Chapter XXI

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

From this reading _KING AND STUDENTS._ Oxford was all in a ferment.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Lecture-rooms were deserted alike by masters and scholars, and these were to be seen standing in knots about the streets, talking, gesticulating, arguing--excitement written on every face, and generally wrath and scorn as well.

equally

From this reading Lecture-rooms were deserted alike by masters and scholars, and these were to be seen standing in knots about the streets, talking, gesticulating, arguing--excitement written on every face, and generally wrath and scorn as well.

(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 _KING AND STUDENTS._ Oxford was all in a ferment.

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

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

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

From this reading _KING AND STUDENTS._ Oxford was all in a ferment.

eagerly desirous

From this reading The citizens, too, looked anxious and perturbed, and there was a prevailing unrest throughout the town.

a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

From this reading Lecture-rooms were deserted alike by masters and scholars, and these were to be seen standing in knots about the streets, talking, gesticulating, arguing--excitement written on every face, and generally wrath and scorn as well.

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

From this reading Lecture-rooms were deserted alike by masters and scholars, and these were to be seen standing in knots about the streets, talking, gesticulating, arguing--excitement written on every face, and generally wrath and scorn as well.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Lecture-rooms were deserted alike by masters and scholars, and these were to be seen standing in knots about the streets, talking, gesticulating, arguing--excitement written on every face, and generally wrath and scorn as well.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

-ing form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Lecture-rooms were deserted alike by masters and scholars, and these were to be seen standing in knots about the streets, talking, gesticulating, arguing--excitement written on every face, and generally wrath and scorn as well.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading The citizens, too, looked anxious and perturbed, and there was a prevailing unrest throughout the town.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Lecture-rooms were deserted alike by masters and scholars, and these were to be seen standing in knots about the streets, talking, gesticulating, arguing--excitement written on every face, and generally wrath and scorn as well.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

being one more than seven

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Lecture-rooms were deserted alike by masters and scholars, and these were to be seen standing in knots about the streets, talking, gesticulating, arguing--excitement written on every face, and generally wrath and scorn as well.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Lecture-rooms were deserted alike by masters and scholars, and these were to be seen standing in knots about the streets, talking, gesticulating, arguing--excitement written on every face, and generally wrath and scorn as well.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Lecture-rooms were deserted alike by masters and scholars, and these were to be seen standing in knots about the streets, talking, gesticulating, arguing--excitement written on every face, and generally wrath and scorn as well.

plural of “farewell” — an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

From this reading _KING AND STUDENTS._ Oxford was all in a ferment.

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

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Lecture-rooms were deserted alike by masters and scholars, and these were to be seen standing in knots about the streets, talking, gesticulating, arguing--excitement written on every face, and generally wrath and scorn as well.

making gestures while speaking

From this reading Lecture-rooms were deserted alike by masters and scholars, and these were to be seen standing in knots about the streets, talking, gesticulating, arguing--excitement written on every face, and generally wrath and scorn as well.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

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

From this reading _KING AND STUDENTS._ Oxford was all in a ferment.

relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

stylishness as evidenced by a smart appearance

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading _KING AND STUDENTS._ Oxford was all in a ferment.

plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading Lecture-rooms were deserted alike by masters and scholars, and these were to be seen standing in knots about the streets, talking, gesticulating, arguing--excitement written on every face, and generally wrath and scorn as well.

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From this reading Lecture-rooms were deserted alike by masters and scholars, and these were to be seen standing in knots about the streets, talking, gesticulating, arguing--excitement written on every face, and generally wrath and scorn as well.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The ordinary life of the University was suspended.

temporary living quarters

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The citizens, too, looked anxious and perturbed, and there was a prevailing unrest throughout the town.

the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading Lecture-rooms were deserted alike by masters and scholars, and these were to be seen standing in knots about the streets, talking, gesticulating, arguing--excitement written on every face, and generally wrath and scorn as well.

dignified manner or conduct

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

an English nobleman who led the baronial rebellion against Henry III (1208-1265)

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The ordinary life of the University was suspended.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Lecture-rooms were deserted alike by masters and scholars, and these were to be seen standing in knots about the streets, talking, gesticulating, arguing--excitement written on every face, and generally wrath and scorn as well.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading The ordinary life of the University was suspended.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading _KING AND STUDENTS._ Oxford was all in a ferment.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)

From this reading The citizens, too, looked anxious and perturbed, and there was a prevailing unrest throughout the town.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

most frequent or common

From this reading The citizens, too, looked anxious and perturbed, and there was a prevailing unrest throughout the town.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines

From this reading Lecture-rooms were deserted alike by masters and scholars, and these were to be seen standing in knots about the streets, talking, gesticulating, arguing--excitement written on every face, and generally wrath and scorn as well.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading Lecture-rooms were deserted alike by masters and scholars, and these were to be seen standing in knots about the streets, talking, gesticulating, arguing--excitement written on every face, and generally wrath and scorn as well.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Lecture-rooms were deserted alike by masters and scholars, and these were to be seen standing in knots about the streets, talking, gesticulating, arguing--excitement written on every face, and generally wrath and scorn as well.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

having a supporting base

From this reading Lecture-rooms were deserted alike by masters and scholars, and these were to be seen standing in knots about the streets, talking, gesticulating, arguing--excitement written on every face, and generally wrath and scorn as well.

inflected form of “strap” — tie with a strap

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Lecture-rooms were deserted alike by masters and scholars, and these were to be seen standing in knots about the streets, talking, gesticulating, arguing--excitement written on every face, and generally wrath and scorn as well.

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading _KING AND STUDENTS._ Oxford was all in a ferment.

(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment

From this reading The ordinary life of the University was suspended.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Lecture-rooms were deserted alike by masters and scholars, and these were to be seen standing in knots about the streets, talking, gesticulating, arguing--excitement written on every face, and generally wrath and scorn as well.

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

From this reading The ordinary life of the University was suspended.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The citizens, too, looked anxious and perturbed, and there was a prevailing unrest throughout the town.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Lecture-rooms were deserted alike by masters and scholars, and these were to be seen standing in knots about the streets, talking, gesticulating, arguing--excitement written on every face, and generally wrath and scorn as well.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading The citizens, too, looked anxious and perturbed, and there was a prevailing unrest throughout the town.

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

From this reading Lecture-rooms were deserted alike by masters and scholars, and these were to be seen standing in knots about the streets, talking, gesticulating, arguing--excitement written on every face, and generally wrath and scorn as well.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The citizens, too, looked anxious and perturbed, and there was a prevailing unrest throughout the town.

in the direction of

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The citizens, too, looked anxious and perturbed, and there was a prevailing unrest throughout the town.

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading The ordinary life of the University was suspended.

a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

From this reading The citizens, too, looked anxious and perturbed, and there was a prevailing unrest throughout the town.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

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

From this reading _KING AND STUDENTS._ Oxford was all in a ferment.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Lecture-rooms were deserted alike by masters and scholars, and these were to be seen standing in knots about the streets, talking, gesticulating, arguing--excitement written on every face, and generally wrath and scorn as well.

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

From this reading Lecture-rooms were deserted alike by masters and scholars, and these were to be seen standing in knots about the streets, talking, gesticulating, arguing--excitement written on every face, and generally wrath and scorn as well.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world

From this reading In other quarters clerks were to be seen issuing forth from their lodgings with their worldly goods strapped upon their backs, calling out farewells to their friends, and marching away towards the city gates, generally in parties of six or eight, and singing songs in praise of De Montfort or in despite of the King, but betraying beneath their jauntiness of outward mien an inward secret wrath.

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

From this reading Lecture-rooms were deserted alike by masters and scholars, and these were to be seen standing in knots about the streets, talking, gesticulating, arguing--excitement written on every face, and generally wrath and scorn as well.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Lecture-rooms were deserted alike by masters and scholars, and these were to be seen standing in knots about the streets, talking, gesticulating, arguing--excitement written on every face, and generally wrath and scorn as well.