at Penshurst and the raised terrace above it, on a quiet autumn day of the year of 1586.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There were other matters, too, which demanded her attention, and which the Earl was only too glad to help her to settle; he was now in London for that purpose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No darkness blinds His eyes, no gaol bars Him out; to whom else should I fly but to Him for succour."'--_The Arcadia._ The Countess of Pembroke was sitting in the chamber which overlooked the pleasance at Penshurst and the raised terrace above it, on a quiet autumn day of the year of 1586.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
and nothing more
From this reading There were other matters, too, which demanded her attention, and which the Earl was only too glad to help her to settle; he was now in London for that purpose.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There were other matters, too, which demanded her attention, and which the Earl was only too glad to help her to settle; he was now in London for that purpose.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading No darkness blinds His eyes, no gaol bars Him out; to whom else should I fly but to Him for succour."'--_The Arcadia._ The Countess of Pembroke was sitting in the chamber which overlooked the pleasance at Penshurst and the raised terrace above it, on a quiet autumn day of the year of 1586.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading No darkness blinds His eyes, no gaol bars Him out; to whom else should I fly but to Him for succour."'--_The Arcadia._ The Countess of Pembroke was sitting in the chamber which overlooked the pleasance at Penshurst and the raised terrace above it, on a quiet autumn day of the year of 1586.
overmasterverb
overcome by superior force
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading She had come to her early home to arrange the letters and papers which her mother, Lady Mary, had committed to her care on her deathbed.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
PembrokenounUS /ˈpembroʊk/
the smaller and straight-legged variety of corgi having pointed ears and a short tail
From this reading No darkness blinds His eyes, no gaol bars Him out; to whom else should I fly but to Him for succour."'--_The Arcadia._ The Countess of Pembroke was sitting in the chamber which overlooked the pleasance at Penshurst and the raised terrace above it, on a quiet autumn day of the year of 1586.
Penshurst
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From this reading No darkness blinds His eyes, no gaol bars Him out; to whom else should I fly but to Him for succour."'--_The Arcadia._ The Countess of Pembroke was sitting in the chamber which overlooked the pleasance at Penshurst and the raised terrace above it, on a quiet autumn day of the year of 1586.
pleasancenoun
a pleasant and secluded part of a garden; usually attached to a mansion
From this reading No darkness blinds His eyes, no gaol bars Him out; to whom else should I fly but to Him for succour."'--_The Arcadia._ The Countess of Pembroke was sitting in the chamber which overlooked the pleasance at Penshurst and the raised terrace above it, on a quiet autumn day of the year of 1586.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading There were other matters, too, which demanded her attention, and which the Earl was only too glad to help her to settle; he was now in London for that purpose.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading No darkness blinds His eyes, no gaol bars Him out; to whom else should I fly but to Him for succour."'--_The Arcadia._ The Countess of Pembroke was sitting in the chamber which overlooked the pleasance at Penshurst and the raised terrace above it, on a quiet autumn day of the year of 1586.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading No darkness blinds His eyes, no gaol bars Him out; to whom else should I fly but to Him for succour."'--_The Arcadia._ The Countess of Pembroke was sitting in the chamber which overlooked the pleasance at Penshurst and the raised terrace above it, on a quiet autumn day of the year of 1586.
precisely, exactly
From this reading WHAT RIGHT?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading There were other matters, too, which demanded her attention, and which the Earl was only too glad to help her to settle; he was now in London for that purpose.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading No darkness blinds His eyes, no gaol bars Him out; to whom else should I fly but to Him for succour."'--_The Arcadia._ The Countess of Pembroke was sitting in the chamber which overlooked the pleasance at Penshurst and the raised terrace above it, on a quiet autumn day of the year of 1586.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading No darkness blinds His eyes, no gaol bars Him out; to whom else should I fly but to Him for succour."'--_The Arcadia._ The Countess of Pembroke was sitting in the chamber which overlooked the pleasance at Penshurst and the raised terrace above it, on a quiet autumn day of the year of 1586.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
not in physical motion
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
strengtheningnounUS /ˈstreŋθənɪŋ/
becoming stronger
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
succournoun
assistance in time of difficulty
From this reading No darkness blinds His eyes, no gaol bars Him out; to whom else should I fly but to Him for succour."'--_The Arcadia._ The Countess of Pembroke was sitting in the chamber which overlooked the pleasance at Penshurst and the raised terrace above it, on a quiet autumn day of the year of 1586.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading No darkness blinds His eyes, no gaol bars Him out; to whom else should I fly but to Him for succour."'--_The Arcadia._ The Countess of Pembroke was sitting in the chamber which overlooked the pleasance at Penshurst and the raised terrace above it, on a quiet autumn day of the year of 1586.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No darkness blinds His eyes, no gaol bars Him out; to whom else should I fly but to Him for succour."'--_The Arcadia._ The Countess of Pembroke was sitting in the chamber which overlooked the pleasance at Penshurst and the raised terrace above it, on a quiet autumn day of the year of 1586.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were other matters, too, which demanded her attention, and which the Earl was only too glad to help her to settle; he was now in London for that purpose.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
up to a particular time
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No darkness blinds His eyes, no gaol bars Him out; to whom else should I fly but to Him for succour."'--_The Arcadia._ The Countess of Pembroke was sitting in the chamber which overlooked the pleasance at Penshurst and the raised terrace above it, on a quiet autumn day of the year of 1586.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There were other matters, too, which demanded her attention, and which the Earl was only too glad to help her to settle; he was now in London for that purpose.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT RIGHT?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading No darkness blinds His eyes, no gaol bars Him out; to whom else should I fly but to Him for succour."'--_The Arcadia._ The Countess of Pembroke was sitting in the chamber which overlooked the pleasance at Penshurst and the raised terrace above it, on a quiet autumn day of the year of 1586.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No darkness blinds His eyes, no gaol bars Him out; to whom else should I fly but to Him for succour."'--_The Arcadia._ The Countess of Pembroke was sitting in the chamber which overlooked the pleasance at Penshurst and the raised terrace above it, on a quiet autumn day of the year of 1586.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading No darkness blinds His eyes, no gaol bars Him out; to whom else should I fly but to Him for succour."'--_The Arcadia._ The Countess of Pembroke was sitting in the chamber which overlooked the pleasance at Penshurst and the raised terrace above it, on a quiet autumn day of the year of 1586.
but in spite of that
From this reading 'Her look and countenance was settled, her face soft, and almost still, of one measure! without any passionate gesture or violent motion, till at length, as it were, awakening and strengthening herself, "Well," she said, "yet this is best; and of this I am sure, that, however they wrong me, they cannot overmaster God.
