Chapter XX

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

From this reading Upon her arrival at Poitiers, where the parliament was then in session and where she was to undergo the two examinations--on her virginity and her orthodoxy--Joan was placed in the house of Master John Rabateau, in charge of the latter's wife, a good and worthy woman whom Joan charmed with her piety, her innocence and the sweetness of her disposition.

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading Being an agent of the perfidious projects of George of La Tremouille, the soldier had succeeded in securing a place for his own wife on the commission that was to inquire into the chastity of Joan.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The examination took place in the presence of Queen Yolande of Sicily and several other dames, among whom was the wife of Raoul of Gaucourt.

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

From this reading Being an agent of the perfidious projects of George of La Tremouille, the soldier had succeeded in securing a place for his own wife on the commission that was to inquire into the chastity of Joan.

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

From this reading Upon her arrival at Poitiers, where the parliament was then in session and where she was to undergo the two examinations--on her virginity and her orthodoxy--Joan was placed in the house of Master John Rabateau, in charge of the latter's wife, a good and worthy woman whom Joan charmed with her piety, her innocence and the sweetness of her disposition.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Upon her arrival at Poitiers, where the parliament was then in session and where she was to undergo the two examinations--on her virginity and her orthodoxy--Joan was placed in the house of Master John Rabateau, in charge of the latter's wife, a good and worthy woman whom Joan charmed with her piety, her innocence and the sweetness of her disposition.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Upon her arrival at Poitiers, where the parliament was then in session and where she was to undergo the two examinations--on her virginity and her orthodoxy--Joan was placed in the house of Master John Rabateau, in charge of the latter's wife, a good and worthy woman whom Joan charmed with her piety, her innocence and the sweetness of her disposition.

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

From this reading Joan shared her hostess's bed, and spent the first night weeping at the thought of the indecorous examination that she was to be subjected to the next day.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Joan shared her hostess's bed, and spent the first night weeping at the thought of the indecorous examination that she was to be subjected to the next day.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Being an agent of the perfidious projects of George of La Tremouille, the soldier had succeeded in securing a place for his own wife on the commission that was to inquire into the chastity of Joan.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Upon her arrival at Poitiers, where the parliament was then in session and where she was to undergo the two examinations--on her virginity and her orthodoxy--Joan was placed in the house of Master John Rabateau, in charge of the latter's wife, a good and worthy woman whom Joan charmed with her piety, her innocence and the sweetness of her disposition.

strongly attracted

From this reading Upon her arrival at Poitiers, where the parliament was then in session and where she was to undergo the two examinations--on her virginity and her orthodoxy--Joan was placed in the house of Master John Rabateau, in charge of the latter's wife, a good and worthy woman whom Joan charmed with her piety, her innocence and the sweetness of her disposition.

abstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows)

From this reading Being an agent of the perfidious projects of George of La Tremouille, the soldier had succeeded in securing a place for his own wife on the commission that was to inquire into the chastity of Joan.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading Being an agent of the perfidious projects of George of La Tremouille, the soldier had succeeded in securing a place for his own wife on the commission that was to inquire into the chastity of Joan.

plural of “dame” — informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading The examination took place in the presence of Queen Yolande of Sicily and several other dames, among whom was the wife of Raoul of Gaucourt.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Joan shared her hostess's bed, and spent the first night weeping at the thought of the indecorous examination that she was to be subjected to the next day.

your usual mood

From this reading Upon her arrival at Poitiers, where the parliament was then in session and where she was to undergo the two examinations--on her virginity and her orthodoxy--Joan was placed in the house of Master John Rabateau, in charge of the latter's wife, a good and worthy woman whom Joan charmed with her piety, her innocence and the sweetness of her disposition.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading Joan shared her hostess's bed, and spent the first night weeping at the thought of the indecorous examination that she was to be subjected to the next day.

plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading Upon her arrival at Poitiers, where the parliament was then in session and where she was to undergo the two examinations--on her virginity and her orthodoxy--Joan was placed in the house of Master John Rabateau, in charge of the latter's wife, a good and worthy woman whom Joan charmed with her piety, her innocence and the sweetness of her disposition.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Joan shared her hostess's bed, and spent the first night weeping at the thought of the indecorous examination that she was to be subjected to the next day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Being an agent of the perfidious projects of George of La Tremouille, the soldier had succeeded in securing a place for his own wife on the commission that was to inquire into the chastity of Joan.

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From this reading The examination took place in the presence of Queen Yolande of Sicily and several other dames, among whom was the wife of Raoul of Gaucourt.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Being an agent of the perfidious projects of George of La Tremouille, the soldier had succeeded in securing a place for his own wife on the commission that was to inquire into the chastity of Joan.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Upon her arrival at Poitiers, where the parliament was then in session and where she was to undergo the two examinations--on her virginity and her orthodoxy--Joan was placed in the house of Master John Rabateau, in charge of the latter's wife, a good and worthy woman whom Joan charmed with her piety, her innocence and the sweetness of her disposition.

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

From this reading Being an agent of the perfidious projects of George of La Tremouille, the soldier had succeeded in securing a place for his own wife on the commission that was to inquire into the chastity of Joan.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading THE HALL OF RABATEAU.

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

From this reading Upon her arrival at Poitiers, where the parliament was then in session and where she was to undergo the two examinations--on her virginity and her orthodoxy--Joan was placed in the house of Master John Rabateau, in charge of the latter's wife, a good and worthy woman whom Joan charmed with her piety, her innocence and the sweetness of her disposition.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Being an agent of the perfidious projects of George of La Tremouille, the soldier had succeeded in securing a place for his own wife on the commission that was to inquire into the chastity of Joan.

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From this reading Joan shared her hostess's bed, and spent the first night weeping at the thought of the indecorous examination that she was to be subjected to the next day.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Upon her arrival at Poitiers, where the parliament was then in session and where she was to undergo the two examinations--on her virginity and her orthodoxy--Joan was placed in the house of Master John Rabateau, in charge of the latter's wife, a good and worthy woman whom Joan charmed with her piety, her innocence and the sweetness of her disposition.

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

From this reading Upon her arrival at Poitiers, where the parliament was then in session and where she was to undergo the two examinations--on her virginity and her orthodoxy--Joan was placed in the house of Master John Rabateau, in charge of the latter's wife, a good and worthy woman whom Joan charmed with her piety, her innocence and the sweetness of her disposition.

lacking propriety and good taste in manners and conduct

From this reading Joan shared her hostess's bed, and spent the first night weeping at the thought of the indecorous examination that she was to be subjected to the next day.

the quality of innocent naivete

From this reading Upon her arrival at Poitiers, where the parliament was then in session and where she was to undergo the two examinations--on her virginity and her orthodoxy--Joan was placed in the house of Master John Rabateau, in charge of the latter's wife, a good and worthy woman whom Joan charmed with her piety, her innocence and the sweetness of her disposition.

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading Being an agent of the perfidious projects of George of La Tremouille, the soldier had succeeded in securing a place for his own wife on the commission that was to inquire into the chastity of Joan.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Being an agent of the perfidious projects of George of La Tremouille, the soldier had succeeded in securing a place for his own wife on the commission that was to inquire into the chastity of Joan.

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From this reading Upon her arrival at Poitiers, where the parliament was then in session and where she was to undergo the two examinations--on her virginity and her orthodoxy--Joan was placed in the house of Master John Rabateau, in charge of the latter's wife, a good and worthy woman whom Joan charmed with her piety, her innocence and the sweetness of her disposition.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Upon her arrival at Poitiers, where the parliament was then in session and where she was to undergo the two examinations--on her virginity and her orthodoxy--Joan was placed in the house of Master John Rabateau, in charge of the latter's wife, a good and worthy woman whom Joan charmed with her piety, her innocence and the sweetness of her disposition.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Being an agent of the perfidious projects of George of La Tremouille, the soldier had succeeded in securing a place for his own wife on the commission that was to inquire into the chastity of Joan.

possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two

From this reading Upon her arrival at Poitiers, where the parliament was then in session and where she was to undergo the two examinations--on her virginity and her orthodoxy--Joan was placed in the house of Master John Rabateau, in charge of the latter's wife, a good and worthy woman whom Joan charmed with her piety, her innocence and the sweetness of her disposition.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Upon her arrival at Poitiers, where the parliament was then in session and where she was to undergo the two examinations--on her virginity and her orthodoxy--Joan was placed in the house of Master John Rabateau, in charge of the latter's wife, a good and worthy woman whom Joan charmed with her piety, her innocence and the sweetness of her disposition.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Joan shared her hostess's bed, and spent the first night weeping at the thought of the indecorous examination that she was to be subjected to the next day.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Joan shared her hostess's bed, and spent the first night weeping at the thought of the indecorous examination that she was to be subjected to the next day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HALL OF RABATEAU.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Upon her arrival at Poitiers, where the parliament was then in session and where she was to undergo the two examinations--on her virginity and her orthodoxy--Joan was placed in the house of Master John Rabateau, in charge of the latter's wife, a good and worthy woman whom Joan charmed with her piety, her innocence and the sweetness of her disposition.

the quality of being orthodox (especially in religion)

From this reading Upon her arrival at Poitiers, where the parliament was then in session and where she was to undergo the two examinations--on her virginity and her orthodoxy--Joan was placed in the house of Master John Rabateau, in charge of the latter's wife, a good and worthy woman whom Joan charmed with her piety, her innocence and the sweetness of her disposition.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The examination took place in the presence of Queen Yolande of Sicily and several other dames, among whom was the wife of Raoul of Gaucourt.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Being an agent of the perfidious projects of George of La Tremouille, the soldier had succeeded in securing a place for his own wife on the commission that was to inquire into the chastity of Joan.

a legislative assembly in certain countries

From this reading Upon her arrival at Poitiers, where the parliament was then in session and where she was to undergo the two examinations--on her virginity and her orthodoxy--Joan was placed in the house of Master John Rabateau, in charge of the latter's wife, a good and worthy woman whom Joan charmed with her piety, her innocence and the sweetness of her disposition.

tending to betray; especially having a treacherous character as attributed to the Carthaginians by the Romans

From this reading Being an agent of the perfidious projects of George of La Tremouille, the soldier had succeeded in securing a place for his own wife on the commission that was to inquire into the chastity of Joan.

righteousness by virtue of being pious

From this reading Upon her arrival at Poitiers, where the parliament was then in session and where she was to undergo the two examinations--on her virginity and her orthodoxy--Joan was placed in the house of Master John Rabateau, in charge of the latter's wife, a good and worthy woman whom Joan charmed with her piety, her innocence and the sweetness of her disposition.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The examination took place in the presence of Queen Yolande of Sicily and several other dames, among whom was the wife of Raoul of Gaucourt.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Upon her arrival at Poitiers, where the parliament was then in session and where she was to undergo the two examinations--on her virginity and her orthodoxy--Joan was placed in the house of Master John Rabateau, in charge of the latter's wife, a good and worthy woman whom Joan charmed with her piety, her innocence and the sweetness of her disposition.

the battle in 1356 in which the English under the Black Prince defeated the French

From this reading Upon her arrival at Poitiers, where the parliament was then in session and where she was to undergo the two examinations--on her virginity and her orthodoxy--Joan was placed in the house of Master John Rabateau, in charge of the latter's wife, a good and worthy woman whom Joan charmed with her piety, her innocence and the sweetness of her disposition.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading The examination took place in the presence of Queen Yolande of Sicily and several other dames, among whom was the wife of Raoul of Gaucourt.

plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Being an agent of the perfidious projects of George of La Tremouille, the soldier had succeeded in securing a place for his own wife on the commission that was to inquire into the chastity of Joan.

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 The examination took place in the presence of Queen Yolande of Sicily and several other dames, among whom was the wife of Raoul of Gaucourt.

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

From this reading THE HALL OF RABATEAU.

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

From this reading The examination took place in the presence of Queen Yolande of Sicily and several other dames, among whom was the wife of Raoul of Gaucourt.

-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading Being an agent of the perfidious projects of George of La Tremouille, the soldier had succeeded in securing a place for his own wife on the commission that was to inquire into the chastity of Joan.

a meeting for execution of a group's functions

From this reading Upon her arrival at Poitiers, where the parliament was then in session and where she was to undergo the two examinations--on her virginity and her orthodoxy--Joan was placed in the house of Master John Rabateau, in charge of the latter's wife, a good and worthy woman whom Joan charmed with her piety, her innocence and the sweetness of her disposition.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The examination took place in the presence of Queen Yolande of Sicily and several other dames, among whom was the wife of Raoul of Gaucourt.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading Joan shared her hostess's bed, and spent the first night weeping at the thought of the indecorous examination that she was to be subjected to the next day.

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

From this reading Upon her arrival at Poitiers, where the parliament was then in session and where she was to undergo the two examinations--on her virginity and her orthodoxy--Joan was placed in the house of Master John Rabateau, in charge of the latter's wife, a good and worthy woman whom Joan charmed with her piety, her innocence and the sweetness of her disposition.

the Italian region on the island of Sicily

From this reading The examination took place in the presence of Queen Yolande of Sicily and several other dames, among whom was the wife of Raoul of Gaucourt.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Being an agent of the perfidious projects of George of La Tremouille, the soldier had succeeded in securing a place for his own wife on the commission that was to inquire into the chastity of Joan.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Joan shared her hostess's bed, and spent the first night weeping at the thought of the indecorous examination that she was to be subjected to the next day.

past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to

From this reading Joan shared her hostess's bed, and spent the first night weeping at the thought of the indecorous examination that she was to be subjected to the next day.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Being an agent of the perfidious projects of George of La Tremouille, the soldier had succeeded in securing a place for his own wife on the commission that was to inquire into the chastity of Joan.

the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth

From this reading Upon her arrival at Poitiers, where the parliament was then in session and where she was to undergo the two examinations--on her virginity and her orthodoxy--Joan was placed in the house of Master John Rabateau, in charge of the latter's wife, a good and worthy woman whom Joan charmed with her piety, her innocence and the sweetness of her disposition.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Joan shared her hostess's bed, and spent the first night weeping at the thought of the indecorous examination that she was to be subjected to the next day.

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

From this reading THE HALL OF RABATEAU.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Upon her arrival at Poitiers, where the parliament was then in session and where she was to undergo the two examinations--on her virginity and her orthodoxy--Joan was placed in the house of Master John Rabateau, in charge of the latter's wife, a good and worthy woman whom Joan charmed with her piety, her innocence and the sweetness of her disposition.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Joan shared her hostess's bed, and spent the first night weeping at the thought of the indecorous examination that she was to be subjected to the next day.

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

From this reading Upon her arrival at Poitiers, where the parliament was then in session and where she was to undergo the two examinations--on her virginity and her orthodoxy--Joan was placed in the house of Master John Rabateau, in charge of the latter's wife, a good and worthy woman whom Joan charmed with her piety, her innocence and the sweetness of her disposition.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The examination took place in the presence of Queen Yolande of Sicily and several other dames, among whom was the wife of Raoul of Gaucourt.

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From this reading Being an agent of the perfidious projects of George of La Tremouille, the soldier had succeeded in securing a place for his own wife on the commission that was to inquire into the chastity of Joan.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Upon her arrival at Poitiers, where the parliament was then in session and where she was to undergo the two examinations--on her virginity and her orthodoxy--Joan was placed in the house of Master John Rabateau, in charge of the latter's wife, a good and worthy woman whom Joan charmed with her piety, her innocence and the sweetness of her disposition.

pass through

From this reading Upon her arrival at Poitiers, where the parliament was then in session and where she was to undergo the two examinations--on her virginity and her orthodoxy--Joan was placed in the house of Master John Rabateau, in charge of the latter's wife, a good and worthy woman whom Joan charmed with her piety, her innocence and the sweetness of her disposition.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Upon her arrival at Poitiers, where the parliament was then in session and where she was to undergo the two examinations--on her virginity and her orthodoxy--Joan was placed in the house of Master John Rabateau, in charge of the latter's wife, a good and worthy woman whom Joan charmed with her piety, her innocence and the sweetness of her disposition.

the condition or quality of being a virgin

From this reading Upon her arrival at Poitiers, where the parliament was then in session and where she was to undergo the two examinations--on her virginity and her orthodoxy--Joan was placed in the house of Master John Rabateau, in charge of the latter's wife, a good and worthy woman whom Joan charmed with her piety, her innocence and the sweetness of her disposition.

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

From this reading Upon her arrival at Poitiers, where the parliament was then in session and where she was to undergo the two examinations--on her virginity and her orthodoxy--Joan was placed in the house of Master John Rabateau, in charge of the latter's wife, a good and worthy woman whom Joan charmed with her piety, her innocence and the sweetness of her disposition.

showing sorrow

From this reading Joan shared her hostess's bed, and spent the first night weeping at the thought of the indecorous examination that she was to be subjected to the next day.

in or at the place that

From this reading Upon her arrival at Poitiers, where the parliament was then in session and where she was to undergo the two examinations--on her virginity and her orthodoxy--Joan was placed in the house of Master John Rabateau, in charge of the latter's wife, a good and worthy woman whom Joan charmed with her piety, her innocence and the sweetness of her disposition.

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

From this reading Upon her arrival at Poitiers, where the parliament was then in session and where she was to undergo the two examinations--on her virginity and her orthodoxy--Joan was placed in the house of Master John Rabateau, in charge of the latter's wife, a good and worthy woman whom Joan charmed with her piety, her innocence and the sweetness of her disposition.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Upon her arrival at Poitiers, where the parliament was then in session and where she was to undergo the two examinations--on her virginity and her orthodoxy--Joan was placed in the house of Master John Rabateau, in charge of the latter's wife, a good and worthy woman whom Joan charmed with her piety, her innocence and the sweetness of her disposition.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Upon her arrival at Poitiers, where the parliament was then in session and where she was to undergo the two examinations--on her virginity and her orthodoxy--Joan was placed in the house of Master John Rabateau, in charge of the latter's wife, a good and worthy woman whom Joan charmed with her piety, her innocence and the sweetness of her disposition.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Upon her arrival at Poitiers, where the parliament was then in session and where she was to undergo the two examinations--on her virginity and her orthodoxy--Joan was placed in the house of Master John Rabateau, in charge of the latter's wife, a good and worthy woman whom Joan charmed with her piety, her innocence and the sweetness of her disposition.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading Upon her arrival at Poitiers, where the parliament was then in session and where she was to undergo the two examinations--on her virginity and her orthodoxy--Joan was placed in the house of Master John Rabateau, in charge of the latter's wife, a good and worthy woman whom Joan charmed with her piety, her innocence and the sweetness of her disposition.

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

From this reading The examination took place in the presence of Queen Yolande of Sicily and several other dames, among whom was the wife of Raoul of Gaucourt.