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1485
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From this reading The Wars of the Roses ended in 1485, with the victory of Bosworth Field.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A new dynasty-- the House of Tudor-- sat upon the throne of England; and with it a new reign of peace and order existed in the country, for the power of the king was paramount, and the power of the nobles had been gradually destroyed in the numerous battles of the fifteenth century.
in addition
From this reading Like the fifteenth, this century also is famous for its ballads, the authors of which are not known, but which seem to have been composed “by the people for the people.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A new dynasty-- the House of Tudor-- sat upon the throne of England; and with it a new reign of peace and order existed in the country, for the power of the king was paramount, and the power of the nobles had been gradually destroyed in the numerous battles of the fifteenth century.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Like the fifteenth, this century also is famous for its ballads, the authors of which are not known, but which seem to have been composed “by the people for the people.”
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Like the fifteenth, this century also is famous for its ballads, the authors of which are not known, but which seem to have been composed “by the people for the people.”
balladsnounUS /ˈbælədz/
plural of “ballad” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading Like the fifteenth, this century also is famous for its ballads, the authors of which are not known, but which seem to have been composed “by the people for the people.”
battlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading A new dynasty-- the House of Tudor-- sat upon the throne of England; and with it a new reign of peace and order existed in the country, for the power of the king was paramount, and the power of the nobles had been gradually destroyed in the numerous battles of the fifteenth century.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A new dynasty-- the House of Tudor-- sat upon the throne of England; and with it a new reign of peace and order existed in the country, for the power of the king was paramount, and the power of the nobles had been gradually destroyed in the numerous battles of the fifteenth century.
Bosworth
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From this reading The Wars of the Roses ended in 1485, with the victory of Bosworth Field.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Like the fifteenth, this century also is famous for its ballads, the authors of which are not known, but which seem to have been composed “by the people for the people.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Like the fifteenth, this century also is famous for its ballads, the authors of which are not known, but which seem to have been composed “by the people for the people.”
a period of 100 years
From this reading THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading Like the fifteenth, this century also is famous for its ballads, the authors of which are not known, but which seem to have been composed “by the people for the people.”
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A new dynasty-- the House of Tudor-- sat upon the throne of England; and with it a new reign of peace and order existed in the country, for the power of the king was paramount, and the power of the nobles had been gradually destroyed in the numerous battles of the fifteenth century.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading A new dynasty-- the House of Tudor-- sat upon the throne of England; and with it a new reign of peace and order existed in the country, for the power of the king was paramount, and the power of the nobles had been gradually destroyed in the numerous battles of the fifteenth century.
dynastynounUS /ˈdaɪnəsti/
a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family
From this reading A new dynasty-- the House of Tudor-- sat upon the throne of England; and with it a new reign of peace and order existed in the country, for the power of the king was paramount, and the power of the nobles had been gradually destroyed in the numerous battles of the fifteenth century.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The Wars of the Roses ended in 1485, with the victory of Bosworth Field.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading A new dynasty-- the House of Tudor-- sat upon the throne of England; and with it a new reign of peace and order existed in the country, for the power of the king was paramount, and the power of the nobles had been gradually destroyed in the numerous battles of the fifteenth century.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading A new dynasty-- the House of Tudor-- sat upon the throne of England; and with it a new reign of peace and order existed in the country, for the power of the king was paramount, and the power of the nobles had been gradually destroyed in the numerous battles of the fifteenth century.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Like the fifteenth, this century also is famous for its ballads, the authors of which are not known, but which seem to have been composed “by the people for the people.”
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The Wars of the Roses ended in 1485, with the victory of Bosworth Field.
fifteenthadjectiveUS /fɪfˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the fourteenth and just before the sixteenth in position
From this reading A new dynasty-- the House of Tudor-- sat upon the throne of England; and with it a new reign of peace and order existed in the country, for the power of the king was paramount, and the power of the nobles had been gradually destroyed in the numerous battles of the fifteenth century.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A new dynasty-- the House of Tudor-- sat upon the throne of England; and with it a new reign of peace and order existed in the country, for the power of the king was paramount, and the power of the nobles had been gradually destroyed in the numerous battles of the fifteenth century.
in a gradual manner
From this reading A new dynasty-- the House of Tudor-- sat upon the throne of England; and with it a new reign of peace and order existed in the country, for the power of the king was paramount, and the power of the nobles had been gradually destroyed in the numerous battles of the fifteenth century.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A new dynasty-- the House of Tudor-- sat upon the throne of England; and with it a new reign of peace and order existed in the country, for the power of the king was paramount, and the power of the nobles had been gradually destroyed in the numerous battles of the fifteenth century.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Like the fifteenth, this century also is famous for its ballads, the authors of which are not known, but which seem to have been composed “by the people for the people.”
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A new dynasty-- the House of Tudor-- sat upon the throne of England; and with it a new reign of peace and order existed in the country, for the power of the king was paramount, and the power of the nobles had been gradually destroyed in the numerous battles of the fifteenth century.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Wars of the Roses ended in 1485, with the victory of Bosworth Field.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Like the fifteenth, this century also is famous for its ballads, the authors of which are not known, but which seem to have been composed “by the people for the people.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A new dynasty-- the House of Tudor-- sat upon the throne of England; and with it a new reign of peace and order existed in the country, for the power of the king was paramount, and the power of the nobles had been gradually destroyed in the numerous battles of the fifteenth century.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Like the fifteenth, this century also is famous for its ballads, the authors of which are not known, but which seem to have been composed “by the people for the people.”
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading A new dynasty-- the House of Tudor-- sat upon the throne of England; and with it a new reign of peace and order existed in the country, for the power of the king was paramount, and the power of the nobles had been gradually destroyed in the numerous battles of the fifteenth century.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Like the fifteenth, this century also is famous for its ballads, the authors of which are not known, but which seem to have been composed “by the people for the people.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like the fifteenth, this century also is famous for its ballads, the authors of which are not known, but which seem to have been composed “by the people for the people.”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A new dynasty-- the House of Tudor-- sat upon the throne of England; and with it a new reign of peace and order existed in the country, for the power of the king was paramount, and the power of the nobles had been gradually destroyed in the numerous battles of the fifteenth century.
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading A new dynasty-- the House of Tudor-- sat upon the throne of England; and with it a new reign of peace and order existed in the country, for the power of the king was paramount, and the power of the nobles had been gradually destroyed in the numerous battles of the fifteenth century.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Like the fifteenth, this century also is famous for its ballads, the authors of which are not known, but which seem to have been composed “by the people for the people.”
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading A new dynasty-- the House of Tudor-- sat upon the throne of England; and with it a new reign of peace and order existed in the country, for the power of the king was paramount, and the power of the nobles had been gradually destroyed in the numerous battles of the fifteenth century.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Wars of the Roses ended in 1485, with the victory of Bosworth Field.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading A new dynasty-- the House of Tudor-- sat upon the throne of England; and with it a new reign of peace and order existed in the country, for the power of the king was paramount, and the power of the nobles had been gradually destroyed in the numerous battles of the fifteenth century.
paramountadjectiveUS /ˈperəmaʊnt/
having superior power and influence
From this reading A new dynasty-- the House of Tudor-- sat upon the throne of England; and with it a new reign of peace and order existed in the country, for the power of the king was paramount, and the power of the nobles had been gradually destroyed in the numerous battles of the fifteenth century.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading A new dynasty-- the House of Tudor-- sat upon the throne of England; and with it a new reign of peace and order existed in the country, for the power of the king was paramount, and the power of the nobles had been gradually destroyed in the numerous battles of the fifteenth century.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Like the fifteenth, this century also is famous for its ballads, the authors of which are not known, but which seem to have been composed “by the people for the people.”
possession of controlling influence
From this reading A new dynasty-- the House of Tudor-- sat upon the throne of England; and with it a new reign of peace and order existed in the country, for the power of the king was paramount, and the power of the nobles had been gradually destroyed in the numerous battles of the fifteenth century.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading A new dynasty-- the House of Tudor-- sat upon the throne of England; and with it a new reign of peace and order existed in the country, for the power of the king was paramount, and the power of the nobles had been gradually destroyed in the numerous battles of the fifteenth century.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The Wars of the Roses ended in 1485, with the victory of Bosworth Field.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A new dynasty-- the House of Tudor-- sat upon the throne of England; and with it a new reign of peace and order existed in the country, for the power of the king was paramount, and the power of the nobles had been gradually destroyed in the numerous battles of the fifteenth century.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Like the fifteenth, this century also is famous for its ballads, the authors of which are not known, but which seem to have been composed “by the people for the people.”
SIXTEENTHadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːnθ/
coming next after the fifteenth in position
From this reading THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Like the fifteenth, this century also is famous for its ballads, the authors of which are not known, but which seem to have been composed “by the people for the people.”
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading A new dynasty-- the House of Tudor-- sat upon the throne of England; and with it a new reign of peace and order existed in the country, for the power of the king was paramount, and the power of the nobles had been gradually destroyed in the numerous battles of the fifteenth century.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Like the fifteenth, this century also is famous for its ballads, the authors of which are not known, but which seem to have been composed “by the people for the people.”
TudornounUS /ˈtuːdər/
an English dynasty descended from Henry Tudor; Tudor monarchs ruled from Henry VII to Elizabeth I (from 1485 to 1603)
From this reading A new dynasty-- the House of Tudor-- sat upon the throne of England; and with it a new reign of peace and order existed in the country, for the power of the king was paramount, and the power of the nobles had been gradually destroyed in the numerous battles of the fifteenth century.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A new dynasty-- the House of Tudor-- sat upon the throne of England; and with it a new reign of peace and order existed in the country, for the power of the king was paramount, and the power of the nobles had been gradually destroyed in the numerous battles of the fifteenth century.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading The Wars of the Roses ended in 1485, with the victory of Bosworth Field.
WarsnounUS /wɔːrz/
plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The Wars of the Roses ended in 1485, with the victory of Bosworth Field.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A new dynasty-- the House of Tudor-- sat upon the throne of England; and with it a new reign of peace and order existed in the country, for the power of the king was paramount, and the power of the nobles had been gradually destroyed in the numerous battles of the fifteenth century.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Like the fifteenth, this century also is famous for its ballads, the authors of which are not known, but which seem to have been composed “by the people for the people.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Wars of the Roses ended in 1485, with the victory of Bosworth Field.
