used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet he knew they did exercise a strong power over both the imagination and the will, and sometimes had acknowledged that the world must have a religion, and this was as good as any other.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading Yet he knew they did exercise a strong power over both the imagination and the will, and sometimes had acknowledged that the world must have a religion, and this was as good as any other.
how long something has existed
From this reading He cared so little for sacred things, whether the true gold of the mint, or the false superstitions of the age, that he could not understand how they should influence other men.
allowsverbUS /əˈlaʊz/
third-person singular of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "Let Osric believe as much or as little as he likes," he said, "only he must remember that Brian Fitz-Count is the deity to be worshipped in Wallingford Castle, and that he allows no other worship to interfere with that due to him."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE PRISON HOUSE Great was the surprise and anger of Brian Fitz-Count that his favourite page should dare to tarry, even to bury his grandfather, much less to fulfil an idle vow, when he had bidden him return at once.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE PRISON HOUSE Great was the surprise and anger of Brian Fitz-Count that his favourite page should dare to tarry, even to bury his grandfather, much less to fulfil an idle vow, when he had bidden him return at once.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE PRISON HOUSE Great was the surprise and anger of Brian Fitz-Count that his favourite page should dare to tarry, even to bury his grandfather, much less to fulfil an idle vow, when he had bidden him return at once.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Yet he knew they did exercise a strong power over both the imagination and the will, and sometimes had acknowledged that the world must have a religion, and this was as good as any other.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yet he knew they did exercise a strong power over both the imagination and the will, and sometimes had acknowledged that the world must have a religion, and this was as good as any other.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE PRISON HOUSE Great was the surprise and anger of Brian Fitz-Count that his favourite page should dare to tarry, even to bury his grandfather, much less to fulfil an idle vow, when he had bidden him return at once.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Let Osric believe as much or as little as he likes," he said, "only he must remember that Brian Fitz-Count is the deity to be worshipped in Wallingford Castle, and that he allows no other worship to interfere with that due to him."
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "Let Osric believe as much or as little as he likes," he said, "only he must remember that Brian Fitz-Count is the deity to be worshipped in Wallingford Castle, and that he allows no other worship to interfere with that due to him."
biddenverbUS /ˈbɪdɪn/
inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE PRISON HOUSE Great was the surprise and anger of Brian Fitz-Count that his favourite page should dare to tarry, even to bury his grandfather, much less to fulfil an idle vow, when he had bidden him return at once.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Yet he knew they did exercise a strong power over both the imagination and the will, and sometimes had acknowledged that the world must have a religion, and this was as good as any other.
Brian
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From this reading THE OPENING OF THE PRISON HOUSE Great was the surprise and anger of Brian Fitz-Count that his favourite page should dare to tarry, even to bury his grandfather, much less to fulfil an idle vow, when he had bidden him return at once.
buryverbUS /ˈberi/
cover from sight
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE PRISON HOUSE Great was the surprise and anger of Brian Fitz-Count that his favourite page should dare to tarry, even to bury his grandfather, much less to fulfil an idle vow, when he had bidden him return at once.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading He cared so little for sacred things, whether the true gold of the mint, or the false superstitions of the age, that he could not understand how they should influence other men.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading "Let Osric believe as much or as little as he likes," he said, "only he must remember that Brian Fitz-Count is the deity to be worshipped in Wallingford Castle, and that he allows no other worship to interfere with that due to him."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He cared so little for sacred things, whether the true gold of the mint, or the false superstitions of the age, that he could not understand how they should influence other men.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE PRISON HOUSE Great was the surprise and anger of Brian Fitz-Count that his favourite page should dare to tarry, even to bury his grandfather, much less to fulfil an idle vow, when he had bidden him return at once.
deitynounUS /ˈdiːəti/
any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
From this reading "Let Osric believe as much or as little as he likes," he said, "only he must remember that Brian Fitz-Count is the deity to be worshipped in Wallingford Castle, and that he allows no other worship to interfere with that due to him."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Yet he knew they did exercise a strong power over both the imagination and the will, and sometimes had acknowledged that the world must have a religion, and this was as good as any other.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading "Let Osric believe as much or as little as he likes," he said, "only he must remember that Brian Fitz-Count is the deity to be worshipped in Wallingford Castle, and that he allows no other worship to interfere with that due to him."
divisible by two
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE PRISON HOUSE Great was the surprise and anger of Brian Fitz-Count that his favourite page should dare to tarry, even to bury his grandfather, much less to fulfil an idle vow, when he had bidden him return at once.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Yet he knew they did exercise a strong power over both the imagination and the will, and sometimes had acknowledged that the world must have a religion, and this was as good as any other.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading He cared so little for sacred things, whether the true gold of the mint, or the false superstitions of the age, that he could not understand how they should influence other men.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE PRISON HOUSE Great was the surprise and anger of Brian Fitz-Count that his favourite page should dare to tarry, even to bury his grandfather, much less to fulfil an idle vow, when he had bidden him return at once.
Fitz-Count
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From this reading THE OPENING OF THE PRISON HOUSE Great was the surprise and anger of Brian Fitz-Count that his favourite page should dare to tarry, even to bury his grandfather, much less to fulfil an idle vow, when he had bidden him return at once.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He cared so little for sacred things, whether the true gold of the mint, or the false superstitions of the age, that he could not understand how they should influence other men.
fulfilverbUS /fʊlˈfɪl/
put in effect
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE PRISON HOUSE Great was the surprise and anger of Brian Fitz-Count that his favourite page should dare to tarry, even to bury his grandfather, much less to fulfil an idle vow, when he had bidden him return at once.
coins made of gold
From this reading He cared so little for sacred things, whether the true gold of the mint, or the false superstitions of the age, that he could not understand how they should influence other men.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Yet he knew they did exercise a strong power over both the imagination and the will, and sometimes had acknowledged that the world must have a religion, and this was as good as any other.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE PRISON HOUSE Great was the surprise and anger of Brian Fitz-Count that his favourite page should dare to tarry, even to bury his grandfather, much less to fulfil an idle vow, when he had bidden him return at once.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE PRISON HOUSE Great was the surprise and anger of Brian Fitz-Count that his favourite page should dare to tarry, even to bury his grandfather, much less to fulfil an idle vow, when he had bidden him return at once.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE PRISON HOUSE Great was the surprise and anger of Brian Fitz-Count that his favourite page should dare to tarry, even to bury his grandfather, much less to fulfil an idle vow, when he had bidden him return at once.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Yet he knew they did exercise a strong power over both the imagination and the will, and sometimes had acknowledged that the world must have a religion, and this was as good as any other.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE PRISON HOUSE Great was the surprise and anger of Brian Fitz-Count that his favourite page should dare to tarry, even to bury his grandfather, much less to fulfil an idle vow, when he had bidden him return at once.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE PRISON HOUSE Great was the surprise and anger of Brian Fitz-Count that his favourite page should dare to tarry, even to bury his grandfather, much less to fulfil an idle vow, when he had bidden him return at once.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE PRISON HOUSE Great was the surprise and anger of Brian Fitz-Count that his favourite page should dare to tarry, even to bury his grandfather, much less to fulfil an idle vow, when he had bidden him return at once.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE PRISON HOUSE Great was the surprise and anger of Brian Fitz-Count that his favourite page should dare to tarry, even to bury his grandfather, much less to fulfil an idle vow, when he had bidden him return at once.
how
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From this reading He cared so little for sacred things, whether the true gold of the mint, or the false superstitions of the age, that he could not understand how they should influence other men.
not in action or at work
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE PRISON HOUSE Great was the surprise and anger of Brian Fitz-Count that his favourite page should dare to tarry, even to bury his grandfather, much less to fulfil an idle vow, when he had bidden him return at once.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Yet he knew they did exercise a strong power over both the imagination and the will, and sometimes had acknowledged that the world must have a religion, and this was as good as any other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Let Osric believe as much or as little as he likes," he said, "only he must remember that Brian Fitz-Count is the deity to be worshipped in Wallingford Castle, and that he allows no other worship to interfere with that due to him."
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading He cared so little for sacred things, whether the true gold of the mint, or the false superstitions of the age, that he could not understand how they should influence other men.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading "Let Osric believe as much or as little as he likes," he said, "only he must remember that Brian Fitz-Count is the deity to be worshipped in Wallingford Castle, and that he allows no other worship to interfere with that due to him."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Let Osric believe as much or as little as he likes," he said, "only he must remember that Brian Fitz-Count is the deity to be worshipped in Wallingford Castle, and that he allows no other worship to interfere with that due to him."
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Yet he knew they did exercise a strong power over both the imagination and the will, and sometimes had acknowledged that the world must have a religion, and this was as good as any other.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE PRISON HOUSE Great was the surprise and anger of Brian Fitz-Count that his favourite page should dare to tarry, even to bury his grandfather, much less to fulfil an idle vow, when he had bidden him return at once.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let Osric believe as much or as little as he likes," he said, "only he must remember that Brian Fitz-Count is the deity to be worshipped in Wallingford Castle, and that he allows no other worship to interfere with that due to him."
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading "Let Osric believe as much or as little as he likes," he said, "only he must remember that Brian Fitz-Count is the deity to be worshipped in Wallingford Castle, and that he allows no other worship to interfere with that due to him."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He cared so little for sacred things, whether the true gold of the mint, or the false superstitions of the age, that he could not understand how they should influence other men.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The next morning Osric reappeared, and at once sought the presence of his lord.
the force of workers available
From this reading He cared so little for sacred things, whether the true gold of the mint, or the false superstitions of the age, that he could not understand how they should influence other men.
mintnounUS /mɪnt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading He cared so little for sacred things, whether the true gold of the mint, or the false superstitions of the age, that he could not understand how they should influence other men.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning Osric reappeared, and at once sought the presence of his lord.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE PRISON HOUSE Great was the surprise and anger of Brian Fitz-Count that his favourite page should dare to tarry, even to bury his grandfather, much less to fulfil an idle vow, when he had bidden him return at once.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Yet he knew they did exercise a strong power over both the imagination and the will, and sometimes had acknowledged that the world must have a religion, and this was as good as any other.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning Osric reappeared, and at once sought the presence of his lord.
not any; not one
From this reading "Let Osric believe as much or as little as he likes," he said, "only he must remember that Brian Fitz-Count is the deity to be worshipped in Wallingford Castle, and that he allows no other worship to interfere with that due to him."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He cared so little for sacred things, whether the true gold of the mint, or the false superstitions of the age, that he could not understand how they should influence other men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE PRISON HOUSE Great was the surprise and anger of Brian Fitz-Count that his favourite page should dare to tarry, even to bury his grandfather, much less to fulfil an idle vow, when he had bidden him return at once.
on one occasion
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE PRISON HOUSE Great was the surprise and anger of Brian Fitz-Count that his favourite page should dare to tarry, even to bury his grandfather, much less to fulfil an idle vow, when he had bidden him return at once.
and nothing more
From this reading "Let Osric believe as much or as little as he likes," he said, "only he must remember that Brian Fitz-Count is the deity to be worshipped in Wallingford Castle, and that he allows no other worship to interfere with that due to him."
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE PRISON HOUSE Great was the surprise and anger of Brian Fitz-Count that his favourite page should dare to tarry, even to bury his grandfather, much less to fulfil an idle vow, when he had bidden him return at once.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He cared so little for sacred things, whether the true gold of the mint, or the false superstitions of the age, that he could not understand how they should influence other men.
Osric
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From this reading "Let Osric believe as much or as little as he likes," he said, "only he must remember that Brian Fitz-Count is the deity to be worshipped in Wallingford Castle, and that he allows no other worship to interfere with that due to him."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He cared so little for sacred things, whether the true gold of the mint, or the false superstitions of the age, that he could not understand how they should influence other men.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Yet he knew they did exercise a strong power over both the imagination and the will, and sometimes had acknowledged that the world must have a religion, and this was as good as any other.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE PRISON HOUSE Great was the surprise and anger of Brian Fitz-Count that his favourite page should dare to tarry, even to bury his grandfather, much less to fulfil an idle vow, when he had bidden him return at once.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Yet he knew they did exercise a strong power over both the imagination and the will, and sometimes had acknowledged that the world must have a religion, and this was as good as any other.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The next morning Osric reappeared, and at once sought the presence of his lord.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE PRISON HOUSE Great was the surprise and anger of Brian Fitz-Count that his favourite page should dare to tarry, even to bury his grandfather, much less to fulfil an idle vow, when he had bidden him return at once.
reappearedverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrd/
past form of “reappear” — appear again
From this reading The next morning Osric reappeared, and at once sought the presence of his lord.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Yet he knew they did exercise a strong power over both the imagination and the will, and sometimes had acknowledged that the world must have a religion, and this was as good as any other.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "Let Osric believe as much or as little as he likes," he said, "only he must remember that Brian Fitz-Count is the deity to be worshipped in Wallingford Castle, and that he allows no other worship to interfere with that due to him."
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE PRISON HOUSE Great was the surprise and anger of Brian Fitz-Count that his favourite page should dare to tarry, even to bury his grandfather, much less to fulfil an idle vow, when he had bidden him return at once.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading He cared so little for sacred things, whether the true gold of the mint, or the false superstitions of the age, that he could not understand how they should influence other men.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Let Osric believe as much or as little as he likes," he said, "only he must remember that Brian Fitz-Count is the deity to be worshipped in Wallingford Castle, and that he allows no other worship to interfere with that due to him."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE PRISON HOUSE Great was the surprise and anger of Brian Fitz-Count that his favourite page should dare to tarry, even to bury his grandfather, much less to fulfil an idle vow, when he had bidden him return at once.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He cared so little for sacred things, whether the true gold of the mint, or the false superstitions of the age, that he could not understand how they should influence other men.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Yet he knew they did exercise a strong power over both the imagination and the will, and sometimes had acknowledged that the world must have a religion, and this was as good as any other.
that is looked for
From this reading The next morning Osric reappeared, and at once sought the presence of his lord.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Yet he knew they did exercise a strong power over both the imagination and the will, and sometimes had acknowledged that the world must have a religion, and this was as good as any other.
superstitionsnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃənz/
plural of “superstition” — an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading He cared so little for sacred things, whether the true gold of the mint, or the false superstitions of the age, that he could not understand how they should influence other men.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE PRISON HOUSE Great was the surprise and anger of Brian Fitz-Count that his favourite page should dare to tarry, even to bury his grandfather, much less to fulfil an idle vow, when he had bidden him return at once.
tarryverbUS /ˈteri/
be about
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE PRISON HOUSE Great was the surprise and anger of Brian Fitz-Count that his favourite page should dare to tarry, even to bury his grandfather, much less to fulfil an idle vow, when he had bidden him return at once.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE PRISON HOUSE Great was the surprise and anger of Brian Fitz-Count that his favourite page should dare to tarry, even to bury his grandfather, much less to fulfil an idle vow, when he had bidden him return at once.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE PRISON HOUSE Great was the surprise and anger of Brian Fitz-Count that his favourite page should dare to tarry, even to bury his grandfather, much less to fulfil an idle vow, when he had bidden him return at once.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He cared so little for sacred things, whether the true gold of the mint, or the false superstitions of the age, that he could not understand how they should influence other men.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He cared so little for sacred things, whether the true gold of the mint, or the false superstitions of the age, that he could not understand how they should influence other men.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Yet he knew they did exercise a strong power over both the imagination and the will, and sometimes had acknowledged that the world must have a religion, and this was as good as any other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE PRISON HOUSE Great was the surprise and anger of Brian Fitz-Count that his favourite page should dare to tarry, even to bury his grandfather, much less to fulfil an idle vow, when he had bidden him return at once.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading He cared so little for sacred things, whether the true gold of the mint, or the false superstitions of the age, that he could not understand how they should influence other men.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading He cared so little for sacred things, whether the true gold of the mint, or the false superstitions of the age, that he could not understand how they should influence other men.
vowverbUS /vaʊ/
make a vow; promise
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE PRISON HOUSE Great was the surprise and anger of Brian Fitz-Count that his favourite page should dare to tarry, even to bury his grandfather, much less to fulfil an idle vow, when he had bidden him return at once.
Wallingford
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From this reading "Let Osric believe as much or as little as he likes," he said, "only he must remember that Brian Fitz-Count is the deity to be worshipped in Wallingford Castle, and that he allows no other worship to interfere with that due to him."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE PRISON HOUSE Great was the surprise and anger of Brian Fitz-Count that his favourite page should dare to tarry, even to bury his grandfather, much less to fulfil an idle vow, when he had bidden him return at once.
at the time that
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE PRISON HOUSE Great was the surprise and anger of Brian Fitz-Count that his favourite page should dare to tarry, even to bury his grandfather, much less to fulfil an idle vow, when he had bidden him return at once.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He cared so little for sacred things, whether the true gold of the mint, or the false superstitions of the age, that he could not understand how they should influence other men.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Yet he knew they did exercise a strong power over both the imagination and the will, and sometimes had acknowledged that the world must have a religion, and this was as good as any other.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Let Osric believe as much or as little as he likes," he said, "only he must remember that Brian Fitz-Count is the deity to be worshipped in Wallingford Castle, and that he allows no other worship to interfere with that due to him."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Yet he knew they did exercise a strong power over both the imagination and the will, and sometimes had acknowledged that the world must have a religion, and this was as good as any other.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading "Let Osric believe as much or as little as he likes," he said, "only he must remember that Brian Fitz-Count is the deity to be worshipped in Wallingford Castle, and that he allows no other worship to interfere with that due to him."
worshippedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrʃəpt/
regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
From this reading "Let Osric believe as much or as little as he likes," he said, "only he must remember that Brian Fitz-Count is the deity to be worshipped in Wallingford Castle, and that he allows no other worship to interfere with that due to him."
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet he knew they did exercise a strong power over both the imagination and the will, and sometimes had acknowledged that the world must have a religion, and this was as good as any other.
