Chapter VI

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

From this reading There was a room at Old Hartington Manor where James I. had slept for seven nights, a gracious guest of Mr Ilbert Challoner, in the year 1612.

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

From this reading A SQUIRE OF HIGH DEGREE The Challoners claimed direct descent from that Sieur de Challonier who escorted Coeur de Lion to the crusade against Saladin.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading The baronetcy then conferred upon the family dates from that same year, probably as an act of recognition to his host on the part of the royal guest.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading A SQUIRE OF HIGH DEGREE The Challoners claimed direct descent from that Sieur de Challonier who escorted Coeur de Lion to the crusade against Saladin.

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

From this reading The baronetcy then conferred upon the family dates from that same year, probably as an act of recognition to his host on the part of the royal guest.

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

From this reading That they had been very influential and wealthy people at one time, there could be no doubt.

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

From this reading Be that as it may, there is no doubt that a De Challonier figures in the Domesday Book, as owning considerable property in the neighbourhood of the Peak.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading That they had been very influential and wealthy people at one time, there could be no doubt.

the rank or dignity or position of a baronet or baroness

From this reading The baronetcy then conferred upon the family dates from that same year, probably as an act of recognition to his host on the part of the royal guest.

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

From this reading Be that as it may, there is no doubt that a De Challonier figures in the Domesday Book, as owning considerable property in the neighbourhood of the Peak.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading That they had been very influential and wealthy people at one time, there could be no doubt.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Be that as it may, there is no doubt that a De Challonier figures in the Domesday Book, as owning considerable property in the neighbourhood of the Peak.

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

From this reading There was a room at Old Hartington Manor where James I. had slept for seven nights, a gracious guest of Mr Ilbert Challoner, in the year 1612.

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

From this reading A SQUIRE OF HIGH DEGREE The Challoners claimed direct descent from that Sieur de Challonier who escorted Coeur de Lion to the crusade against Saladin.

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

From this reading A SQUIRE OF HIGH DEGREE The Challoners claimed direct descent from that Sieur de Challonier who escorted Coeur de Lion to the crusade against Saladin.

past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading A SQUIRE OF HIGH DEGREE The Challoners claimed direct descent from that Sieur de Challonier who escorted Coeur de Lion to the crusade against Saladin.

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

From this reading A SQUIRE OF HIGH DEGREE The Challoners claimed direct descent from that Sieur de Challonier who escorted Coeur de Lion to the crusade against Saladin.

inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over

From this reading The baronetcy then conferred upon the family dates from that same year, probably as an act of recognition to his host on the part of the royal guest.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Be that as it may, there is no doubt that a De Challonier figures in the Domesday Book, as owning considerable property in the neighbourhood of the Peak.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading That they had been very influential and wealthy people at one time, there could be no doubt.

a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end

From this reading A SQUIRE OF HIGH DEGREE The Challoners claimed direct descent from that Sieur de Challonier who escorted Coeur de Lion to the crusade against Saladin.

plural of “date” — the specified day of the month

From this reading The baronetcy then conferred upon the family dates from that same year, probably as an act of recognition to his host on the part of the royal guest.

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

From this reading A SQUIRE OF HIGH DEGREE The Challoners claimed direct descent from that Sieur de Challonier who escorted Coeur de Lion to the crusade against Saladin.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading A SQUIRE OF HIGH DEGREE The Challoners claimed direct descent from that Sieur de Challonier who escorted Coeur de Lion to the crusade against Saladin.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading A SQUIRE OF HIGH DEGREE The Challoners claimed direct descent from that Sieur de Challonier who escorted Coeur de Lion to the crusade against Saladin.

command with authority

From this reading A SQUIRE OF HIGH DEGREE The Challoners claimed direct descent from that Sieur de Challonier who escorted Coeur de Lion to the crusade against Saladin.

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

From this reading Be that as it may, there is no doubt that a De Challonier figures in the Domesday Book, as owning considerable property in the neighbourhood of the Peak.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Be that as it may, there is no doubt that a De Challonier figures in the Domesday Book, as owning considerable property in the neighbourhood of the Peak.

past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort

From this reading A SQUIRE OF HIGH DEGREE The Challoners claimed direct descent from that Sieur de Challonier who escorted Coeur de Lion to the crusade against Saladin.

a social unit living together

From this reading The baronetcy then conferred upon the family dates from that same year, probably as an act of recognition to his host on the part of the royal guest.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Be that as it may, there is no doubt that a De Challonier figures in the Domesday Book, as owning considerable property in the neighbourhood of the Peak.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was a room at Old Hartington Manor where James I. had slept for seven nights, a gracious guest of Mr Ilbert Challoner, in the year 1612.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A SQUIRE OF HIGH DEGREE The Challoners claimed direct descent from that Sieur de Challonier who escorted Coeur de Lion to the crusade against Saladin.

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading There was a room at Old Hartington Manor where James I. had slept for seven nights, a gracious guest of Mr Ilbert Challoner, in the year 1612.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading There was a room at Old Hartington Manor where James I. had slept for seven nights, a gracious guest of Mr Ilbert Challoner, in the year 1612.

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

From this reading That they had been very influential and wealthy people at one time, there could be no doubt.

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

From this reading There was a room at Old Hartington Manor where James I. had slept for seven nights, a gracious guest of Mr Ilbert Challoner, in the year 1612.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading A SQUIRE OF HIGH DEGREE The Challoners claimed direct descent from that Sieur de Challonier who escorted Coeur de Lion to the crusade against Saladin.

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

From this reading The baronetcy then conferred upon the family dates from that same year, probably as an act of recognition to his host on the part of the royal guest.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading The baronetcy then conferred upon the family dates from that same year, probably as an act of recognition to his host on the part of the royal guest.

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

From this reading There was a room at Old Hartington Manor where James I. had slept for seven nights, a gracious guest of Mr Ilbert Challoner, in the year 1612.

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

From this reading There was a room at Old Hartington Manor where James I. had slept for seven nights, a gracious guest of Mr Ilbert Challoner, in the year 1612.

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

From this reading Be that as it may, there is no doubt that a De Challonier figures in the Domesday Book, as owning considerable property in the neighbourhood of the Peak.

having or exercising influence or power

From this reading That they had been very influential and wealthy people at one time, there could be no doubt.

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

From this reading Be that as it may, there is no doubt that a De Challonier figures in the Domesday Book, as owning considerable property in the neighbourhood of the Peak.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Be that as it may, there is no doubt that a De Challonier figures in the Domesday Book, as owning considerable property in the neighbourhood of the Peak.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading There was a room at Old Hartington Manor where James I. had slept for seven nights, a gracious guest of Mr Ilbert Challoner, in the year 1612.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading A SQUIRE OF HIGH DEGREE The Challoners claimed direct descent from that Sieur de Challonier who escorted Coeur de Lion to the crusade against Saladin.

the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

From this reading There was a room at Old Hartington Manor where James I. had slept for seven nights, a gracious guest of Mr Ilbert Challoner, in the year 1612.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Be that as it may, there is no doubt that a De Challonier figures in the Domesday Book, as owning considerable property in the neighbourhood of the Peak.

a form of address for a man

From this reading There was a room at Old Hartington Manor where James I. had slept for seven nights, a gracious guest of Mr Ilbert Challoner, in the year 1612.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Be that as it may, there is no doubt that a De Challonier figures in the Domesday Book, as owning considerable property in the neighbourhood of the Peak.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading There was a room at Old Hartington Manor where James I. had slept for seven nights, a gracious guest of Mr Ilbert Challoner, in the year 1612.

not any; not one

From this reading Be that as it may, there is no doubt that a De Challonier figures in the Domesday Book, as owning considerable property in the neighbourhood of the Peak.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A SQUIRE OF HIGH DEGREE The Challoners claimed direct descent from that Sieur de Challonier who escorted Coeur de Lion to the crusade against Saladin.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading There was a room at Old Hartington Manor where James I. had slept for seven nights, a gracious guest of Mr Ilbert Challoner, in the year 1612.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The baronetcy then conferred upon the family dates from that same year, probably as an act of recognition to his host on the part of the royal guest.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading That they had been very influential and wealthy people at one time, there could be no doubt.

-ing form of “own” — have ownership or possession of

From this reading Be that as it may, there is no doubt that a De Challonier figures in the Domesday Book, as owning considerable property in the neighbourhood of the Peak.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The baronetcy then conferred upon the family dates from that same year, probably as an act of recognition to his host on the part of the royal guest.

the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading Be that as it may, there is no doubt that a De Challonier figures in the Domesday Book, as owning considerable property in the neighbourhood of the Peak.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading That they had been very influential and wealthy people at one time, there could be no doubt.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading The baronetcy then conferred upon the family dates from that same year, probably as an act of recognition to his host on the part of the royal guest.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Be that as it may, there is no doubt that a De Challonier figures in the Domesday Book, as owning considerable property in the neighbourhood of the Peak.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading The baronetcy then conferred upon the family dates from that same year, probably as an act of recognition to his host on the part of the royal guest.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading There was a room at Old Hartington Manor where James I. had slept for seven nights, a gracious guest of Mr Ilbert Challoner, in the year 1612.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading The baronetcy then conferred upon the family dates from that same year, probably as an act of recognition to his host on the part of the royal guest.

sultan of Syria and Egypt; reconquered Jerusalem from the Christians in 1187 but was defeated by Richard Coeur de Lion in 1191 (1137-1193)

From this reading A SQUIRE OF HIGH DEGREE The Challoners claimed direct descent from that Sieur de Challonier who escorted Coeur de Lion to the crusade against Saladin.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The baronetcy then conferred upon the family dates from that same year, probably as an act of recognition to his host on the part of the royal guest.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading There was a room at Old Hartington Manor where James I. had slept for seven nights, a gracious guest of Mr Ilbert Challoner, in the year 1612.

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

From this reading A SQUIRE OF HIGH DEGREE The Challoners claimed direct descent from that Sieur de Challonier who escorted Coeur de Lion to the crusade against Saladin.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading There was a room at Old Hartington Manor where James I. had slept for seven nights, a gracious guest of Mr Ilbert Challoner, in the year 1612.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading A SQUIRE OF HIGH DEGREE The Challoners claimed direct descent from that Sieur de Challonier who escorted Coeur de Lion to the crusade against Saladin.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A SQUIRE OF HIGH DEGREE The Challoners claimed direct descent from that Sieur de Challonier who escorted Coeur de Lion to the crusade against Saladin.

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

From this reading A SQUIRE OF HIGH DEGREE The Challoners claimed direct descent from that Sieur de Challonier who escorted Coeur de Lion to the crusade against Saladin.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The baronetcy then conferred upon the family dates from that same year, probably as an act of recognition to his host on the part of the royal guest.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Be that as it may, there is no doubt that a De Challonier figures in the Domesday Book, as owning considerable property in the neighbourhood of the Peak.

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

From this reading That they had been very influential and wealthy people at one time, there could be no doubt.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading That they had been very influential and wealthy people at one time, there could be no doubt.

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

From this reading A SQUIRE OF HIGH DEGREE The Challoners claimed direct descent from that Sieur de Challonier who escorted Coeur de Lion to the crusade against Saladin.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The baronetcy then conferred upon the family dates from that same year, probably as an act of recognition to his host on the part of the royal guest.

precisely as stated

From this reading That they had been very influential and wealthy people at one time, there could be no doubt.

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

From this reading There was a room at Old Hartington Manor where James I. had slept for seven nights, a gracious guest of Mr Ilbert Challoner, in the year 1612.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading That they had been very influential and wealthy people at one time, there could be no doubt.

in or at the place that

From this reading There was a room at Old Hartington Manor where James I. had slept for seven nights, a gracious guest of Mr Ilbert Challoner, in the year 1612.

which person or people

From this reading A SQUIRE OF HIGH DEGREE The Challoners claimed direct descent from that Sieur de Challonier who escorted Coeur de Lion to the crusade against Saladin.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading There was a room at Old Hartington Manor where James I. had slept for seven nights, a gracious guest of Mr Ilbert Challoner, in the year 1612.