905
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From this reading Ethelwold, a nephew of Edward, united the Danes under his own banner, and relations were strained between the leaders until 905, when Ethelwold was slain.
925
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From this reading Even then the restless Danes and frontier settlers were a source of annoyance until about 925, when Edward died; but at his death he was the undisputed king of all Britain, and all the various sub-monarchs and associate rulers gave up their claims to him.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TROUBLOUS MIDDLE AGES: DEMONSTRATING A SHORT REIGN FOR THOSE WHO TRAVEL AT A ROYAL GAIT.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Even then the restless Danes and frontier settlers were a source of annoyance until about 925, when Edward died; but at his death he was the undisputed king of all Britain, and all the various sub-monarchs and associate rulers gave up their claims to him.
matters of personal concern
From this reading He was assisted in his affairs of state by his widowed sister, Ethelfleda.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading THE TROUBLOUS MIDDLE AGES: DEMONSTRATING A SHORT REIGN FOR THOSE WHO TRAVEL AT A ROYAL GAIT.
(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 Even then the restless Danes and frontier settlers were a source of annoyance until about 925, when Edward died; but at his death he was the undisputed king of all Britain, and all the various sub-monarchs and associate rulers gave up their claims to him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Ethels now made an effort to regain the throne from Edward the Elder.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ethelwold, a nephew of Edward, united the Danes under his own banner, and relations were strained between the leaders until 905, when Ethelwold was slain.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Even then the restless Danes and frontier settlers were a source of annoyance until about 925, when Edward died; but at his death he was the undisputed king of all Britain, and all the various sub-monarchs and associate rulers gave up their claims to him.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading He was assisted in his affairs of state by his widowed sister, Ethelfleda.
associateverbUS /əˈsoʊsiət/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Even then the restless Danes and frontier settlers were a source of annoyance until about 925, when Edward died; but at his death he was the undisputed king of all Britain, and all the various sub-monarchs and associate rulers gave up their claims to him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE TROUBLOUS MIDDLE AGES: DEMONSTRATING A SHORT REIGN FOR THOSE WHO TRAVEL AT A ROYAL GAIT.
bannernounUS /ˈbænər/
long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading Ethelwold, a nephew of Edward, united the Danes under his own banner, and relations were strained between the leaders until 905, when Ethelwold was slain.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Ethelwold, a nephew of Edward, united the Danes under his own banner, and relations were strained between the leaders until 905, when Ethelwold was slain.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading Even then the restless Danes and frontier settlers were a source of annoyance until about 925, when Edward died; but at his death he was the undisputed king of all Britain, and all the various sub-monarchs and associate rulers gave up their claims to him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Even then the restless Danes and frontier settlers were a source of annoyance until about 925, when Edward died; but at his death he was the undisputed king of all Britain, and all the various sub-monarchs and associate rulers gave up their claims to him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was assisted in his affairs of state by his widowed sister, Ethelfleda.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Even then the restless Danes and frontier settlers were a source of annoyance until about 925, when Edward died; but at his death he was the undisputed king of all Britain, and all the various sub-monarchs and associate rulers gave up their claims to him.
DanesnounUS /deɪnz/
plural of “dane” — a native or inhabitant of Denmark
From this reading Ethelwold, a nephew of Edward, united the Danes under his own banner, and relations were strained between the leaders until 905, when Ethelwold was slain.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Even then the restless Danes and frontier settlers were a source of annoyance until about 925, when Edward died; but at his death he was the undisputed king of all Britain, and all the various sub-monarchs and associate rulers gave up their claims to him.
DEMONSTRATINGverbUS /ˈdemənstreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “demonstrate” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE TROUBLOUS MIDDLE AGES: DEMONSTRATING A SHORT REIGN FOR THOSE WHO TRAVEL AT A ROYAL GAIT.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Even then the restless Danes and frontier settlers were a source of annoyance until about 925, when Edward died; but at his death he was the undisputed king of all Britain, and all the various sub-monarchs and associate rulers gave up their claims to him.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading The Ethels now made an effort to regain the throne from Edward the Elder.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The Ethels now made an effort to regain the throne from Edward the Elder.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading The Ethels now made an effort to regain the throne from Edward the Elder.
Ethelfleda
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From this reading He was assisted in his affairs of state by his widowed sister, Ethelfleda.
Ethels
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From this reading The Ethels now made an effort to regain the throne from Edward the Elder.
Ethelwold
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From this reading Ethelwold, a nephew of Edward, united the Danes under his own banner, and relations were strained between the leaders until 905, when Ethelwold was slain.
divisible by two
From this reading Even then the restless Danes and frontier settlers were a source of annoyance until about 925, when Edward died; but at his death he was the undisputed king of all Britain, and all the various sub-monarchs and associate rulers gave up their claims to him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE TROUBLOUS MIDDLE AGES: DEMONSTRATING A SHORT REIGN FOR THOSE WHO TRAVEL AT A ROYAL GAIT.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Ethels now made an effort to regain the throne from Edward the Elder.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading Even then the restless Danes and frontier settlers were a source of annoyance until about 925, when Edward died; but at his death he was the undisputed king of all Britain, and all the various sub-monarchs and associate rulers gave up their claims to him.
GAITnounUS /ɡeɪt/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading THE TROUBLOUS MIDDLE AGES: DEMONSTRATING A SHORT REIGN FOR THOSE WHO TRAVEL AT A ROYAL GAIT.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Even then the restless Danes and frontier settlers were a source of annoyance until about 925, when Edward died; but at his death he was the undisputed king of all Britain, and all the various sub-monarchs and associate rulers gave up their claims to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even then the restless Danes and frontier settlers were a source of annoyance until about 925, when Edward died; but at his death he was the undisputed king of all Britain, and all the various sub-monarchs and associate rulers gave up their claims to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Even then the restless Danes and frontier settlers were a source of annoyance until about 925, when Edward died; but at his death he was the undisputed king of all Britain, and all the various sub-monarchs and associate rulers gave up their claims to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ethelwold, a nephew of Edward, united the Danes under his own banner, and relations were strained between the leaders until 905, when Ethelwold was slain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was assisted in his affairs of state by his widowed sister, Ethelfleda.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Even then the restless Danes and frontier settlers were a source of annoyance until about 925, when Edward died; but at his death he was the undisputed king of all Britain, and all the various sub-monarchs and associate rulers gave up their claims to him.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading Ethelwold, a nephew of Edward, united the Danes under his own banner, and relations were strained between the leaders until 905, when Ethelwold was slain.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The Ethels now made an effort to regain the throne from Edward the Elder.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading THE TROUBLOUS MIDDLE AGES: DEMONSTRATING A SHORT REIGN FOR THOSE WHO TRAVEL AT A ROYAL GAIT.
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading Ethelwold, a nephew of Edward, united the Danes under his own banner, and relations were strained between the leaders until 905, when Ethelwold was slain.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The Ethels now made an effort to regain the throne from Edward the Elder.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ethelwold, a nephew of Edward, united the Danes under his own banner, and relations were strained between the leaders until 905, when Ethelwold was slain.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Ethelwold, a nephew of Edward, united the Danes under his own banner, and relations were strained between the leaders until 905, when Ethelwold was slain.
regainverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading The Ethels now made an effort to regain the throne from Edward the Elder.
REIGNverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading THE TROUBLOUS MIDDLE AGES: DEMONSTRATING A SHORT REIGN FOR THOSE WHO TRAVEL AT A ROYAL GAIT.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Ethelwold, a nephew of Edward, united the Danes under his own banner, and relations were strained between the leaders until 905, when Ethelwold was slain.
worried and uneasy
From this reading Even then the restless Danes and frontier settlers were a source of annoyance until about 925, when Edward died; but at his death he was the undisputed king of all Britain, and all the various sub-monarchs and associate rulers gave up their claims to him.
ROYALadjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading THE TROUBLOUS MIDDLE AGES: DEMONSTRATING A SHORT REIGN FOR THOSE WHO TRAVEL AT A ROYAL GAIT.
rulersnounUS /ˈruːlərz/
plural of “ruler” — a person who rules or commands
From this reading Even then the restless Danes and frontier settlers were a source of annoyance until about 925, when Edward died; but at his death he was the undisputed king of all Britain, and all the various sub-monarchs and associate rulers gave up their claims to him.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading Even then the restless Danes and frontier settlers were a source of annoyance until about 925, when Edward died; but at his death he was the undisputed king of all Britain, and all the various sub-monarchs and associate rulers gave up their claims to him.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading THE TROUBLOUS MIDDLE AGES: DEMONSTRATING A SHORT REIGN FOR THOSE WHO TRAVEL AT A ROYAL GAIT.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading He was assisted in his affairs of state by his widowed sister, Ethelfleda.
people who have been slain (as in battle)
From this reading Ethelwold, a nephew of Edward, united the Danes under his own banner, and relations were strained between the leaders until 905, when Ethelwold was slain.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Even then the restless Danes and frontier settlers were a source of annoyance until about 925, when Edward died; but at his death he was the undisputed king of all Britain, and all the various sub-monarchs and associate rulers gave up their claims to him.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He was assisted in his affairs of state by his widowed sister, Ethelfleda.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading Ethelwold, a nephew of Edward, united the Danes under his own banner, and relations were strained between the leaders until 905, when Ethelwold was slain.
sub-monarchs
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From this reading Even then the restless Danes and frontier settlers were a source of annoyance until about 925, when Edward died; but at his death he was the undisputed king of all Britain, and all the various sub-monarchs and associate rulers gave up their claims to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TROUBLOUS MIDDLE AGES: DEMONSTRATING A SHORT REIGN FOR THOSE WHO TRAVEL AT A ROYAL GAIT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Even then the restless Danes and frontier settlers were a source of annoyance until about 925, when Edward died; but at his death he was the undisputed king of all Britain, and all the various sub-monarchs and associate rulers gave up their claims to him.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Even then the restless Danes and frontier settlers were a source of annoyance until about 925, when Edward died; but at his death he was the undisputed king of all Britain, and all the various sub-monarchs and associate rulers gave up their claims to him.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE TROUBLOUS MIDDLE AGES: DEMONSTRATING A SHORT REIGN FOR THOSE WHO TRAVEL AT A ROYAL GAIT.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading The Ethels now made an effort to regain the throne from Edward the Elder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Ethels now made an effort to regain the throne from Edward the Elder.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE TROUBLOUS MIDDLE AGES: DEMONSTRATING A SHORT REIGN FOR THOSE WHO TRAVEL AT A ROYAL GAIT.
TROUBLOUSadjective
full of trouble
From this reading THE TROUBLOUS MIDDLE AGES: DEMONSTRATING A SHORT REIGN FOR THOSE WHO TRAVEL AT A ROYAL GAIT.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Ethelwold, a nephew of Edward, united the Danes under his own banner, and relations were strained between the leaders until 905, when Ethelwold was slain.
undisputedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪsˈpjuːtɪd/
generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute
From this reading Even then the restless Danes and frontier settlers were a source of annoyance until about 925, when Edward died; but at his death he was the undisputed king of all Britain, and all the various sub-monarchs and associate rulers gave up their claims to him.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Ethelwold, a nephew of Edward, united the Danes under his own banner, and relations were strained between the leaders until 905, when Ethelwold was slain.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Ethelwold, a nephew of Edward, united the Danes under his own banner, and relations were strained between the leaders until 905, when Ethelwold was slain.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Even then the restless Danes and frontier settlers were a source of annoyance until about 925, when Edward died; but at his death he was the undisputed king of all Britain, and all the various sub-monarchs and associate rulers gave up their claims to him.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Even then the restless Danes and frontier settlers were a source of annoyance until about 925, when Edward died; but at his death he was the undisputed king of all Britain, and all the various sub-monarchs and associate rulers gave up their claims to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ethelwold, a nephew of Edward, united the Danes under his own banner, and relations were strained between the leaders until 905, when Ethelwold was slain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ethelwold, a nephew of Edward, united the Danes under his own banner, and relations were strained between the leaders until 905, when Ethelwold was slain.
at the time that
From this reading Ethelwold, a nephew of Edward, united the Danes under his own banner, and relations were strained between the leaders until 905, when Ethelwold was slain.
which person or people
From this reading THE TROUBLOUS MIDDLE AGES: DEMONSTRATING A SHORT REIGN FOR THOSE WHO TRAVEL AT A ROYAL GAIT.
widowedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪdoʊd/
single because of death of the spouse
From this reading He was assisted in his affairs of state by his widowed sister, Ethelfleda.
