fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Notwithstanding the uneasiness the opinion of the watchman had given, notwithstanding the alarm caused by terror of the pirates, in every house, poor or rich, preparations were being made for the patriarchal feast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was at last finished and placed in the hall of the dais, or hall of honour in Maison-Forte.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was at last finished and placed in the hall of the dais, or hall of honour in Maison-Forte.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We have spoken of the magnificent cradle which had long been in course of preparation through the untiring industry of Dame Dulceline.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Notwithstanding the uneasiness the opinion of the watchman had given, notwithstanding the alarm caused by terror of the pirates, in every house, poor or rich, preparations were being made for the patriarchal feast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Notwithstanding the uneasiness the opinion of the watchman had given, notwithstanding the alarm caused by terror of the pirates, in every house, poor or rich, preparations were being made for the patriarchal feast.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Notwithstanding the uneasiness the opinion of the watchman had given, notwithstanding the alarm caused by terror of the pirates, in every house, poor or rich, preparations were being made for the patriarchal feast.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading While so many misfortunes were threatening the city, the inhabitants were quietly keeping Christmas.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading While so many misfortunes were threatening the city, the inhabitants were quietly keeping Christmas.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading We have spoken of the magnificent cradle which had long been in course of preparation through the untiring industry of Dame Dulceline.
cradlenounUS /ˈkreɪdəl/
a baby bed with sides and rockers
From this reading We have spoken of the magnificent cradle which had long been in course of preparation through the untiring industry of Dame Dulceline.
daisnounUS /deɪz/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading It was at last finished and placed in the hall of the dais, or hall of honour in Maison-Forte.
DamenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading We have spoken of the magnificent cradle which had long been in course of preparation through the untiring industry of Dame Dulceline.
Dulceline
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From this reading We have spoken of the magnificent cradle which had long been in course of preparation through the untiring industry of Dame Dulceline.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Notwithstanding the uneasiness the opinion of the watchman had given, notwithstanding the alarm caused by terror of the pirates, in every house, poor or rich, preparations were being made for the patriarchal feast.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading Notwithstanding the uneasiness the opinion of the watchman had given, notwithstanding the alarm caused by terror of the pirates, in every house, poor or rich, preparations were being made for the patriarchal feast.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading It was at last finished and placed in the hall of the dais, or hall of honour in Maison-Forte.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Notwithstanding the uneasiness the opinion of the watchman had given, notwithstanding the alarm caused by terror of the pirates, in every house, poor or rich, preparations were being made for the patriarchal feast.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Notwithstanding the uneasiness the opinion of the watchman had given, notwithstanding the alarm caused by terror of the pirates, in every house, poor or rich, preparations were being made for the patriarchal feast.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Notwithstanding the uneasiness the opinion of the watchman had given, notwithstanding the alarm caused by terror of the pirates, in every house, poor or rich, preparations were being made for the patriarchal feast.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading It was at last finished and placed in the hall of the dais, or hall of honour in Maison-Forte.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have spoken of the magnificent cradle which had long been in course of preparation through the untiring industry of Dame Dulceline.
the state of being honored
From this reading It was at last finished and placed in the hall of the dais, or hall of honour in Maison-Forte.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Notwithstanding the uneasiness the opinion of the watchman had given, notwithstanding the alarm caused by terror of the pirates, in every house, poor or rich, preparations were being made for the patriarchal feast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Notwithstanding the uneasiness the opinion of the watchman had given, notwithstanding the alarm caused by terror of the pirates, in every house, poor or rich, preparations were being made for the patriarchal feast.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading We have spoken of the magnificent cradle which had long been in course of preparation through the untiring industry of Dame Dulceline.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading While so many misfortunes were threatening the city, the inhabitants were quietly keeping Christmas.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was at last finished and placed in the hall of the dais, or hall of honour in Maison-Forte.
and nothing more
From this reading Midnight had just sounded.
conformity or harmony
From this reading While so many misfortunes were threatening the city, the inhabitants were quietly keeping Christmas.
immediately past
From this reading It was at last finished and placed in the hall of the dais, or hall of honour in Maison-Forte.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading We have spoken of the magnificent cradle which had long been in course of preparation through the untiring industry of Dame Dulceline.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Notwithstanding the uneasiness the opinion of the watchman had given, notwithstanding the alarm caused by terror of the pirates, in every house, poor or rich, preparations were being made for the patriarchal feast.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading We have spoken of the magnificent cradle which had long been in course of preparation through the untiring industry of Dame Dulceline.
Maison-Forte
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From this reading It was at last finished and placed in the hall of the dais, or hall of honour in Maison-Forte.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading While so many misfortunes were threatening the city, the inhabitants were quietly keeping Christmas.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Midnight had just sounded.
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading While so many misfortunes were threatening the city, the inhabitants were quietly keeping Christmas.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding the uneasiness the opinion of the watchman had given, notwithstanding the alarm caused by terror of the pirates, in every house, poor or rich, preparations were being made for the patriarchal feast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Notwithstanding the uneasiness the opinion of the watchman had given, notwithstanding the alarm caused by terror of the pirates, in every house, poor or rich, preparations were being made for the patriarchal feast.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Notwithstanding the uneasiness the opinion of the watchman had given, notwithstanding the alarm caused by terror of the pirates, in every house, poor or rich, preparations were being made for the patriarchal feast.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Notwithstanding the uneasiness the opinion of the watchman had given, notwithstanding the alarm caused by terror of the pirates, in every house, poor or rich, preparations were being made for the patriarchal feast.
patriarchaladjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːrkəl/
characteristic of a form of social organization in which the male is the family head and title is traced through the male line
From this reading Notwithstanding the uneasiness the opinion of the watchman had given, notwithstanding the alarm caused by terror of the pirates, in every house, poor or rich, preparations were being made for the patriarchal feast.
piratesnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading Notwithstanding the uneasiness the opinion of the watchman had given, notwithstanding the alarm caused by terror of the pirates, in every house, poor or rich, preparations were being made for the patriarchal feast.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading It was at last finished and placed in the hall of the dais, or hall of honour in Maison-Forte.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Notwithstanding the uneasiness the opinion of the watchman had given, notwithstanding the alarm caused by terror of the pirates, in every house, poor or rich, preparations were being made for the patriarchal feast.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading We have spoken of the magnificent cradle which had long been in course of preparation through the untiring industry of Dame Dulceline.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Notwithstanding the uneasiness the opinion of the watchman had given, notwithstanding the alarm caused by terror of the pirates, in every house, poor or rich, preparations were being made for the patriarchal feast.
with low volume
From this reading While so many misfortunes were threatening the city, the inhabitants were quietly keeping Christmas.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Notwithstanding the uneasiness the opinion of the watchman had given, notwithstanding the alarm caused by terror of the pirates, in every house, poor or rich, preparations were being made for the patriarchal feast.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading While so many misfortunes were threatening the city, the inhabitants were quietly keeping Christmas.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading Midnight had just sounded.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading We have spoken of the magnificent cradle which had long been in course of preparation through the untiring industry of Dame Dulceline.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Notwithstanding the uneasiness the opinion of the watchman had given, notwithstanding the alarm caused by terror of the pirates, in every house, poor or rich, preparations were being made for the patriarchal feast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While so many misfortunes were threatening the city, the inhabitants were quietly keeping Christmas.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading While so many misfortunes were threatening the city, the inhabitants were quietly keeping Christmas.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading We have spoken of the magnificent cradle which had long been in course of preparation through the untiring industry of Dame Dulceline.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading Notwithstanding the uneasiness the opinion of the watchman had given, notwithstanding the alarm caused by terror of the pirates, in every house, poor or rich, preparations were being made for the patriarchal feast.
untiringadjective
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading We have spoken of the magnificent cradle which had long been in course of preparation through the untiring industry of Dame Dulceline.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was at last finished and placed in the hall of the dais, or hall of honour in Maison-Forte.
watchmannounUS /ˈwɑːtʃmən/
a guard who keeps watch
From this reading Notwithstanding the uneasiness the opinion of the watchman had given, notwithstanding the alarm caused by terror of the pirates, in every house, poor or rich, preparations were being made for the patriarchal feast.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have spoken of the magnificent cradle which had long been in course of preparation through the untiring industry of Dame Dulceline.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While so many misfortunes were threatening the city, the inhabitants were quietly keeping Christmas.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We have spoken of the magnificent cradle which had long been in course of preparation through the untiring industry of Dame Dulceline.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While so many misfortunes were threatening the city, the inhabitants were quietly keeping Christmas.
