Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading It was in process of rebuilding, for in 1381 it had been first plundered and then burned by the insurgents under Wat Tyler.

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

From this reading On inquiring for the grand prior, and stating that she had a letter of importance for him, Dame Tresham and her son were shown up to his apartment, and on entering were kindly and courteously received by him when informed that she was the widow of the late Sir Thomas Tresham.

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From this reading During the ninety years that had elapsed since that event the work of rebuilding had proceeded steadily, each grand prior making additions to the pile which, although not yet fully completed, was already one of the grandest and stateliest abodes in England.

plural of “addition” — a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading During the ninety years that had elapsed since that event the work of rebuilding had proceeded steadily, each grand prior making additions to the pile which, although not yet fully completed, was already one of the grandest and stateliest abodes in England.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading During the ninety years that had elapsed since that event the work of rebuilding had proceeded steadily, each grand prior making additions to the pile which, although not yet fully completed, was already one of the grandest and stateliest abodes in England.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading During the ninety years that had elapsed since that event the work of rebuilding had proceeded steadily, each grand prior making additions to the pile which, although not yet fully completed, was already one of the grandest and stateliest abodes in England.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “I am the bearer of a letter for you, given into my hand by my husband's dear friend your predecessor,” she said, “a few days before his murder at Tewkesbury.

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

From this reading It was in process of rebuilding, for in 1381 it had been first plundered and then burned by the insurgents under Wat Tyler.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading On inquiring for the grand prior, and stating that she had a letter of importance for him, Dame Tresham and her son were shown up to his apartment, and on entering were kindly and courteously received by him when informed that she was the widow of the late Sir Thomas Tresham.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “I am the bearer of a letter for you, given into my hand by my husband's dear friend your predecessor,” she said, “a few days before his murder at Tewkesbury.

someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading “I am the bearer of a letter for you, given into my hand by my husband's dear friend your predecessor,” she said, “a few days before his murder at Tewkesbury.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was in process of rebuilding, for in 1381 it had been first plundered and then burned by the insurgents under Wat Tyler.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading “I am the bearer of a letter for you, given into my hand by my husband's dear friend your predecessor,” she said, “a few days before his murder at Tewkesbury.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading It was in process of rebuilding, for in 1381 it had been first plundered and then burned by the insurgents under Wat Tyler.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was in process of rebuilding, for in 1381 it had been first plundered and then burned by the insurgents under Wat Tyler.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading During the ninety years that had elapsed since that event the work of rebuilding had proceeded steadily, each grand prior making additions to the pile which, although not yet fully completed, was already one of the grandest and stateliest abodes in England.

in a polite manner

From this reading On inquiring for the grand prior, and stating that she had a letter of importance for him, Dame Tresham and her son were shown up to his apartment, and on entering were kindly and courteously received by him when informed that she was the widow of the late Sir Thomas Tresham.

informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading On inquiring for the grand prior, and stating that she had a letter of importance for him, Dame Tresham and her son were shown up to his apartment, and on entering were kindly and courteously received by him when informed that she was the widow of the late Sir Thomas Tresham.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading “I am the bearer of a letter for you, given into my hand by my husband's dear friend your predecessor,” she said, “a few days before his murder at Tewkesbury.

dearly loved

From this reading “I am the bearer of a letter for you, given into my hand by my husband's dear friend your predecessor,” she said, “a few days before his murder at Tewkesbury.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the ninety years that had elapsed since that event the work of rebuilding had proceeded steadily, each grand prior making additions to the pile which, although not yet fully completed, was already one of the grandest and stateliest abodes in England.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading During the ninety years that had elapsed since that event the work of rebuilding had proceeded steadily, each grand prior making additions to the pile which, although not yet fully completed, was already one of the grandest and stateliest abodes in England.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading During the ninety years that had elapsed since that event the work of rebuilding had proceeded steadily, each grand prior making additions to the pile which, although not yet fully completed, was already one of the grandest and stateliest abodes in England.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading During the ninety years that had elapsed since that event the work of rebuilding had proceeded steadily, each grand prior making additions to the pile which, although not yet fully completed, was already one of the grandest and stateliest abodes in England.

a movement into or inward

From this reading On inquiring for the grand prior, and stating that she had a letter of importance for him, Dame Tresham and her son were shown up to his apartment, and on entering were kindly and courteously received by him when informed that she was the widow of the late Sir Thomas Tresham.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading During the ninety years that had elapsed since that event the work of rebuilding had proceeded steadily, each grand prior making additions to the pile which, although not yet fully completed, was already one of the grandest and stateliest abodes in England.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading “I am the bearer of a letter for you, given into my hand by my husband's dear friend your predecessor,” she said, “a few days before his murder at Tewkesbury.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was in process of rebuilding, for in 1381 it had been first plundered and then burned by the insurgents under Wat Tyler.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was in process of rebuilding, for in 1381 it had been first plundered and then burned by the insurgents under Wat Tyler.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading “I am the bearer of a letter for you, given into my hand by my husband's dear friend your predecessor,” she said, “a few days before his murder at Tewkesbury.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading During the ninety years that had elapsed since that event the work of rebuilding had proceeded steadily, each grand prior making additions to the pile which, although not yet fully completed, was already one of the grandest and stateliest abodes in England.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading “I am the bearer of a letter for you, given into my hand by my husband's dear friend your predecessor,” she said, “a few days before his murder at Tewkesbury.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading During the ninety years that had elapsed since that event the work of rebuilding had proceeded steadily, each grand prior making additions to the pile which, although not yet fully completed, was already one of the grandest and stateliest abodes in England.

superlative of “grand” — of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading During the ninety years that had elapsed since that event the work of rebuilding had proceeded steadily, each grand prior making additions to the pile which, although not yet fully completed, was already one of the grandest and stateliest abodes in England.

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

From this reading It was in process of rebuilding, for in 1381 it had been first plundered and then burned by the insurgents under Wat Tyler.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading “I am the bearer of a letter for you, given into my hand by my husband's dear friend your predecessor,” she said, “a few days before his murder at Tewkesbury.

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

From this reading On inquiring for the grand prior, and stating that she had a letter of importance for him, Dame Tresham and her son were shown up to his apartment, and on entering were kindly and courteously received by him when informed that she was the widow of the late Sir Thomas Tresham.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading It relates to my son here.”

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

From this reading On inquiring for the grand prior, and stating that she had a letter of importance for him, Dame Tresham and her son were shown up to his apartment, and on entering were kindly and courteously received by him when informed that she was the widow of the late Sir Thomas Tresham.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading On inquiring for the grand prior, and stating that she had a letter of importance for him, Dame Tresham and her son were shown up to his apartment, and on entering were kindly and courteously received by him when informed that she was the widow of the late Sir Thomas Tresham.

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading “I am the bearer of a letter for you, given into my hand by my husband's dear friend your predecessor,” she said, “a few days before his murder at Tewkesbury.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I am the bearer of a letter for you, given into my hand by my husband's dear friend your predecessor,” she said, “a few days before his murder at Tewkesbury.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading On inquiring for the grand prior, and stating that she had a letter of importance for him, Dame Tresham and her son were shown up to his apartment, and on entering were kindly and courteously received by him when informed that she was the widow of the late Sir Thomas Tresham.

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

From this reading It was in process of rebuilding, for in 1381 it had been first plundered and then burned by the insurgents under Wat Tyler.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading On inquiring for the grand prior, and stating that she had a letter of importance for him, Dame Tresham and her son were shown up to his apartment, and on entering were kindly and courteously received by him when informed that she was the widow of the late Sir Thomas Tresham.

given to inquiry

From this reading On inquiring for the grand prior, and stating that she had a letter of importance for him, Dame Tresham and her son were shown up to his apartment, and on entering were kindly and courteously received by him when informed that she was the widow of the late Sir Thomas Tresham.

plural of “insurgent” — a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)

From this reading It was in process of rebuilding, for in 1381 it had been first plundered and then burned by the insurgents under Wat Tyler.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “I am the bearer of a letter for you, given into my hand by my husband's dear friend your predecessor,” she said, “a few days before his murder at Tewkesbury.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was in process of rebuilding, for in 1381 it had been first plundered and then burned by the insurgents under Wat Tyler.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading On inquiring for the grand prior, and stating that she had a letter of importance for him, Dame Tresham and her son were shown up to his apartment, and on entering were kindly and courteously received by him when informed that she was the widow of the late Sir Thomas Tresham.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading On inquiring for the grand prior, and stating that she had a letter of importance for him, Dame Tresham and her son were shown up to his apartment, and on entering were kindly and courteously received by him when informed that she was the widow of the late Sir Thomas Tresham.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading On inquiring for the grand prior, and stating that she had a letter of importance for him, Dame Tresham and her son were shown up to his apartment, and on entering were kindly and courteously received by him when informed that she was the widow of the late Sir Thomas Tresham.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading During the ninety years that had elapsed since that event the work of rebuilding had proceeded steadily, each grand prior making additions to the pile which, although not yet fully completed, was already one of the grandest and stateliest abodes in England.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading “I am the bearer of a letter for you, given into my hand by my husband's dear friend your predecessor,” she said, “a few days before his murder at Tewkesbury.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “I am the bearer of a letter for you, given into my hand by my husband's dear friend your predecessor,” she said, “a few days before his murder at Tewkesbury.

being ten more than eighty

From this reading During the ninety years that had elapsed since that event the work of rebuilding had proceeded steadily, each grand prior making additions to the pile which, although not yet fully completed, was already one of the grandest and stateliest abodes in England.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading During the ninety years that had elapsed since that event the work of rebuilding had proceeded steadily, each grand prior making additions to the pile which, although not yet fully completed, was already one of the grandest and stateliest abodes in England.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was in process of rebuilding, for in 1381 it had been first plundered and then burned by the insurgents under Wat Tyler.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On inquiring for the grand prior, and stating that she had a letter of importance for him, Dame Tresham and her son were shown up to his apartment, and on entering were kindly and courteously received by him when informed that she was the widow of the late Sir Thomas Tresham.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading During the ninety years that had elapsed since that event the work of rebuilding had proceeded steadily, each grand prior making additions to the pile which, although not yet fully completed, was already one of the grandest and stateliest abodes in England.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading During the ninety years that had elapsed since that event the work of rebuilding had proceeded steadily, each grand prior making additions to the pile which, although not yet fully completed, was already one of the grandest and stateliest abodes in England.

wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value

From this reading It was in process of rebuilding, for in 1381 it had been first plundered and then burned by the insurgents under Wat Tyler.

one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)

From this reading “I am the bearer of a letter for you, given into my hand by my husband's dear friend your predecessor,” she said, “a few days before his murder at Tewkesbury.

earlier in time

From this reading During the ninety years that had elapsed since that event the work of rebuilding had proceeded steadily, each grand prior making additions to the pile which, although not yet fully completed, was already one of the grandest and stateliest abodes in England.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading During the ninety years that had elapsed since that event the work of rebuilding had proceeded steadily, each grand prior making additions to the pile which, although not yet fully completed, was already one of the grandest and stateliest abodes in England.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading It was in process of rebuilding, for in 1381 it had been first plundered and then burned by the insurgents under Wat Tyler.

building again

From this reading It was in process of rebuilding, for in 1381 it had been first plundered and then burned by the insurgents under Wat Tyler.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading On inquiring for the grand prior, and stating that she had a letter of importance for him, Dame Tresham and her son were shown up to his apartment, and on entering were kindly and courteously received by him when informed that she was the widow of the late Sir Thomas Tresham.

third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading It relates to my son here.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I am the bearer of a letter for you, given into my hand by my husband's dear friend your predecessor,” she said, “a few days before his murder at Tewkesbury.

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

From this reading On inquiring for the grand prior, and stating that she had a letter of importance for him, Dame Tresham and her son were shown up to his apartment, and on entering were kindly and courteously received by him when informed that she was the widow of the late Sir Thomas Tresham.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading On inquiring for the grand prior, and stating that she had a letter of importance for him, Dame Tresham and her son were shown up to his apartment, and on entering were kindly and courteously received by him when informed that she was the widow of the late Sir Thomas Tresham.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading During the ninety years that had elapsed since that event the work of rebuilding had proceeded steadily, each grand prior making additions to the pile which, although not yet fully completed, was already one of the grandest and stateliest abodes in England.

term of address for a man

From this reading On inquiring for the grand prior, and stating that she had a letter of importance for him, Dame Tresham and her son were shown up to his apartment, and on entering were kindly and courteously received by him when informed that she was the widow of the late Sir Thomas Tresham.

a male human offspring

From this reading On inquiring for the grand prior, and stating that she had a letter of importance for him, Dame Tresham and her son were shown up to his apartment, and on entering were kindly and courteously received by him when informed that she was the widow of the late Sir Thomas Tresham.

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From this reading During the ninety years that had elapsed since that event the work of rebuilding had proceeded steadily, each grand prior making additions to the pile which, although not yet fully completed, was already one of the grandest and stateliest abodes in England.

-ing form of “state” — express in words

From this reading On inquiring for the grand prior, and stating that she had a letter of importance for him, Dame Tresham and her son were shown up to his apartment, and on entering were kindly and courteously received by him when informed that she was the widow of the late Sir Thomas Tresham.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading During the ninety years that had elapsed since that event the work of rebuilding had proceeded steadily, each grand prior making additions to the pile which, although not yet fully completed, was already one of the grandest and stateliest abodes in England.

the final battle of the War of the Roses in 1471 in which Edward IV defeated the Lancastrians

From this reading “I am the bearer of a letter for you, given into my hand by my husband's dear friend your predecessor,” she said, “a few days before his murder at Tewkesbury.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During the ninety years that had elapsed since that event the work of rebuilding had proceeded steadily, each grand prior making additions to the pile which, although not yet fully completed, was already one of the grandest and stateliest abodes in England.

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

From this reading It was in process of rebuilding, for in 1381 it had been first plundered and then burned by the insurgents under Wat Tyler.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It was in process of rebuilding, for in 1381 it had been first plundered and then burned by the insurgents under Wat Tyler.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading On inquiring for the grand prior, and stating that she had a letter of importance for him, Dame Tresham and her son were shown up to his apartment, and on entering were kindly and courteously received by him when informed that she was the widow of the late Sir Thomas Tresham.

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

From this reading During the ninety years that had elapsed since that event the work of rebuilding had proceeded steadily, each grand prior making additions to the pile which, although not yet fully completed, was already one of the grandest and stateliest abodes in England.

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From this reading On inquiring for the grand prior, and stating that she had a letter of importance for him, Dame Tresham and her son were shown up to his apartment, and on entering were kindly and courteously received by him when informed that she was the widow of the late Sir Thomas Tresham.

elected vice president and became the 10th President of the United States when Harrison died (1790-1862)

From this reading It was in process of rebuilding, for in 1381 it had been first plundered and then burned by the insurgents under Wat Tyler.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It was in process of rebuilding, for in 1381 it had been first plundered and then burned by the insurgents under Wat Tyler.

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

From this reading On inquiring for the grand prior, and stating that she had a letter of importance for him, Dame Tresham and her son were shown up to his apartment, and on entering were kindly and courteously received by him when informed that she was the widow of the late Sir Thomas Tresham.

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

From this reading It was in process of rebuilding, for in 1381 it had been first plundered and then burned by the insurgents under Wat Tyler.

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

From this reading It was in process of rebuilding, for in 1381 it had been first plundered and then burned by the insurgents under Wat Tyler.

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

From this reading On inquiring for the grand prior, and stating that she had a letter of importance for him, Dame Tresham and her son were shown up to his apartment, and on entering were kindly and courteously received by him when informed that she was the widow of the late Sir Thomas Tresham.

at the time that

From this reading On inquiring for the grand prior, and stating that she had a letter of importance for him, Dame Tresham and her son were shown up to his apartment, and on entering were kindly and courteously received by him when informed that she was the widow of the late Sir Thomas Tresham.

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

From this reading During the ninety years that had elapsed since that event the work of rebuilding had proceeded steadily, each grand prior making additions to the pile which, although not yet fully completed, was already one of the grandest and stateliest abodes in England.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading On inquiring for the grand prior, and stating that she had a letter of importance for him, Dame Tresham and her son were shown up to his apartment, and on entering were kindly and courteously received by him when informed that she was the widow of the late Sir Thomas Tresham.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading During the ninety years that had elapsed since that event the work of rebuilding had proceeded steadily, each grand prior making additions to the pile which, although not yet fully completed, was already one of the grandest and stateliest abodes in England.

a late time of life

From this reading During the ninety years that had elapsed since that event the work of rebuilding had proceeded steadily, each grand prior making additions to the pile which, although not yet fully completed, was already one of the grandest and stateliest abodes in England.

but in spite of that

From this reading During the ninety years that had elapsed since that event the work of rebuilding had proceeded steadily, each grand prior making additions to the pile which, although not yet fully completed, was already one of the grandest and stateliest abodes in England.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I am the bearer of a letter for you, given into my hand by my husband's dear friend your predecessor,” she said, “a few days before his murder at Tewkesbury.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I am the bearer of a letter for you, given into my hand by my husband's dear friend your predecessor,” she said, “a few days before his murder at Tewkesbury.