Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading The Court was now established at Stirling, and a very dull and melancholy Court it was.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Though she had listened coyly at first to her handsome young suitor, she had not prohibited him from broaching the agreeable subject again; and by the beginning of April Lord Darnley was known to the whole of Scotland as the accepted lover of the Queen.

the right to enter

From this reading It is needless to dwell upon the confusion created by such an announcement at the different Courts of Europe, where her marriage had been made the subject of endless intrigue and diplomacy, nor the access of ill-humour which it produced in Elizabeth, who could never make up her mind as to the exact manner in which she should treat her cousin.

anew

From this reading Though she had listened coyly at first to her handsome young suitor, she had not prohibited him from broaching the agreeable subject again; and by the beginning of April Lord Darnley was known to the whole of Scotland as the accepted lover of the Queen.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading Though she had listened coyly at first to her handsome young suitor, she had not prohibited him from broaching the agreeable subject again; and by the beginning of April Lord Darnley was known to the whole of Scotland as the accepted lover of the Queen.

(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 ‘We’ll hear nae mair lilting at the ewe-milking, Women and lasses are heartless and wae, Sighing and moaning on ilka green loaning The flowers of the forest are all wede away.’

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading The visit at Wemyss Castle had indeed borne ample fruit; but as if there was some fatality hanging over Mary Stuart’s head, the days of courtship which, with most women, form such a happy era in life, were fraught for her with much annoyance, vexation, and distress.

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

From this reading It is needless to dwell upon the confusion created by such an announcement at the different Courts of Europe, where her marriage had been made the subject of endless intrigue and diplomacy, nor the access of ill-humour which it produced in Elizabeth, who could never make up her mind as to the exact manner in which she should treat her cousin.

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

From this reading ‘We’ll hear nae mair lilting at the ewe-milking, Women and lasses are heartless and wae, Sighing and moaning on ilka green loaning The flowers of the forest are all wede away.’

a formal public statement

From this reading It is needless to dwell upon the confusion created by such an announcement at the different Courts of Europe, where her marriage had been made the subject of endless intrigue and diplomacy, nor the access of ill-humour which it produced in Elizabeth, who could never make up her mind as to the exact manner in which she should treat her cousin.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading The visit at Wemyss Castle had indeed borne ample fruit; but as if there was some fatality hanging over Mary Stuart’s head, the days of courtship which, with most women, form such a happy era in life, were fraught for her with much annoyance, vexation, and distress.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading Though she had listened coyly at first to her handsome young suitor, she had not prohibited him from broaching the agreeable subject again; and by the beginning of April Lord Darnley was known to the whole of Scotland as the accepted lover of the Queen.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading ‘We’ll hear nae mair lilting at the ewe-milking, Women and lasses are heartless and wae, Sighing and moaning on ilka green loaning The flowers of the forest are all wede away.’

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The visit at Wemyss Castle had indeed borne ample fruit; but as if there was some fatality hanging over Mary Stuart’s head, the days of courtship which, with most women, form such a happy era in life, were fraught for her with much annoyance, vexation, and distress.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ‘We’ll hear nae mair lilting at the ewe-milking, Women and lasses are heartless and wae, Sighing and moaning on ilka green loaning The flowers of the forest are all wede away.’

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading ‘We’ll hear nae mair lilting at the ewe-milking, Women and lasses are heartless and wae, Sighing and moaning on ilka green loaning The flowers of the forest are all wede away.’

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It is needless to dwell upon the confusion created by such an announcement at the different Courts of Europe, where her marriage had been made the subject of endless intrigue and diplomacy, nor the access of ill-humour which it produced in Elizabeth, who could never make up her mind as to the exact manner in which she should treat her cousin.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Though she had listened coyly at first to her handsome young suitor, she had not prohibited him from broaching the agreeable subject again; and by the beginning of April Lord Darnley was known to the whole of Scotland as the accepted lover of the Queen.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading The visit at Wemyss Castle had indeed borne ample fruit; but as if there was some fatality hanging over Mary Stuart’s head, the days of courtship which, with most women, form such a happy era in life, were fraught for her with much annoyance, vexation, and distress.

-ing form of “broach” — bring up a topic for discussion

From this reading Though she had listened coyly at first to her handsome young suitor, she had not prohibited him from broaching the agreeable subject again; and by the beginning of April Lord Darnley was known to the whole of Scotland as the accepted lover of the Queen.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The visit at Wemyss Castle had indeed borne ample fruit; but as if there was some fatality hanging over Mary Stuart’s head, the days of courtship which, with most women, form such a happy era in life, were fraught for her with much annoyance, vexation, and distress.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Though she had listened coyly at first to her handsome young suitor, she had not prohibited him from broaching the agreeable subject again; and by the beginning of April Lord Darnley was known to the whole of Scotland as the accepted lover of the Queen.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading The visit at Wemyss Castle had indeed borne ample fruit; but as if there was some fatality hanging over Mary Stuart’s head, the days of courtship which, with most women, form such a happy era in life, were fraught for her with much annoyance, vexation, and distress.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading It is needless to dwell upon the confusion created by such an announcement at the different Courts of Europe, where her marriage had been made the subject of endless intrigue and diplomacy, nor the access of ill-humour which it produced in Elizabeth, who could never make up her mind as to the exact manner in which she should treat her cousin.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It is needless to dwell upon the confusion created by such an announcement at the different Courts of Europe, where her marriage had been made the subject of endless intrigue and diplomacy, nor the access of ill-humour which it produced in Elizabeth, who could never make up her mind as to the exact manner in which she should treat her cousin.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading The Court was now established at Stirling, and a very dull and melancholy Court it was.

plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading It is needless to dwell upon the confusion created by such an announcement at the different Courts of Europe, where her marriage had been made the subject of endless intrigue and diplomacy, nor the access of ill-humour which it produced in Elizabeth, who could never make up her mind as to the exact manner in which she should treat her cousin.

a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)

From this reading The visit at Wemyss Castle had indeed borne ample fruit; but as if there was some fatality hanging over Mary Stuart’s head, the days of courtship which, with most women, form such a happy era in life, were fraught for her with much annoyance, vexation, and distress.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading It is needless to dwell upon the confusion created by such an announcement at the different Courts of Europe, where her marriage had been made the subject of endless intrigue and diplomacy, nor the access of ill-humour which it produced in Elizabeth, who could never make up her mind as to the exact manner in which she should treat her cousin.

in a coy manner

From this reading Though she had listened coyly at first to her handsome young suitor, she had not prohibited him from broaching the agreeable subject again; and by the beginning of April Lord Darnley was known to the whole of Scotland as the accepted lover of the Queen.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading It is needless to dwell upon the confusion created by such an announcement at the different Courts of Europe, where her marriage had been made the subject of endless intrigue and diplomacy, nor the access of ill-humour which it produced in Elizabeth, who could never make up her mind as to the exact manner in which she should treat her cousin.

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From this reading Though she had listened coyly at first to her handsome young suitor, she had not prohibited him from broaching the agreeable subject again; and by the beginning of April Lord Darnley was known to the whole of Scotland as the accepted lover of the Queen.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The visit at Wemyss Castle had indeed borne ample fruit; but as if there was some fatality hanging over Mary Stuart’s head, the days of courtship which, with most women, form such a happy era in life, were fraught for her with much annoyance, vexation, and distress.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading It is needless to dwell upon the confusion created by such an announcement at the different Courts of Europe, where her marriage had been made the subject of endless intrigue and diplomacy, nor the access of ill-humour which it produced in Elizabeth, who could never make up her mind as to the exact manner in which she should treat her cousin.

negotiation between nations

From this reading It is needless to dwell upon the confusion created by such an announcement at the different Courts of Europe, where her marriage had been made the subject of endless intrigue and diplomacy, nor the access of ill-humour which it produced in Elizabeth, who could never make up her mind as to the exact manner in which she should treat her cousin.

psychological suffering

From this reading The visit at Wemyss Castle had indeed borne ample fruit; but as if there was some fatality hanging over Mary Stuart’s head, the days of courtship which, with most women, form such a happy era in life, were fraught for her with much annoyance, vexation, and distress.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading The Court was now established at Stirling, and a very dull and melancholy Court it was.

think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading It is needless to dwell upon the confusion created by such an announcement at the different Courts of Europe, where her marriage had been made the subject of endless intrigue and diplomacy, nor the access of ill-humour which it produced in Elizabeth, who could never make up her mind as to the exact manner in which she should treat her cousin.

daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)

From this reading It is needless to dwell upon the confusion created by such an announcement at the different Courts of Europe, where her marriage had been made the subject of endless intrigue and diplomacy, nor the access of ill-humour which it produced in Elizabeth, who could never make up her mind as to the exact manner in which she should treat her cousin.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading It is needless to dwell upon the confusion created by such an announcement at the different Courts of Europe, where her marriage had been made the subject of endless intrigue and diplomacy, nor the access of ill-humour which it produced in Elizabeth, who could never make up her mind as to the exact manner in which she should treat her cousin.

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading The visit at Wemyss Castle had indeed borne ample fruit; but as if there was some fatality hanging over Mary Stuart’s head, the days of courtship which, with most women, form such a happy era in life, were fraught for her with much annoyance, vexation, and distress.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading The Court was now established at Stirling, and a very dull and melancholy Court it was.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading It is needless to dwell upon the confusion created by such an announcement at the different Courts of Europe, where her marriage had been made the subject of endless intrigue and diplomacy, nor the access of ill-humour which it produced in Elizabeth, who could never make up her mind as to the exact manner in which she should treat her cousin.

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From this reading ‘We’ll hear nae mair lilting at the ewe-milking, Women and lasses are heartless and wae, Sighing and moaning on ilka green loaning The flowers of the forest are all wede away.’

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading It is needless to dwell upon the confusion created by such an announcement at the different Courts of Europe, where her marriage had been made the subject of endless intrigue and diplomacy, nor the access of ill-humour which it produced in Elizabeth, who could never make up her mind as to the exact manner in which she should treat her cousin.

a death resulting from an accident or a disaster

From this reading The visit at Wemyss Castle had indeed borne ample fruit; but as if there was some fatality hanging over Mary Stuart’s head, the days of courtship which, with most women, form such a happy era in life, were fraught for her with much annoyance, vexation, and distress.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Though she had listened coyly at first to her handsome young suitor, she had not prohibited him from broaching the agreeable subject again; and by the beginning of April Lord Darnley was known to the whole of Scotland as the accepted lover of the Queen.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading ‘We’ll hear nae mair lilting at the ewe-milking, Women and lasses are heartless and wae, Sighing and moaning on ilka green loaning The flowers of the forest are all wede away.’

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The visit at Wemyss Castle had indeed borne ample fruit; but as if there was some fatality hanging over Mary Stuart’s head, the days of courtship which, with most women, form such a happy era in life, were fraught for her with much annoyance, vexation, and distress.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading ‘We’ll hear nae mair lilting at the ewe-milking, Women and lasses are heartless and wae, Sighing and moaning on ilka green loaning The flowers of the forest are all wede away.’

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The visit at Wemyss Castle had indeed borne ample fruit; but as if there was some fatality hanging over Mary Stuart’s head, the days of courtship which, with most women, form such a happy era in life, were fraught for her with much annoyance, vexation, and distress.

marked by distress

From this reading The visit at Wemyss Castle had indeed borne ample fruit; but as if there was some fatality hanging over Mary Stuart’s head, the days of courtship which, with most women, form such a happy era in life, were fraught for her with much annoyance, vexation, and distress.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Though she had listened coyly at first to her handsome young suitor, she had not prohibited him from broaching the agreeable subject again; and by the beginning of April Lord Darnley was known to the whole of Scotland as the accepted lover of the Queen.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading The visit at Wemyss Castle had indeed borne ample fruit; but as if there was some fatality hanging over Mary Stuart’s head, the days of courtship which, with most women, form such a happy era in life, were fraught for her with much annoyance, vexation, and distress.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading ‘We’ll hear nae mair lilting at the ewe-milking, Women and lasses are heartless and wae, Sighing and moaning on ilka green loaning The flowers of the forest are all wede away.’

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

From this reading The visit at Wemyss Castle had indeed borne ample fruit; but as if there was some fatality hanging over Mary Stuart’s head, the days of courtship which, with most women, form such a happy era in life, were fraught for her with much annoyance, vexation, and distress.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Though she had listened coyly at first to her handsome young suitor, she had not prohibited him from broaching the agreeable subject again; and by the beginning of April Lord Darnley was known to the whole of Scotland as the accepted lover of the Queen.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading The visit at Wemyss Castle had indeed borne ample fruit; but as if there was some fatality hanging over Mary Stuart’s head, the days of courtship which, with most women, form such a happy era in life, were fraught for her with much annoyance, vexation, and distress.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading The visit at Wemyss Castle had indeed borne ample fruit; but as if there was some fatality hanging over Mary Stuart’s head, the days of courtship which, with most women, form such a happy era in life, were fraught for her with much annoyance, vexation, and distress.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The visit at Wemyss Castle had indeed borne ample fruit; but as if there was some fatality hanging over Mary Stuart’s head, the days of courtship which, with most women, form such a happy era in life, were fraught for her with much annoyance, vexation, and distress.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading ‘We’ll hear nae mair lilting at the ewe-milking, Women and lasses are heartless and wae, Sighing and moaning on ilka green loaning The flowers of the forest are all wede away.’

lacking in feeling or pity or warmth

From this reading ‘We’ll hear nae mair lilting at the ewe-milking, Women and lasses are heartless and wae, Sighing and moaning on ilka green loaning The flowers of the forest are all wede away.’

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

From this reading The visit at Wemyss Castle had indeed borne ample fruit; but as if there was some fatality hanging over Mary Stuart’s head, the days of courtship which, with most women, form such a happy era in life, were fraught for her with much annoyance, vexation, and distress.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Though she had listened coyly at first to her handsome young suitor, she had not prohibited him from broaching the agreeable subject again; and by the beginning of April Lord Darnley was known to the whole of Scotland as the accepted lover of the Queen.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The visit at Wemyss Castle had indeed borne ample fruit; but as if there was some fatality hanging over Mary Stuart’s head, the days of courtship which, with most women, form such a happy era in life, were fraught for her with much annoyance, vexation, and distress.

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From this reading ‘We’ll hear nae mair lilting at the ewe-milking, Women and lasses are heartless and wae, Sighing and moaning on ilka green loaning The flowers of the forest are all wede away.’

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

From this reading It is needless to dwell upon the confusion created by such an announcement at the different Courts of Europe, where her marriage had been made the subject of endless intrigue and diplomacy, nor the access of ill-humour which it produced in Elizabeth, who could never make up her mind as to the exact manner in which she should treat her cousin.

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

From this reading The visit at Wemyss Castle had indeed borne ample fruit; but as if there was some fatality hanging over Mary Stuart’s head, the days of courtship which, with most women, form such a happy era in life, were fraught for her with much annoyance, vexation, and distress.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The visit at Wemyss Castle had indeed borne ample fruit; but as if there was some fatality hanging over Mary Stuart’s head, the days of courtship which, with most women, form such a happy era in life, were fraught for her with much annoyance, vexation, and distress.

a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

From this reading It is needless to dwell upon the confusion created by such an announcement at the different Courts of Europe, where her marriage had been made the subject of endless intrigue and diplomacy, nor the access of ill-humour which it produced in Elizabeth, who could never make up her mind as to the exact manner in which she should treat her cousin.

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

From this reading It is needless to dwell upon the confusion created by such an announcement at the different Courts of Europe, where her marriage had been made the subject of endless intrigue and diplomacy, nor the access of ill-humour which it produced in Elizabeth, who could never make up her mind as to the exact manner in which she should treat her cousin.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Court was now established at Stirling, and a very dull and melancholy Court it was.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Though she had listened coyly at first to her handsome young suitor, she had not prohibited him from broaching the agreeable subject again; and by the beginning of April Lord Darnley was known to the whole of Scotland as the accepted lover of the Queen.

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

From this reading ‘We’ll hear nae mair lilting at the ewe-milking, Women and lasses are heartless and wae, Sighing and moaning on ilka green loaning The flowers of the forest are all wede away.’

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The visit at Wemyss Castle had indeed borne ample fruit; but as if there was some fatality hanging over Mary Stuart’s head, the days of courtship which, with most women, form such a happy era in life, were fraught for her with much annoyance, vexation, and distress.

characterized by a buoyant rhythm

From this reading ‘We’ll hear nae mair lilting at the ewe-milking, Women and lasses are heartless and wae, Sighing and moaning on ilka green loaning The flowers of the forest are all wede away.’

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Though she had listened coyly at first to her handsome young suitor, she had not prohibited him from broaching the agreeable subject again; and by the beginning of April Lord Darnley was known to the whole of Scotland as the accepted lover of the Queen.

disposing of money or property with the expectation that the same thing (or an equivalent) will be returned

From this reading ‘We’ll hear nae mair lilting at the ewe-milking, Women and lasses are heartless and wae, Sighing and moaning on ilka green loaning The flowers of the forest are all wede away.’

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Though she had listened coyly at first to her handsome young suitor, she had not prohibited him from broaching the agreeable subject again; and by the beginning of April Lord Darnley was known to the whole of Scotland as the accepted lover of the Queen.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Though she had listened coyly at first to her handsome young suitor, she had not prohibited him from broaching the agreeable subject again; and by the beginning of April Lord Darnley was known to the whole of Scotland as the accepted lover of the Queen.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It is needless to dwell upon the confusion created by such an announcement at the different Courts of Europe, where her marriage had been made the subject of endless intrigue and diplomacy, nor the access of ill-humour which it produced in Elizabeth, who could never make up her mind as to the exact manner in which she should treat her cousin.

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From this reading ‘We’ll hear nae mair lilting at the ewe-milking, Women and lasses are heartless and wae, Sighing and moaning on ilka green loaning The flowers of the forest are all wede away.’

engage in

From this reading It is needless to dwell upon the confusion created by such an announcement at the different Courts of Europe, where her marriage had been made the subject of endless intrigue and diplomacy, nor the access of ill-humour which it produced in Elizabeth, who could never make up her mind as to the exact manner in which she should treat her cousin.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It is needless to dwell upon the confusion created by such an announcement at the different Courts of Europe, where her marriage had been made the subject of endless intrigue and diplomacy, nor the access of ill-humour which it produced in Elizabeth, who could never make up her mind as to the exact manner in which she should treat her cousin.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading It is needless to dwell upon the confusion created by such an announcement at the different Courts of Europe, where her marriage had been made the subject of endless intrigue and diplomacy, nor the access of ill-humour which it produced in Elizabeth, who could never make up her mind as to the exact manner in which she should treat her cousin.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading The visit at Wemyss Castle had indeed borne ample fruit; but as if there was some fatality hanging over Mary Stuart’s head, the days of courtship which, with most women, form such a happy era in life, were fraught for her with much annoyance, vexation, and distress.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading The Court was now established at Stirling, and a very dull and melancholy Court it was.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading It is needless to dwell upon the confusion created by such an announcement at the different Courts of Europe, where her marriage had been made the subject of endless intrigue and diplomacy, nor the access of ill-humour which it produced in Elizabeth, who could never make up her mind as to the exact manner in which she should treat her cousin.

-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading ‘We’ll hear nae mair lilting at the ewe-milking, Women and lasses are heartless and wae, Sighing and moaning on ilka green loaning The flowers of the forest are all wede away.’

used to form the superlative

From this reading The visit at Wemyss Castle had indeed borne ample fruit; but as if there was some fatality hanging over Mary Stuart’s head, the days of courtship which, with most women, form such a happy era in life, were fraught for her with much annoyance, vexation, and distress.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The visit at Wemyss Castle had indeed borne ample fruit; but as if there was some fatality hanging over Mary Stuart’s head, the days of courtship which, with most women, form such a happy era in life, were fraught for her with much annoyance, vexation, and distress.

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From this reading ‘We’ll hear nae mair lilting at the ewe-milking, Women and lasses are heartless and wae, Sighing and moaning on ilka green loaning The flowers of the forest are all wede away.’

unnecessary and unwarranted

From this reading It is needless to dwell upon the confusion created by such an announcement at the different Courts of Europe, where her marriage had been made the subject of endless intrigue and diplomacy, nor the access of ill-humour which it produced in Elizabeth, who could never make up her mind as to the exact manner in which she should treat her cousin.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It is needless to dwell upon the confusion created by such an announcement at the different Courts of Europe, where her marriage had been made the subject of endless intrigue and diplomacy, nor the access of ill-humour which it produced in Elizabeth, who could never make up her mind as to the exact manner in which she should treat her cousin.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading It is needless to dwell upon the confusion created by such an announcement at the different Courts of Europe, where her marriage had been made the subject of endless intrigue and diplomacy, nor the access of ill-humour which it produced in Elizabeth, who could never make up her mind as to the exact manner in which she should treat her cousin.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Though she had listened coyly at first to her handsome young suitor, she had not prohibited him from broaching the agreeable subject again; and by the beginning of April Lord Darnley was known to the whole of Scotland as the accepted lover of the Queen.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The Court was now established at Stirling, and a very dull and melancholy Court it was.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ‘We’ll hear nae mair lilting at the ewe-milking, Women and lasses are heartless and wae, Sighing and moaning on ilka green loaning The flowers of the forest are all wede away.’

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ‘We’ll hear nae mair lilting at the ewe-milking, Women and lasses are heartless and wae, Sighing and moaning on ilka green loaning The flowers of the forest are all wede away.’

above and across; more than

From this reading The visit at Wemyss Castle had indeed borne ample fruit; but as if there was some fatality hanging over Mary Stuart’s head, the days of courtship which, with most women, form such a happy era in life, were fraught for her with much annoyance, vexation, and distress.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading It is needless to dwell upon the confusion created by such an announcement at the different Courts of Europe, where her marriage had been made the subject of endless intrigue and diplomacy, nor the access of ill-humour which it produced in Elizabeth, who could never make up her mind as to the exact manner in which she should treat her cousin.

excluded from use or mention

From this reading Though she had listened coyly at first to her handsome young suitor, she had not prohibited him from broaching the agreeable subject again; and by the beginning of April Lord Darnley was known to the whole of Scotland as the accepted lover of the Queen.

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 Though she had listened coyly at first to her handsome young suitor, she had not prohibited him from broaching the agreeable subject again; and by the beginning of April Lord Darnley was known to the whole of Scotland as the accepted lover of the Queen.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading Though she had listened coyly at first to her handsome young suitor, she had not prohibited him from broaching the agreeable subject again; and by the beginning of April Lord Darnley was known to the whole of Scotland as the accepted lover of the Queen.

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

From this reading Though she had listened coyly at first to her handsome young suitor, she had not prohibited him from broaching the agreeable subject again; and by the beginning of April Lord Darnley was known to the whole of Scotland as the accepted lover of the Queen.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It is needless to dwell upon the confusion created by such an announcement at the different Courts of Europe, where her marriage had been made the subject of endless intrigue and diplomacy, nor the access of ill-humour which it produced in Elizabeth, who could never make up her mind as to the exact manner in which she should treat her cousin.

-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading ‘We’ll hear nae mair lilting at the ewe-milking, Women and lasses are heartless and wae, Sighing and moaning on ilka green loaning The flowers of the forest are all wede away.’

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The visit at Wemyss Castle had indeed borne ample fruit; but as if there was some fatality hanging over Mary Stuart’s head, the days of courtship which, with most women, form such a happy era in life, were fraught for her with much annoyance, vexation, and distress.

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From this reading The Court was now established at Stirling, and a very dull and melancholy Court it was.

possessive form of “stuart” — United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)

From this reading The visit at Wemyss Castle had indeed borne ample fruit; but as if there was some fatality hanging over Mary Stuart’s head, the days of courtship which, with most women, form such a happy era in life, were fraught for her with much annoyance, vexation, and distress.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Though she had listened coyly at first to her handsome young suitor, she had not prohibited him from broaching the agreeable subject again; and by the beginning of April Lord Darnley was known to the whole of Scotland as the accepted lover of the Queen.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The visit at Wemyss Castle had indeed borne ample fruit; but as if there was some fatality hanging over Mary Stuart’s head, the days of courtship which, with most women, form such a happy era in life, were fraught for her with much annoyance, vexation, and distress.

a man who courts a woman

From this reading Though she had listened coyly at first to her handsome young suitor, she had not prohibited him from broaching the agreeable subject again; and by the beginning of April Lord Darnley was known to the whole of Scotland as the accepted lover of the Queen.

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

From this reading ‘We’ll hear nae mair lilting at the ewe-milking, Women and lasses are heartless and wae, Sighing and moaning on ilka green loaning The flowers of the forest are all wede away.’

in or at that place or location

From this reading The visit at Wemyss Castle had indeed borne ample fruit; but as if there was some fatality hanging over Mary Stuart’s head, the days of courtship which, with most women, form such a happy era in life, were fraught for her with much annoyance, vexation, and distress.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though she had listened coyly at first to her handsome young suitor, she had not prohibited him from broaching the agreeable subject again; and by the beginning of April Lord Darnley was known to the whole of Scotland as the accepted lover of the Queen.

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

From this reading Though she had listened coyly at first to her handsome young suitor, she had not prohibited him from broaching the agreeable subject again; and by the beginning of April Lord Darnley was known to the whole of Scotland as the accepted lover of the Queen.

interact in a certain way

From this reading It is needless to dwell upon the confusion created by such an announcement at the different Courts of Europe, where her marriage had been made the subject of endless intrigue and diplomacy, nor the access of ill-humour which it produced in Elizabeth, who could never make up her mind as to the exact manner in which she should treat her cousin.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It is needless to dwell upon the confusion created by such an announcement at the different Courts of Europe, where her marriage had been made the subject of endless intrigue and diplomacy, nor the access of ill-humour which it produced in Elizabeth, who could never make up her mind as to the exact manner in which she should treat her cousin.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It is needless to dwell upon the confusion created by such an announcement at the different Courts of Europe, where her marriage had been made the subject of endless intrigue and diplomacy, nor the access of ill-humour which it produced in Elizabeth, who could never make up her mind as to the exact manner in which she should treat her cousin.

precisely as stated

From this reading The Court was now established at Stirling, and a very dull and melancholy Court it was.

anger produced by some annoying irritation

From this reading The visit at Wemyss Castle had indeed borne ample fruit; but as if there was some fatality hanging over Mary Stuart’s head, the days of courtship which, with most women, form such a happy era in life, were fraught for her with much annoyance, vexation, and distress.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The visit at Wemyss Castle had indeed borne ample fruit; but as if there was some fatality hanging over Mary Stuart’s head, the days of courtship which, with most women, form such a happy era in life, were fraught for her with much annoyance, vexation, and distress.

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From this reading ‘We’ll hear nae mair lilting at the ewe-milking, Women and lasses are heartless and wae, Sighing and moaning on ilka green loaning The flowers of the forest are all wede away.’

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

From this reading The Court was now established at Stirling, and a very dull and melancholy Court it was.

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From this reading ‘We’ll hear nae mair lilting at the ewe-milking, Women and lasses are heartless and wae, Sighing and moaning on ilka green loaning The flowers of the forest are all wede away.’

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From this reading ‘We’ll hear nae mair lilting at the ewe-milking, Women and lasses are heartless and wae, Sighing and moaning on ilka green loaning The flowers of the forest are all wede away.’

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From this reading The visit at Wemyss Castle had indeed borne ample fruit; but as if there was some fatality hanging over Mary Stuart’s head, the days of courtship which, with most women, form such a happy era in life, were fraught for her with much annoyance, vexation, and distress.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The visit at Wemyss Castle had indeed borne ample fruit; but as if there was some fatality hanging over Mary Stuart’s head, the days of courtship which, with most women, form such a happy era in life, were fraught for her with much annoyance, vexation, and distress.

in or at the place that

From this reading It is needless to dwell upon the confusion created by such an announcement at the different Courts of Europe, where her marriage had been made the subject of endless intrigue and diplomacy, nor the access of ill-humour which it produced in Elizabeth, who could never make up her mind as to the exact manner in which she should treat her cousin.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The visit at Wemyss Castle had indeed borne ample fruit; but as if there was some fatality hanging over Mary Stuart’s head, the days of courtship which, with most women, form such a happy era in life, were fraught for her with much annoyance, vexation, and distress.

which person or people

From this reading It is needless to dwell upon the confusion created by such an announcement at the different Courts of Europe, where her marriage had been made the subject of endless intrigue and diplomacy, nor the access of ill-humour which it produced in Elizabeth, who could never make up her mind as to the exact manner in which she should treat her cousin.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Though she had listened coyly at first to her handsome young suitor, she had not prohibited him from broaching the agreeable subject again; and by the beginning of April Lord Darnley was known to the whole of Scotland as the accepted lover of the Queen.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The visit at Wemyss Castle had indeed borne ample fruit; but as if there was some fatality hanging over Mary Stuart’s head, the days of courtship which, with most women, form such a happy era in life, were fraught for her with much annoyance, vexation, and distress.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading ‘We’ll hear nae mair lilting at the ewe-milking, Women and lasses are heartless and wae, Sighing and moaning on ilka green loaning The flowers of the forest are all wede away.’

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Though she had listened coyly at first to her handsome young suitor, she had not prohibited him from broaching the agreeable subject again; and by the beginning of April Lord Darnley was known to the whole of Scotland as the accepted lover of the Queen.