used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “He will at once get a fleet together.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Louis, who has privately brought about this meeting, will of course throw no impediment in his way; but, on the other hand, the Duke of Burgundy will do all in his power to thwart the enterprise, and will, as soon as he learns of it, warn Edward.
(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 Louis, who has privately brought about this meeting, will of course throw no impediment in his way; but, on the other hand, the Duke of Burgundy will do all in his power to thwart the enterprise, and will, as soon as he learns of it, warn Edward.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “God grant that your hopes may be fulfilled, madam,” the knight said earnestly, “and that peace may be given to our distracted country!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Louis, who has privately brought about this meeting, will of course throw no impediment in his way; but, on the other hand, the Duke of Burgundy will do all in his power to thwart the enterprise, and will, as soon as he learns of it, warn Edward.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “He will at once get a fleet together.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “God grant that your hopes may be fulfilled, madam,” the knight said earnestly, “and that peace may be given to our distracted country!
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When does Warwick propose to begin?”
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The Usurper has rendered himself unpopular by his extravagance and by the exactions of his tax collectors, and I believe that England will gladly welcome the return of its lawful king to power.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Louis, who has privately brought about this meeting, will of course throw no impediment in his way; but, on the other hand, the Duke of Burgundy will do all in his power to thwart the enterprise, and will, as soon as he learns of it, warn Edward.
BurgundynounUS /ˈbɜːrɡəndi/
a former province of eastern France that is famous for its wines
From this reading Louis, who has privately brought about this meeting, will of course throw no impediment in his way; but, on the other hand, the Duke of Burgundy will do all in his power to thwart the enterprise, and will, as soon as he learns of it, warn Edward.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Louis, who has privately brought about this meeting, will of course throw no impediment in his way; but, on the other hand, the Duke of Burgundy will do all in his power to thwart the enterprise, and will, as soon as he learns of it, warn Edward.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Usurper has rendered himself unpopular by his extravagance and by the exactions of his tax collectors, and I believe that England will gladly welcome the return of its lawful king to power.
collectorsnounUS /kəˈlektərz/
plural of “collector” — a person who collects things
From this reading The Usurper has rendered himself unpopular by his extravagance and by the exactions of his tax collectors, and I believe that England will gladly welcome the return of its lawful king to power.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading “God grant that your hopes may be fulfilled, madam,” the knight said earnestly, “and that peace may be given to our distracted country!
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Louis, who has privately brought about this meeting, will of course throw no impediment in his way; but, on the other hand, the Duke of Burgundy will do all in his power to thwart the enterprise, and will, as soon as he learns of it, warn Edward.
distractedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstræktəd/
having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
From this reading “God grant that your hopes may be fulfilled, madam,” the knight said earnestly, “and that peace may be given to our distracted country!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Louis, who has privately brought about this meeting, will of course throw no impediment in his way; but, on the other hand, the Duke of Burgundy will do all in his power to thwart the enterprise, and will, as soon as he learns of it, warn Edward.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When does Warwick propose to begin?”
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Louis, who has privately brought about this meeting, will of course throw no impediment in his way; but, on the other hand, the Duke of Burgundy will do all in his power to thwart the enterprise, and will, as soon as he learns of it, warn Edward.
in a serious manner
From this reading “God grant that your hopes may be fulfilled, madam,” the knight said earnestly, “and that peace may be given to our distracted country!
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Louis, who has privately brought about this meeting, will of course throw no impediment in his way; but, on the other hand, the Duke of Burgundy will do all in his power to thwart the enterprise, and will, as soon as he learns of it, warn Edward.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The Usurper has rendered himself unpopular by his extravagance and by the exactions of his tax collectors, and I believe that England will gladly welcome the return of its lawful king to power.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Louis, who has privately brought about this meeting, will of course throw no impediment in his way; but, on the other hand, the Duke of Burgundy will do all in his power to thwart the enterprise, and will, as soon as he learns of it, warn Edward.
exactionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzækʃənz/
plural of “exaction” — act of demanding or levying by force or authority
From this reading The Usurper has rendered himself unpopular by his extravagance and by the exactions of his tax collectors, and I believe that England will gladly welcome the return of its lawful king to power.
extravagancenounUS /ekˈstrævəɡəns/
the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth
From this reading The Usurper has rendered himself unpopular by his extravagance and by the exactions of his tax collectors, and I believe that England will gladly welcome the return of its lawful king to power.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading “He will at once get a fleet together.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading “God grant that your hopes may be fulfilled, madam,” the knight said earnestly, “and that peace may be given to our distracted country!
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “He will at once get a fleet together.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading “God grant that your hopes may be fulfilled, madam,” the knight said earnestly, “and that peace may be given to our distracted country!
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading The Usurper has rendered himself unpopular by his extravagance and by the exactions of his tax collectors, and I believe that England will gladly welcome the return of its lawful king to power.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading “God grant that your hopes may be fulfilled, madam,” the knight said earnestly, “and that peace may be given to our distracted country!
let have
From this reading “God grant that your hopes may be fulfilled, madam,” the knight said earnestly, “and that peace may be given to our distracted country!
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Louis, who has privately brought about this meeting, will of course throw no impediment in his way; but, on the other hand, the Duke of Burgundy will do all in his power to thwart the enterprise, and will, as soon as he learns of it, warn Edward.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Usurper has rendered himself unpopular by his extravagance and by the exactions of his tax collectors, and I believe that England will gladly welcome the return of its lawful king to power.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He will at once get a fleet together.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Usurper has rendered himself unpopular by his extravagance and by the exactions of his tax collectors, and I believe that England will gladly welcome the return of its lawful king to power.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Usurper has rendered himself unpopular by his extravagance and by the exactions of his tax collectors, and I believe that England will gladly welcome the return of its lawful king to power.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “God grant that your hopes may be fulfilled, madam,” the knight said earnestly, “and that peace may be given to our distracted country!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The Usurper has rendered himself unpopular by his extravagance and by the exactions of his tax collectors, and I believe that England will gladly welcome the return of its lawful king to power.
impedimentnounUS /ˌɪmˈpedəmənt/
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
From this reading Louis, who has privately brought about this meeting, will of course throw no impediment in his way; but, on the other hand, the Duke of Burgundy will do all in his power to thwart the enterprise, and will, as soon as he learns of it, warn Edward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Louis, who has privately brought about this meeting, will of course throw no impediment in his way; but, on the other hand, the Duke of Burgundy will do all in his power to thwart the enterprise, and will, as soon as he learns of it, warn Edward.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Louis, who has privately brought about this meeting, will of course throw no impediment in his way; but, on the other hand, the Duke of Burgundy will do all in his power to thwart the enterprise, and will, as soon as he learns of it, warn Edward.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Usurper has rendered himself unpopular by his extravagance and by the exactions of his tax collectors, and I believe that England will gladly welcome the return of its lawful king to power.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The Usurper has rendered himself unpopular by his extravagance and by the exactions of his tax collectors, and I believe that England will gladly welcome the return of its lawful king to power.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading “God grant that your hopes may be fulfilled, madam,” the knight said earnestly, “and that peace may be given to our distracted country!
lawfuladjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfəl/
conformable to or allowed by law
From this reading The Usurper has rendered himself unpopular by his extravagance and by the exactions of his tax collectors, and I believe that England will gladly welcome the return of its lawful king to power.
learnsverbUS /lɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Louis, who has privately brought about this meeting, will of course throw no impediment in his way; but, on the other hand, the Duke of Burgundy will do all in his power to thwart the enterprise, and will, as soon as he learns of it, warn Edward.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Louis, who has privately brought about this meeting, will of course throw no impediment in his way; but, on the other hand, the Duke of Burgundy will do all in his power to thwart the enterprise, and will, as soon as he learns of it, warn Edward.
a woman of refinement
From this reading “God grant that your hopes may be fulfilled, madam,” the knight said earnestly, “and that peace may be given to our distracted country!
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “God grant that your hopes may be fulfilled, madam,” the knight said earnestly, “and that peace may be given to our distracted country!
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Louis, who has privately brought about this meeting, will of course throw no impediment in his way; but, on the other hand, the Duke of Burgundy will do all in his power to thwart the enterprise, and will, as soon as he learns of it, warn Edward.
not any; not one
From this reading Louis, who has privately brought about this meeting, will of course throw no impediment in his way; but, on the other hand, the Duke of Burgundy will do all in his power to thwart the enterprise, and will, as soon as he learns of it, warn Edward.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Usurper has rendered himself unpopular by his extravagance and by the exactions of his tax collectors, and I believe that England will gladly welcome the return of its lawful king to power.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Louis, who has privately brought about this meeting, will of course throw no impediment in his way; but, on the other hand, the Duke of Burgundy will do all in his power to thwart the enterprise, and will, as soon as he learns of it, warn Edward.
on one occasion
From this reading “He will at once get a fleet together.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Louis, who has privately brought about this meeting, will of course throw no impediment in his way; but, on the other hand, the Duke of Burgundy will do all in his power to thwart the enterprise, and will, as soon as he learns of it, warn Edward.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “God grant that your hopes may be fulfilled, madam,” the knight said earnestly, “and that peace may be given to our distracted country!
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading “God grant that your hopes may be fulfilled, madam,” the knight said earnestly, “and that peace may be given to our distracted country!
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The Usurper has rendered himself unpopular by his extravagance and by the exactions of his tax collectors, and I believe that England will gladly welcome the return of its lawful king to power.
privatelyadverbUS /ˈpraɪvətli/
kept private or confined to those intimately concerned
From this reading Louis, who has privately brought about this meeting, will of course throw no impediment in his way; but, on the other hand, the Duke of Burgundy will do all in his power to thwart the enterprise, and will, as soon as he learns of it, warn Edward.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading When does Warwick propose to begin?”
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading The Usurper has rendered himself unpopular by his extravagance and by the exactions of his tax collectors, and I believe that England will gladly welcome the return of its lawful king to power.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The Usurper has rendered himself unpopular by his extravagance and by the exactions of his tax collectors, and I believe that England will gladly welcome the return of its lawful king to power.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “God grant that your hopes may be fulfilled, madam,” the knight said earnestly, “and that peace may be given to our distracted country!
in the near future
From this reading Louis, who has privately brought about this meeting, will of course throw no impediment in his way; but, on the other hand, the Duke of Burgundy will do all in his power to thwart the enterprise, and will, as soon as he learns of it, warn Edward.
taxverbUS /tæks/
levy a tax on
From this reading The Usurper has rendered himself unpopular by his extravagance and by the exactions of his tax collectors, and I believe that England will gladly welcome the return of its lawful king to power.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “God grant that your hopes may be fulfilled, madam,” the knight said earnestly, “and that peace may be given to our distracted country!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “God grant that your hopes may be fulfilled, madam,” the knight said earnestly, “and that peace may be given to our distracted country!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Louis, who has privately brought about this meeting, will of course throw no impediment in his way; but, on the other hand, the Duke of Burgundy will do all in his power to thwart the enterprise, and will, as soon as he learns of it, warn Edward.
propel through the air
From this reading Louis, who has privately brought about this meeting, will of course throw no impediment in his way; but, on the other hand, the Duke of Burgundy will do all in his power to thwart the enterprise, and will, as soon as he learns of it, warn Edward.
thwartnounUS /θwɔːrt/
a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat
From this reading Louis, who has privately brought about this meeting, will of course throw no impediment in his way; but, on the other hand, the Duke of Burgundy will do all in his power to thwart the enterprise, and will, as soon as he learns of it, warn Edward.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “God grant that your hopes may be fulfilled, madam,” the knight said earnestly, “and that peace may be given to our distracted country!
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading “He will at once get a fleet together.
unpopularadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with disfavor or lacking general approval
From this reading The Usurper has rendered himself unpopular by his extravagance and by the exactions of his tax collectors, and I believe that England will gladly welcome the return of its lawful king to power.
Usurpernoun
one who wrongfully or illegally seizes and holds the place of another
From this reading The Usurper has rendered himself unpopular by his extravagance and by the exactions of his tax collectors, and I believe that England will gladly welcome the return of its lawful king to power.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Louis, who has privately brought about this meeting, will of course throw no impediment in his way; but, on the other hand, the Duke of Burgundy will do all in his power to thwart the enterprise, and will, as soon as he learns of it, warn Edward.
WarwicknounUS /ˈwɔːrwɪk/
English statesman; during the War of the Roses he fought first for the house of York and secured the throne for Edward IV and then changed sides to fight for the house of Lancaster and secured the throne for Henry VI (1428-1471)
From this reading When does Warwick propose to begin?”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Louis, who has privately brought about this meeting, will of course throw no impediment in his way; but, on the other hand, the Duke of Burgundy will do all in his power to thwart the enterprise, and will, as soon as he learns of it, warn Edward.
accept gladly
From this reading The Usurper has rendered himself unpopular by his extravagance and by the exactions of his tax collectors, and I believe that England will gladly welcome the return of its lawful king to power.
at the time that
From this reading When does Warwick propose to begin?”
which person or people
From this reading Louis, who has privately brought about this meeting, will of course throw no impediment in his way; but, on the other hand, the Duke of Burgundy will do all in his power to thwart the enterprise, and will, as soon as he learns of it, warn Edward.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The Usurper has rendered himself unpopular by his extravagance and by the exactions of his tax collectors, and I believe that England will gladly welcome the return of its lawful king to power.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “God grant that your hopes may be fulfilled, madam,” the knight said earnestly, “and that peace may be given to our distracted country!
