used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ALL DANDIES ARE NOT COWARDS It was not, however, so simple a matter as Rollo supposed to obtain an audience with the Queen-Regent of Spain.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "Her Majesty, being otherwise engaged, is not at present able to receive the gentlemen," was the civil but unsatisfactory answer brought back.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "Tell her Majesty that those gentlemen who last night defended the palace, wish to be admitted into her presence in order that they may represent to her the danger of remaining longer in a house exposed alike to the attacks of bloodthirsty villains and to the ravages of the plague."
equally
From this reading "Tell her Majesty that those gentlemen who last night defended the palace, wish to be admitted into her presence in order that they may represent to her the danger of remaining longer in a house exposed alike to the attacks of bloodthirsty villains and to the ravages of the plague."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading ALL DANDIES ARE NOT COWARDS It was not, however, so simple a matter as Rollo supposed to obtain an audience with the Queen-Regent of Spain.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ALL DANDIES ARE NOT COWARDS It was not, however, so simple a matter as Rollo supposed to obtain an audience with the Queen-Regent of Spain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Tell her Majesty that those gentlemen who last night defended the palace, wish to be admitted into her presence in order that they may represent to her the danger of remaining longer in a house exposed alike to the attacks of bloodthirsty villains and to the ravages of the plague."
react verbally
From this reading "Her Majesty, being otherwise engaged, is not at present able to receive the gentlemen," was the civil but unsatisfactory answer brought back.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ALL DANDIES ARE NOT COWARDS It was not, however, so simple a matter as Rollo supposed to obtain an audience with the Queen-Regent of Spain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ALL DANDIES ARE NOT COWARDS It was not, however, so simple a matter as Rollo supposed to obtain an audience with the Queen-Regent of Spain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her daughter, willing, but by no means eager to see her mother, had at last been taken up to her room by one of the serving-men, whose faithfulness during the night had been so greatly stimulated by La Giralda's declared intention of shooting either of them who should fail from his post for an instant.
attacksnounUS /əˈtæks/
plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading "Tell her Majesty that those gentlemen who last night defended the palace, wish to be admitted into her presence in order that they may represent to her the danger of remaining longer in a house exposed alike to the attacks of bloodthirsty villains and to the ravages of the plague."
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading ALL DANDIES ARE NOT COWARDS It was not, however, so simple a matter as Rollo supposed to obtain an audience with the Queen-Regent of Spain.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Her Majesty, being otherwise engaged, is not at present able to receive the gentlemen," was the civil but unsatisfactory answer brought back.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Tell her Majesty that those gentlemen who last night defended the palace, wish to be admitted into her presence in order that they may represent to her the danger of remaining longer in a house exposed alike to the attacks of bloodthirsty villains and to the ravages of the plague."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her daughter, willing, but by no means eager to see her mother, had at last been taken up to her room by one of the serving-men, whose faithfulness during the night had been so greatly stimulated by La Giralda's declared intention of shooting either of them who should fail from his post for an instant.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "Her Majesty, being otherwise engaged, is not at present able to receive the gentlemen," was the civil but unsatisfactory answer brought back.
bloodthirstyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdθɜːrsti/
marked by eagerness to resort to violence and bloodshed
From this reading "Tell her Majesty that those gentlemen who last night defended the palace, wish to be admitted into her presence in order that they may represent to her the danger of remaining longer in a house exposed alike to the attacks of bloodthirsty villains and to the ravages of the plague."
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Her Majesty, being otherwise engaged, is not at present able to receive the gentlemen," was the civil but unsatisfactory answer brought back.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her daughter, willing, but by no means eager to see her mother, had at last been taken up to her room by one of the serving-men, whose faithfulness during the night had been so greatly stimulated by La Giralda's declared intention of shooting either of them who should fail from his post for an instant.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her daughter, willing, but by no means eager to see her mother, had at last been taken up to her room by one of the serving-men, whose faithfulness during the night had been so greatly stimulated by La Giralda's declared intention of shooting either of them who should fail from his post for an instant.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading "Her Majesty, being otherwise engaged, is not at present able to receive the gentlemen," was the civil but unsatisfactory answer brought back.
COWARDSnounUS /ˈkaʊərdz/
plural of “coward” — a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading ALL DANDIES ARE NOT COWARDS It was not, however, so simple a matter as Rollo supposed to obtain an audience with the Queen-Regent of Spain.
DANDIES
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From this reading ALL DANDIES ARE NOT COWARDS It was not, however, so simple a matter as Rollo supposed to obtain an audience with the Queen-Regent of Spain.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "Tell her Majesty that those gentlemen who last night defended the palace, wish to be admitted into her presence in order that they may represent to her the danger of remaining longer in a house exposed alike to the attacks of bloodthirsty villains and to the ravages of the plague."
a female human offspring
From this reading Her daughter, willing, but by no means eager to see her mother, had at last been taken up to her room by one of the serving-men, whose faithfulness during the night had been so greatly stimulated by La Giralda's declared intention of shooting either of them who should fail from his post for an instant.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Her daughter, willing, but by no means eager to see her mother, had at last been taken up to her room by one of the serving-men, whose faithfulness during the night had been so greatly stimulated by La Giralda's declared intention of shooting either of them who should fail from his post for an instant.
defendedverbUS /dɪˈfendəd/
past form of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of
From this reading "Tell her Majesty that those gentlemen who last night defended the palace, wish to be admitted into her presence in order that they may represent to her the danger of remaining longer in a house exposed alike to the attacks of bloodthirsty villains and to the ravages of the plague."
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Her daughter, willing, but by no means eager to see her mother, had at last been taken up to her room by one of the serving-men, whose faithfulness during the night had been so greatly stimulated by La Giralda's declared intention of shooting either of them who should fail from his post for an instant.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Her daughter, willing, but by no means eager to see her mother, had at last been taken up to her room by one of the serving-men, whose faithfulness during the night had been so greatly stimulated by La Giralda's declared intention of shooting either of them who should fail from his post for an instant.
one or the other of two
From this reading Her daughter, willing, but by no means eager to see her mother, had at last been taken up to her room by one of the serving-men, whose faithfulness during the night had been so greatly stimulated by La Giralda's declared intention of shooting either of them who should fail from his post for an instant.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading "Her Majesty, being otherwise engaged, is not at present able to receive the gentlemen," was the civil but unsatisfactory answer brought back.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading "Tell her Majesty that those gentlemen who last night defended the palace, wish to be admitted into her presence in order that they may represent to her the danger of remaining longer in a house exposed alike to the attacks of bloodthirsty villains and to the ravages of the plague."
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Her daughter, willing, but by no means eager to see her mother, had at last been taken up to her room by one of the serving-men, whose faithfulness during the night had been so greatly stimulated by La Giralda's declared intention of shooting either of them who should fail from his post for an instant.
faithfulnessnounUS /ˈfeɪθfəlnes/
the quality of being faithful
From this reading Her daughter, willing, but by no means eager to see her mother, had at last been taken up to her room by one of the serving-men, whose faithfulness during the night had been so greatly stimulated by La Giralda's declared intention of shooting either of them who should fail from his post for an instant.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her daughter, willing, but by no means eager to see her mother, had at last been taken up to her room by one of the serving-men, whose faithfulness during the night had been so greatly stimulated by La Giralda's declared intention of shooting either of them who should fail from his post for an instant.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her daughter, willing, but by no means eager to see her mother, had at last been taken up to her room by one of the serving-men, whose faithfulness during the night had been so greatly stimulated by La Giralda's declared intention of shooting either of them who should fail from his post for an instant.
functionarynounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃəneri/
a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading To the same gold-laced functionary, upon his return, Rollo made his request.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "Tell her Majesty that those gentlemen who last night defended the palace, wish to be admitted into her presence in order that they may represent to her the danger of remaining longer in a house exposed alike to the attacks of bloodthirsty villains and to the ravages of the plague."
Giralda's
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From this reading Her daughter, willing, but by no means eager to see her mother, had at last been taken up to her room by one of the serving-men, whose faithfulness during the night had been so greatly stimulated by La Giralda's declared intention of shooting either of them who should fail from his post for an instant.
gold-laced
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From this reading To the same gold-laced functionary, upon his return, Rollo made his request.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Her daughter, willing, but by no means eager to see her mother, had at last been taken up to her room by one of the serving-men, whose faithfulness during the night had been so greatly stimulated by La Giralda's declared intention of shooting either of them who should fail from his post for an instant.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her daughter, willing, but by no means eager to see her mother, had at last been taken up to her room by one of the serving-men, whose faithfulness during the night had been so greatly stimulated by La Giralda's declared intention of shooting either of them who should fail from his post for an instant.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her daughter, willing, but by no means eager to see her mother, had at last been taken up to her room by one of the serving-men, whose faithfulness during the night had been so greatly stimulated by La Giralda's declared intention of shooting either of them who should fail from his post for an instant.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her daughter, willing, but by no means eager to see her mother, had at last been taken up to her room by one of the serving-men, whose faithfulness during the night had been so greatly stimulated by La Giralda's declared intention of shooting either of them who should fail from his post for an instant.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Tell her Majesty that those gentlemen who last night defended the palace, wish to be admitted into her presence in order that they may represent to her the danger of remaining longer in a house exposed alike to the attacks of bloodthirsty villains and to the ravages of the plague."
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading ALL DANDIES ARE NOT COWARDS It was not, however, so simple a matter as Rollo supposed to obtain an audience with the Queen-Regent of Spain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Tell her Majesty that those gentlemen who last night defended the palace, wish to be admitted into her presence in order that they may represent to her the danger of remaining longer in a house exposed alike to the attacks of bloodthirsty villains and to the ravages of the plague."
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Her daughter, willing, but by no means eager to see her mother, had at last been taken up to her room by one of the serving-men, whose faithfulness during the night had been so greatly stimulated by La Giralda's declared intention of shooting either of them who should fail from his post for an instant.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Her daughter, willing, but by no means eager to see her mother, had at last been taken up to her room by one of the serving-men, whose faithfulness during the night had been so greatly stimulated by La Giralda's declared intention of shooting either of them who should fail from his post for an instant.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Tell her Majesty that those gentlemen who last night defended the palace, wish to be admitted into her presence in order that they may represent to her the danger of remaining longer in a house exposed alike to the attacks of bloodthirsty villains and to the ravages of the plague."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Her Majesty, being otherwise engaged, is not at present able to receive the gentlemen," was the civil but unsatisfactory answer brought back.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ALL DANDIES ARE NOT COWARDS It was not, however, so simple a matter as Rollo supposed to obtain an audience with the Queen-Regent of Spain.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Her daughter, willing, but by no means eager to see her mother, had at last been taken up to her room by one of the serving-men, whose faithfulness during the night had been so greatly stimulated by La Giralda's declared intention of shooting either of them who should fail from his post for an instant.
immediately past
From this reading Her daughter, willing, but by no means eager to see her mother, had at last been taken up to her room by one of the serving-men, whose faithfulness during the night had been so greatly stimulated by La Giralda's declared intention of shooting either of them who should fail from his post for an instant.
for more time
From this reading "Tell her Majesty that those gentlemen who last night defended the palace, wish to be admitted into her presence in order that they may represent to her the danger of remaining longer in a house exposed alike to the attacks of bloodthirsty villains and to the ravages of the plague."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading To the same gold-laced functionary, upon his return, Rollo made his request.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading "Tell her Majesty that those gentlemen who last night defended the palace, wish to be admitted into her presence in order that they may represent to her the danger of remaining longer in a house exposed alike to the attacks of bloodthirsty villains and to the ravages of the plague."
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading ALL DANDIES ARE NOT COWARDS It was not, however, so simple a matter as Rollo supposed to obtain an audience with the Queen-Regent of Spain.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Tell her Majesty that those gentlemen who last night defended the palace, wish to be admitted into her presence in order that they may represent to her the danger of remaining longer in a house exposed alike to the attacks of bloodthirsty villains and to the ravages of the plague."
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Her daughter, willing, but by no means eager to see her mother, had at last been taken up to her room by one of the serving-men, whose faithfulness during the night had been so greatly stimulated by La Giralda's declared intention of shooting either of them who should fail from his post for an instant.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Her daughter, willing, but by no means eager to see her mother, had at last been taken up to her room by one of the serving-men, whose faithfulness during the night had been so greatly stimulated by La Giralda's declared intention of shooting either of them who should fail from his post for an instant.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Her daughter, willing, but by no means eager to see her mother, had at last been taken up to her room by one of the serving-men, whose faithfulness during the night had been so greatly stimulated by La Giralda's declared intention of shooting either of them who should fail from his post for an instant.
not any; not one
From this reading Her daughter, willing, but by no means eager to see her mother, had at last been taken up to her room by one of the serving-men, whose faithfulness during the night had been so greatly stimulated by La Giralda's declared intention of shooting either of them who should fail from his post for an instant.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ALL DANDIES ARE NOT COWARDS It was not, however, so simple a matter as Rollo supposed to obtain an audience with the Queen-Regent of Spain.
come into possession of
From this reading ALL DANDIES ARE NOT COWARDS It was not, however, so simple a matter as Rollo supposed to obtain an audience with the Queen-Regent of Spain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ALL DANDIES ARE NOT COWARDS It was not, however, so simple a matter as Rollo supposed to obtain an audience with the Queen-Regent of Spain.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Her daughter, willing, but by no means eager to see her mother, had at last been taken up to her room by one of the serving-men, whose faithfulness during the night had been so greatly stimulated by La Giralda's declared intention of shooting either of them who should fail from his post for an instant.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Tell her Majesty that those gentlemen who last night defended the palace, wish to be admitted into her presence in order that they may represent to her the danger of remaining longer in a house exposed alike to the attacks of bloodthirsty villains and to the ravages of the plague."
in other respects or ways
From this reading "Her Majesty, being otherwise engaged, is not at present able to receive the gentlemen," was the civil but unsatisfactory answer brought back.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading "Tell her Majesty that those gentlemen who last night defended the palace, wish to be admitted into her presence in order that they may represent to her the danger of remaining longer in a house exposed alike to the attacks of bloodthirsty villains and to the ravages of the plague."
plagueverbUS /pleɪɡ/
cause to suffer a blight
From this reading "Tell her Majesty that those gentlemen who last night defended the palace, wish to be admitted into her presence in order that they may represent to her the danger of remaining longer in a house exposed alike to the attacks of bloodthirsty villains and to the ravages of the plague."
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Her daughter, willing, but by no means eager to see her mother, had at last been taken up to her room by one of the serving-men, whose faithfulness during the night had been so greatly stimulated by La Giralda's declared intention of shooting either of them who should fail from his post for an instant.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading "Tell her Majesty that those gentlemen who last night defended the palace, wish to be admitted into her presence in order that they may represent to her the danger of remaining longer in a house exposed alike to the attacks of bloodthirsty villains and to the ravages of the plague."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Her Majesty, being otherwise engaged, is not at present able to receive the gentlemen," was the civil but unsatisfactory answer brought back.
Queen-Regent
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From this reading ALL DANDIES ARE NOT COWARDS It was not, however, so simple a matter as Rollo supposed to obtain an audience with the Queen-Regent of Spain.
ravagesnounUS /ˈrævɪdʒɪz/
plural of “ravage” — (usually plural) a destructive action
From this reading "Tell her Majesty that those gentlemen who last night defended the palace, wish to be admitted into her presence in order that they may represent to her the danger of remaining longer in a house exposed alike to the attacks of bloodthirsty villains and to the ravages of the plague."
get something; come into possession of
From this reading "Her Majesty, being otherwise engaged, is not at present able to receive the gentlemen," was the civil but unsatisfactory answer brought back.
not used up
From this reading "Tell her Majesty that those gentlemen who last night defended the palace, wish to be admitted into her presence in order that they may represent to her the danger of remaining longer in a house exposed alike to the attacks of bloodthirsty villains and to the ravages of the plague."
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading "Tell her Majesty that those gentlemen who last night defended the palace, wish to be admitted into her presence in order that they may represent to her the danger of remaining longer in a house exposed alike to the attacks of bloodthirsty villains and to the ravages of the plague."
express the need or desire for
From this reading To the same gold-laced functionary, upon his return, Rollo made his request.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading To the same gold-laced functionary, upon his return, Rollo made his request.
RollonounUS /ˈrɑːloʊ/
Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)
From this reading ALL DANDIES ARE NOT COWARDS It was not, however, so simple a matter as Rollo supposed to obtain an audience with the Queen-Regent of Spain.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Her daughter, willing, but by no means eager to see her mother, had at last been taken up to her room by one of the serving-men, whose faithfulness during the night had been so greatly stimulated by La Giralda's declared intention of shooting either of them who should fail from his post for an instant.
Identical; not different.
From this reading To the same gold-laced functionary, upon his return, Rollo made his request.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Her daughter, willing, but by no means eager to see her mother, had at last been taken up to her room by one of the serving-men, whose faithfulness during the night had been so greatly stimulated by La Giralda's declared intention of shooting either of them who should fail from his post for an instant.
serving-men
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From this reading Her daughter, willing, but by no means eager to see her mother, had at last been taken up to her room by one of the serving-men, whose faithfulness during the night had been so greatly stimulated by La Giralda's declared intention of shooting either of them who should fail from his post for an instant.
shootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Her daughter, willing, but by no means eager to see her mother, had at last been taken up to her room by one of the serving-men, whose faithfulness during the night had been so greatly stimulated by La Giralda's declared intention of shooting either of them who should fail from his post for an instant.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Her daughter, willing, but by no means eager to see her mother, had at last been taken up to her room by one of the serving-men, whose faithfulness during the night had been so greatly stimulated by La Giralda's declared intention of shooting either of them who should fail from his post for an instant.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading ALL DANDIES ARE NOT COWARDS It was not, however, so simple a matter as Rollo supposed to obtain an audience with the Queen-Regent of Spain.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ALL DANDIES ARE NOT COWARDS It was not, however, so simple a matter as Rollo supposed to obtain an audience with the Queen-Regent of Spain.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading ALL DANDIES ARE NOT COWARDS It was not, however, so simple a matter as Rollo supposed to obtain an audience with the Queen-Regent of Spain.
stimulatedadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪd/
emotionally aroused
From this reading Her daughter, willing, but by no means eager to see her mother, had at last been taken up to her room by one of the serving-men, whose faithfulness during the night had been so greatly stimulated by La Giralda's declared intention of shooting either of them who should fail from his post for an instant.
required or under orders
From this reading ALL DANDIES ARE NOT COWARDS It was not, however, so simple a matter as Rollo supposed to obtain an audience with the Queen-Regent of Spain.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Her daughter, willing, but by no means eager to see her mother, had at last been taken up to her room by one of the serving-men, whose faithfulness during the night had been so greatly stimulated by La Giralda's declared intention of shooting either of them who should fail from his post for an instant.
express in words
From this reading "Tell her Majesty that those gentlemen who last night defended the palace, wish to be admitted into her presence in order that they may represent to her the danger of remaining longer in a house exposed alike to the attacks of bloodthirsty villains and to the ravages of the plague."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Tell her Majesty that those gentlemen who last night defended the palace, wish to be admitted into her presence in order that they may represent to her the danger of remaining longer in a house exposed alike to the attacks of bloodthirsty villains and to the ravages of the plague."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALL DANDIES ARE NOT COWARDS It was not, however, so simple a matter as Rollo supposed to obtain an audience with the Queen-Regent of Spain.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Her daughter, willing, but by no means eager to see her mother, had at last been taken up to her room by one of the serving-men, whose faithfulness during the night had been so greatly stimulated by La Giralda's declared intention of shooting either of them who should fail from his post for an instant.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Tell her Majesty that those gentlemen who last night defended the palace, wish to be admitted into her presence in order that they may represent to her the danger of remaining longer in a house exposed alike to the attacks of bloodthirsty villains and to the ravages of the plague."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Tell her Majesty that those gentlemen who last night defended the palace, wish to be admitted into her presence in order that they may represent to her the danger of remaining longer in a house exposed alike to the attacks of bloodthirsty villains and to the ravages of the plague."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ALL DANDIES ARE NOT COWARDS It was not, however, so simple a matter as Rollo supposed to obtain an audience with the Queen-Regent of Spain.
unsatisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsətɪˈsfæktəri/
not giving satisfaction
From this reading "Her Majesty, being otherwise engaged, is not at present able to receive the gentlemen," was the civil but unsatisfactory answer brought back.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Her daughter, willing, but by no means eager to see her mother, had at last been taken up to her room by one of the serving-men, whose faithfulness during the night had been so greatly stimulated by La Giralda's declared intention of shooting either of them who should fail from his post for an instant.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading To the same gold-laced functionary, upon his return, Rollo made his request.
villainsnounUS /ˈvɪlənz/
plural of “villain” — a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading "Tell her Majesty that those gentlemen who last night defended the palace, wish to be admitted into her presence in order that they may represent to her the danger of remaining longer in a house exposed alike to the attacks of bloodthirsty villains and to the ravages of the plague."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ALL DANDIES ARE NOT COWARDS It was not, however, so simple a matter as Rollo supposed to obtain an audience with the Queen-Regent of Spain.
which person or people
From this reading Her daughter, willing, but by no means eager to see her mother, had at last been taken up to her room by one of the serving-men, whose faithfulness during the night had been so greatly stimulated by La Giralda's declared intention of shooting either of them who should fail from his post for an instant.
belonging to which person
From this reading Her daughter, willing, but by no means eager to see her mother, had at last been taken up to her room by one of the serving-men, whose faithfulness during the night had been so greatly stimulated by La Giralda's declared intention of shooting either of them who should fail from his post for an instant.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Her daughter, willing, but by no means eager to see her mother, had at last been taken up to her room by one of the serving-men, whose faithfulness during the night had been so greatly stimulated by La Giralda's declared intention of shooting either of them who should fail from his post for an instant.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "Tell her Majesty that those gentlemen who last night defended the palace, wish to be admitted into her presence in order that they may represent to her the danger of remaining longer in a house exposed alike to the attacks of bloodthirsty villains and to the ravages of the plague."
in the company of; together with
From this reading ALL DANDIES ARE NOT COWARDS It was not, however, so simple a matter as Rollo supposed to obtain an audience with the Queen-Regent of Spain.
