Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading "'Tis past all belief," Hotspur said, "that such a charge should be made.

a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

From this reading Not only was Hotspur furious at such an accusation, but the earl, himself, was deeply angered.

the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

From this reading The king, however, answered very coldly; and one of his letters more than hinted that he believed that Mortimer had voluntarily placed himself in Glendower's hands, and that an agreement existed between them.

(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 "'Tis past all belief," Hotspur said, "that such a charge should be made.

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

From this reading The king, however, answered very coldly; and one of his letters more than hinted that he believed that Mortimer had voluntarily placed himself in Glendower's hands, and that an agreement existed between them.

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

From this reading During the time that had elapsed, between his receiving the news of Mortimer's capture by Glendower, and the battle of Homildon Hill, Percy had written several times to the king, with reference to his taking the same steps to ransom Mortimer that he had taken on behalf of Lord Grey.

marked by extreme anger

From this reading Not only was Hotspur furious at such an accusation, but the earl, himself, was deeply angered.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading The king, however, answered very coldly; and one of his letters more than hinted that he believed that Mortimer had voluntarily placed himself in Glendower's hands, and that an agreement existed between them.

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

From this reading Had Mortimer wished to join Glendower, he could have gone to him, not as a prisoner, but at the head of three thousand good fighting men.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Not only was Hotspur furious at such an accusation, but the earl, himself, was deeply angered.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading During the time that had elapsed, between his receiving the news of Mortimer's capture by Glendower, and the battle of Homildon Hill, Percy had written several times to the king, with reference to his taking the same steps to ransom Mortimer that he had taken on behalf of Lord Grey.

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

From this reading "'Tis past all belief," Hotspur said, "that such a charge should be made.

as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)

From this reading During the time that had elapsed, between his receiving the news of Mortimer's capture by Glendower, and the battle of Homildon Hill, Percy had written several times to the king, with reference to his taking the same steps to ransom Mortimer that he had taken on behalf of Lord Grey.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading "'Tis past all belief," Hotspur said, "that such a charge should be made.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading The king, however, answered very coldly; and one of his letters more than hinted that he believed that Mortimer had voluntarily placed himself in Glendower's hands, and that an agreement existed between them.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading During the time that had elapsed, between his receiving the news of Mortimer's capture by Glendower, and the battle of Homildon Hill, Percy had written several times to the king, with reference to his taking the same steps to ransom Mortimer that he had taken on behalf of Lord Grey.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Not only was Hotspur furious at such an accusation, but the earl, himself, was deeply angered.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading During the time that had elapsed, between his receiving the news of Mortimer's capture by Glendower, and the battle of Homildon Hill, Percy had written several times to the king, with reference to his taking the same steps to ransom Mortimer that he had taken on behalf of Lord Grey.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading During the time that had elapsed, between his receiving the news of Mortimer's capture by Glendower, and the battle of Homildon Hill, Percy had written several times to the king, with reference to his taking the same steps to ransom Mortimer that he had taken on behalf of Lord Grey.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading "'Tis past all belief," Hotspur said, "that such a charge should be made.

lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner

From this reading The king, however, answered very coldly; and one of his letters more than hinted that he believed that Mortimer had voluntarily placed himself in Glendower's hands, and that an agreement existed between them.

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

From this reading Had Mortimer wished to join Glendower, he could have gone to him, not as a prisoner, but at the head of three thousand good fighting men.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Not only was Hotspur furious at such an accusation, but the earl, himself, was deeply angered.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the time that had elapsed, between his receiving the news of Mortimer's capture by Glendower, and the battle of Homildon Hill, Percy had written several times to the king, with reference to his taking the same steps to ransom Mortimer that he had taken on behalf of Lord Grey.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading Not only was Hotspur furious at such an accusation, but the earl, himself, was deeply angered.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading During the time that had elapsed, between his receiving the news of Mortimer's capture by Glendower, and the battle of Homildon Hill, Percy had written several times to the king, with reference to his taking the same steps to ransom Mortimer that he had taken on behalf of Lord Grey.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading The king, however, answered very coldly; and one of his letters more than hinted that he believed that Mortimer had voluntarily placed himself in Glendower's hands, and that an agreement existed between them.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading Had Mortimer wished to join Glendower, he could have gone to him, not as a prisoner, but at the head of three thousand good fighting men.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading Not only was Hotspur furious at such an accusation, but the earl, himself, was deeply angered.

Welsh chieftain who led a revolt against Henry IV's rule in Wales (1359-1416)

From this reading During the time that had elapsed, between his receiving the news of Mortimer's capture by Glendower, and the battle of Homildon Hill, Percy had written several times to the king, with reference to his taking the same steps to ransom Mortimer that he had taken on behalf of Lord Grey.

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From this reading The king, however, answered very coldly; and one of his letters more than hinted that he believed that Mortimer had voluntarily placed himself in Glendower's hands, and that an agreement existed between them.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Had Mortimer wished to join Glendower, he could have gone to him, not as a prisoner, but at the head of three thousand good fighting men.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Had Mortimer wished to join Glendower, he could have gone to him, not as a prisoner, but at the head of three thousand good fighting men.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading During the time that had elapsed, between his receiving the news of Mortimer's capture by Glendower, and the battle of Homildon Hill, Percy had written several times to the king, with reference to his taking the same steps to ransom Mortimer that he had taken on behalf of Lord Grey.

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

From this reading During the time that had elapsed, between his receiving the news of Mortimer's capture by Glendower, and the battle of Homildon Hill, Percy had written several times to the king, with reference to his taking the same steps to ransom Mortimer that he had taken on behalf of Lord Grey.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The king, however, answered very coldly; and one of his letters more than hinted that he believed that Mortimer had voluntarily placed himself in Glendower's hands, and that an agreement existed between them.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had Mortimer wished to join Glendower, he could have gone to him, not as a prisoner, but at the head of three thousand good fighting men.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading During the time that had elapsed, between his receiving the news of Mortimer's capture by Glendower, and the battle of Homildon Hill, Percy had written several times to the king, with reference to his taking the same steps to ransom Mortimer that he had taken on behalf of Lord Grey.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Had Mortimer wished to join Glendower, he could have gone to him, not as a prisoner, but at the head of three thousand good fighting men.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading During the time that had elapsed, between his receiving the news of Mortimer's capture by Glendower, and the battle of Homildon Hill, Percy had written several times to the king, with reference to his taking the same steps to ransom Mortimer that he had taken on behalf of Lord Grey.

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

From this reading Had Mortimer wished to join Glendower, he could have gone to him, not as a prisoner, but at the head of three thousand good fighting men.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The king, however, answered very coldly; and one of his letters more than hinted that he believed that Mortimer had voluntarily placed himself in Glendower's hands, and that an agreement existed between them.

past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint

From this reading The king, however, answered very coldly; and one of his letters more than hinted that he believed that Mortimer had voluntarily placed himself in Glendower's hands, and that an agreement existed between them.

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

From this reading During the time that had elapsed, between his receiving the news of Mortimer's capture by Glendower, and the battle of Homildon Hill, Percy had written several times to the king, with reference to his taking the same steps to ransom Mortimer that he had taken on behalf of Lord Grey.

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From this reading During the time that had elapsed, between his receiving the news of Mortimer's capture by Glendower, and the battle of Homildon Hill, Percy had written several times to the king, with reference to his taking the same steps to ransom Mortimer that he had taken on behalf of Lord Grey.

English soldier killed in a rebellion against Henry IV (1364-1403)

From this reading Not only was Hotspur furious at such an accusation, but the earl, himself, was deeply angered.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The king, however, answered very coldly; and one of his letters more than hinted that he believed that Mortimer had voluntarily placed himself in Glendower's hands, and that an agreement existed between them.

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

From this reading The king, however, answered very coldly; and one of his letters more than hinted that he believed that Mortimer had voluntarily placed himself in Glendower's hands, and that an agreement existed between them.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading Had Mortimer wished to join Glendower, he could have gone to him, not as a prisoner, but at the head of three thousand good fighting men.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading During the time that had elapsed, between his receiving the news of Mortimer's capture by Glendower, and the battle of Homildon Hill, Percy had written several times to the king, with reference to his taking the same steps to ransom Mortimer that he had taken on behalf of Lord Grey.

the literary culture

From this reading The king, however, answered very coldly; and one of his letters more than hinted that he believed that Mortimer had voluntarily placed himself in Glendower's hands, and that an agreement existed between them.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading During the time that had elapsed, between his receiving the news of Mortimer's capture by Glendower, and the battle of Homildon Hill, Percy had written several times to the king, with reference to his taking the same steps to ransom Mortimer that he had taken on behalf of Lord Grey.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "'Tis past all belief," Hotspur said, "that such a charge should be made.

the force of workers available

From this reading Had Mortimer wished to join Glendower, he could have gone to him, not as a prisoner, but at the head of three thousand good fighting men.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The king, however, answered very coldly; and one of his letters more than hinted that he believed that Mortimer had voluntarily placed himself in Glendower's hands, and that an agreement existed between them.

English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)

From this reading During the time that had elapsed, between his receiving the news of Mortimer's capture by Glendower, and the battle of Homildon Hill, Percy had written several times to the king, with reference to his taking the same steps to ransom Mortimer that he had taken on behalf of Lord Grey.

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

From this reading During the time that had elapsed, between his receiving the news of Mortimer's capture by Glendower, and the battle of Homildon Hill, Percy had written several times to the king, with reference to his taking the same steps to ransom Mortimer that he had taken on behalf of Lord Grey.

information about recent and important events

From this reading During the time that had elapsed, between his receiving the news of Mortimer's capture by Glendower, and the battle of Homildon Hill, Percy had written several times to the king, with reference to his taking the same steps to ransom Mortimer that he had taken on behalf of Lord Grey.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not only was Hotspur furious at such an accusation, but the earl, himself, was deeply angered.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the time that had elapsed, between his receiving the news of Mortimer's capture by Glendower, and the battle of Homildon Hill, Percy had written several times to the king, with reference to his taking the same steps to ransom Mortimer that he had taken on behalf of Lord Grey.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading During the time that had elapsed, between his receiving the news of Mortimer's capture by Glendower, and the battle of Homildon Hill, Percy had written several times to the king, with reference to his taking the same steps to ransom Mortimer that he had taken on behalf of Lord Grey.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The king, however, answered very coldly; and one of his letters more than hinted that he believed that Mortimer had voluntarily placed himself in Glendower's hands, and that an agreement existed between them.

and nothing more

From this reading Not only was Hotspur furious at such an accusation, but the earl, himself, was deeply angered.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading "'Tis past all belief," Hotspur said, "that such a charge should be made.

United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)

From this reading During the time that had elapsed, between his receiving the news of Mortimer's capture by Glendower, and the battle of Homildon Hill, Percy had written several times to the king, with reference to his taking the same steps to ransom Mortimer that he had taken on behalf of Lord Grey.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The king, however, answered very coldly; and one of his letters more than hinted that he believed that Mortimer had voluntarily placed himself in Glendower's hands, and that an agreement existed between them.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Had Mortimer wished to join Glendower, he could have gone to him, not as a prisoner, but at the head of three thousand good fighting men.

money demanded for the return of a captured person

From this reading During the time that had elapsed, between his receiving the news of Mortimer's capture by Glendower, and the battle of Homildon Hill, Percy had written several times to the king, with reference to his taking the same steps to ransom Mortimer that he had taken on behalf of Lord Grey.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading During the time that had elapsed, between his receiving the news of Mortimer's capture by Glendower, and the battle of Homildon Hill, Percy had written several times to the king, with reference to his taking the same steps to ransom Mortimer that he had taken on behalf of Lord Grey.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading During the time that had elapsed, between his receiving the news of Mortimer's capture by Glendower, and the battle of Homildon Hill, Percy had written several times to the king, with reference to his taking the same steps to ransom Mortimer that he had taken on behalf of Lord Grey.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "'Tis past all belief," Hotspur said, "that such a charge should be made.

Identical; not different.

From this reading During the time that had elapsed, between his receiving the news of Mortimer's capture by Glendower, and the battle of Homildon Hill, Percy had written several times to the king, with reference to his taking the same steps to ransom Mortimer that he had taken on behalf of Lord Grey.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading During the time that had elapsed, between his receiving the news of Mortimer's capture by Glendower, and the battle of Homildon Hill, Percy had written several times to the king, with reference to his taking the same steps to ransom Mortimer that he had taken on behalf of Lord Grey.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "'Tis past all belief," Hotspur said, "that such a charge should be made.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading During the time that had elapsed, between his receiving the news of Mortimer's capture by Glendower, and the battle of Homildon Hill, Percy had written several times to the king, with reference to his taking the same steps to ransom Mortimer that he had taken on behalf of Lord Grey.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Not only was Hotspur furious at such an accusation, but the earl, himself, was deeply angered.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading During the time that had elapsed, between his receiving the news of Mortimer's capture by Glendower, and the battle of Homildon Hill, Percy had written several times to the king, with reference to his taking the same steps to ransom Mortimer that he had taken on behalf of Lord Grey.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading During the time that had elapsed, between his receiving the news of Mortimer's capture by Glendower, and the battle of Homildon Hill, Percy had written several times to the king, with reference to his taking the same steps to ransom Mortimer that he had taken on behalf of Lord Grey.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The king, however, answered very coldly; and one of his letters more than hinted that he believed that Mortimer had voluntarily placed himself in Glendower's hands, and that an agreement existed between them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During the time that had elapsed, between his receiving the news of Mortimer's capture by Glendower, and the battle of Homildon Hill, Percy had written several times to the king, with reference to his taking the same steps to ransom Mortimer that he had taken on behalf of Lord Grey.

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

From this reading During the time that had elapsed, between his receiving the news of Mortimer's capture by Glendower, and the battle of Homildon Hill, Percy had written several times to the king, with reference to his taking the same steps to ransom Mortimer that he had taken on behalf of Lord Grey.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The king, however, answered very coldly; and one of his letters more than hinted that he believed that Mortimer had voluntarily placed himself in Glendower's hands, and that an agreement existed between them.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Had Mortimer wished to join Glendower, he could have gone to him, not as a prisoner, but at the head of three thousand good fighting men.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Had Mortimer wished to join Glendower, he could have gone to him, not as a prisoner, but at the head of three thousand good fighting men.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading During the time that had elapsed, between his receiving the news of Mortimer's capture by Glendower, and the battle of Homildon Hill, Percy had written several times to the king, with reference to his taking the same steps to ransom Mortimer that he had taken on behalf of Lord Grey.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading During the time that had elapsed, between his receiving the news of Mortimer's capture by Glendower, and the battle of Homildon Hill, Percy had written several times to the king, with reference to his taking the same steps to ransom Mortimer that he had taken on behalf of Lord Grey.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading "'Tis past all belief," Hotspur said, "that such a charge should be made.

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

From this reading During the time that had elapsed, between his receiving the news of Mortimer's capture by Glendower, and the battle of Homildon Hill, Percy had written several times to the king, with reference to his taking the same steps to ransom Mortimer that he had taken on behalf of Lord Grey.

precisely as stated

From this reading The king, however, answered very coldly; and one of his letters more than hinted that he believed that Mortimer had voluntarily placed himself in Glendower's hands, and that an agreement existed between them.

out of your own free will

From this reading The king, however, answered very coldly; and one of his letters more than hinted that he believed that Mortimer had voluntarily placed himself in Glendower's hands, and that an agreement existed between them.

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

From this reading Not only was Hotspur furious at such an accusation, but the earl, himself, was deeply angered.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Had Mortimer wished to join Glendower, he could have gone to him, not as a prisoner, but at the head of three thousand good fighting men.

in the company of; together with

From this reading During the time that had elapsed, between his receiving the news of Mortimer's capture by Glendower, and the battle of Homildon Hill, Percy had written several times to the king, with reference to his taking the same steps to ransom Mortimer that he had taken on behalf of Lord Grey.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading During the time that had elapsed, between his receiving the news of Mortimer's capture by Glendower, and the battle of Homildon Hill, Percy had written several times to the king, with reference to his taking the same steps to ransom Mortimer that he had taken on behalf of Lord Grey.