Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Her gown, which, however, was now concealed by the surcoat, was of cloth of gold tissue, raised with pearls of silver damask, with a stomacher of purple gold similarly raised, and large open sleeves lined with chequered tissue.

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

From this reading Her gown, which, however, was now concealed by the surcoat, was of cloth of gold tissue, raised with pearls of silver damask, with a stomacher of purple gold similarly raised, and large open sleeves lined with chequered tissue.

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading Anne Boleyn's features were exquisitely formed, and though not regular, far more charming than if they had been so.

curved down like an eagle's beak

From this reading Her nose was slightly aquiline, but not enough so to detract from its beauty, and had a little retrousse; point that completed its attraction.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Around her neck she wore a chain of orient pearls, from which depended a diamond cross.

the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading Her nose was slightly aquiline, but not enough so to detract from its beauty, and had a little retrousse; point that completed its attraction.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Her nose was slightly aquiline, but not enough so to detract from its beauty, and had a little retrousse; point that completed its attraction.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Anne Boleyn's features were exquisitely formed, and though not regular, far more charming than if they had been so.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading A black velvet cap, richly embroidered with pearls and other precious stones, and ornamented with a small white plume, covered her head; and her small feet were hidden in blue velvet brodequins, decorated with diamond stars.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading A black velvet cap, richly embroidered with pearls and other precious stones, and ornamented with a small white plume, covered her head; and her small feet were hidden in blue velvet brodequins, decorated with diamond stars.

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From this reading Anne Boleyn's features were exquisitely formed, and though not regular, far more charming than if they had been so.

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From this reading A black velvet cap, richly embroidered with pearls and other precious stones, and ornamented with a small white plume, covered her head; and her small feet were hidden in blue velvet brodequins, decorated with diamond stars.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Her nose was slightly aquiline, but not enough so to detract from its beauty, and had a little retrousse; point that completed its attraction.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Her gown, which, however, was now concealed by the surcoat, was of cloth of gold tissue, raised with pearls of silver damask, with a stomacher of purple gold similarly raised, and large open sleeves lined with chequered tissue.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading A black velvet cap, richly embroidered with pearls and other precious stones, and ornamented with a small white plume, covered her head; and her small feet were hidden in blue velvet brodequins, decorated with diamond stars.

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading Around her neck she wore a chain of orient pearls, from which depended a diamond cross.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading Anne Boleyn's features were exquisitely formed, and though not regular, far more charming than if they had been so.

patterned with alternating squares of color

From this reading Her gown, which, however, was now concealed by the surcoat, was of cloth of gold tissue, raised with pearls of silver damask, with a stomacher of purple gold similarly raised, and large open sleeves lined with chequered tissue.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading Her gown, which, however, was now concealed by the surcoat, was of cloth of gold tissue, raised with pearls of silver damask, with a stomacher of purple gold similarly raised, and large open sleeves lined with chequered tissue.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Her nose was slightly aquiline, but not enough so to detract from its beauty, and had a little retrousse; point that completed its attraction.

not accessible to view

From this reading Her gown, which, however, was now concealed by the surcoat, was of cloth of gold tissue, raised with pearls of silver damask, with a stomacher of purple gold similarly raised, and large open sleeves lined with chequered tissue.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading A black velvet cap, richly embroidered with pearls and other precious stones, and ornamented with a small white plume, covered her head; and her small feet were hidden in blue velvet brodequins, decorated with diamond stars.

travel across or pass over

From this reading Around her neck she wore a chain of orient pearls, from which depended a diamond cross.

a table linen made from linen with a damask pattern

From this reading Her gown, which, however, was now concealed by the surcoat, was of cloth of gold tissue, raised with pearls of silver damask, with a stomacher of purple gold similarly raised, and large open sleeves lined with chequered tissue.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading A black velvet cap, richly embroidered with pearls and other precious stones, and ornamented with a small white plume, covered her head; and her small feet were hidden in blue velvet brodequins, decorated with diamond stars.

past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading Around her neck she wore a chain of orient pearls, from which depended a diamond cross.

take away a part from; diminish

From this reading Her nose was slightly aquiline, but not enough so to detract from its beauty, and had a little retrousse; point that completed its attraction.

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading Around her neck she wore a chain of orient pearls, from which depended a diamond cross.

past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework

From this reading A black velvet cap, richly embroidered with pearls and other precious stones, and ornamented with a small white plume, covered her head; and her small feet were hidden in blue velvet brodequins, decorated with diamond stars.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Her nose was slightly aquiline, but not enough so to detract from its beauty, and had a little retrousse; point that completed its attraction.

in a delicate manner

From this reading Anne Boleyn's features were exquisitely formed, and though not regular, far more charming than if they had been so.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Anne Boleyn's features were exquisitely formed, and though not regular, far more charming than if they had been so.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Anne Boleyn's features were exquisitely formed, and though not regular, far more charming than if they had been so.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading A black velvet cap, richly embroidered with pearls and other precious stones, and ornamented with a small white plume, covered her head; and her small feet were hidden in blue velvet brodequins, decorated with diamond stars.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading Anne Boleyn's features were exquisitely formed, and though not regular, far more charming than if they had been so.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Around her neck she wore a chain of orient pearls, from which depended a diamond cross.

coins made of gold

From this reading Her gown, which, however, was now concealed by the surcoat, was of cloth of gold tissue, raised with pearls of silver damask, with a stomacher of purple gold similarly raised, and large open sleeves lined with chequered tissue.

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading Her gown, which, however, was now concealed by the surcoat, was of cloth of gold tissue, raised with pearls of silver damask, with a stomacher of purple gold similarly raised, and large open sleeves lined with chequered tissue.

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

From this reading Anne Boleyn's features were exquisitely formed, and though not regular, far more charming than if they had been so.

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

From this reading A black velvet cap, richly embroidered with pearls and other precious stones, and ornamented with a small white plume, covered her head; and her small feet were hidden in blue velvet brodequins, decorated with diamond stars.

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

From this reading Her gown, which, however, was now concealed by the surcoat, was of cloth of gold tissue, raised with pearls of silver damask, with a stomacher of purple gold similarly raised, and large open sleeves lined with chequered tissue.

not accessible to view

From this reading A black velvet cap, richly embroidered with pearls and other precious stones, and ornamented with a small white plume, covered her head; and her small feet were hidden in blue velvet brodequins, decorated with diamond stars.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Her gown, which, however, was now concealed by the surcoat, was of cloth of gold tissue, raised with pearls of silver damask, with a stomacher of purple gold similarly raised, and large open sleeves lined with chequered tissue.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Anne Boleyn's features were exquisitely formed, and though not regular, far more charming than if they had been so.

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

From this reading A black velvet cap, richly embroidered with pearls and other precious stones, and ornamented with a small white plume, covered her head; and her small feet were hidden in blue velvet brodequins, decorated with diamond stars.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Her nose was slightly aquiline, but not enough so to detract from its beauty, and had a little retrousse; point that completed its attraction.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Her gown, which, however, was now concealed by the surcoat, was of cloth of gold tissue, raised with pearls of silver damask, with a stomacher of purple gold similarly raised, and large open sleeves lined with chequered tissue.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading Her gown, which, however, was now concealed by the surcoat, was of cloth of gold tissue, raised with pearls of silver damask, with a stomacher of purple gold similarly raised, and large open sleeves lined with chequered tissue.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Her nose was slightly aquiline, but not enough so to detract from its beauty, and had a little retrousse; point that completed its attraction.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Anne Boleyn's features were exquisitely formed, and though not regular, far more charming than if they had been so.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading Around her neck she wore a chain of orient pearls, from which depended a diamond cross.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading Her nose was slightly aquiline, but not enough so to detract from its beauty, and had a little retrousse; point that completed its attraction.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Anne Boleyn's features were exquisitely formed, and though not regular, far more charming than if they had been so.

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

From this reading Her gown, which, however, was now concealed by the surcoat, was of cloth of gold tissue, raised with pearls of silver damask, with a stomacher of purple gold similarly raised, and large open sleeves lined with chequered tissue.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Her gown, which, however, was now concealed by the surcoat, was of cloth of gold tissue, raised with pearls of silver damask, with a stomacher of purple gold similarly raised, and large open sleeves lined with chequered tissue.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Her gown, which, however, was now concealed by the surcoat, was of cloth of gold tissue, raised with pearls of silver damask, with a stomacher of purple gold similarly raised, and large open sleeves lined with chequered tissue.

be oriented

From this reading Around her neck she wore a chain of orient pearls, from which depended a diamond cross.

past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading A black velvet cap, richly embroidered with pearls and other precious stones, and ornamented with a small white plume, covered her head; and her small feet were hidden in blue velvet brodequins, decorated with diamond stars.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A black velvet cap, richly embroidered with pearls and other precious stones, and ornamented with a small white plume, covered her head; and her small feet were hidden in blue velvet brodequins, decorated with diamond stars.

plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading Her gown, which, however, was now concealed by the surcoat, was of cloth of gold tissue, raised with pearls of silver damask, with a stomacher of purple gold similarly raised, and large open sleeves lined with chequered tissue.

rip off; ask an unreasonable price

From this reading A black velvet cap, richly embroidered with pearls and other precious stones, and ornamented with a small white plume, covered her head; and her small feet were hidden in blue velvet brodequins, decorated with diamond stars.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Her nose was slightly aquiline, but not enough so to detract from its beauty, and had a little retrousse; point that completed its attraction.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading A black velvet cap, richly embroidered with pearls and other precious stones, and ornamented with a small white plume, covered her head; and her small feet were hidden in blue velvet brodequins, decorated with diamond stars.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading Her gown, which, however, was now concealed by the surcoat, was of cloth of gold tissue, raised with pearls of silver damask, with a stomacher of purple gold similarly raised, and large open sleeves lined with chequered tissue.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading Her gown, which, however, was now concealed by the surcoat, was of cloth of gold tissue, raised with pearls of silver damask, with a stomacher of purple gold similarly raised, and large open sleeves lined with chequered tissue.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading Anne Boleyn's features were exquisitely formed, and though not regular, far more charming than if they had been so.

(used of noses) turned up at the end

From this reading Her nose was slightly aquiline, but not enough so to detract from its beauty, and had a little retrousse; point that completed its attraction.

to an ample degree or in an ample manner

From this reading A black velvet cap, richly embroidered with pearls and other precious stones, and ornamented with a small white plume, covered her head; and her small feet were hidden in blue velvet brodequins, decorated with diamond stars.

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

From this reading Around her neck she wore a chain of orient pearls, from which depended a diamond cross.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Her gown, which, however, was now concealed by the surcoat, was of cloth of gold tissue, raised with pearls of silver damask, with a stomacher of purple gold similarly raised, and large open sleeves lined with chequered tissue.

in like or similar manner

From this reading Her gown, which, however, was now concealed by the surcoat, was of cloth of gold tissue, raised with pearls of silver damask, with a stomacher of purple gold similarly raised, and large open sleeves lined with chequered tissue.

plural of “sleeve” — the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

From this reading Her gown, which, however, was now concealed by the surcoat, was of cloth of gold tissue, raised with pearls of silver damask, with a stomacher of purple gold similarly raised, and large open sleeves lined with chequered tissue.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Her nose was slightly aquiline, but not enough so to detract from its beauty, and had a little retrousse; point that completed its attraction.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A black velvet cap, richly embroidered with pearls and other precious stones, and ornamented with a small white plume, covered her head; and her small feet were hidden in blue velvet brodequins, decorated with diamond stars.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Anne Boleyn's features were exquisitely formed, and though not regular, far more charming than if they had been so.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading A black velvet cap, richly embroidered with pearls and other precious stones, and ornamented with a small white plume, covered her head; and her small feet were hidden in blue velvet brodequins, decorated with diamond stars.

garment consisting of a V-shaped panel of stiff material worn over the chest and stomach in the 16th century

From this reading Her gown, which, however, was now concealed by the surcoat, was of cloth of gold tissue, raised with pearls of silver damask, with a stomacher of purple gold similarly raised, and large open sleeves lined with chequered tissue.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading A black velvet cap, richly embroidered with pearls and other precious stones, and ornamented with a small white plume, covered her head; and her small feet were hidden in blue velvet brodequins, decorated with diamond stars.

a loose outer coat usually of rich material

From this reading Her gown, which, however, was now concealed by the surcoat, was of cloth of gold tissue, raised with pearls of silver damask, with a stomacher of purple gold similarly raised, and large open sleeves lined with chequered tissue.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Anne Boleyn's features were exquisitely formed, and though not regular, far more charming than if they had been so.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Her nose was slightly aquiline, but not enough so to detract from its beauty, and had a little retrousse; point that completed its attraction.

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

From this reading Her gown, which, however, was now concealed by the surcoat, was of cloth of gold tissue, raised with pearls of silver damask, with a stomacher of purple gold similarly raised, and large open sleeves lined with chequered tissue.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Anne Boleyn's features were exquisitely formed, and though not regular, far more charming than if they had been so.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Anne Boleyn's features were exquisitely formed, and though not regular, far more charming than if they had been so.

part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function

From this reading Her gown, which, however, was now concealed by the surcoat, was of cloth of gold tissue, raised with pearls of silver damask, with a stomacher of purple gold similarly raised, and large open sleeves lined with chequered tissue.

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

From this reading Her nose was slightly aquiline, but not enough so to detract from its beauty, and had a little retrousse; point that completed its attraction.

a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back

From this reading A black velvet cap, richly embroidered with pearls and other precious stones, and ornamented with a small white plume, covered her head; and her small feet were hidden in blue velvet brodequins, decorated with diamond stars.

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

From this reading Her gown, which, however, was now concealed by the surcoat, was of cloth of gold tissue, raised with pearls of silver damask, with a stomacher of purple gold similarly raised, and large open sleeves lined with chequered tissue.

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

From this reading A black velvet cap, richly embroidered with pearls and other precious stones, and ornamented with a small white plume, covered her head; and her small feet were hidden in blue velvet brodequins, decorated with diamond stars.

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

From this reading Her gown, which, however, was now concealed by the surcoat, was of cloth of gold tissue, raised with pearls of silver damask, with a stomacher of purple gold similarly raised, and large open sleeves lined with chequered tissue.

a Caucasian

From this reading A black velvet cap, richly embroidered with pearls and other precious stones, and ornamented with a small white plume, covered her head; and her small feet were hidden in blue velvet brodequins, decorated with diamond stars.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Her gown, which, however, was now concealed by the surcoat, was of cloth of gold tissue, raised with pearls of silver damask, with a stomacher of purple gold similarly raised, and large open sleeves lined with chequered tissue.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Around her neck she wore a chain of orient pearls, from which depended a diamond cross.